His Grace Mar Meelis Zaia,
Bishop of the Diocese of Australia and New Zealand of the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East and General-Secretary of the Holy Synod was included on
January 26, 2007 in the honour roll and was made a 'Member of the Order of Australia' one of the civilian achievements bestowed upon Australians.
The Order of Australia is the pre-eminent way Australians recognise the achievements and service of their fellow citizens.
In the Australian honours system appointments to the Order of Australia confer recognition for outstanding achievement and service.

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