The Governor General's office has contacted us - apparently Mr Wolpe's announcement of the Companion in the Order of Australia was premature and he's broken an embargo with his note.

The Governor General's office has asked that we unpublish the details of the award recipient until 0001 hours Thursday 26 January.

So unpublish we shall.  

Pride cometh before a fall.

Ask Justice Einfeld.

The Government of Turnbull has presided over the following award to be promulgated on Australia Day.

Companion (AC) in the General Division of the Order of Australia

The Honourable Xxxxx Xxxxxx XXXXXXX

SA

For eminent service to the Parliament of Australia, particularly as xxxxxxxxxxxx, through seminal contributions to economic and social development, particularly policy reform in the areas of education, disability care, workplace relations, health, foreign affairs and the environment, and as a role model to women.

SA

Contact: Mr Bruce Wolpe - Mobile 0407 887 290

Let Bruce know how you feel.

Perhaps General Sir Peter Cosgrove might be interested too.

He might be the one to hand it over to her.

And he'll probably be the Governor General who will receive the Order back when the offender XXXXXXX is convicted of those offences pending prosecution.

Every touch leaves its trace.