Emergency doctor and rescuer Dr Jorian Kippax has been announced as the 2026 Australian of the Year for Tasmania.

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He was honoured alongside school nutrition pioneer Julie Dunbabin, life skills educator Alyssia Kennedy and social entrepreneur Emily Briffa at a ceremony in Hobart on November 18.

Emily Briffa, Dr Jorian Kippax, Alyssia Kennedy and Julie Dunbabin (clockwise from top left). Picture supplied

The Tasmanian recipients will join those from the other states and territories for the national awards on January 25, 2026.

Dr Kippax was part of a specialist team of rescuers tas

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