2025 Spring Conferment of Decorations
2025/4/29
On 29 April, the Government of Japan announced the 2025 Spring Conferment of Decorations on recipients for their outstanding contribution to their respective areas.
Mr. Andrew Barr MLA
Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory
Mr. Andrew Barr has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon for his contribution to promoting regional exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and Australia.
Mr. John Coates AC
Former Chairman of IOC Tokyo 2020 Coordination and Legal Affairs Commissions
Honorary Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Mr John Coates, AC has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star for his contribution to realising the 32nd Olympic Games (Tokyo 2020) and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, and promoting growth and development of sports in Japan.
Mr. Mark Adrian Miller
Former locally-engaged staff member at the Consulate-General of Japan, Melbourne
Mr Mark Adrian Miller has been awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays for his contributions to activities at Japanese diplomatic missions.
Dr. Steven John Phipps
President of the Australia-Japan Society of Tasmania Inc.
Mr. Steven John Phipps has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette for his contribution to promoting regional exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and Australia.
Mr. Andrew Barr MLA
Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory
Mr. Andrew Barr has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon for his contribution to promoting regional exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and Australia.
Mr. John Coates AC
Former Chairman of IOC Tokyo 2020 Coordination and Legal Affairs Commissions
Honorary Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Mr John Coates, AC has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star for his contribution to realising the 32nd Olympic Games (Tokyo 2020) and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, and promoting growth and development of sports in Japan.
Mr. Mark Adrian Miller
Former locally-engaged staff member at the Consulate-General of Japan, Melbourne
Mr Mark Adrian Miller has been awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays for his contributions to activities at Japanese diplomatic missions.
Dr. Steven John Phipps
President of the Australia-Japan Society of Tasmania Inc.
Mr. Steven John Phipps has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette for his contribution to promoting regional exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and Australia.