Outstanding service honoured in 2026 King’s Birthday List
- Three Queensland Corrective Services officers awarded the Australian Corrections Medal
- Officers recognised for decades of outstanding service to custodial and community corrections
- 48 QCS officers recognised with ACM since it was instituted in 2017
Three Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) officers have been awarded the Australian Corrections Medal (ACM) for their unwavering commitment to making Queensland safer as part of the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List.
Assistant Commissioner, Community Corrections, Samantha Newman, Townsville Correctional Centre Custodial Supervisor Julie Inglis and former Wolston Correctional Centre Trade Instructor Mark Spicer (retired) were recognised nationally for their distinguished service and outstanding contributions to community safety.
The newly honoured officers have decades of service to Queensland behind them and join 45 QCS officers recognised since the Australian Corrections Medal was instituted in 2017.
Minister for Corrective Services Laura Gerber MP congratulated the medal recipients for their dedication and commitment to making Queensland safer.
“The Queensland Corrective Services officers recognised here today should be immensely proud of their service and for going above and beyond to make Queensland safer,” Minister Gerber said.
“They play a vital role in protecting our communities and I thank them for their tireless efforts and commitment to delivering programs that reduce reoffending and the number of victims of crime in this state.”
QCS Commissioner Paul Stewart APM congratulated the medal recipients and thanked them for their decades of service across custodial and community corrections in Queensland.
“This honour reflects the outstanding contributions of our officers over decades of service to making Queensland safer,” Commissioner Stewart said.
“From leading operational responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring officers are skilled in responding to complex prisoners and supporting meaningful outcomes for prisoners through skill development and structured routine, the recipients of the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours are highly deserving of this recognition.
“Our officers are our greatest asset, and they work tirelessly to deliver programs that reduce reoffending and rehabilitate offenders so there are fewer victims.
“On behalf of QCS, I extend my sincere congratulations to Samantha, Julie and Mark and thank them for their commitment to Queensland.”
