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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

Mrs Toni Anne McCORMACK, Torquay Vic 3228 For service to the community through local government, transport and volunteer organisations. Executive Director, Local Government Professionals, in the mid 1990s. Commissioner, Surf Coast Shire Council, 1994-1995. Commissioner, City of Greater Geelong Council, 1993. Mayor, City of Warrnambool, 1987-1990; Councillor, 1981-1992. Public Transport Ombudsman, Victoria, 2006-2011; Director, 2004-2011. Member, Appeals Panel, Essential Services Commission, since 2005. Chief Executive Officer, VicWater, 1995-2001. Board Member, SouthWest Water, 2001-2005. Foundation Chair, Victorian Coastal Council, 1995-1997 Teacher, Victorian Technical Schools, 1970-1982. Community Liaison Officer, Warrnambool IAE (Deakin), 1982-1990. Member, Committee of Management, Lions Village Torquay, since 2005; Secretary, 5 years; current Vice-President. President, Combined Probus Club of Torquay Surf Coast, 2009-2010; Secretary, 2011-2013; Member, Committee of Management, 2008-2013.

Mr Peter Napier MacCORMICK, PO Box 207, Spit Junction NSW 2088 For service to the community through air rescue services, and to surf lifesaving. President, NRMA Careflight, 1988-1994; Life Member, 1994. Foundation Director, South Pacific Air Ambulance, 2004. Foundation Director of Operations, HCF Careflight, 1985-1987. Foundation Rescue Crewman, Westpac Helicopter Service, 1973-1985; Managing Director, 1984-1985; Financial Director, 1980-1983. Director, Balmoral Beach Club, for many years; Life Member, 2008; Co-Founder, Balmoral Beach Club Nippers program, 1991-1999. Deputy Mayor, Mosman Council Balmoral Ward, 1974-1975; Councillor, 1972-1975.

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Dr James Kevin McDONALD, Bluff Road Medical Centre, 328 Bluff Road, Sandringham Vic 3191 For service to medicine as a general practitioner. General Practitioner, East Bentleigh Medical Group, East Bentleigh, 1975-1987. Area Coordinator, Family Medical Program, 1972-1987. Director of General Practitioner, Bluff Road Medical Centre, Sandringham, since 1987. Provider of Obstetric and Emergency Services, Sandringham and District Memorial Hospital, 1980-2009; (Founding Member, Family Medical Obstetric Service). Medical Officer of Health, Bayside Council, for 26 years. Locum, Broome Doctors Practice, annually since 2004. Locum, Broome Aboriginal Medical Service, 2000-2001. Member, Waller Committee, 1993-1994; (The Law Reform Committee on the Medico Legal aspects of IVF). President, Save our Services Committee, Sandringham and District Memorial Hospital, 1997-1999. Member, Victorian Medical Experts Committee, Avant Insurance, since 2013. Founder, Sandy Saints Basketball Club, 1979; Committee Member, for many years; Public Officer, 1989-2007; Coach, for many years. Fellow, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners; Life Member.

Mr Thorald Bruce MACDONALD, Chapman ACT 2611 For service to the preservation of engineering heritage. Mr Macdonald has rescued approximately 1,000 tonnes of engines of various types through his intervention, most of which are on public exhibition at various locations in eastern Australia, including: - Sydney Steam Tram locomotive now exhibited at Valley Heights, NSW. - Unique 1883 water supply pumping station at Goulburn, NSW. - 1878 steam locomotive that hauled the first train into Canberra in 1914, currently employed in Canberra for excursions. Past Vice-President, Australian Railway Historical Society; active Member. Founding Member, Museum of Historic Engines, 1962; Manager, 1968-1977. Founding Member, Light Railways Research Society of Australia, since 1968. President, Hornby Railway Collectors Association of Australia, 1991-1993; Founding Member; Member, Editorial Team, 2004-2006. Volunteer, National Museum of Australia, in the 1990s; donated a collection of locally produced toy trains to the Museum. Member, Industrial Archaeological Committee, NSW Branch, National Trust of Australia, 1975-1979. Author, Spring Sparks and Steam, 2006.

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The Late Mr Keith Edward McGOWAN, South Yarra Vic 3141 For service to broadcast media as a talkback radio host. Host, The Overnighters talkback show, Radio 3AW, 1991-2012. Commercial Radio Host on a range of stations including Radio 3AW, 3UZ, 3DB and 3MP, for more than 50 years. Owner, Standardbred (Harness) Horses, for 25 years. Supporter, Harness Racing Victoria, for many years. Mr McGowan died on 22 December 2013.

Ms Maria Ruth McGOWAN, Jindivick Vic 3818 For service to community health through support organisations, and to the Baw Baw Shire. Vice-President, Australian Leukodystrophy Support Group, 1999-2007; Conference Convenor, 2001; Member, since 1998; supporting carers of children with Leukodystrophy. Mayor, Baw Baw Shire Council, 2009; Councillor, 2007-2011. Vice-President, Victorian Local Governance Association, 2009-2010; Member, Women's Policy Working Group; assisted with the development of website, and encouraging women candidates. Public Servant, Department of Primary Industries Victoria, 1989-2010; food safety monitoring, and research and agricultural extension.

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Ms Andrea Ruth McGUFFOG, 26 Frederick Street, Maylands SA 5069 For service to the community, particularly early childhood development. Director, National Board, Early Childhood Australia (ECA), 1997-2005. President, South Australian Branch, 1995-1997; Vice-President, South Australian Branch, since 2013; Newsletter Editor, 1995-1998; active Member, since 1990. South Australian Representative, ECA Annual Council Meeting, since 1989. ECA Representative, National Children's Services Forum, 1998-2011. Speaker, ECA National Conference, 2008. Employee (Primary School Teacher and Senior Officer), Department for Education and Child Development, South Australian Government (DECD), 1979-2011. DECD Representative, South Australian Teachers Registration Board, 2007-2012. Author, Children's Centres for Early Childhood Development and Parenting (chapter), Building Integrated Connections for Children, their Families and Communities, 2011. Awards/recognition include: NIFTeY Excellence in the Early Years Award, 2006.

The Late Dr Peter Aloysius McINNES, Willunga SA 5172 For service to primary industry. Managing Director, Agricultural Research Development Education and Training (Consultancy), 1993-2013. Senior Research Manager, New Animal Products and Rare Natural Fibres Sub-Programs, Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, 1993-2010. Inaugural Chair, Australian Meat and Livestock Research and Development Corporation, 1985. Dean of Agriculture, Queensland Agricultural College, 1980-1986. Employee, NSW Department of Agriculture, 1958-1980; in range of roles including: - Director, Animal Production Research. - Regional Director, Research for Central West and Far Western NSW. - Chief, Division of Animal Production; Livestock Research Officer. Prime Producer, 1976-2014. Dr McInnes died on 2 February 2014.

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Mr Finley Ivan MacKAY, 17/102 Keith Compton Drive, Tweed Heads NSW 2485 For service to the community of Tweed Heads, particularly through aged welfare organisations. Former Chairman, Wommin Bay Hostels (merged with FerosCare in 2012), 1993-2010. Founder, The Wally McKissock Foundation (fundraising arm of the Village). Hosted a Bingo game every Saturday night to raise funds for the village, 1993-2011. Foundation Member, Association of Independent Retirees; Vice-President, in the 1980s. Director, Tweed Heads Bowls Club, 1992-1994; Treasurer, 1973-1974; Foundation Member. Foundation Member and Zone Coordinator, Neighbourhood Watch, 1988; Member, Police Community Consultative Committee, 1988-1994.

Mr Peter Robert McKAY, Tea Gardens NSW 2324 For service to the community, particularly to aged persons. President, Management Committee, Peter Sinclair Gardens, Returned and Services League of Australia Lifecare (formerly Myall Lodge Retirement Hostel), 2005; Treasurer, since 2001. Chief Executive Officer, Willoughby Retirement Village, Chatswood, 1998-2000. Board Member, Mayflower Retirement Village, Pendle Hill, 1983-1990. Treasurer, Myall Coast Catholic Parish, since 1999. Chairman, Parish Committee, St Paul the Apostle Parish, Winston Hills, for 10 years; Parish Accountant, 1970-1998; Committee Member, for 30 years. Director, Administrative Services, Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children (now the Children's Hospital), 1980-1987. Accountant, Lewisham and Parramatta/Westmead Hospitals, 1976-1980. Commissioning Officer, of the (then) new Fairfield Hospital; General Manager, Fairfield Hospital, for 5 years; Planning Coordinator for the (then) new Bankstown/Lidcombe Hospital; Area Director, Physical Resources, South Western Sydney Area Health Service; all served during the period between 1987 and 1998.

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Mr W James MACKAY, 5/282 Darby Street, Cooks Hill NSW 2300 For service to the community of the Newcastle region. Member, Newcastle Combined Schools Anzac Service Committee, for 14 years. Member, Newcastle Anzac Organising Committee, 2000-2013. Executive Committee Member, Australia Day Council of New South Wales, 1987-1991. Chair, Newcastle Ex-services Remembrance Committee; supports an extensive annual commemorative events program recognising the region’s military heritage. Member, Battle for Australia Newcastle Committee. Member, Merewether-Hamilton Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia. Commemorative Events and Civic Functions Developer, Newcastle City Council, 1990-2013; organises and supports multiple community and civic celebrations, including military parades, Anzac Day events and Citizenship ceremonies. Export Manager, Hunter Estate Wines, 1987-1989. Corporate Development Manager, Festival of Sydney, 1985-1987. Manager, Hunter Valley Research Foundation, Sydney, 1982-1985. Coordinator, Hunter Valley Tourist Association, 1980-1982.

Dr Alastair Alexander MACKENDRICK, East Fremantle WA 6158 For service to medicine, and to community health in rural and remote areas. Former Coordinator of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgical Visits to the Kimberley Aboriginal Population, Western Australia Department of Health, 1986-2012. Conducted research into the effects of Myringoplasty (an operation which repairs a hole in the eardrum) repairs of the tympanic membrane perforations in Aboriginal children and adults; together with the Western Australia Department of Health the research was compiled to create the Kimberley Ear Health Manual. Consultant, Rockingham/Kwinana Hospitals, since 1994. Visiting Specialist, Fremantle Hospital, 1985-1994. Member, Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, since 1984. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 1982. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001.

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Mr Ian Bruce McKENZIE, North Melbourne Vic 3051 For service to the visual arts as a photographer, and to the community. Professional photographer, for over 50 years. Proprietor, McKenzie and Associates. Master of Photography with Bar. Publication of a series of photographic books titled Contemporary Photographers, since 1980. Member, Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP), since 1967. Member, AIPP Accreditation and Membership Committee, 2011-2013. Member, AIPP Stakeholders Group, 2007-2008 and 2010-2013. Chairman, AIPP Commercial Group, 2005-2008 and since 2010. Administrator, AIPP National Mentoring Program, since 2010. Established AIPP Commercial Group, 2005. Chairman, National Honours and Ethics Committee, 1992-1998. Various national and state executive roles, 1971-1981. Member, Advisory Board, Photography Studies College, since 2011. Chairman, Photography Course Advisory Committee, RMIT, 1981-1984. Head of Department, Prahran College of Technology, 1971-1972. Designed photography course, Prahran College of Technology, 1969-1970. Member of Pastoria Brigade, Country Fire Authority Victoria, since 2002. Board Member, Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture, since 2006. Member, External Affairs Committee, Foundation for Survivors of Torture, since 2007. Member, Strategic Planning Committee, Foundation for Survivors of Torture, since 2012. Member, Risk Management and Safety Committee, Ocean Racing Club of Victoria, 2002-2012. Race Director for a number of national yachting events, 2000-2007. Committee Member, Ocean Racing Club of Victoria, 1997-2007. Commodore, Ocean Racing Club of Victoria, 2002-2004. Various executive positions, MG Car Club of Victoria, 2000-2007. State Commissioner, Confederation of Australian Motor Sport, Sport and Club Development Commission, 2005-2010. Fellow, Australian Institute of Professional Photography; Honorary Fellowship.

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Mrs Frances Lorraine McKINNON, 344 McCulloch Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880 For service to the community of Broken Hill. Member, Australian Local Government Women's Association (NSW), since 1975; National Board Delegate; Vice-Chairman, Secretary; Life Member; State President, for 2 years. Chair, Broken Hill and District National Trust, since 1988. Foundation Member, Broken Hill Migrant Heritage Committee, for 13 years. Honorary Treasurer, Main Street/ City Traders, since 2003; Member, for over 20 years. Executive Officer, Broken Hill Chamber of Commerce, 2005-2006; Board Member; employed, for 18 months. Chairman, Broken Hills Skills Centre, for 25 years. Current Chair, Broken Hill Health Council; Member, for 20 years. Chair, Broken Hill Regional Tourist Association; Treasurer, for 20 years. Chair, Business and Professional Women-Broken Hill Branch; Member, for 5 years. Chair, National Party of Australia, NSW-Broken Hill Branch. Chair, Murray Darling Electorate Council of the National Party. Member, National Parks and Wildlife Advisory Council- Western Division, for 20 years. Current Treasurer, Far West HACC Community Transport and Home Maintenance and Modifications; Secretary, for 15 years. Member, Women in our Community for Knowledge, Education and Development. Deputy Mayor, Broken Hill City Council, 1976-1977; Alderman/Councillor, 1974-2004. Member, Broken Hill Millennium- Countdown 2000 Committee. Member, 125th Broken Hill birthday celebrations Committee. Member, 110th birthday celebrations committee. Chair, Bi-Centenary Committee for Broken Hill, 1988. Family Business Owner, Disposals of Broken Hill, 1983-2004.

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Mr Ronald Grant McLENNAN, 208 Harrow Road, Berala NSW 2141 For service to veterans and their families, and to the community. Committee Member, Auburn Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 1993; Member, since 1991; Trustee, 2001-2010 and since 2012. Oversees planting of Lone Pine Trees in local schools and parks, since 1991. Conducts services, talks and displays on Anzac and Remembrance Days for community groups including schools, nursing homes, sports clubs, Scouts, church groups etc, since 2001. Involved in Gallipoli Landing Centenary Celebrations, since 2010. Involved in the restoration of City of Auburn Cenotaph, 1994 and 2012. Life Governor, Royal Life Saving Society Australia, New South Wales Branch, since 1989; Member, Executive Committee, 1982; Life Member, since 1987; Member, 1969-1989; appointed Official Referee, 1974; Carnival Official for Club and State Championships, 1972; Manager, State Team for Australian Championships, 1982-1986; Honorary Deputy Chief Inspector, 1980. Co-Founder and Foundation Member, Auburn Life Saving Club, 1974; Life Member, since 1984; Team Assistant, World Championships, Brisbane, 1988. Member, East Hills Life Saving Club, 1968.

Dr Yvonne Helen McMASTER, 66 Carrington Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076 For service to community health. Visiting palliative care specialist at both Neringah Hospital and the Sydney Adventist Hospital, 1974-1977. Community palliative care specialist for the Ku-ring-gai Municipality and Hornsby Shire, 1991-1997. Cancer Support Group Facilitator, Jacaranda Lodge, Sydney Adventist Hospital, since 1997. Advocate for palliative care, working full-time in a private capacity, since 2011. Petitioning for improved palliative care services in NSW, 2011-2014, has triggered three debates on palliative care in the NSW Parliament. Adviser, Government Taskforce on Palliative Care Needs in New South Wales, ongoing.

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Ms Judith May (Judy) MAGUB, Kenmore Qld 4069 For service to the community of Brisbane. Current Vice-President, Rotary Club of Brisbane Planetarium; President, 1995-1999. District Governor, Rotary District 9600, 2000-2001. Chairman or Member, various local, state, national and international committees, for many years. International Trainer, incoming District Governors from Australia and New Zealand, 2005-2006. Host Area Coordinator, Rotary Peace Fellowship Program, University of Queensland, for 5 years. Foundation President, Probus Club of Taringa, 2003; Member, since 1991; current Treasurer; current Member, Management Committee. Vice-President, Lady Musgrave Trust Board, 2012-2013; Director, 2009-2013. Member, Advisory Panel, Green Cross Australia, since 2007; Member, Establishment Committee. Member, Alumni Board, Queensland University of Technology, 2008-2010; Member, Chancellor's Judging Panel, Outstanding Alumni Awards, 2004. Member, Ethics Committee, University of Queensland, 1989-1997. Member, State Council Queensland, Girl Guides Association, and Queensland State Council, Scout Association of Australia, for 13 years; District President, Tyakunda Scouts District, for 2 years; Member, Women of Substance, 1990-1997. President, Friends of the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, for 3 years. Founder, St Lucia History Group, Auchenflower/Milton History Group, and Taringa History Group; published several small local history publications. President, MINDCare Mental Health Foundation, 1990-1995; Founding Member, 1990. Executive Director, Queensland Association of Mental Health, 1988-1994 Vice-President, Australian College of Health Service Executives, 1993-1994; Councillor, 1991-1994; Assistant Registrar, 1989-1992. Vice-President, Australian Society of Association Executives, 1993-1994; Treasurer, 1991-1992; Secretary, 1989-1990; Councillor, 1988-1994. Chairman, Board of Advice, Belmont Private Hospital, 1989-1995; Member, 1989-1997. Foundation Member, Suicide Prevention Program, Griffith University. Community Representative, various government health bodies including the State government Suicide Prevention Strategies Group, 1990-1994; Health Rights Commission Review Committee, 1995-1996; and the Mental Health Review Committee, 1992-1994. President, Queensland Student Nurses Association, for 2 years in the mid 1960s; publisher, student nurse newsletter. Councillor, Seat of Toowong, Brisbane City Council, 1994-2007; Member, various committees, for many years; established first Toowong Festival, 2003. Awards/recognition include: 'Service Above Self’ Award, Probus Club of Taringa, 2005. Faculty of Health Outstanding Alumnus Award, Queensland University of Technology, 2001; for her long-standing commitment to the health profession and her strong advocacy of mental health.

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Mr Robert James (Bob) MAHAFFEY, 628 Grafton Street, Albury NSW 2640 For service to the community of Albury, and to veterans and their families. Secretary, Albury Legacy, since 1995; Welfare Officer, since 2000; President, 1992-1993; Senior Vice-President, 1991-1992; Board Member, 1989-1991 and 1996-2013; Member, since 1987. Member, Lismore Legacy, for several years prior to 1987; and Bendigo Legacy, Swan Hill Group, 1992-1995. Member, Lodge Farrer # 93 Albury (after amalgamation with Combermere Lodge # 61), Freemasons, since 2004. Member, Combermere Lodge # 61 Albury, 1994-2004; Secretary, 2003; Grand Master, 2004-2005. Member, Balranald Lodge, 1993-1994. Volunteer, Albury Mercy Hospital Centre, 1998-2000. Treasurer, Albury Tennis Association, 1994-2003. Member, Lions Club of Albury, 1992-1995; President, Lions Club of Lismore, 1986; Member, Lions Club of Binnaway, 1972-1978. Member, St Matthew's Anglican Church Albury, for over 25 years. Awards/recognition include: Grand Master's Special Award for exceptional service, Combermere Lodge # 61 Albury. Legacy Meritorious Service Award; 25 years’ service.

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Dr Patrick David MAHAR, Wallington Vic 3222 For service to medicine, particularly in the fields of burns research and patient safety. Current Research Fellow, Victorian Adult Burns Service. Registrar, Dermatology Training Program, Australasian College of Dermatologists. Guest Speaker, National Leadership Development Seminar, Australian Medical Students Association, 2012. Current National Instructor in Emergency Management of Severe Burns, Australian and New Zealand Burns Association. Current Member, President's Medical Liaison Council, MDA National Pty Ltd. Current Member, Medico-Legal Society of Victoria. Current Member, Australasian College of Legal Medicine. Author, Cochrane Collaboration (a world-wide source of medical reviews), 2009-2012. Contributing Author, New England Journal of Medicine, 2013. Current Clinical Fellow, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, the University of Melbourne; current Alumni, Melbourne Business School. Current Clinical Researcher, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health, Deakin University. Awards/recognition include: Victorian Junior Doctor of the Year, Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria and Confederacy of Postgraduate Medical Education Councils, Australia, 2010.

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Mrs Margaret Jean MANSFIELD, 45 Holmes Crescent, Campbell ACT 2612 For service to music, and to the community. Inaugural Membership Secretary, Friends of Wesley Music Foundation, since 1999. Office volunteer, Wesley Music Centre, since 2002; community music centre built by the Wesley Music Foundation. Member, Church Choir and Choir Librarian, Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest, 1978-2012; Treasurer, Refugee Friendship and Settlement Fund, 1980-1991; Elder, 1994-2014. Secretary, Parish Council, Canberra Central Parish, Uniting Church in Australia, 1990-1997. Member, Canberra Choral Society, 1962-1963 and 1973-1980. Member, Canberra Society of Singers, 1964-1973. Member, Adult and Youth Choirs, St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 1950s-1978. Volunteer Plant Specimen Mounter, Australian National Herbarium, since 1998. Volunteer Guide, Australian National Botanic Gardens, 1995-2002. Secretary, Friends Council, Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens, 1998-2004; Member, since ca1994. Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, Australian Capital Territory Division, Australian Red Cross, 1995-2010; Telecross Service, 2012. Member, Red Cross Aged Care Visitor Program, Ozanam Apartments, Campbell, Canberra, 1995-1999. Volunteer Breakfast Assistant, UnitingCare Ageing Mirinjani Hostel, Weston, Canberra, 1989-1991. Administrative Service Officer, National Archives of Australia, 1985-1995. Cataloguer, National Library of Australia, 1983-1985. Research Assistant, ANU Department of Demography; various contracts, 1960-1962 and 1977-1983. Commonwealth Department of Territories, 1956-1960. Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics, 1952-1956.

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Mr James Francis (Jim) MARETT, 43 Heyington Place, Toorak Vic 3142 For service to veterans through a range of roles. Founder and President, Vietnam Tunnel Rats Association, since 2004. Editor, Publisher and Distributor, Holdfast newsletter, since 2007. Organiser, return visits of veterans to Vietnam, ongoing. Organiser, visits by veterans to current Army units, ongoing; regular Tunnel Rats reunions, ongoing; veterans’ attendance at homecoming parades for returning soldiers from Afghanistan, ongoing. Instrumental in the awarding of the Army Combat Badge to Tunnel Rat veterans from Vietnam. Member, Sapper Association Queensland, since 2004. National Service Soldier, Australian Army, 1968-1970; served with 1 Field Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers in Vietnam, 1969-1970.

Mrs Annamaria Elizabeth MARKS, 6/75 Darling Point Road, Darling Point NSW 2027 For service to the community, particularly to aged care organisations. Senior Vice-President, B'Nai B'rith Australia/New Zealand, 2004-2006 and since 2010; Vice-President, 2006-2008. Representative to the Board of Governors of B'nai B'rith International, since 2008. B'nai B'rith NSW Representative, B'nai B'rith Retirement Villages, 2004-2012. Administrator, Rose Bay B'nai B'rith Retirement Village, 2001-2003. Former Director, Harley Nursing Home, Cremorne. Former Director, Colonial Nursing Home, Bexley. Former Director, Lark Ellen Nursing Home, Sutherland. Former Director, The Bay Nursing Home, Blakehurst.

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Mr John Julian MARTIN, Vic For service to the environment, particularly in the area of soil science. Visiting Honorary Soil Scientist, Department of Environment and Primary Industries, since 1995; Soil Scientist, 1967-1995; Soils Officer; 1967-1976; Leader, Soil Survey Group, 1976-1995. Member, Victorian Geomorphology Reference Group (a technical group that developed the Victorian Geomorphology Framework which is the foundation for planning, monitoring and reporting for natural resource management in Victoria and Australia), for 15 years. Soils Officer, Agriculture Branch, Northern Territory Administration, 1964-1967. Organisation and field works for CSIRO soils atlas mapping of Arnhem Land, 1966. Current Member, Soil Sciences Australia. Author, Major Agricultural Soils of the Wimmera Irrigation Area, Department of Natural Resources and Environment, 1996. Author, A Directory to Soil Survey Information, Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 1987. Co-Author, Soils and Landforms of South-Western Victoria, Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 1987.

Mrs Lorna Ruth MARTIN, Yarrawonga Vic 3730 For service to the community of Yarrawonga. President, Ladies Auxiliary, Yarrawonga Mulwala Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2000-2013; Member, since 1964; Life Member. Foundation President, Yarrawonga Legacy Widows Club, 1992-2002; Foundation Member, since 1992. Foundation Member, Ladies Indoor Bowls, Yarrawonga Mulwala RSL Club. Catering Officer, Yarrawonga Senior Citizens Club, for many years; former Holiday Coordinator; Member, Indoor Bowls Committee; Member, Yarrawonga Senior Citizen's Welfare Committee, for many years. Foundation Member, Yarrawonga Hospital Extension Club; Past President and Treasurer. Zone Representative, Neighbourhood Watch. Member, Fundraising Committee, Yarrawonga Scout Hall. Member, Yarrawonga Cancer Support Group, for many years.

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Dr James Allan MAWDSLEY, 92 Armstrong Street, Middle Park Vic 3206 For service to community health. President, Mental Health for the Young and Their Families, 2005-2010. Director, Alfred Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (ACAMHS), 1995-2002. Director, Southeast Family Counselling Service and Observatory Clinic (subsequently ACAMHS), 1976-1995. Coordinator, Child Psychiatric Services, Victorian Health Department, 1976-1995. President, Victorian Committee, Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, for several years; State Committee Member, for 20 years. Founding Chairman, Autistic Services Coordinating Committee, Autism Victoria, until 2002; Honorary Life Member 2005. Trustee, Creswick Foundation, since 1986; charitable trust providing support for people undertaking projects in the field of child development and mental health. President, St John Ambulance Historical Society of Australia, since 2011; Founder and inaugural Chairman/President, for 2 years, current Secretary, Victorian Branch; Founder and Inaugural Chairman, St John Museum, Victoria. Has held several other executive positions at national and state levels including: - District Commissioner Victoria, 1990-1993. - Member, Victorian State Council, since 1979; Deputy Chairman, for 13 years - Chairman, Ophthalmic Branch, 1993-1999; Order Affairs Officer, 2000-2010. Chairman, St John Ambulance Association (now Training Branch), for 6 years. Awards/recognition include: Appointed as a Knight of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem (KStJ), 2008.

Mr Ernest MERRICK, 11/1 Karrakatta Street, Black Rock Vic 3193 For service to football as a coach. Head Coach, Wellington Phoenix (A-League, Football Federation of Australia), since 2013. Head Coach, Melbourne Victory Football Club, 2005-2011; Premiership Winners, 2006/07, and 2008/09; A-League Champions, 2007 and 2009. Head Coach, Hong Kong National Team, Hong Kong Football Association, 2012. Head Coach, Sport Football Program, Victorian Institute of Sport, 1992-2004. Coach, a range of Victorian State League and Victorian Premier League Football Teams, since 1987.

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Mrs Ann Charlton MILLER, Swanbourne WA 6010 For service to youth through the Guiding movement in Western Australia. Current President, Seaward Trefoil Guild; Foundation Member, since 1999. Secretary, Trefoil Guild of Western Australia, 2002-2011. Member, Organising Committee, National Trefoil Guild Gathering Perth, 2006-2008. Commissioner, Seaward Region, Girl Guides Western Australia, 1993-1998; Life Member, 2006; Member, since 1956; held a range of Brownie and Guide leader roles, 1979-1993. Arts Adviser, 1989-1994; State Adviser for Extension (for disabled guides), for 5 years. Volunteer, Emmanuel Centre, since 1994. Chair, Further Development Module Committee, 2000-2008. Member, Leader Development and Support Committee, 2004-2009. Chair, Public Relations Committee, 2008-2009. Member, Wagtale magazine Committee, since 2007. Chair, Fundraising Committee, 2005-2007. Chair, Adult Badges Committee, 1995-2000. Member, State Executive Committee, 1995. Guiding awards/recognition include: Emu and Wattle Awards. 35 years’ long service award, 2011.

Mr Walter Cecil MILLER, 'Coreena', PO Box 42, Barcaldine Qld 4725 For service to primary industry, to local government, and to the community. President, Queensland Merino Stud Sheepbreeders' Association Incorporated, 1995-1998; Committee Member, 1985-2000 and 2003-2007. Managing Partner, Coreena Stud Sheep, Barcaldine, since 1980; (Poll Merino stud); Coreena won the Grand Champion Poll Ram at the Melbourne Sheep and Wool Show in 1995 and 2000, and Queensland Ram of the Year at the Queensland State Sheep Show on 8 occasions between 1989 and 2000. Queensland Delegate, Australian Association of Stud Merino Breeders, for 6 years. Queensland Delegate, Rampower, for 6 years; former Merino breeding program. Judged Merino Stud Sheep at Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth Royal Shows, Wagin and numerous regional shows. Member, Ministerial Rural Industry Taskforce, 1996-1998. Chairman, Longreach Pastoral College, 1990-2003; Board Member, 1980-2003. Councillor, Aramac Shire Council, 1970-1985. President, Barcaldine Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural (PA&H) Society, 1976-1980; Patron, since 2012; Committee Member, for many years; Life Member, 1982. President, Barcaldine Artesian Festival, 1980.

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Pastor Roger Stanley MILLIST, NT For service to international relations through a range of aviation and church roles in Papua New Guinea. Chief Executive Officer and Pilot, Adventist Aviation Services, Seventh-Day Adventist Church - Papua New Guinea, since 2005; Mission Pilot, 1984-1990. Fly and Build Program Coordinator, since 2005; May River, East Sepik, 1991-1995; Western Highlands, 1988-1990. Established vocational training centre, Ulya, Mount Hagen, 1989. Mission President, Western Highlands, 1988-1990. Area Supervisor, Maprik, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, 1984-1987. Minister of Religion, Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church – Australia, since 1979. Member, Katherine Inter Church Council, Northern Territory, 2002-2004. Pastor, Katherine and Nhulunbuy, 2002-2004. Building Coordinator, Katherine SDA Community Centre, 2002. Member, Busselton Minister's Fraternal, Western Australia, 1996-2001. Pastor, Busselton, Capel and Margaret River, 1999-2001. Chaplain, Busselton Adventist Retirement Village, 1997-2001. Pastor, Esperance, 1991-1995. Chaplain, Esperance SDA Primary School, 1991-1995. Fly and Build Coordinator, Nullagine Aboriginal Community, 1999.

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Mr Peter John MOFFITT, 22 Rose Street, Grenfell NSW 2810 For service to the community of Weddin. President, Rotary Club of Grenfell, for several years; current Service Director; Secretary; Member, for 29 years. Current volunteer, Grenfell Meals on Wheels. Organiser, Annual Henry Lawson Festival Fun Run, since 2008. Council Member, Kinross Wolaroi School, Orange, 2001-2003. Chairman, Grenfell Preschool Committee, in the 1980s. Member, Grenfell Dramatic Society, 1973-1980. Member, Grenfell Unit, State Emergency Services, 1976-1979. Chairman, Weddin Development Committee, Weddin Shire Council, since 2011. Chairman, Grenfell Committee, 2007 (Spirit of the Bush concert). Chairman, Grenfell and District Development Organisation, 1995-2006. Chairman, Grenfell Business Development Committee, 2006-2011. Community Member, Economic Development Committee, 2006-2010. Director, Grenfell Bowling Club, since 2012. Life Member, Grenfell Rugby Union Club; Member, since 1967; served as Secretary, Committee Member and Club Selector; Publicity Officer. Delegate and Secretary, South West Zone, Country Rugby Union (NSW). Chairman, Weddin Health Council, since 2001. Chairperson, Audit and Risk Committee, Western New South Wales Local Area Health District, since 2011. Chairperson, Audit and Risk Committee, Far West New South Wales Local Area Health District, since 2011; Greater Western Area Health Service, for several years; Member, Audit and Risk Management Committee, 2006-2011. Chair, Grenfell Multi-Purpose Service Advisory Committee, 1998-2001. Member, Audit Committee, Mid Western Health, 1993-1995. Chair, Board of Directors, Grenfell District Hospital, 1986-1995. Chair, Central West District Health Service Board, in the early 1990s. Principal, Gordon Garling Moffitt, since 1995. Member, Rural Issues Committee, The Law Society of New South Wales, since 1998. Awards/recognition include: Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Grenfell.

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Dr Allen John MOLONEY, 309 Simpson Street, Ballarat North Vic 3350 For service to the community of Ballarat through social welfare organisations. President, North Western Central Council and State Council, St Vincent de Paul Society, 2007-2011; Conference President. President, Ballarat Regional Council, 2007-2010. Member, St Vincent de Paul Society, since 1996. President, Rotary Club of Ballarat South, 1991-1992; Secretary, for 3 terms; Member, 1981-2011. Co-Author, Ruby, Club’s 40 years’ history, 2007. District Governor, Local Apex Club (Nhill), for one term; Club President; Member, for 14 years. Member, Nhill Water Board and Sewerage Authority, for 6 years. Involved in a number of local school committees, St Thomas More, Alfredton, and Fathers Association, Board of St Patrick’s College. Member, Editorial Board, Our Diocesan Community, Catholic Diocese of Ballarat, since 2002. Dentist, Private Practice Nhill, 1961-1974. Chief Dental Officer, Ballarat Base Hospital Dental Clinic, 1975-1995. Awards/recognition include: Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Ballarat South, 1992; with Sapphire Pin, 1998.

Mr Frederick Thomas (Fred) MORGAN, 'Cinnabar', 1149 Carnham Road, Fine Flower NSW 2460 For service to local government, and to the community of the Clarence Valley region. Councillor, Clarence Valley Council, 2005-2008; Chair, Civil and Corporate Services Committee, 2005-2008; also served as Member, Saleyards Advisory Committee; (merger of former Copmanhurst, Grafton, Maclean, and Pristine Waters Shires). Councillor, Copmanhurst Shire Council, 1991-2004. Councillor, Ulmarra Shire Council, 1965-1971; (merged with the Nymoida Shire to form Pristine Waters Shire). Chairman, North Coast Water, 1995-2004; Delegate, 1991-2004; (formerly Lower Clarence County Council). Chair/Community Representative, Clarence Valley and Coffs Harbour Regional Water Supply - Regional Project Committee, 1995-2012. Member, Upper North Coast Water Management Committee, 1998-2003. President, Summerland Way Promotional Committee, 2000-2002; to improve road conditions north of Kyogle, and prove the economic value of Summerland Way as an alternative transport route/scenic drive between Coffs Harbour and Brisbane. Volunteer, Ulmarra Show Society, for 27 years. Volunteer Firefighter, for over 20 years.

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Mrs Carmel Philomena MORIARTY, 5 Trevor Place, Castle Hill NSW 2154 For service to nursing, particularly in the field of cystic fibrosis. President, Cystic Fibrosis New South Wales, 1998-2005; Vice-President, for 2 years; Treasurer, for 8 years; Member, Board of Directors, since 1989; helped to establish local mothers support group, late 1980s-early 1990s. Co-Organiser, Clare and Annmaree Moriarty Charity Golf Day, since 1995; the event raises funds for Cystic Fibrosis New South Wales. Current volunteer, Bereavement Counselling Group, St Bernadette's Parish. Current Clinical Nurse Consultant in Cystic Fibrosis, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Clinic Coordinator, since 1995; Nurse Research Assistant, 1994. Co-Author, over 11 research papers on support of adults with Cystic Fibrosis, ongoing. Participant, various state, national and international policy forums on supporting adults with Cystic Fibrosis, for many years. Registered Nurse, Anglican Retirement Village Castle Hill, for several years. Registered Nurse, since 1963.

Ms Judith Anne (Judy) MORTON, 22 Devereux Road, Hazelwood Park SA 5066 For service to the community through management and fundraising roles with a range of sporting and civic organisations. Member, Management Committee, South Australian Jockey Club, 1996-2004; instrumental in raising funds through sponsorship. Promoter, Balaclava Cup race meeting, since 2004; part proceeds go to the Balaclava Hospital. Member, South Australian Olympic Fundraising Committee, 2000-2004. Fundraiser for St Peter’s College Rowing Club, in the 1990s; $120,000 raised. Member, City of Adelaide Lady Mayoress' Committee, 1980-1990. Member, St John's Ambulance Auxiliary, South Australia, 1975-1985.

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Mr Edward MOWBRAY, 6 Moola Street, Hawks Nest NSW 2324 For service to the communities of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest. Current Senior Vice-President, Tea Gardens Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia; President, for many years; District Council delegate, for several years; Life Member, 2011; conducts funeral services for veterans; represents Sub-Branch at local schools for Anzac and Remembrance Days; Member, for over 30 years. Current Vice-President, Peter Sinclair Gardens; Board Member; involved in original establishment of village, 1992; Foundation Member. Co-Founder, community committee, design and installation of new memorial in Anzac Park Tea Gardens; completed 2003. Current Patron, Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Red Cross; supporter, for over 20 years. Current Chairperson, Tea Gardens Uniting Church; current Church Officer; Lay Preacher, for many years until 2013; delivers monthly worship service (with his wife) at local aged care facility. Current Caring Officer, Lodge Port Stephens, Freemasons of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. Member, Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Probus Club, ongoing. Member, Legacy Newcastle, ongoing; organiser, annual war widows' luncheons. Member, Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Surf Lifesaving Club, for several years. Member, Tea Gardens Progress Association, for several years. Supporter, Lions Club of Tea Gardens, for over 20 years; organiser (with his wife), first Australia Day breakfast barbeque and flag-raising ceremony, Hawks Nest; assisted with running events for Lioness Club. Vice-President, Tea Gardens Bowling Club, 1983-1998. Awards/recognition include: New wing of the Peter Sinclair Gardens village was named in his and his wife's honour, 2012.

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Mrs Mavis Jean MOWBRAY, 6 Moola Street, Hawks Nest NSW 2324 For service to the communities of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest. President, Tea Gardens Lioness Club, 1991-1992, 1996-1995, 1997-1998 and 2003-2004; Inaugural Member. Secretary, Founding Committee, Hawks Nest RSL Myall Lodge Hostel, RSL LifeCare, in the 1990s; current Committee Member; active supporter of the Peter Sinclair Gardens retirement village. President, Women's Auxiliary, Tea Gardens Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2007; former Treasurer and Vice-President; active volunteer, selling Remembrance Day poppies and badges; Life Member, since 2012. Vice-Treasurer, Tea Gardens Chapter, Australian Red Cross, since 2011; Vice-President, 2007-2011; Past President; active Member, since 1946;. President, Tea Gardens Seniors Group, until 2011; President, Wednesday Craft Group, until 2010. Awards/recognition include: New wing of the Peter Sinclair Gardens village was named in her and her husband’s honour, 2012. Long Service Medals (5), Australian Red Cross.

Mrs Marian Lily MUDRA, M/S 189, Kingaroy Qld 4610 For service to the community, particularly through the Country Women's Association. State President, Country Women's Association Queensland, 2008-2011. State Vice-President, Central Region, Country Women's Association, circa2006-2008; has held a range of executive position including President, Secretary and Press Secretary, and Chairman, Regional Organising Committee. Has held a range of executive positions with the Kumbia Branch, Country Women's Association, including President, Vice-President and international Officer, since 1985. Founding Member, Secretary Treasurer, Ellesmere Rural Fire Brigade, 1984-1990. Secretary, Bunya Mountains Natural History Association, for 4 years. Secretary, Nanango Progress Association. Secretary, Stuart Valley School Bus Committee. Volunteer, Nanango Visitor Information Centre. Member, South Burnett Tourism Association and Nanango and District Association. Member, Nanango Chamber of Commerce. Secretary, Nanango Tourism and Development Association. Member, Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee. Member, Nanango and District Art and Craft Association. Member of the Kumbia Quilters, Kumbia Historical Society and Kumbia State School P&C.

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Ms Mary Amanda MUIRHEAD, Hawthorn Vic 3122 For service to people with disabilities and their families. Founder and Director, Learning for Life Autism Centre, since 2004; provides intensive early intervention Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) programs to children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder to help them reach their potential. Member, Management Committee, Autism Behavioural Intervention Association (ABIA), for 3 terms between 2002 and 2012. Member, Organising Committee, ABA Today Conference, 2012/2013, through the ABIA. Preschool Music Teacher, Music Works Magic, 2002-2011. Veterinary Surgeon, Bundoora Veterinary Clinic, 1986-1998.

Mrs Velma May MULCAHY, 40 Currockbilly Street, Welby NSW 2575 For service to the Indigenous community of the Wingecarribee Shire. Current Member, Aboriginal Advisory Committee, Wingecarribee Shire Council; Foundation Member, since the 1990s; helped to establish permanent Aboriginal Liaison Officer position at the Council. Management Committee Member, Wingecarribee Aboriginal Community Cultural Centre, since 2013; Community Spokesperson, ongoing; lobbied for the establishment of the centre, 2009. Founding Member, Yamanda Aboriginal Association, since 1985; Public Officer, for many years; volunteer, since 1985; Yamanda is an organisation providing a range of cultural, recreational and educational services to the local Indigenous community. Organiser, GOODJAGA School Program, for many years; the program involves members of the local Indigenous community visiting primary schools and providing cultural awareness education. Member, Ted Kennedy Aboriginal Funding Committee, since 2006. Fundraiser and Host, various Indigenous events, including NAIDOC and Reconciliation celebrations, ongoing. Monthly Visitor, Indigenous female inmates, Berrima Gaol, for many years until 2011. Coordinator, Aboriginal Health Centre Redfern, 1980-1995. Awards/recognition include: Citizen of the Year, Wingecarribee Shire 2011

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Mr Bruce Railton MULLER, 17/18 McHarg Road, Happy Valley SA 5159 For service to deaf and hard of hearing people. Acting Executive Director, Royal South Australian Deaf Society (RSADS) (trading as Deaf Can:Do), 1995; Board Member, 1955-2007, including 19 years as a Member of the Executive Committee; Member, Deaf Committee, RSADS, 1952-1982, Chairman, for 8 years; Secretary, for 10 years. Director, Australian Federation of Deaf Societies, for many years; several terms as President. Board Member, Deaf Sports Australia, 2001-2003. President, Australian Deaf Sports Federation, 1978-1998; Life Member, 1987. Inaugural President and Treasurer, SA Deaf Sports and Social Club (now SA Deaf Recreation Association), 1984-1992; Board Member, 1992-1997. Founding Secretary, Deaf Australia, 1986. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000.

Mr Colin George MULLER, 44 Shoesmith Road, Westbrook Qld 4350 For service to the community of Toowoomba. Chief Marshal, Toowoomba Eisteddfod Committee, since the 1990s; Life Member. Member, Toowoomba Choral Society, for 25 years; Honorary Life Member; Chairman, Production Committee, 2005-2010. Parade Marshal, Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Committee; Member, for approximately 10 years. President, Friends of the Empire Theatre, for 16 years. Member, House Committee, Toowoomba City Golf Club, since 2008; Club Member, since 1985. Editor, Farms to Fairways, 2013; history of the Toowoomba City Golf Club.

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Mr Thomas Joseph MURPHY, Romsey Vic 3434 For service to the community, particularly through juvenile justice programs, and to veterans and their families. Bail Justice, Department of Justice (Victoria), 1990-2010; Commissioner of Affidavits, 1982-2010; Justice of the Peace, since 1986. Member, Royal Victorian Association of Honorary Justices, since 1986. Member, Western Suburbs Group of Honorary Justices, since 2005; helped to initiate Justice of the Peace rosters at police stations in the inner and inner-west Melbourne suburbs. Senior Admissions Officer, Turana Juvenile Justice Facility, for several years; resettlement assistance for young offenders, 1964-1999. Current President and Welfare Officer, Flemington-Kensington Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia; President, 1979-1984; various executive positions; Member, since 1964. Member, State Emergency Service Victoria, 1982-1984. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001.

Mr Huseyin (Huss) MUSTAFA, 5 Mullum Drive, Donvale Vic 3111 For service to multiculturalism, and to the business community. Commissioner, Victorian Multicultural Commission, since 2011; current Chair, Eastern Metropolitan Regional Advisory Council. President, Australian Turkish Business Council, since 2006. Sponsor/Supporter, Inaugural Israeli and Palestinian AFL Peace Team, Australian Football League (AFL) International Cup, 2008. Member, Judging Panel, Australian of the Year Awards, National Australia Day Council, for four terms. General Manager, Local Business Banking, Victoria/Tasmania Region, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), since 2011; General Manager, South Eastern Australia Region, until 2011; employee, since 1974. Organised and Hosted, Annual CBA Ramadan Iftar Dinner, since 2006. Current Member, Cultural Diversity Steering Committee. Fellow, Institute of Public Accountants (formerly National Institute of Accountants), since 2006. Awards/recognition include: Business Ambassador, ‘A Taste of Harmony’, since 2012; an initiative by the Scanlon Foundation.

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Mr Colin Denis NEIL, 42 Mariner Quays, 3 Lee Road, Runaway Bay Qld 4216 For service to surf lifesaving. Active Member, Southport Surf Life Saving Club, for 22 years ongoing; Club Captain; Past President; Vice-President, for 4 years; Deputy President, for 6 years; Director of Finance, for 3 years; Patrol Captain; Junior Activities Executive, for 3 years. Assessor, South Coast Branch, for 19 years ongoing; Patrol Inspector, for 6 years. State Rescue Water Craft (RWC) Adviser, Surf Life Saving Queensland, for 12 years; RWC Facilitator and Crew Member, for 14 years ongoing; Peer Support Officer, for 4 years ongoing; Member, Surfcom Crew, for 2 years ongoing; Gold Coast Lifesaving Duty Officer, for 12 years ongoing; Gold Coast Operating Support Coordinator, for 4 years ongoing; Member, Gold Coast SAR Committee, for 7 years ongoing; Member, Gold Coast Marine Safety Committee, for 6 years ongoing; Dawn Patrols involvement, for 10 years ongoing; Trainer, Water Police (RWC). Trinidad and Tobago Lifeguard Trainer, Emergency Management Development Committee, Surf Life Saving Australia. Justice of the Peace.

Mrs Susan Maree (Sue) NEIL, 42 Mariner Quays, 3 Lee Road, Runaway Bay Qld 4216 For service to surf lifesaving. Active Member, Southport Surf Life Saving Club, for 22 years ongoing; Club Captain; Director of Lifesaving, for 5 years; Chief Instructor; Patrol Captain; Member, Junior Executive Committee, for 3 years. Assessor, South Coast Branch, for 19 years ongoing; Patrol Inspector, for 6 years. State Research and Development Officer, Surf Life Saving Queensland, for 10 years; Rescue Water Craft (RWC) Facilitator, for 14 years ongoing; RWC Crew Member, for 16 years ongoing; Gold Coast Duty Officer Coordinator, for 10 years ongoing; Gold Coast Duty Officer, for 10 years ongoing; Peer Support Officer, for 10 years ongoing; Dawn Patrols involvement, for 10 years ongoing; Surfcom Crew Captain, for 12 years ongoing; Member, 24 hrs Emergency Call-Out Crew, for 5 years ongoing. Trinidad and Tobago Lifeguard Trainer, Surf Life Saving Australia; Member, Lifesaving Gear and Equipment Committee, for 10 years.

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Mrs Elizabeth (Win) NEWTON, Berowra NSW 2081 For service to the community of Hornsby through volunteer roles. Pink Lady, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, since 1972; providing a pro bono hairdressing service on a weekly basis, since 1975; Coordinator, Games Auxiliary (running bingo sessions to raise funds), 1982-2002; Life Member, since 1983; volunteer, Meals on Wheels, for 20 years. Volunteer, St Vincent's de Paul Op Shop, Berowra, 1989-1993 Awards/recognition include: Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of 40 years’ voluntary service, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, 2012. Certificate for 20 years’ of service to the community, Meals On Wheels, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital. Community Service Award, Rotary Club of Berowra, 2011. Community Service Award, Rotary Club of Turramurra, 2003.

Mr Malcolm Clyde NICHOLSON, PO Box 814, Katoomba NSW 2780 For service to the community of Katoomba through a range of volunteer roles. President, Rotary Club of Katoomba, 2001-2002; Treasurer, for 8 years between 1995 and 2012; Member, since 1993. Bowel Scan Organiser, since 2008. Foundation Member and Treasurer, Blue Mountains Blue Light, 2007-2011. Participant and volunteer, The Great Australian Bike Ride, Australian Rotary Health, 2009. Treasurer and Trustee, Blue Mountains Health Trust, since 2002. Treasurer, The Probus Club of the Upper Blue Mountains, 2010-2013. President, Katoomba Apex Club, 1980-1981 and 1985-1986; Member, 1978-1987; Life Member, 1986. Councillor, Blue Mountains City Council, 1981-1983. Former Board Member, Katoomba Golf Club. Coordinator, Katoomba Daffodil, 2008-2013. Awards/recognition include: Apexian of the Year, Katoomba Apex Club, 1981-1982. Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Katoomba.

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Dr Stephen Robert NOLAN, PO Box 682, Avalon Beach NSW 2107 For service to international humanitarian and health care organisations, and to medicine. Community Member of the Advisory Board, CanHelp, Nepal, since 2008; sponsored the education of 5 Nepalese children; provides advice to the Indigenous management and staff of Can Help Nepal. Chief Executive Officer, Sumba Foundation Australia, since 2008; contributing medical expertise during visits in each year between 2008 and 2012. Director of Intensive Care, Hornsby Ku-ring-Gai Hospital; Chair, Clinical Review Committee. Director of Intensive Care, Mater Hospital, Crows Nest; Director of Clinical Governance. Network Director (Acute Medicine), Northern Sydney Local Health District; Member, Clinical Council; Visiting Medical Officer, Mona Vale, 2003; Manly and Ryde hospitals. Visiting General Physician, Mona Vale, 2003; Manly hospitals. Clinical Network Director for Medicine, Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service, 2009-2011; Member, Clinical Council, 2009-2011; Executive Member, Area Health Advisory Council, 2007-2010. Chair, Medical Staff Council, Manly District Hospital, 2006-2009. Senior Consultant in Physician Training, Western Sydney Area Health Service, 2003-2006. Executive Committee Member, Greater Metropolitan Clinical Taskforce, NSW Health, 2007-2009; Chair, Gastroenterology Network, 2006-2007; Chair, Executive Member, Medical Training and Education Council, 1999-2000. Intensive Care Specialist, Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, 2007.

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The Reverend Denis McKeeman OAKLEY, PO Box 9023, Cowes Vic 3922 For service to children through social welfare organisations. Secretary, ForChildren, Co-Founder, 1998. Co-Founder, Southern Eastern Chances, 2006. Secretary, International Forum for Child Welfare, 1992; Member, for 10 years; helped to establish the organisation in 1990. Director, Tally Ho Boys Village, Wesley Central Mission, 1970-1975. Helped to establish the Grassmere Centre, Doveton. 1973. Helped to establish several programs for foster care and children's welfare, including Bayside Foster Care, Alan Marshall House, and the Family Education Centre. Established Australian Child and Family Welfare journal, Child and Welfare Council of Australia (predecessor of NCBA), 1976; Inaugural Editor. Research Officer, Children’s Welfare Association (now known as OzChild), 1975. Director, Victorian Children’s Aid Society, in the 1970s, Children’s Bureau of Australia (NCBA), for 10 years; Life Member, 1990. Life Member (OzChild) Children Australia. Planned Giving Officer, Wesley College, since 2007. Development Officer, Kingston Centre. Board Member, Mayflower Aged Care, in the late 1990s. Member, Rotary Club of Moorabin; served as President. Board Member, Child Care Services, Presbyterian and Methodist Churches Tasmania, 1972. Editor, quarterly newsletter, St John’s Uniting Church Cowes, ongoing. Awards/recognition include: Father of the Year, Father’s Day Council of Victoria, 1972.

Mrs Barbara Elsie O'BRIEN, 36 Opal Street, Dubbo NSW 2830 For service to the community of the Coonamble region. Councillor, Coonamble Shire Council, 2008-2012. Coordinated fundraising and construction, Gulargambone Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 2012. Current Group Secretary, Macquarie Group, Country Women's Association of New South Wales; Agricultural and Environmental Officer, 2010-2012; Member, for more than 10 years. Coordinator, Welcome to Gulargambone, 2009-2011. Activities Organiser, Senior Citizens Week, 2009-2011. Facilitator, International Women's Day, 2009-2011. Director of Nursing, Gulargambone Hospital. Committee Member, Coonamble Health Council. Volunteer, Two Eight Two Eight. Member, Coonamble Heritage Committee.

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Mrs Beryl Edna OSBORNE, George Town Tas 7253 For service to the community of George Town. Treasurer, Bell Bay Seafarers Mission, for many years; volunteer, for more than 20 years; Life Member. Chairperson, Scottsdale, George Town and Bridport Uniting Church Cluster, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, Uniting Church of Australia. Treasurer, George Town Uniting Church; has served terms as Chairperson and Secretary; Sunday School Teacher, for many years; Catering Team Manager, 1962-1990; Parishioner, for more than 50 years. Volunteer driver, George Town Community Car Service, George Town Council, since 1992. Volunteer, George Town Visitor Information Centre, for 20 years. Treasurer, Northern Tasmanian Division, Australian American Association, 1997-2003. Treasurer, Denison Court Home Units, 1989-1990. Treasurer, Aldersgate Aged Care Auxiliary; also served as Chairperson. Board Member, Aldersgate Home for the Aged, for 12 years. Treasurer, Inner Wheel Club of George Town; also served as Chairperson. Canteen Manager, South George Town Primary School. Awards/recognition include: George Town Volunteer of the Year, George Town Council, 2009.

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Mr Kevin George OXLEY, Flaxton Qld 4560 For service to the visual and performing arts. Chief Executive, Oxley Art, since 2012. Director, Art and Cultural Development, Sunshine Coast Advancement Network, 1993. Resident Artist, 'Artist in Schools' Program, Maryborough State High School, 1991. Art Teacher, North Coast Institute TAFE, Murwillumbah Campus, NSW, 1989. Director, Tweed Regional Art Gallery, Murwillumbah, NSW, 1988-1989. National Coordinator, Doug Moral National Portrait Prize, 1989-1989. Director, Wyreena Community Arts Centre, Croydon, Victoria, 1985-1987. Founding Honorary Director, Hawkesbury Community Arts Workshop, Hawkesbury Agricultural College (now University of Western Sydney), 1978-1983; Life Member. Judge for a range of awards throughout Queensland. Drawing Lecturer, Sunshine Coast University, 1997; Teacher and Lecturer, University of Western Sydney, and NSW Department of Education. Member, Portrait Artists Australia, since 2007. Mentor for individual artists and students (without charge). Supporter, 2014 Campaign, Queensland Cancer Council. Past President, Montville Village Association. Elected Fellow, Royal Society of Artists (London), 1984.

Mrs Delysia Roberta PAHOFF, 1/771 Malvern Road, Toorak Vic 3142 For service to the community through a range of charitable organisations. Patron and President, Melbourne Hebrew Ladies Benevolent Society, since 2000; Member, since 1982. Chair, Friends of Montefiore, Jewish Care Victoria, since 1984; Life Governor, 2007. President, Mother's Association, Mount Scopus College, 1973-1983; Founder, informal school fundraising committee, 1966-1973; President, College debutante balls, 1972-1973. Awards/recognition include: Named First Lady Patron of the College, Mount Scopus College, 1979.

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Ms Alana Lee PARKINS, Hallidays Point NSW 2430 For service to conservation and the environment, and to the community of Hallidays Point. Member, Management Committee, Hallidays Point Landcare Group, since 2002; Co-Founder, organic garden at Hallidays Point Primary School, since 2008; Founding Member, since 1995. Coordinator, Black Head Bazaar, since 1996; organiser of a range of fundraising events. Member, Management Committee, Hallidays Point Tidy Towns Committee, 2010; Member, 1994-2010; Newsletter Editor, 1993-2002. Committee Member, Manning Coastcare Group, 2001-2009; Publicity Officer, 2005-2009. Secretary, Manning Group (environmental). Participant, Clean-Up Australia Day. Member, Lower North Coast Region Advisory Committee, National Parks and Wildlife Service NSW, since 2010; Member, Mid North Coast Advisory Committee, 2008-2010. Member/Carer, FAWNA NSW (wildlife care group), since 2002; Bird Coordinator, circa 2008-2013. Coordinator, Indian Myna Control Project Taree, NSW Environmental Trust, since ca 2006; Author, Indian Myna Handbook. Member, Hallidays Point Advisory and Liaison Committee, Greater Taree City Council, circa 1995-2002; volunteer, weekly children's programs, Hallidays Point Library; Coordinator, monthly art/cultural exhibitions. Volunteer, Manning Regional Art Gallery; Benefactor/Sponsor; organiser, ‘Sculptures by the Sea’ exhibition, 2005. Co-Founder and contributor, Hallidays Point Community Information (website), since 2009. Presenter/Lecturer, Hallidays Point Public School. Involved in the establishment, Crowdy Head Environmental and Cultural Centre, Crowdy Head Public School. Awards/recognition include: Citizenship Award for Community Service, Greater Taree City Council, 2007. National Landcare Award, 2006. NSW Coastcare Community Award, 2005. NSW Weedbuster Highly Commended Award, NSW Department of Agriculture, 2003.

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Mr Sean Clement PARNELL, NT For service to the community of Darwin through a range of volunteer roles. President, St Vincent De Paul Society, Darwin City, since 2011.Chair, Northern Territory Catholic Education Council, 2007-2013; Council Member, since 2005. NT Parent Representative, National Catholic Education Commission, 2007-2013. Board Chairman, St Mary's School, 2001-2006. Member, Alice Springs Parish Council, Diocese of Darwin, 2007-2011. Member, Northern Territory Statehood Steering Committee, Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, 2007-2011. Umpire, Northern Territory Football league, Under 18s and Division 1 games. Member, Northern Territory Place Names Committee. Senior Vice-President, Northern Territory Police Officers Association, 1995-2001; Regional Branch, Superintendent delegate, 2008-2011; Executive, 1993-2013; Member, for 20 years; Life Member, 2013. Vice-President, Northern Territory Police Museum and Historical Society, for 10 years; Public Officer, for 10 years.

Mr Phillip Charles PASSMORE, 59 Lochinvar Place, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 For service to the community of Port Macquarie through aged care and service groups. Volunteer, Catholic Aged Care, since 2000. Volunteer, Bethany Hostel, 1999-2012; Bus Driver; Coordinated driver rosters. Chairman, Residents Committee, St Agnes Village, for 3 years; Chairman, Social Committee, since 2014; Bus Driver; BBQ Chef; resident, since 1999. Volunteer, Garden Village Retirement Village, 1982-1992. Volunteer, United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW (Pink Ladies), since 2013. President, Lions Club of Port Macquarie, 1987, 1992 and 2009; Secretary, 1997 and 2006; Zone Chairman, 1985-1991; Deputy District Governor, 1987; Region Chairman, 1993; Sponsor, 10 new members; Member, for 32 years. Chairman, International Relations Director; Zone and Region Chairman; Director, Train the Trainer. Volunteer, Driver Reviver, since 1982; Meals on Wheels, 1984-1987; West Ryde Apex Club, 1960-1967. Deputy Leader, Church of England Boys Society, All Saints’ Anglican Church, North Epping; volunteer, 1962-1979.

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Mrs Doris Jane PASSY, 14 Meribah Close, Mornington Vic 3931 For service to community health, particularly as a speech pathologist. Speech Pathologist, Department of Education Victoria, circa 1970-1992. Speech Pathologist, Dandenong Hospital, 1969-1970; and Private Practice. Founding Member, SPEECH - Society to Promote Essential Education of Children with Communication Handicaps, in the 1980s. Developer of the Cued Articulation system to support speech and language development in children and adults, in the 1970s. Author, Editor and Publisher, Cued Articulation: Consonants and Vowels, 1990; Editor, 2010. Author and Editor, A Handful of Sounds: Cued Articulation in Practice, 2002. Awards/recognition include: Elinor Wray Award, Speech Pathology Australia, 1988; for her outstanding contribution to the profession through the use of the Cued Articulation system.

Dr Andrew David PATTISON, Balwyn North Vic 3104 For service to medicine as a general practitioner. Partner, East Ivanhoe Medical Clinic, since 1978; General Practitioner, since 1978. Major Contributor, 'Men's Health Promotion during the General Practice Consultation' - Resource Kit, North East Valley Division General Practice, 1998-2001; Member, GP Visitors Program, 1998-2001; Member, Men's Health Promotion in General Practice Reference Group, 1998-2001. Author of a range of medical and children's educational publications including: - The Doctor Toby books. - The M Factor – men and their health. Co-Author, treated, consumer guide to understanding and treating erectile dysfunction, Impotence Australia. Current Member, Australian Medical Association. Member, Inaugural Committees of Victorian Organ Donor Registry, 1993-1996. Member, Asthma Foundation Education Committee, 1994-1996. Medical Columnist, The Age newspaper, 1993-1995. Presenter, Radio 3AW-69.3, 1989-1992. Clinical Instructor, Department of General Practice, Melbourne University, 1985-2004. Lecturer, Melbourne University, 1996-2004. Lecturer, Monash University, 1996-1998. Fellow, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners; Member, since 1978.

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Ms Joan Helen PEARSON, Mosman NSW 2088 For service to the community through fundraising roles for animal welfare organisations. Ms Pearson has fundraised for numerous animal welfare organisations since 2001, including: Animals Asia; Wildlife SOS; World Society for the Protection of Animals; Sanwild, Africa; Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand; Borneo Orangutan Survival Sanctuary; The Good Samaritan Donkey Sanctuary; Free the Bears; Animals Australia; Mogo Zoo; Sydney Dogs and Cats Home; Southern Cross Wildlife; Medical Advances Without Animals; The Animal Welfare League of NSW; PetRescue; Rocky's K9 Rescue; and Humane Research Australia.

Dr Michael Hugh PELMORE, PO Box 8, Mullumbimby NSW 2482 For service to medicine as a general practitioner, and to the community of Mullumbimby. General Practitioner, Meadow's Medical Centre, Mullumbimby, NSW, since 1976. Visiting Medical Officer, Mullumbimby and District War Memorial Hospital, for 38 years; providing in-patient; accident and emergency; obstetrics, anaesthetics and Government Medical Officer work. Writer, Performer and Producer, two musical CDs (Get Well Soon and Well, Well, Well) promoting health through music for children; the CDs were accredited by NSW Education Department and performed extensively in local public schools; the CDs were awarded three music Dolphin awards. Master of Ceremonies, many local community events; also involved in charity fundraising, and local theatrical and musical performances with his band.

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Mr Alan PENDLETON, 65 Junction Road, Schofields NSW 2762 For service to local government, and to the community of western Sydney. Mayor, Blacktown City Council, 1999-2003 and 2010-2012; Deputy Mayor, 2008-2009; Councillor, since 1995. Member or Delegate to a range of committees and organisations during his period as Mayor and/or Councillor, including: - Chairman, Works and Finance Standing Committee. - Chairman, Blacktown Olympic Centre/Blacktown Venue Management. Former Director, Health and Building, 1987-1994; Health and Building Surveyor, 1964-1987. Honorary Secretary, Employees Credit Union, 1969-1994; Foundation Member. Inaugural Chairman, Regional Development Australia - Sydney, since 2009. Chairman, Greater Western Sydney Economic Development Board, 2007-2009; Director, 2001-2009. Patron, Cumberland Nepean Softball Association, since 1999. Patron, Blacktown and District Soccer Club, since 2000. Patron, Mitchell High School, since 2010. Patron, Seven Hills West Primary School, since 2010.

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Mr Richard George PERRAM, Bathurst NSW 2795 For service to the visual arts, particularly through the museums and galleries sector. Director, Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, since 2004; involved in the development of enhanced Education and Public programs, including 'Art in a Suitcase' (taking tactile and stimulating art works into local schools), and 'Look-Art-Talk' (art courses for alzheimer sufferers and their carers, promoting social inclusion and intellectual stimulation). Also involved in: - Expansion of permanent collections. - Promotion of the Arts. - Fundraising. Board Member and Delegate, ResArtis (international organisation representing arts residency programs worldwide), 2005-2009. Senior Member, Cultural Team, Bathurst Regional Council, ongoing; Member, Bathurst Arts and Health Committee, for several years. Committee Member, Museum and Galleries Foundation of New South Wales, for many years; Chair, Visual Arts Reference Committee, 2004-2009; Judging Panel Member, IMAGine Awards, 2012. Member, Art Funding Program for Young People, Arts New South Wales, 2012-2013. Corporate Events Coordinator/Cultural and Community Affairs, South Sydney and Sydney City Councils, 1995-2003. Chair, Artspace, 2000-2001; Board Member, 1997-2000. Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Mardi Gras, 1993-1995; Board Director and Chair, Festival Committee, 1990. Board Member, Arts Law Centre of Australia, 1987-1990. Gallery Director, Australian Centre for Contemporary Arts Melbourne, 1986-1988. Executive Officer, Arts Queensland, in the 1980s. Board Member, 3rd and 4th Australian Sculpture Triennials, 1987-1988. Project Officer, Australian Council of the Arts, 1973-mid 1980s. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001.

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Mr David Hamilton PETERS, PO Box 188, Lindisfarne Tas 7015 For service to music through the brass band movement. President, National Band Council of Australia, 2000-2003; current Vice-President, also 1996-2000 and 2007-2011; Life Member, 2008. Chairman, Organising Committee, Australian National Band Championships, 2000 and 2004; Treasurer, 1987, 1993 and 2010. President, Tasmanian Bands League, 1996-2011; Life Member, 2004; current Chair, Drill Advisory Board; Member, since 1992. Drum Major, Glenorchy City Concert Brass, since 2004. Member, City of Launceston RSL Band, 1965-2003; also served as President and Treasurer, circa 1980s-1990s; Life Member, 1990; Drum Major, 1988-2003; led the band to win the National B Grade Marching Championships in Newcastle 1997, and Launceston 1993. Awards/recognition include: Tasmanian State Band Championships Bill Welling Shield for Champion Drum Major, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2008, 2009 and 2013. Australian National Band Championships Jim Brill Memorial Trophy for Champion Drum Major, 1993, 1997 and 2000.

Mr Derek Austin PHILLIPS, 122/19 Oakleigh Drive, Erskine WA 6210 For service to veterans and their families. National Director, The Australian Federation of Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Ex-Service Men and Women, 2002-2005. President, Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Ex-Service Men and Women's Association (WA Branch), 2002-2005; Secretary/Treasurer, 2001-2002; Treasurer, 2000-2001. National Coordinator, Operation Life, at Livingworks, 2004-2010; Western Australia Coordinator, 2001-2004. National Secretary, The Veterans Indemnity Training Association, 2005-2006. Volunteer, Men's Peer Health Education, Department of Veteran Affairs, since 2002. Committee Member, Meentheena Veterans Retreat. Justice of the Peace, since 1999.

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Mr Ronald Henry PIPER RFD, 22/1 Lindeman Avenue, Cranbrook Qld 4814 For service to the community of Townsville through aged care, musical, seniors and service groups. Board Member, Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Townsville, 1993-2009; Chairman, Building and Grounds Committee, 1995-2009. Member, Friends of Good Shepherd, since 2000. Committee Member, The Barrier Reef Orchestra, Townsville, since 2009; newsletter Editor. Vice-President, Brooklea Lifestyle Village Committee, since 2007. President, Rotary Club of Ross River, 1981-1982; Member, since 1975; served in many Board positions; current Honorary Member. Chairman, Youth Exchange Committee, Rotary District 9550, 1984-1989. President, Thuringowa Combined Probus Club, 2005; Secretary, 2006-2009; Treasurer, 2010-2014. Volunteer, Townsville Enterprise newspaper, 2002-2009. District Engineer, Main Roads Queensland, 1969-1990. Treasurer, Chartered Institution of Logistics and Transport in Australia (Townsville Branch), 2003-2008. Lecturer (part-time), School of Civil and Systems Engineering, James Cook University, 1969-2004. Served with the Army Reserve, 1954-1978; retired with the rank of Major. Awards/recognition include: Reserve Force Decoration; long service award presented to officers in the Reserve elements of the Australian Defence Force. Senior Citizen of the Year, Townsville, 2009.

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Mr Geoffrey Boyce PIZZEY, Hawthorn Vic 3122 For service to the arts through the development of cultural institutions, and to the conservation of heritage. Deputy Director, Science and Technology, Museum Victoria, 1986-1998. Inaugural Director, Scienceworks (part of Museum Victoria); responsible for developing the concept and the delivery of the museum. Also made a substantial contribution to the development of Melbourne Museum in Carlton (also part of Museum Victoria). Executive Member, History Council of Victoria; former Deputy President. Former Council Member, National Trust of Australia - Victoria; Heritage Expert, Buildings Committee. Sessional Member (Heritage Specialist), Planning Panels Victoria, since 2003. Sessional Member (Heritage Specialist), Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, 2004-2009. Member, Heritage Reference Committee, Borough of Queenscliffe. Inaugural Director, Historic Buildings Council Victoria (now Heritage Victoria), Director, 1976-1986. Chair, Victoria's Sesqui-Centenary Heritage Advisory Committee, 1985. Other memberships have included: - The Museums Advisory Board. - National Estate Committee - Victoria. - Cultural Tourism Advisory Committee. - Council of the Australia and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science Victoria. Director, Convergence Associates, since 2011. Director, Bruce Pizzey Strategic, 1998-2011.

Mr Gary John POIDEVIN, 9 Albert Street, Corowa NSW 2646 For service to local government, and to the community of Corowa. Mayor, Corowa Shire Council, 1995-2002 and 2004-2010; Councillor, 1980-2012. President, Corowa Race Club. President, Corowa Federation Festival Committee; Member, for 30 years. Member, Corowa Rotary Club. Volunteer, Corowa Search and Rescue Squad, since 1978; Life Member. Treasurer, Corowa Swimming Club, 1969-1999; Life Member. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001.

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The Late Mr Trevor Kingston POWER, Biloela Qld 4715 For service to the community of the Biloela region. Former President, Banana Historical Society, 2002-2012; was responsible for holding a Q150 event in 2009 celebrating 150 years of Queensland. Published a book, Talks on the Early Runs of the Banana Shire, which records all the speeches of that day. To celebrate the Centenary of the Federation, Mr Power organised a 6 days’ relay around 11 towns in the Banana Shire covering a distance of 4,000kms. President, Rotary Club of Biloela, 1976-1977; Secretary; Treasurer; Member, 1968-2013. District Treasurer, Rotary District 9570, 2002-2003. Donated Funds to the Anglican Parish of the Callide Valley, Tennis Club and Retirement Village. Member, Biloela Golf Club, for 10 years Patron, Callide Valley Tennis Association, 2008-2013; Member, 1968-2013. Treasurer, Wahroonga Retirement Village. Founding Partner, Powers Financial Group, 1968-1999. Accountant, 1962-1999. Awards/recognition include: Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Biloela. Mr Power died on 10 January 2013.

Dr Ronald Francis PRICE, Melbourne Vic 3000 For service to tertiary education, and to Australia-China relations. Emeritus Scholar, La Trobe University, where he taught Comparative Education (China), 1971-1991. Taught at the Second Foreign Languages Institute, Beijing, China, 1965-1967; sitting out the first year of the Cultural Revolution. When political condition allowed, he returned to China to teach summer courses for a number of years at Shaanxi Teachers University, Xi’an. His publications include: - Education in Modern China, 1970, 1979 and 2014. - Marx and Education in Russia and China, 1977 and 2012. Donated a collection of over 1,000 publications on education and other topics, dating from the Cultural Revolution period, to the University of Melbourne in 2007.

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Mr John Stewart RABY, 110/1 Holman Street, Kangaroo Point Qld 4169 For service to the aviation industry. Former Chief Pilot and General Manager of Operations, Virgin Blue (now Virgin Australia), 2000-2005. Vice-President, Australian Federation of Air Pilots, 1989; Principal Officer; Member, since 1965. Volunteer Pilot, Angel Flight, since 2004; has flown over 63 mission flights. Pilot Instructor, Boeing Training Centre. Chairman, Aviation Safety Forum; Member, 2001-2007. Line Operations Manager and Deputy Chief Pilot, EasyJet (UK), in the 1990s. Heavy Jet Instructor, Lauda Airlines, in the 1990s. Cadet Pilot Instructor, Singapore Airlines, in the 1990s. Training Manager, Ansett Airlines; Pilot, 1965-1989.

Mrs Ellen Grace RAE, Morisset NSW 2264 For service to golf. Councillor and District Delegate, Golf NSW (amalgamation of Women's Golf NSW and NSW Golf Association), ongoing since 2010; Councillor, Women's Golf NSW, 2005-2010; Member, Tournament Panel, 2009. Committee Member/Handicap Manager, Central Coast Women's Golf Association, since 2003; President, for 4 years; former Vice-President. Current Captain, Morisset Ladies Golf Club; current Chair, Match Committee; former President, Handicap Manager and Delegate; Life Member; Founding Member, since 1968; Inaugural Vice-President and, except for one year, has served in various positions throughout her membership. Past Member, Board of Directors, Morisset Country Club, for 22 years; President, for 4 years; Member and volunteer, since 1968; Life Member.

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Mr Geoffrey John RALPH, Ulverstone Tas 7315 For service to veterans and their families, and to the community of Ulverstone. Local Pensions/Welfare Officer, Ulverstone Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 1995; President, 2007-2009; Senior Vice-President, 2004-2006; Vice-President, 1997-2003; Committee Member, 1986-1988; Member, since 1970. Life Member, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2006. Volunteer, Central Coast Veteran's Support Centre, since 2005. Qualified Trainer, Training and Information Program, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2001-2013; North Tasmanian Representative, 2000-2011; Chairman, Consultative Committee, 2004-2008; Vice-Chairman, Consultative Committee, 2003. State Congress Representative, Returned and Services League of Australia (Tasmania Branch), 1998-2009; Tasmanian Veterans Affairs Committee, 2002-2006; Pensions Officer Representative, 2002-2006. Member, National Committee Quality Assurance Assisted Claims Project, Tasmanian Veterans Advisory Council, 2005-2006. Advocate, Devonport and Districts Vietnam Veterans Association, 2003-2004. Involved, outreach program for Vietnam veterans, 1988-1992. Community Member, Surf Life Saving Association of Australia, since 1960; Executive roles include Boat Captain, Treasurer, Vice-President; active member and beach patroller, until 1992. President, Ulverstone Swimming club, for one year; Treasurer, 1981-1988. President, East Ulverstone Parents and Friends, for 2 years; Committee Member, in the 1980s; Vice-President, for 2 years President, Multicap Committee, 1973-1974. Awards/recognition include: Team Volunteer Award, for service to veterans, Ulverstone Municipal Council, 2011. Outstanding Performance Award, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2004. 25 years’ Service Certificate, Surf Life Saving Association of Australia, 1988.

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Mr Rajagopaul Kalyan Ram, 32 Burdekin Crescent, St Ives NSW 2075 For service to the South Asian communities of New South Wales. President, Indo Australian Cultural Society, 1991-1993; Executive Member, since 1971. Founder President, Sri Mandir Society, 1976-1977; first Hindu Temple in Australia. Executive Member, Sydney Chapter, The Indus Entrepreneurs (TIE), 2001. Executive Member, Federation of Australian Indian Associations, 2002. Founder President, SEVA International Inc (Social Entrepreneurial Ventures of Australian South Asians), since 2003; current President Emeritus. SEVA International Inc Representative, Kurringal Municipal Council’s Community Advisory Committee, 2005-2007. SEVA International Inc Representative, Hornsby Shire Seniors Advisory Committee, 2003-2004. Life Member, Sri Venkateswara Temple Association, Helensburgh. Life Member, Australia India Business Council (New South Wales). Fellow, Australian Marketing Institute; Certified Practicing Marketeer.

Mr Edward John RANKINS, Bendigo Vic 3550 For service to the community of Bendigo, particularly through tourism roles. Chairman, Goldfields Tourism Region, 1996-2001. Chairman, Bendigo Tourism, 1995-2004. Morse Code volunteer, Bendigo Information Centre, since 1997. Board Member, Bethlehem Home and Hospital for Aged, 1990-1997. President, Catholic Men's Dinner Club, in the 1980s. Volunteer, St Therese's Catholic Church, since the 1980s. Board Member and Chairman, St Therese's Credit Union, 1970s-1980s. Board Member and Chairman, North West Country Credit, 1985-1991. Mentor, New Enterprise Incentive Scheme, Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE, in the 1990s. Member, Human Resources Ethics Committee, La Trobe University, Bendigo, 1998-2000. President, Rotary Club of Bendigo, 1988-1989; Member, since 1984. Member, Strategic Planning Group, Family Care Sisters, 1998-2000. Foundation President, Spring Gully Probus Club. 1995. Chairman, Bendigo Squash Centre Co-operative, 1984-1995; Director/Secretary, 1979-1984. Served as President, Secretary and Coach, North Bendigo Football Club, in the 1960s. Awards/recognition include: Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Bendigo.

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Mrs Janet Ann REID, Gilead NSW 2560 For service to the community through the preservation and promotion of history and heritage. Honorary Secretary, Horbury Hunt Club, since 1993. Treasurer, Berrima District Historical and Family History Society, 2005-2012; Member, Management Committee, since 2005. Member, Parramatta and District Historical Society. Member, Parramatta Branch, National Trust.

The Late Mr Kenneth Graeme REID, Gilead NSW 2560 For service to the community through the preservation and promotion of history and heritage. President, Horbury Hunt Club, 2001-2004, 2007-2011 and 2012-2014; Vice-President, 1998-2001, 2004-2007 and 2011-2012; Executive Member, since 1992; Coordinator, Presentations, Tours and Excursions; former Editor and Distributor, monthly newsletter. President, Berrima District Historical and Family History Society, 2006-2010 and 2011-2012; particularly successful in competing for grants under Royal Australian Historical Society devolved funding programs in 4 of the last 5 years under his Presidency; Senior Vice-President, 2010-2011; Junior Vice-President, 2005-2006; Member, Management Committee, since 2004; Member, 2003-2014. Member, Parramatta and District Historical Society. Member, Parramatta Branch, National Trust. Mr Reid died on 6 April 2014.

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Mr Richard Ulysses RICHARDS, 2A Sorrett Avenue, Malvern Vic 3144 For service to the community through a range of organisations. Board Member, Newspower Australia, 2001-2007. Chairman, Newspower Victoria, 2001-2002. Vice-Chair, Victorian Authorised Newsagents Association, 1999-2005; Chairman, for 7 years; Board Member; Life Member; Member, since 1962. Chairman, Bayside Group, for 2 terms. Proprietor, Clayton Newsagency, since 1974. Director, Rurft Pty Ltd, since 1972; real estate, property development and investment company. Warden and Treasurer, St George’s Anglican Church Malvern, since 2007; Restoration Coordinator; Council Member, since 2000; Vestry Member; involved in fundraising and promotion; involved in the establishment of Gardiner Lodge, Glen Iris; Committee Member. Inaugural Patron, Dixon House, All Saints Church Clayton. Mayor, City Of Moe, 1969-1970; Councillor, 1966-1972. Justice of the Peace, since 1969.

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Mr John Charles RICHARDSON, PO Box 441, Milsons Point NSW 1565 For service to business, particularly the insurance industry, and to the community. President, Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance, 2002-2003 and 2007-2008; Board Member, 1998-2011; Honorary Life Member, 2011. President, Corporation of Insurance Brokers of New Zealand, 1992-1993; Board Member, 1988-1995; Honorary Life Member, 2001. Member, National Insurance Brokers Association; qualified Practising Insurance Broker. Inaugural Member, New Zealand Business and Parliament Trust, 1991-1994. Member, Harrison Fire Service Committee, Department of Internal Affairs, New Zealand, 1992. Director, The Fred Hollows Foundation, 2005-2009; also served as Member, Finance and Compliance Sub-Committees. President, Northbridge Tennis Club, 2006-2010. Founding Councillor/New South Wales Representative Councillor, Australian Business Arts Foundation, 2000-2005. Pacific Region Head, Marsh Pty Ltd, 2000-2007; Director, 2007-2011; established Marsh Advisory Boards in Australia and New Zealand. Chief Executive Officer, Marsh Australia, 1994-2000; Senior Corporate Adviser, since 2007. Chairman/Director, Guy Carpenter and Company Ltd Australia, 2005. Chief Executive Officer, Marsh New Zealand, 1988-1993; Chief Operating Officer, 1987-1988. Fellow, Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance. Fellow, Corporation of Insurance Brokers of New Zealand. Awards/recognition include: Lifetime Achievement Award, Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance, 2013.

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Mr Donald Anthony ROBERTS, 6 Turret Place, Castle Hill NSW 2154 For service to the sport of rowing. Board Member, Rowing NSW (formerly, NSW Rowing Association), 1970-1975; Boat Race Official, 1966-1996; Chairman and Examiner, Boat Race Officials, 1968-1973; Manager, NSW Rowing Team, 1968 and 1970. Manager, NSW King's Cup winning 8 crew, Sydney Rowing Club, ca1968. Member, NSW Union of Rowers. Treasurer, Nepean Rowing Club, 1964-1966; Director, 1960-1964; Delegate to the NSW Rowing Association, 1959-1966; rower, 1954-1959; coxswain, 1947-1952. Member, Organising Committee, Riverview Gold Cup Regatta, 1995-2006. Member, Organising Committee, Kings Cup Regatta (Interstate Championships), 1962, 1968 and 1974. Volunteer, Rowing Regatta, Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Coach, Sydney Grammar School, 2011. Coach, Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview, 1982-2007. Coach, Cleveland Street High School, 1968-1969. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000.

Ms Jan Anne ROBERTS, 1754 Olympic Way, Brucedale via Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 For service to mental health, to women, and to the community. Principal Official Visitor, Mental Health Act 2007, New South Wales Official Visitors Program, since 2003; Principal Official Visitor, Drug and Alcohol Act 2007, since 2008. Chair, Official Visitors Advisory Committee, since 1999. Official Visitor, Greater Murray Area Health Service, 1997-2003. Official Visitor, Gissing House Psychiatric Unit, Wagga Base Hospital, 1987-1997. Board Member, Wagga Base Hospital, 1982-1985. Vice-President, Management Committee, Wagga Women's Health Centre; Past President; Member, Building Strategic Advisory Committee; Consultant, 2002-2003; Health Worker, 1980-1990; Co-Founder and Foundation Member, since 1979. Member, Wagga Wagga Women's Health Community Focus and Action Group, since 2008. Convenor, Wagga Wagga Group, Women's Electoral Lobby, since 1996. Member, Climate Rescue of Wagga Wagga, since 2006. Former Management Committee Member, Linden Place.

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Mrs Betty Margaret ROBERTSON, Concord NSW 2137 For service to the community of Concord. Volunteer, Yaralla Returned and Services League Day Club, since 2001. Vice-President, Ladies Auxiliary Committee, Concord Community Hospital, since 1972. Volunteer, Concord Meals on Wheels, since 1972. Member, Anglican Church of St Luke, since 1972. Member, City of Canada Bay Heritage Society, for 15 years. Awards/recognition include: 40 Years’ Service Award, Concord Meals on Wheels.

Mrs Christine Dianne ROBERTSON, Eastwood NSW 2122 For service to children, particularly as a foster carer. Commenced fostering for CatholicCare in 1993, and began Pre-Adoptive foster care in 1998. Co-Fostering with the New South Wales Department of Family and Community Services, since 1998; specialising in new-born multiples, drug withdrawal or special needs babies.

Mr Barry Francis RODGERS, 142 Twidales Road, Helidon Spa Qld 4344 For service to youth, and to military history organisations. Director, Emu Gully Adventure Education Group, since 1995; over 14,000 young people attend camps each year; established Gap Year Program for school leavers. Founder, Pindari Wilderness Camps, 2002. Founding Principal, Hillcrest Christian College, 1981-1992. Developed, Emu Gully Air and Land Spectacular, 2009-2013; an event that recognises Anzac traditions and includes re-enactments of famous battles. Director and Editor, The Spur, official magazine of the Australian Light Horse Association, since 2008; Member, 2003. Tour organiser, Beersheba anniversary tours for the Australian Light Horse Association, Israel, 2007 and 2012, and planning for 2017. Established, Business Aid, 1992; Mission Manager, for 5 years. Established, Australian Wildlife Reproductions, 1971.

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The Reverend Margaret Anne RUSSELL, PO Box 104, Halls Gap Vic 3381 For service to the community, and to the Uniting Church in Australia. Vice-President, Johnson Goodwin Village, 2011-2013; Chair, Board's Governance Committee, for 18 months; Board Member and Facilitator, since 2012. Founding Member, Donald Friends and Neighbours Society; and Inaugural Chairperson; established Toy Library, Lending Library, Drop in Centre (2005), and Food Bank. Past Member, Ethics Committee, University of Ballarat, for 4 years. Instrumental in the employment of a full-time Youth Services Worker, in conjunction with the Buloke Shire Council. Organised Community Youth Suicide Prevention Seminar, Donald Memorial Park. Ordained Minister, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, Uniting Church in Australia (UCA), 2008; Lay Preacher, since 2003. Minister, St Andrew’s Uniting Church in Donald, St Arnaud and Stuart Mull UCAs, since 2003. Member, Mission and Education Committee, Presbytery of Western Victoria; former Chair, Pastoral Relations Committee. Board Member, Centre for Theology and Ministry, since 2011. Established, a private ante-natal practice in Ballarat, involving Psychologists, Occupational and Speech Therapists, Dentists and Obstetricians, 1981. Various appointments, Spastic Society of Victoria, 1975-1979. Senior Program Adviser, Specialist Children's Services, Department of Health and Community Services, Melbourne, ca1980s.

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Mr Robert Michael RYAN, 34 Brisbane Road, Castle Hill NSW 2154 For service to the wool industry. Chairman, Federation of Australian Wool Organisations, since 2010; current Chairman, China Australia Joint Working Group on Wool; current Chairman, Exotic Animal Disease Joint Working Group; current Chairman, India-Australia MOU for Co-operation on Wool and Woollen Products. Current Managing Director and Chairman, Schute Bell Badgery Lumby; an Australian wool broking agency. President, National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia, 2000-2003 and 2006-2010; NSW State Director, since 1993. Current Vice-President, Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales; Councillor, since 1996; Chairman, Sheep and Wool Committee, 1999-2009; Chairman, Show Project Layout Committee, since 2012. Non-Executive Board Director, Australian Wool Testing Authority, 2002-2003; National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia Representative, 2000-2003 and 2006-2010. Member, Management Committee, Australian Wool Industries Secretariat, since 2011. Supporter, Royal Agricultural Society Foundation, for many years. Involved in a range of activities, Sydney Hills District Scouts, 1960-1982. Awards/recognition include: Current Ambassador, Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.

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Mr William James RYAN, 13 Gravesend Street, Colac Vic 3250 For service to local government, and to the community of the Colac Otway Shire. Mayor, Colac Otway Shire, 1996-1997 and 2003-2004; Councillor, 1996-2004. Mayor, City of Colac, 1990-1991 and 1993-1994; Councillor, 1985-1994. Board Member, Municipal Association of Victoria, 2002-2004. Member, Board of Governance, Colac Area Health Service, 2005-2011. Chairman, Board of Trustees, Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre, since 2001. Founding Board Member, Red Rock Regional Theatre and Art Gallery. President, South West Do Care, 2007-2008; Board Member, since 1999. Founding Chairperson, Ballarat Diocesan Social Justice Commission, Catholic Diocese of Ballarat, since 2011; Member, Parish Social Justice Group. President, Colac Turf Club, 2001-2012; Treasurer, 1984-2001; Committee Member, 1970-1973 and since 1984. President, Colac and District Cricket Association, 1977-1993 and 1995-2010; has also served terms as Secretary and Treasurer. Lawyer and Partner, Arundell Murray and Ryan, since 1972. Council Member, Law Institute of Victoria, 1976-1987; Chairman, Criminal Law Committee, 1988-1990; Chairman, Criminal Law Section, 1991-1993; Member, Road Trauma Committee, 1988-1992; Life Member, 1994. President, Western District Law Association, 1976-1977.

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