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Gina Rinehart recognised in Australia Day Honours for service to mining, community and sport Source:sbs.com.au The Australia Day 2022 Honours List includes 1,040 Australians, whose achievements span community service, science and research, industry, sport and the arts.     Billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart has been recognised in the Australia Day 2022 Honours List for her “distinguished service” to the mining sector, community and sport. She is one of 1,040 Australians to have received honours on the 2022 list, including awards in the Order of Australia (General and Military divisions), meritorious awards and recognition for distinguished and conspicuous service in the Australian Defence Force. Governor-General David Hurley announced the names of the “outstanding Australians” on Tuesday night.  “Collectively, the recipients, whose achievements span community service, science and research, industry, sport, the arts and more, represent the strength and diversity of Australia,” he said.  “It has been a challenging couple of ...