He was awarded the A.C. (Companion of the Order of Australia) on June
29, 2001 for his services and contributions to Australia.
He was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal in the 2001 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to Australia.
He was awarded the AO (Officer of the Order of Australia) in the 1988 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to religion and the community.
He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1976 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to the community in Australia.