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Confrere, The Honourable Martin Daubney Awarded Papal Honour

02/04/2026 


The Order of Malta Australia warmly congratulates member and Confrere, The Honourable Martin Daubney, on being awarded a Papal honour in recognition of his generous service to the Church in Brisbane and across Australia.

The honour, bestowed by Pope Leo XIV, was formally conferred by Archbishop Shane Mackinlay during Mass at St Stephen’s Chapel in Brisbane on Tuesday. The award was presented by Emeritus Archbishop Mark Coleridge.

This distinction admits Martin to the Order of the Knights of St Gregory the Great, one of the Holy See’s highest honours for laypeople, recognising outstanding service and commitment to the Church.

Martin’s dedication and contribution over many years have made a significant impact on the Church community in Australia.

The Order of Malta Australia extends its sincere congratulations to Martin on this well-deserved recognition. His example of faith, generosity, and service continues to inspire all.

The Australian Association

The Australian Association, formed in 1974, currently has in excess of 300 members and aspirant members across every State and Territory of Australia. We also have ongoing and strong links with the Order’s National Associations throughout the Asia Pacific Region including in Singapore and the Philippines and with members of the Order in New Zealand, Hong Kong SAR, Thailand and Korea. The Order of Malta is committed to serving Our Lords the Poor and Sick worldwide and has done so for over 900 years. This website shares with you the history, mission and current activities of the Order of Malta in Australia, and provides links to the work of the Order world-wide.