Queensland Australian of the Year named as military officer Catherine McGregor
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-30/transgender-military-officer-named-as-qld-australian-of-year/6900878
ABC News/Updated yesterday at 6:07am 10/30/2015
"Senior military officer Catherine McGregor has been named the 2016 Queensland Australian of the Year for her work as a gender diversity advocate.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk named Group Captain McGregor as Queensland's nominee for the national awards at a ceremony in Brisbane on Friday night."
Well, that'll be interesting if she actually does become Australian of the Year. Most AotYs have been highly visible and tireless advocates for their cause after they are awarded that title. Haven't really heard a lot from Katherine that hasn't just been about her own transition... and not much else on other trans issues. Anyway, congrats to her I hope she gets it and goes on to be a great spokesperson for trans issues, treatment and rights in Australia.