Congratulations to Katherine Bennell-Pegg on being named 2026 Australian of the Year.
Her remarkable journey from curious student to trailblazing astronaut and space engineer shows exactly what Australian ambition and determination can achieve. Katherine has broken barriers in science and technology, inspired young Australians to take up STEM, and shown the world what we can contribute to exploration, innovation and discovery.
We also celebrate Professor Henry Brodaty as Senior Australian of the Year, Nedd Brockmann as Young Australian of the Year, and Frank Mitchell as Local Hero for their extraordinary service to our country and communities.
Australia thrives on people who push boundaries and lift others up. Katherine and her fellow awardees embody that spirit. Congratulations to all. 🇦🇺
Congratulations to Katherine Bennell-Pegg on being named 2026 Australian of the Year.
Her remarkable journey from curious student to trailblazing astronaut and space engineer shows exactly what Australian ambition and determination can achieve. Katherine has broken barriers in… pic.twitter.com/tLRtRjY8zj
— Sussan Ley (@sussanley) January 25, 2026
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