Terence Tao who was born in Australia to parents from Hong Kong has been recognised by the King in his 2026 Birthday Honours with 'Companion of the Order of Australia' for "eminent service to the mathematical sciences, to the global mathematics community, and to tertiary education and academia".

Terence Tao who was born in Australia to parents from Hong Kong has been recognised by the King in his 2026 Birthday Honours with 'Companion of the Order of Australia' for "eminent service to the mathematical sciences, to the global mathematics community, and to tertiary education and academia".