member (am) in the general division of the order of

MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

Mr Richard Alan ACKLAND, Macleay Street, Potts Point NSW 2011 For significant service to the print and television media industries, particularly through reporting on legal issues, and as a publisher. Service includes: Legal Editor at Large, Guardian Australia, since 2014. Legal Editor and Diarist-at-large, The Saturday Paper, current. Former Legal Columnist, Sydney Morning Herald and the Age, Fairfax Media, 'for many years'. Journalist, Australian Financial Review, 1970s. Publisher and Editor, Justinian Law Magazine, current. Publisher, Gazette of Law and Journalism, current. Founder, Law Press of Australia, 1986. Presenter, Media Watch, ABC TV, 1998-1999. Host, Daybreak, ABC Radio National, 1980s. Host, Late Night Live, ABC Radio National, 1970s-1980s. Canberra correspondent for the Australian Financial Review during the 1970s. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Keneally Award for Promoting Freedom of Expression, 2013. Recipient, Gold Walkley Award for Journalism, 1999.


Dr Bronte Jane ADAMS, Carlton North Vic 3054 For significant service to the community through executive roles in business, publishing, health and industry innovation, and cultural organisations. Service includes: Director and Founder, Dandolo Partners, since 2002. Deputy Chair, Melbourne University Publishing, 2005-2012. Director, Rhodes Trust in Australia, current and Deputy Chair, Victorian Rhodes Scholarship Selection Panel, since 2011. Board Member, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, 2004-2013. Member, Health Innovation and Reform Council, Department of Health, Victoria, since 2013. Member, National Selection Committee, General Sir John Monash Foundation, 2004-2008. Fellow, Institute of Public Administration Australia, current. Deputy Chair, Ministerial Review of Victorian Health Sector Information and Communication Technology, 2012-2014. Member, Business Spectator Advisory Group, 2007- 2012. Member, Victorian Tertiary Education Review, 2009-2010. Member, Victorian Government's Tertiary Education Expert Advisory Group, 2009-2010. Member, Victorian Government Innovation Economy Advisory Board, 2002-2009. Chair, Science, Technology and Innovation, VicStart Assessment Panel, 2004. Deputy Chair, Victorian Office of Science and Technology Infrastructure Grants Committee, 2004. Member, Commonwealth Government Broadband Advisory Group, 2002.


The Honourable Michael Anthony AIRD, 19 Pitt Street, North Hobart Tas 7000 For significant service to the Parliament and community of Tasmania, particularly to infrastructure development and microeconomic reform. Service includes: Parliament of Tasmania: Treasurer of Tasmania, 2006-2010. Government Leader, Legislative Council, 1998-2006. Member, Division of Derwent, Legislative Council, 1995-2010. Member for Franklin, House of Assembly, 1979-1986 and 1989-1995. Further Ministerial service includes: Minister for Economic Development, 2008-2010. Minister for Racing, 2006-2010. Minister for Industry, 2010. Minister for Education and the Arts,1991-1992. Minister Assisting the Premier on Youth Affairs, 1989-1992. Minister for Employment, Industrial Relations and Training, 1989-1992. Minister for Environment and Planning, 1989-1991. Community service includes: Chair, Save the Tasmanian Devil Program Appeal Advisory Committee (STDAC), 2012-2014. Helped to establish the Valley Vision Economic Renewal Group in the Derwent Valley, 1999 (a community-led economic revitalisation program). Chair, Valley Vision Economic Renewal Group, 2001- 2004. Director, Cosmos Recreation Services for people with disabilities, 1987-1989. Administrator, Salamanca Arts Centre, 1986-1987. President, New Norfolk Football Club, 1995-2001. Supporter, Derwent Valley Railway.


Ms Filippina Lydia (Tina) ARENA, PO Box 597, Surry Hills NSW 2010 For significant service to the music industry as a singer, songwriter, and recording artist, and as a supporter of charitable groups. Service includes: Ms Arena is a singer, songwriter and performer. Has released numerous albums including: 'Reset' 2013. 'Songs of Love and Loss' 2007. 'Un autre universe' 2006. 'Just Me' 2001 and 'Souvenirs' 2000. Performer in numerous stage musicals and at various venues including: 'Chicago,' 2007. 'Cabaret', 2002. Notre Dame de Paris Musical, 2000. Live 8, TV Chanel, Paris, 2005. Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne, 2003. Opening Ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games, 2000. Performer, Young Talent Time television show. Supporter of community organisations and events including as: Ambassador, Barnardos Australia, since 2014. Ambassador, Queensland Music Festival, since 2013. Patron, 'Merci Down Under', 2013. Ambassador, Soldier On, since 2012. Performer, Chanel 7 Perth Telethon, 2013. Performer, Queensland Music Festival, 2013. Performer, Tropfest, 2013. Performer, at 'Les Enfoires' an annual concert for Les Restos du Coeur charity, 'no dates' (provides meals for those in need in France and Belgium). Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Song of the Year 'Aimer jusqu'a I'impossible' Award, TF1 La chanson de l'annee', France, 2006. Recipient, Award for Outstanding Achievement, Australia Record Industry Award Music, 2000. Recipient, NRJ Radio Music Award, France, 2000. Recipient, World Music Award, 2000 and 1996 (for Highest Selling Female Artist). Recipient, American Latino Media Arts Award, 1999. Recipient, Song of the Year 'Wasn't it Good', Australasian Performing Rights Association, 1996. Recipient, Performer and Rock Performer of the Year, Mo Awards, 1995 and 1996.


Ms Paula Noelle BARRY, 'Mayflower', 7 Centre Road, Brighton Vic 3186 For significant service to primary education, and through contributions to a range of community organisations. Service includes: Education: Principal, Brighton Primary School, 1982-1994; Teacher, 46 years; Convenor, History Committee; Editor, 'A History of Brighton Primary School 1975-2000'. Principal, Glen Waverley Heights Primary School, 1978-1981. Vice-Principal, Elwood Primary School, 1973-1977. Teacher, 1947-1994. Community: President, Gardenvale Conference/Branch, St Vincent de Paul Society, 2001-2004; Co-ordinator, Centenary of Gardenvale Conference, 2001; Member, home visitation program, 1995-2012; 10 Year Service Award, 2011; Member since 1994. Parishioner, St James Catholic Church, ongoing. Supporter, World Youth Day, 2008. Supporter, St Columban's Missions Society, for over 30 years. Committee Member, Australian Conductive Deafness Foundation, for many years until 1998. Member, National Trust (Victoria), 1983-2013. Member, Brighton Branch, Australian Red Cross, 1995-2014; Supporter/Volunteer, Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes, 24 years. Supporter, Alfred Foundation, Alfred Hospital, many years. Supporter, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Supporter, Melbourne Theatre Company. Supporter, Opera Australia. Awards and recognition include: Certificate of Commendation, Australian Red Cross, 2000. Long Service Medal, Australian Red Cross, 2005


The Honourable John Michael BATT, Malvern Vic 3144 For significant service to the law and to the judiciary in Victoria, to legal scholarship, and to the Anglican Church of Australia. Service includes: Supreme Court of Victoria: Judge, Court of Appeal, 1997-2005. Judge, 1994-2005. Member, Supreme Court Rules Committee, 1984-1987 and 1994-2000. Admitted to practice in 1961 and Appointed as Queen's Counsel in 1977. Consultant Editor, Federal Court Reports, 1990-1994 and Editor, 1989-1990. Member, Panel of Arbitrators, (under the Retail Tenancies Act), 1988-1994. Member, Victorian Bar Association, 1961-1994. Director, Barristers' Chambers Ltd, 1971-1980. Anglican Church of Australia: Chancellor, Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta, 2005-2010. Deputy Chancellor, Anglican Diocese of Melbourne, 2002-2007 and Chairman, Board of Nominators for Anglican Archbishopric Election, 1999-2000. Member, Anglican Provincial Legal Committee, Victoria, 2002-2010. Member, Board of Management, Mission of St James and St John (now Anglicare), 1976-1987.


Captain Clifford Hubert BEAZLEY, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 For significant service to the marine transport industry through the development of training facilities for ship handling and navigation. Service includes: Founder and Director, Australian Ship Handling Training Centre - Port Ash, Australia, since 2001. (One of only five 'Manned Model' training centres in the world). Training for a range of students in all aspects of ship handling, as when berthing or unberthing vessels from busy fleet bases and various ports, including: Royal Australian Navy Navigational Officers. Merchant Navy Shipmasters. Australian marine port Pilots. International marine port Pilots. Harbour Masters. Author, Training Manuals for Students and Handbooks for Instructors. Pilot and Senior Pilot, Newcastle Pilot Service, Port of Newcastle, 1973-2000.


Ms Patsy BISCOE, Tanunda SA 5352 For significant service to the performing arts, and to the television industry, as a children's entertainer, and to the community of the Barossa Valley. Service includes: Children's Entertainer, for over 30 years, performing in a range of stage and television shows including: Fat Cat and Friends, Here's Humphrey and Channel Niners. Has performed more than 2000 concerts for young children, Australia wide. Released more than 10 albums of nursery rhymes, popular children's songs and bedtime stories. Published over 400 titles in musical composition. Recordings, over 500 000 sold, 30 Gold, 1 Platinum. Her albums have been released internationally in numerous countries including: New Zealand, UK, China, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and South Korea. Australian Forces Tour, Vietnam Logistics and Support, 1971. First LP, folk songs and ballads, 1965 and Bandstand Finalist, 1964. Barossa Community: Baron of Barossa, since 2009. Deputy Mayor, Barossa Council, 2006-2011 and Councillor, 2001-2011. Executive Secretary to the Board and the General Manager, Barossa Infrastructure Group, 1998-2012. Chair, Tanunda Town Committee, since 2001. Convenor, Tanunda Town Day Vintage Festival, 2006-2008. Vice-President, Barossa Arts Council, 2005-2007. Management Committee, Brenton Langbein Theatre. Council Representative, Barossa Regional Gallery Management Committee, 2005 and Barossa Arts and Convention Centre Management Committee, 2005. Inaugural Board member and Presenter, BBB FM Community Radio Station, Barossa Valley, 1997-2007. Secretary, Lyndoch Main Street Committee, 1990 and member for many years. Volunteer, Williamstown and Districts Landcare Group, since 1989 and Producer and composer, theme song, 'Landcare - Kids care', 1991. Awards and recognition include: South Australian Women's Honour Roll, 2008. Recipient, Tasmanian High Achiever Award, in acknowledgement of her iconic national status as a children's entertainer, 1997. Recipient, SA Great Award, for services to the field of Children's Television, Government of South Australia, 1984. Inductee, South Australian Music Hall of Fame, 2015.


Professor Mari Angela BOTTI, Melbourne Vic 3000 For significant service to nursing, and to medical education, as an academic and author, and to pain management research. Deakin University: Alfred Deakin Professor in Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, since 2012. Epworth Chair of Nursing, since 2004 and Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, since 1998. Coordinator, Bachelor of Nursing (Clinical Honours), since 2005. Chair, Human Research Ethics Committee, current. Executive Member, Quality and Patient Safety Strategic Research Centre, current. Lecturer, School of Nursing, La Trobe University, 1988-1998 and Senior Tutor, 1986-1988 and Sessional Clinical Teacher, 1985-1986. Epworth Healthcare: Chair in Nursing, Epworth/Deakin Centre for Clinical Nursing Research, Epworth HealthCare, since 2004 and Member, Human Research and Ethics Committee (HREC) and Chair, HREC Low Risk Sub-Committee. Director, Alfred/Deakin Nursing Research Centre, Alfred Health, 1998-2010 and Deputy Chair, Human Research Ethics Committee and Board Member, Alfred Medical Research and Education Precinct (AMREP) and Member, Nursing Advisory Committee. Member, Victorian Quality Council, 2004-2008. Member, Victorian Policy Advisory Committee on Clinical Practice and Technology, 2005-2006. Member, External Review of Applications for DHS Public Health Research Projects, 2002-2003. External Assessor, Research Project Grants Proposals, National Health and Medical Research Council (NHRMC) and Australian Research Council (ARC), since 2000. Publications include: Has published over 83 articles in refereed journals and 5 book chapters . Professional Organisations include: Member, Australian College of Nursing, since 1979. Member, Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand, since 1992. Member, Australian Pain Society, since 1992. Member, International Association for the Study of Pain, since 2001. Member, Health Services Research Association, Australia and New Zealand (HSRAANZ), since 2007. Nursing roles include: RN/Clinical Nurse Specialist, Coronary Care Unit, Royal Melbourne Hospital, 1984-1992 and Student/Clinical Nurse, Coronary Care Unit, 1981 and Clinical Nurse, Medical/Surgical/Intensive Care Unit, 1978-1980. Student/Midwife, St Thomas' and Guys Hospitals, London, UK, 1982-1984.


Ms Carolyn Jan BOWEN, Mosman NSW 2088 For significant service to the performing arts, particularly to youth orchestral music performance, and to the community. Service includes: Chair, Sydney Youth Orchestras, since 2005. Founding Member, Sydney Youth Orchestras Foundation, since 2013. Patron, Opera Australia, since 1981. Inaugural Member, Musica Viva Amadeus Society, 'for many years'. Supporter, Australian Chamber Orchestra, since 2002. Head, Publications Division, Law Foundation of New South Wales, 'no dates'. Head, Public Education Department, Law Society of New South Wales, 'no dates'. Author of 30 books, 15 informing the general community about legal matters. Immediate Past Chair, Wenona Board of Governors, 2002-2005 and Member, since 1997. Board Member, The Union Club, 5 years and Vice-President, 'for 3 years'. Committee Member, PEN International, 'no dates'.


Mr Harvey BROADBENT, PO Box 460, Balgowlah NSW 2094 For significant service to the literary arts as an author and publisher, to the television industry as a producer, and to tertiary education. Service includes: Senior Research Fellow and Associate Professor, Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations, Macquarie University, since 2005. Honorary Fellow, 2015. Has published a range of books relating to the First World War with an emphasis on the Turkish campaigns including: 'Gallipoli the Turkish Defence', Miegunyah Press/ Melbourne University Publishing, 2015. 'Defending Gallipoli: The Turkish Story', Melbourne University Publishing, 2015. 'Gallipoli, the fatal shore', Viking Press, 2005. 'The Boys Who Came Home, Recollections of Gallipoli', ABC Books, 1990 and 2nd Edition, 2000. Key Contributor, 'Voices of the First World War', Readers Digest (Australia), 2014. Producer and Executive Producer, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 1977-1999. Producer of the following television programs: Timeframe, 1998. HMAS Voyager - The Cruel Fate, 1992. Victory in the Pacific Live Outside Broadcast, 1995. Gallipoli 75th Anniversary programs, 1990. Encounter With Neptune, 1989. Gallipoli, The Fatal Shore, 1988. Educational Programs, including 'Playschool', 1977-1985.


Mr Ian CARLISLE, Malvern Vic 3144 For significant service to medicine in the field of faciomaxillary and reconstructive surgery, to professional organisations, and to the international community. Service includes: Consultant Faciomaxillary Surgeon, The Alfred, 1986-2012. Private Practice Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Cabrini Hospital - Malvern, since 1982 and Chairman, Medical Staff, 1993-1997. Medical Director, Erase Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, Melbourne, since 1998. Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Victorian Plastic Surgery Unit (VPSU), 1982-2000 and Chairman, Medical Staff, 1993-1997. Assistant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, 1982-1988. Clinical Fellow, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, USA, 1981. Clinical Fellow, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada, 1980. Faculty Member and Dissection Tutor, Advanced Facial Anatomy Course, Melbourne University, 2013-2014. International community: Board Member, Interplast Australia and New Zealand, since 2004-2014; Country Coordinator for Indonesia, current; Chair, Surgical Committee, 1992-2008; Team Member, Indonesian Visits, since 1990; Involved since inception, 1983. Fellow, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), since 1980 and Member, International Committee, since 2009 and Member, Interim Board of Maxillofacial Surgery, 2003 and Chair, Victorian Division, Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1993-1997. Honorary Member, Indonesian Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (InaPRAS), since 2012. Member, Australian Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Member, Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Member, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. Member, Australian Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons. Member, Cosmetic Physicians Society of Australasia. Member, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Cabrini Health Medical Staff Excellence Award, 2008. Recipient, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons International Medal, 2010.


Mr Joseph John CATANZARITI, 7 Victory Street, Rose Bay NSW 2029 For significant service to the law, to legal education, to labour and employment relations, and to professional legal bodies. Service includes: Vice-President, Fair Work Commission, since 2013. President, Law Council of Australia, 2013 and Treasurer; Executive Member, Director, and as Council Representative, Law Admissions Consultative Committee, 2009-2015. Treasurer, Outcomes Australia, current. Secretary/Treasurer, Australian Labour and Employment Relations Association, 1997-2011. Secretary, Industrial Relations Society of Australia, 1997-2012 and Chair, Board of Management, Journal of Industrial Relations, many years. Author, numerous books and journal articles for publications including the Law Society Journal, ongoing. Editorial Board Member, Australian Human Resources Institute, ongoing. Associate Fellow, LEADR (Association of Dispute Resolvers), current. Accredited Mediator, Competency Training Institute of Australia, current. President, Law Society of New South Wales, 2009 and Chair, Employment Law Committee, since 2002 and Member, various committees, since 1999. President, Industrial Relations Society of New South Wales, 2007-2009, 1995-1997 and Secretary and Treasurer, 1997-2012 and Member, State Executive, 1983-2012 and Lifetime Achievement Award, 2011. Selection Panel Member, Judiciary and Magistracy appointments, Department of Attorney General and Justice New South Wales, 'for many years'. Chair, Regional Law Conference Organising Committee, Commonwealth Lawyers Association, 2012. Adjunct Associate Professor, Work and Organisational Studies, School of Business, Sydney University, ongoing. Chairman, Board of Governors, Australian College of Law, since 2008. Board Director, Colleges of Law, New Zealand, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia, ongoing. Senior Partner and Head of Workplace Relations, Clayton Utz, 23 years and Commercial Litigator, since 1988. Practising Lawyer, since 1982.


Dr Barry Rex CATCHLOVE, 99A Woronora Crescent, Como NSW 2226 For significant service to medical administration, particularly health care systems, to international business cooperation, and to education. Service includes: Sydney Local Health District Board: Deputy Chair, since 2011. Chair, Clinical Quality Council, since 2010. Member, Japan-Australia Business Co-operation Committee, since 2012. Board Member, Private Health Insurance Administration Council, 2012-2015. University of Sydney: Pro-Chancellor, 2012-2013. Chair, Safety and Risk Committee, 2010-2013. Fellow of Senate, 2009-2013. President, Medical Graduates Association, 2000-2010. President, Alumni Council, for 10 years and Council Member, Medical Foundation, 2001-2007. Director, Sydney Breast Clinic, 2005-2009. Director, Pearl Healthcare Ltd, 2002-2006. Director, GP Health Ltd, 2002-2006. Chair, Institute for Magnetic Resonance Resources, 1990-2002. Chairman, SteriCorp Ltd (now Sterihealth Ltd), 2001-2005. Chairman, Health Insurance Commission, 1998-1999. Director, Mayne Nickless Ltd, 1994-1998. Managing Director, Health Care of Australia, 1991-1998. Chief Executive, Melbourne Royal Children's Hospital, 1981-1990. Chairman, Australian Council on Hospital Standards, 1983-1984. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators, since 1975. Fellow, Australasian College of Health Services Management, since 1975. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, since 1969.


Mr Rodney Leonard CHADWICK, 11 Tormey Street, Balwyn North Vic 3104 For significant service to business and manufacturing through leadership roles, and as an advocate and fundraiser for tertiary education. Service includes: Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Pacific Dunlop Limited, 1995-2001 and Chief Executive Officer, Pacific Dunlop Tyres, circa 1987 and Employee, Pacific Dunlop, since 1970. Deputy President, Australian Industry Group, 2000-2005 and President, Victorian Branch, 1997-1999. Chair, M and A Partners, 2009-2012. Chair, Ausmelt Ltd, 2008-2011. Director, TT-Line Company Pty Ltd, since 2007. Member, Advisory Board, PGA Group, since 2005. Director, Selpam Group, since 2002. Chair, Lighting Corporation Limited, 2006-2008. Director, Exide Technologies (New Jersey, USA), 2000-2004. Chair, Monash University Medical Foundation, Monash University, 2004-2014. Director, Australian-Japan Business Cooperation Council, 1997-2001. Member, International Business Leaders Advisory Council for the Mayor of Shanghai, 'no dates'. Chair, Population Policy Steering Committee, Business Council of Australia, 'no dates'. Member, Committee for Melbourne, 'no dates'.


Mr John Richard CHALK, 33 The Parade, Russell Lea NSW 2046 For significant service to rugby league as an administrator at the state and national level, and to Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth. Service includes: Chairman, Australian Rugby League (ARL), 2010-2012 and Director, 2001-2012. President, New South Wales Rugby League Limited (NSWRL), since 2013 and Chairman, 2011-2013 and Director, since 2000 and Life Member, 2015. Inaugural Chairman, Wests Tigers Rugby League Football Club, 2000-2005. Chairman, Balmain Tigers District Rugby League Football Club, 1997-2000 and Director, 1985-2000 and Selector/Team Manager, Jersey Flegg Team, 1973-1980 and Life Member. Vice-President, Sydney Metro Committee, Men of League Foundation, current. Youth: Director, Guardian Youth Care Limited (GYC), current.


Mr Richard Peter CHAMPION DE CRESPIGNY, 39 Narooma Road, Northbridge NSW 2063 For significant service to the aviation industry both nationally and internationally, particularly to flight safety, and to the community. Service includes: Pilot, A380 Airbus, QANTAS Airways, since 1986. (As Captain and Pilot in Command he played a major role in saving the lives of 469 passengers and crew on board Qantas Flight 32 out of Singapore on 4th November 2010 after one of its Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines exploded causing a major fire and extreme danger to the A380 aircraft itself and all on board). Member, Flight Safety Foundation, current. Member, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), current. Fellow, Royal Aeronautical Society (FRAeS), current. Community service includes: Patron, Disabled Wintersport Australia, current. Patron, Uiver DC2 Restoration Project, current. Doctor of the University (honoris causa), Charles Sturt University and Visiting Lecturer, Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security, Charles Sturt University, current. Awards and recognition includes: Chairman's Diamond Award, for valour and/or selflessness so extraordinary, that the reputation of the airline has been enhanced in the eyes of other Qantas staff and the Australian public, QANTAS Australia, 2011. Qantas eXcel Service Award for Outstanding Commitment to Service, 2011. Qantas eXcel Safety Award for Outstanding Commitment to Safety, 2011. Qantas eXcel Service Award for Outstanding Commitment to Service, 2008. Professionalism Award in Flight Safety, Flight Safety Foundation, 2011. Recipient, The Hugh Gordon Burge Memorial Award for Outstanding Contribution to Air Safety, Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators, 2011. Recipient, The Polaris Award for Exceptional Airmanship, International Federation of Air Line Pilots Association, 2011.


Dr Jay CHANDRA, NSW For significant service to medicine in the field of ophthalmology as a clinician, and to the international community through eye care programs. Service includes: Westmead Hospital: Head of Vitreoretinal Surgery, since 1985. Established, fellowship training program. Established the Vitreoretina unit, 1985. Ophthalmologist, Jay Chandra and Associates Pty Ltd, current. International community service includes: Founder and Team Leader, Rishikesh Eye Camps India, since 2002 and supported by Vision Beyond AUS (Fiducian Group Limited and Rotary Club of Sydney), since 2011. Founder and Team Leader, Fiji Eye Care Program, Uniting World Australia, since 2006 and supported by the St. Clair Uniting Church, the Lautoka Hospital, and the Methodist Church Fiji. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, since 1976. Fellow, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, since 1977 and Member, Australian and New Zealand Society of Retinal Specialists, current. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Life Time Achievement Award, United Indian Association, 2013.


Associate Professor David Alan CHERRY, Toorak Gardens SA 5065 For significant service to golf through executive roles, and to pain management medicine as an academic and researcher. Service includes: International: Chairman, Asia Pacific Golf Confederation, since 2013 and Vice President, 2005-2013 and Delegate, since 1995. Rules official, US Masters, Augusta, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Member, Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland, since 1994 and Medallist, 1995. Golf Australia Delegate, International Golf Federation, 1995 to 2006. National: Golf Australia: Board Member, 2008-2011. Chairman, Championship committee, 2004 to 2007 and President, 1998 and Vice President, 1997. Member, Executive committee, 1986-1998 and Member, since 1986. Captain and Manager, Australian International Golfing Team, New Guinea, 1978. State: President, South Australian Golf Association, 1992-1998 and Vice-President, 1987-1992 and Chairman of Selectors, for many years from 1989 and Member, 1978-1986. Vice-President, Royal Adelaide Golf Club, 2015 and Captain, 2006-2007 and Committee member, 1978-1986 and Life Member, 2013. Medical service includes: Associate Professor, Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, Anaesthesia, Flinders University, current and Senior Lecturer, since 1982. Director, Pain Management Unit, Flinders Medical Centre, 1982-2008 and Senior Visiting Anaesthetist and Senior Specialist, since 1982. Assistant Director, Intensive Care, Daw Park Repatriation Hospital,1980-1982 and Specialist in Charge of Pain Unit, 1977-1982 and Specialist Anaesthetist, 1977-1982. Associate Professor, Faculty of Pain Medicine, Anaesthetist, South Australian Health Commission, current. Professional Associations include: Secretary/Treasurer, Australasian Chapter, International Association for the Study of Pain. Foundation Director, Australian Pain Relief Association. Member, Working Party on Epidural Use of Steroids in Management of Back Pain, National Health and Medical Research Council. Awards and recognition include: Inducted into the South Australian Golf Industry Hall of Fame, 2013. Sports Medal, Government of Australia, 2000. Distinguished Members Award, Australian Pain Society, 2009.


Dr Barry James CHESSON, Peppermint Grove WA 6011 For significant service to the community in the field of occupational health science, to professional associations, and to tertiary education. Service includes: Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists: President, 2012. President-Elect and Councillor, 2009-2011. Chair, Communications and External Affairs Committee, 2009-2011. Western Australian State Liaison Officer, since 2013. Expert Member, tripartite Commission for Occupational Safety and Health of Western Australia, 1985-1997 and since 2009. Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia: Foundation Member, Dust and Ventilation Committee 'no dates'. Involved with the Chamber and the Mining Industry Occupational Health and Safety, 1974-1997 Mining Industry Representative, Mines Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Board Standing Committee, 'no dates'. Judge, Annual OHS Resource Industry Innovation Awards, since 2011. Education: Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Public Health, Curtin University, 'no dates'. Member, Advisory Board, Postgraduate OHS Studies, Edith Cowan University, 'no dates'. Royal Australian Chemical Institute - WA Branch: Fellow. Certified Practising Chemist. Recipient, Alton McAllan Batty Medal, 2004. Certified Industrial Hygienist, American Board of Industrial Hygiene. United Nations Expert in Occupational Toxicology, Jakarta, Indonesia, 1993. Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Health, Safety and Environment, since 1990. Manager, Occupational Hygiene, Alcoa (Western Australia), 1981-2006. Senior Occupational Hygienist, Chevron Australia, 2008-2015. Director, Occupational Hygiene Solutions Pty Ltd, 2007-2011. Supporter, National Hearing Awareness Week, 'for many years'. Initiated the 'Noise Management in the 21st Century' special lift-out series for the West Australian Newspaper, 2009-2014. Other community service includes: Co-founder and Inaugural President (for 18 years), Murdoch University Melville Cricket Club, (previously the Melville Suburban Turf Cricket Club). Life Member, Melville Suburban Turf Cricket Club, 1978. Life Member, Melville Cricket Club, 1990. Junior Cricket Coach, Attadale (U/12s and U/14s) and Junior Cricket Coach, Melville District (U/12s and U/14s), 1986-1988.


Mr Noel Herman CISLOWSKI, 65 Darling Street, Roseville NSW 2069 For significant service to the performing arts, particularly to speech and drama, to music, and to a range of community organisations. Service includes: Deputy Chairman, Board of Studies, National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), 1992-1999 and Member, Board of Studies, 1972-2002. President, Speech and Drama Association of New South Wales, 2009-2013 and 1967-1978 and Committee Member, since 1963 and Life Member and Patron, since 1995. Board Director, Australian Theatre for Young People, 1969-1978. National and State Coordinator, Australia-Great Britain Plain English Speaking Award, 1977-1991. Member, Establishment Committee, Australian Film And Television School, 1973-1975. Board Member, Australian Music Examination Board, NSW (AMEB), 10 years and Examiner, since 1970. Member, Advisory Board, Academy of Music and Performing Arts, since 1993 and Chair, Course Advisory Committee, Board Member, Australian Performing Arts Grammar School, current. Deputy Chairman, Willoughby Symphony Orchestra and Choir, current, Chairman Advisory Committee, since 1985. Founder, President and Fundraising Coordinator, Friends of Willoughby Symphony Orchestra and Choir, 1989-2002. President, Orchestras of Australia Network, 2003-2004 and Founding Member, 1993-2007. President, Music Teachers' Association of NSW, 1975-1977. Deputy Chairman, Sydney Eisteddfod, 35 years and Committee Member, since 1972 and Chairman, Syllabus Advisory Panels, 'for many years'. Adjudicator of Speech and Drama, Singing, Choirs and Instrumental Music, Various Eisteddfods and Performing Arts Festivals across Australia and New Zealand, since 1975. Chairman and Member of Judging Panel, Sydney Morning Herald Art Heritage Award, 1977-1990. President, Rotary Club of Chatswood, 2002-2003 and Chair, Organising Committee for District 9685 Conference, 2013 and Member, since 1995 and instrumental in establishing the 'Gordon Waterhouse Memorial Music Scholarship', in 2006. Member, Board of Directors, Wildlife Preservation Society of Australia, since 2002 and National Chairman, Centenary Celebrations, 2009 and Chairman, Environmental Education Program, current. President and Fundraising Coordinator, Friends of the Zenith Theatre, 1989-2002. Director, Writer and Producer of pageants at Sydney Town Hall to raise funds, Australian Red Cross, 1967-1984 and awarded Red Cross Medal for Meritorious Service, 1972. Life Member, Western Suburbs Rugby League Referees Association, New South Wales. Life Member, Public Service Rugby League Referees Association, New South Wales. Member, New South Wales Graded Referees Rugby League Association and officiated as Touch Judge in Australia/Great Britain Test, 1984, Rugby League Grand Final, 1985 and State of Origin, 1986.


Ms Keryn Jane CLARK, Killarney Heights NSW 2087 For significant service to the community of Timor Leste through aid, water and hygiene development programs, and to women. Service includes: Team Leader, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Sustainability Study (WASH), FH Designs, since 2014. Advisor, Ending Violence Against Women Program, Timor-Leste, since 2014. Australian Aid Program Director, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Timor-Leste, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, 2012-2014 and Team Leader, Bilateral Rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Program (BESIK), 2009-2012. Country Director, Timor-Leste, Oxfam Australia, 2000-2008. International Program Manager, Action Aid Australia (formerly Austcare), 1999-2000. Program Manager, Dili, Timor-Leste, Oxfam, Great Britain, 1998-1999 and Program Manager, Bie Province, Angola, 1997-1998. Program Coordinator, Benguela Province, Angola, Save the Children Fund, 1995-1997.


Mr Robert Leslie CLARKE, Novar Gardens SA 5040 For significant service to athletics in South Australia, particularly through the City-Bay Fun Run, and to the community. Service includes: Founder, City-Bay Fun Run; since 1973; Race Director 12 years and Life Member. Founding Member, South Australia Masters Athletics, since 1971. Life Member, Athletics South Australia, 'for many years'. Member, Adelaide Harriers Club, since 1967 and Life Member. Competed with Merit, numerous Australian, International and World Masters Athletics Championships.

The late Mr Kenneth Russell CLIFFORD (WEF 2 October 2014) Late of Merewether Heights NSW 2291 For significant service to regional sport in the Hunter Valley, and through contributions to the development of sports training facilities. Service includes: Hunter Academy of Sport: Chief Executive Officer, 1988-2014; Involved in establishing and managing, Annual Academy Festival of Sport, 1991-2014; Involved in establishing, Hunter Region Sporting Hall of Fame, 1992. President, Newcastle District Cricket Association, 12 years; Life Member. President, Newcastle Basketball Association, 1988-1998; Life Member.


Emeritus Professor John Charles COLL, Midway Point Tas 7171 For significant service to tertiary education as an administrator, academic and researcher, to the environment, and to the community. Service includes: Education: Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research and International, Australian Catholic University (Sydney), 2000-2006 and Pro Vice-Chancellor, Academic, 1996-2000 and Honorary Emeritus Professor, 2006. Honorary Associate, School of Chemistry, University of Tasmania, since 2007. Pro Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Research, University College of Central Queensland, 1991-1996 and Chair, Editorial Committee, CQ Journal of Regional Development, 'for several years'. Consultant in Chemistry, Manila Consortium of Three Universities, Australian Universities International Development Program, 1981-1992. Reader, Chemistry, James Cook University, 1983-1991 and Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Chemistry, 1972-1983. Fellow, Royal Australian Chemical Institute, since 1969 and North Queensland Representative, Queensland Branch Committee, during the late 1980s. Environment: Spokesman, Saunders Beach Action Group, 1986-1991. Assisted in the production of tourist pamphlets on soft corals and their strategies for survival, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, 1972-1991. Community: Co-Leader, Sing Australia Sorell Group, since 2012. President, University of the Third Age Clarence, 2010-2012 and Vice-President, 2009-2010 and Committee Member, 2008-2014. Council Member, Royal Society of Tasmania, 2008-2013.


Dr Timothy Michael COOPER, Cottesloe WA 6011 For significant service to medicine in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery as a clinician, and to professional medical associations. Service includes: Volunteer Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, John Fawcett Foundation Inc, since 1998. Volunteer Plastic Surgeon, Interplast Australia and New Zealand, current. Head, Department of Plastic Surgery, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, 2001-2008 and Consultant, 1997-2009. Doctor, Kimberleys Region, Royal Flying Doctor Service,1982-1985. Resident Medical Officer, Princess Margaret Hospital, Perth, 1981-1982. Resident Medical Officer, Royal Perth Hospital, 1980-1981. Resident Medical Officer, Fremantle Hospital, 1978-1980. Plastic Surgeon, Private Practice, Rodin Clinic, since 1997. Professional Organisations: Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons, since 1994. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, since 1996. Member, Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, current. Member, Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, current. Member, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, current. Member, American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, current.


Mr Ian Robertson COOTES, 17/10 Sandown Street, Brighton Vic 3186 For significant service to the road transport industry, to the development of improved safety and efficiency standards, and to philanthropy. Service includes: Road Transport: Owner/Operator, Cootes Haulage, 1965-2001. Board Member, ION Pty Ltd (company that purchased Cootes Haulage), 2001-2004. Director, Australian Road Research Board, 1991-199. (Involved with raising safety and efficiency standards of dangerous goods transport). Board Member, National Bulk Tanker Association, approx 1985-2000. Member, Advisory Board, Paccar (Australian manufacturer of Kenworth trucks), 1997-2001. President, Australian Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association, 2000-2001 and Board Member, 1996-2000. Inductee, National Road Transport Hall of Fame, 2003. Community service includes: The Alfred Foundation: Deputy Chairman, since 2008. Chairman, 2003-2008. Committee Member, since 2001. Honour Board Recognition, 2003. Major contributor, The Alfred Centre, 2003-2007. Contributor and supporter, Cootes Family Spirituality Centre, 2007. Contributor and supporter, Ewa and Ezriel Rabinowicz Cardiac and Thoracic Centre, 2008. Contributor and supporter, St Johns Retirement Village and Nursing Home, Wangaratta, 2001. Awards and recognition includes: Recognised on the National Trauma Research Institute Honour Board, 2004.


Mr Robin Anthony CRAWFORD, Point Piper NSW 2027 For significant service to the community through leadership roles with cancer support, mental health and social welfare groups. Service includes: Founding Chairman, Lifehouse at RPA - The Chris O'Brien Cancer Centre, 2007-2009; Board Member, 2007-2014. Founding Board Member, Centre for Social Impact, University of New South Wales, 2008-2013; Awarded Honorary Doctorate in Business, 2014. Founding Chairman, GoodStart Early Learning, 2009-2014. Chair, Leadership Council, Social Ventures, current; Supporter, since 2002. Co-Founder and Chairman, IVF Australia Pty Ltd, 2005-2010. Board Member, Clean Up Australia Foundation, 1996. Founding Director, SANE Australia (formerly the Schizophrenia Australia Foundation), 1986-1999. Supporter, The Autistic Children's Association. Supporter, Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience; Career Trackers; STREAT; and the Beacon Foundation.


Dr Marion Molly de LEMOS, 846 Toorak Road, Hawthorn East Vic 3123 For significant service to education, and to youth, particularly to students with learning difficulties, and as a researcher and author. Service includes: Learning Difficulties Australia: Vice-President, current. President, 2013-2014. Honorary Secretary, 2004-2013. Bulletin Editor, 2007-2011. Convenor, Administration Committee and Executive Management Group, 2013-2014. Council member, since 2004. Recipient, Mona Tobias Award, 2012. Co-founder, Learning 2 Read (www.learning2read.com.au), since 2012. Author of a range of publications, since 1950s, including 'Closing the gap between research and practice: foundations for the acquisition of literacy', published 2002. Chief Research Officer, Australian Council for Educational Research, 1972-1985 and Senior Research Fellow, 1985-2001 and Researcher, 1967-2001.

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Mr Ralph Patrick DEVLIN QC, 35 Abraham Street, Red Hill Qld 4059 For significant service to surf lifesaving, particularly as an administrator, and to the law. Service includes: Surf Life Saving Australia: Deputy President, since 2013. Board Member, since 2011. Australian Team Manager, Trans-Tasman Test, Maroochydore, 1987. Life Member, 2002. Surf Life Saving Queensland: President, since 2011 and Deputy President, 2008-2011. Judiciary Chairman, 1983-2008. State Team Manager, 1984-1987. Life Member, 1996. Surf Life Saving Sunshine Coast: Secretary, 1980-1983 and Life Member, 2013. Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club: President, 1985-1988 and Deputy President, 1981-1984. Carnival Organiser, 1978-1980. Secretary, 1976-1978 and Assistant Secretary, 1974-1975. Life Member, 1988. Member, since 1971. The Law: Barrister, Halsbury Chambers, current. Member, Bar Council, Bar Association of Queensland, 1998-2006 and Member, Criminal Law Panel, 2004-2013 and 1999. Queen's Counsel, since 2013. Senior Counsel, 2005. Admitted as a Barrister, 1977. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club Most Outstanding Member Award, 1978.


Professor Carol Ann DICKENSON, Bardon Qld 4065 For significant service to tertiary education as a senior administrator, and to professional academic standards and development. Service includes: Queensland University of Technology: Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, since 2012. University Registrar, including Head of Division of Administrative Services, Secretary to University Council, 2002-2011. Director, Human Resources Department, 1997-2001. Senior Lecturer, Graduate School of Business, 1996-1997. Academic Advisor to Dean, Faculty of Business, 1995-1996. Lecturer, School of Management, 1989-1995. Project Leader, Senior Management Development Program, Australian Centre of Strategic Management, 1993. Part-time Lecturer, School of Management, 1982-1988. Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre: Board Director, 2002-2012. Chair, Audit and Risk Committee, 2009- 2012. Universities Australia: Deputy and Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic) Group, current. Quality Standing Group, current. Executive Committee, Australian Higher Education Industrial Association, since 2010. Chair, Stuartholme School Board, 2006-2010 and Member, 1995-2010. Member, Deputy Vice Chancellors (Academic) Group, Australian Technology Network, current. Chartered Member, Australian Human Resources Institute, GAICD. Trustee, Committee for Economic Development of Australia, Queensland, current. Manager, Public Sector Management Commission, Government of Queensland, 1990-1992.


Mr Scott Andrew DIDIER, Sarah Crescent, Templestowe Vic 3106 For significant service to children through roles with a range of charitable organisations, as a supporter of sporting clubs, and to business. Service includes: Founder and National Chair, Starball, Starlight Children's Foundation, since 1998. Supporter, The Cotton Ball, current. Supporter, Cambodian Children's Trust, current. Supporter, Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children, Rotary International District 9810, mid 2000s. Australian Rules Football League: Sponsor, Carlton Football Club, 'for many years'. Major Sponsor, Greensborough Football Club, 'for many years'. Writer and Producer, 'Blinder', (an Australian Rules football drama feature film), 2013. Business: Chief Executive Officer, Johns Lyng Group, since 2004. Chief Executive Officer, Milwaukee Productions, since 1998. Founder, ismycv.com.au. Chairman, Sadie Golf Tournaments USA, since 2014.


Ms Melissa Jane DOYLE, Sydney NSW 2000 For significant service to the community through representational roles with a range of charitable groups, and to the broadcast media. Service includes: Community National Ambassador, World Vision Australia, since approx. 2000. Ambassador, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, 'for 15 years'. Ambassador, Variety, The Children's Charity, ';for 18 years' and Board Member, 1998 - 2003. National Ambassador, Hearts in Union Rugby Foundation, 'for 9 years'. Ambassador, Children's Cancer Institute Australia for Medical Research, 'for 8 years' and Supporter, since 2005. Ambassador, Adopt Change, 'for 8 years' and supporter, 'for many years'. National Patron, Make-a-Wish Foundation, 'for 4 years'. Ambassador, Alannah and Madeline Foundation, 'for 3 years'. Chairman, GWS Giants (AFL) Foundation, since 2013 and Number 1 ticket holder, since 2012. Media service includes: The Seven Network: Journalist/television Presenter, Seven Network, since 1995. Host, National News Service, current. Host, 'Sunday Night', current. Co-Host, 'Sunrise', 2001 - 2013 and 1997-1999. Host, 'The Zoo', 2008. News Presenter/General Reporter, Prime Television, prior to 1995. Radio Host, Smooth FM, Nova Entertainment, current. Columnist, News Limited, 2008 - 2009. Author, 'Alphabet Soup', 2014 and 'The Working Mothers Survival Guide', 2007. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Best Newcomer award, Australian Commercial Radio, 2014. Nominated, Most Popular Television Presenter, Silver Logie, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006.


Dr Helen Denise DRENNEN Wesley College, 577 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Vic 3004 For significant service to secondary education through leadership roles, to professional bodies, and to the community. Service includes: Wesley College: Principal, since 2003. Established the Yiramalay/Wesley Studio School in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia, in conjunction with the Fitzroy Valley Bunuba Indigenous community, since 2004, with the school opening in 2010. Established the Wesley College Institute for Innovation in Education, 2005. Head of Campus, Glen Waverley, 1994-1997. Associate to the Principal, 1992-1994. Head of Senior College, 1990-1992. Senior Teacher, 1989. Governing Board Member, International Baccalaureate Organization, since 2009 and Regional Director, Asia Pacific (Singapore), 2002-2003 and Director of Academic Affairs (United Kingdom), 1997-2002. Council Member, Monash University, since 2014. Executive Committee Member, Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia, 2005-2010 and Member, since 2003. Chair, Associated Public Schools of Victoria, 2010-2012. Council Member, Queen's College, University of Melbourne, 2005-2008. Board Member, Centre for Strategic Education, 2006-2009. Fellow, Australian College of Educators, since 2010. Fellow, Australian Council for Educational Leaders, since 2011. Community service: Trustee, Shrine of Remembrance, since 2010 and Member, Planning Development and Public Education Committee, since 2010. Member, Advisory Board, Australian Football League Players' Association, 2010-2012.


Mr Nigel Adrian DU PRE CHAMIER OAM, Ascot Qld 4007 For significant service to the community of Brisbane, particularly to economic development programs and heritage preservation initiatives. Service includes: City of Brisbane: Chairman, Office of Economic Development, 1992-2001. Honorary Ambassador, City of Brisbane, current. Chairman, City Hall Restoration Project, 2009-2012. Other community service includes: Chairman, Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation, since 2012. Honorary Consul for Sweden, since 2001 and Dean, Consular Corps of Queensland, 2012-2013. Director, The Brisbane Club, since 2007. Chairman, Brisbane/Auckland Sister City Committee, 1992-2005. Member, Queensland Retail Leases Tribunal, 1994-1999. Director, City of Brisbane Airport, 1994-1997. Executive Chairman of NAC Investments Queensland since 1993. Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors.


Mrs Fay Winifred DUNCAN, Mount Eliza Vic 3930 For significant service to community health as a leader, supporter and advocate for cancer research and treatment programs. Service includes: Fight Cancer Foundation (formerly known as the Bone Marrow Donor Institute, BMDI, until 2008) President and Chairman, 2012-2014. Honorary Vice-President and Deputy Chairman, 2001-2009 Honorary Secretary, 1990-1992. Member, Board of Directors, 1989-2015. Executive Director, 1992-2001. Founding Member, 1989. Fight Cancer Foundation Programs: Chairman and Committee Member, Red Ball Committee, since 1992 (the Red Ball has raised over $5 million to support the Foundation). Member, Accommodation Centre Appeal Committee, circa 2001 (the Committee raised $4 Million to establish the BDMI Rotary House, North Melbourne. The House provides low cost, self-contained apartments for patients and their families). Chair, Steering Committee to establish the Back on Track Program, 2001 (the program provided educational support for children and young people being treated for cancer and facing long absences from school). Member, BMDI Cord Blood Bank Committee, 1997 (the Committee raised approximately $2.3 Million to establish a Cord Blood Bank, providing stem cells for transplantation to patients unable to find a matching donor of bone marrow). Leader, Capital Appeal Committee, 1991 (the Committee was established to raise $3.5 Million to build the Rotary Bone Marrow Research Centre at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. The building is now home to the Fight Cancer Foundation Head Office, and the Translational Haematological Research Laboratories). Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Recognition Award, Columbia University Medical Centre, New York, 2013. Recipient, Recognition Award, Gabrielle's Angel Foundation, New York, 2013. Inducted, Victorian Honour Roll of Women, 2014.


Mr Peter DUNDAS-SMITH, 9 Bayview Street, Nelson Bay NSW 2315 For significant service to the fishing, aquaculture and seafood industries through innovation, research and development. Service includes: Chairman, Australian Seafood Cooperative Research Centre, since 2007. Chairman, Fisheries Research Advisory Body, New South Wales, since 2011. Director, OceanWatch Australia, since 2007. Chairman, Cooperative Research Centre for the Sustainable Aquaculture of Finfish (Aquafin CRC), 2005-2008 and Director, 2001-2004. Inaugural Executive Director, Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, 1992-2005. Founding Director, Seafood Services Australia, 2001-2004. Vice-President, Australian Fisheries Academy, 1998-2001. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Star of the Sea Award, Seafood Excellence Awards, 2013. Inductee, Seafood Industry Hall of Fame, 2015.


Dr Ross Stuart DUNN, PO Box 9174, Wynnum West Qld 4178 For significant service to dentistry as a clinician, to public dental health initiatives in developing countries, and to professional organisations. Service includes: Involved in establishing a public dental health service, EU Global Children's Dental Fund, Timor Leste, current. Organiser, NGO sponsored dental program in Cambodia, Bloom and One-2-One Project, since 2014. Organiser/Practitioner, NGO sponsored dental mission in Cambodia, International University Dental School and One-2-One Project, 2012. Team Leader, NGO sponsored dental mission team, African Equity, 2010. Organiser/Practitioner, NGO sponsored 'Smiles for Life' Project in Bangladesh, HEED Bangladesh and Health Serve Australia, 2000-2009. Volunteer, various NGO sponsored dental missions, since 1995. Dentistry Board Member, Christian Medical and Dental Fellowship Australia, current, and former Chair. Deputy Chair, Christian Care, 'for 5 years'. Practice Owner, Complete Dental Wynnum, Queensland, 1976-2010. Dental Practitioner, since 1976.


Mr James William DWYER OAM, 18 Redan Street, Mosman NSW 2088 For significant service to the community through fundraising support for youth, health care and medical education initiatives, and to the law. Service includes: Chair, Sony Foundation Australia (previously Ambassadors Sony Foundation Australia), since 2002. St Vincent's Health Australia: Member, St Vincent's Private Hospital Capital Campaign Board, since 2014 Trustee, St Vincent's Curran Foundation, since 2013. Member, Regional Advisory Council, St Vincent's Health Sydney, since 2012. Director, St Vincent's and Mater Health Sydney Limited, 2007-2012 and Member, Fundraising Strategy Committee, 2010-2012. Director, Christian Children's Fund of Australia (now known as Child Fund) 1992-1996. Professional: Allens Group: General Counsel, since 2008. Partner, 1977-2011. Board Member, Allen, Allen & Hemsley, 1992-1996. Group Leader, Allens Intellectual Property Practice, 2001-2005. Chairman, Ethics Committee and Chairman, Charity Committee. Member, Conflicts Committee and Audit and Risk Committee. Director representing the Attorney-General of New South Wales, for The Legal Aid Commission of New South Wales, 1991-1994. Deputy Chairman, Intellectual Property Committee, Law Council of Australia, 2007-2009 and Committee Member, since 2000. Member, International Trade Mark Association. Member, International Bar Association. Permanent Secretary, Court of Arbitration for Sport, Oceania Registry, appointed 2003. Director, Arena Management, 1994-2006. Director, Capitol Theatre Management, 1994-2006.


Mrs Virginia Noël EDWARDS, 26 Wolseley Grove, Brighton Vic 3186 For significant service to the community as an advocate for the welfare, care and support of sick and injured animals, and to philanthropy. Service includes: Lort Smith Animal Hospital: Director, since 1980. Chairperson, Fundraising Committee, 1997. Member, Friends of Lort Smith, 1997-2011. Volunteer, Lort Smith Opportunity Shops, Richmond and Collingwood, 1970s-1980s. Volunteer, since the 1960's. Inaugural Director, Animal Welfare League of Victoria, since 2007.


Dr Vlasis Pitsonis EFSTATHIS OAM RFD 324 Whitehill Road, Flinders View Qld 4305 For significant service to community health through leadership roles with a range of organisations, and to medicine as a practitioner. Service includes: St John Ambulance Australia: Chair, State Council, 1999 - 2014. State Commissioner,1996. Member, National Board, 'no dates'. Superintendent, Queensland Branch, 1993. Member, since 1971. Australian Defence Force: Director of Medical Services, Reserves-Army, 'for 15 years'. National Defence Consultant in First Aid to the Office of the Surgeon General, 1998. Director of Health, Reserves - Army, 2000 - 2004. Public Health Physician, East Timor, 2000. Senior Advisor, Reserves-Army, 2001 - 2002. Medical Advisor and Health Consultant, Centre for Defence Strategic Studies, 2003. Contributor, 'First Aid on Patrol in the Armed Forces', 1999 - 2009. Secretary, National Council of the Australasian College of Tropical Medicine, 2003 - 2008 and Member, 2002. Team Leader, Boxing Day Tsunami Disaster Relief Program, Queensland Health, 2004. Medical Physician, Rotary Club of Ipswich, current and President, 10 years and Member, 40 years. Committee Member, Greek Community of St George, Brisbane, 6 years. President, Hellenic Sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2009 and Returned and Services League of Australia representative, Australian Pharmaceutical Advisory Council, 2001 - 2008. Founder, East Clinic General Practice, 'no dates'. Honorary Secretary and Board Member, Ipswich General Practice After-Hours Clinic, 2003 - 2006. Medical Officer of Health, Ipswich City Council, 1975 - 2005 and Manager, immunisation programs, 2000 - 2008. Awards and recognition include: Fellow, Australasian College of Tropical Medicine. Fellow, Faculty of Travel Medicine, 2001. Recipient, Knight of Grace of the Order of St John, 1999.


The Honourable David Mylor EVANS, 'Redcamp', Moyhu Vic 3732 For significant service to the Parliament and community of Victoria, to local government, and to aged care, education, and land conservation groups. Service includes: State Government: Member of the Legislative Council, North Eastern Province, Parliament of Victoria, 1976-1996. Deputy President/Chairman of Committees, 1992-1996. Chairman, Legal and Constitutional Committee, 1988-1992. Chairman, Benalla District Council, The Nationals Victoria, 2008-2013 and State President, 1975-1996 and State Treasurer, 2000-2003. Secretary, Indi District Council, 1966-2000. Secretary, Moyhu Country Branch, since 1962. Local Government: Councillor, Rural City of Wangaratta, 1997-2000. Councillor, Shire of Oxley, 1966-1976. Commissioner, Shire of Campaspe, 1996. Community service includes: Board Member, St John's Retirement Village Wangaratta, since 1997 and Chairman, 1997-2005. Committee Member, Greta Valley Landcare Group, since 1990 and Chairman, 2 years and Treasurer, 2 years. Trustee, Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta, since 2004 and Council Member, Holy Trinity Cathedral Parish, 2000-2012. Member, Moyhu Brigade, Country Fire Authority, since 1952. Member, Whitefield Cemetery Trust, since 1986. Member, Wangaratta Sale Yards Retention Group, since 2013. Committee Member, Moyhu Football Club, 1953-1975 and served as Secretary, Treasurer and President. President, Ovens and King Football League, 1975-1983. Council Member, Wangaratta High School Council, 1967-2000 and Chairman, 1976-1998. Council Member, Victorian University of Technology, 1992-1996. Council Member, RMIT University, 1992-1996. Chairman, Amalgamation Committee, Goulburn Valley and Wangaratta Institution of TAFE, 1996.


Mr Christopher James FAISANDIER, Potts Point NSW 2011 For significant service to the education sector, particularly through advisory, strategic human resource and organisational development roles. Service includes: Consulting Principal, Saudi Arabian Islamic School, Washington DC, USA, 2015. Director, Ahead Associates Australasia, New Zealand, since 2004. Senior Adviser, Planning and Business Development, Bethlehem University, Palestine, since 2012. Director, Business Development in Education, Musica Viva Australia, 2009-2012. Foundation Director, Global Career Academy, Sydney, 2007-2009. Foundation Principal and General Director, Australian International School in Saigon, Vietnam, 2006-2007. Principal, Kincoppal - Rose Bay, School of the Sacred Heart, Sydney, 1991-2005. Principal, Sacred Heart College, New Plymouth, New Zealand, 1985-1990.


Emeritus Professor Norman Thomas FEATHER 15 High Street, Unley Park SA 5061 For significant service to higher education as an academic, author and editor, to the social and behavioural sciences, and to professional bodies. Service includes: Flinders University: Foundation Professor, School of Psychology, 1970 - 2000. Emeritus Professor, since 2000. Member, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, 1968 - 2012. President, Australian Psychological Society, 1978 - 1979 and Honorary Fellow, 2012. Conference Guest Speaker, Society of Australasian Social Psychologists, current. Fellow, Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, since 1970. Author, 6 books; 30 Chapters; over 240 journal articles. Associate Editor, Australian Journal of Psychology, 'no dates'. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, John Turner Medal, Society of Australasian Social Psychologists, 2015. Recipient, Outstanding Contribution to Flinders University award, 2006. Recipient, Honorary Doctor of Letters, Flinders University, 2009. Recipient, Honorary Doctor of Letters, University of New England, 2007. Recipient, Distinguished Scientific Contribution award, Australian Psychological Society, 1999.


Mr Maxwell Graham FEHRING, 9 Heils Road, Cohuna Vic 3568 For significant service to the dairy industry through a range of roles, to local government, and to the community of the Gannawarra shire. Service includes: United Dairy Victoria/Victorian Farmers Federation: President, 1997 - 2001. Central Councillor, 1980 - 1997. Chairman, Water Committee, 1991-1996. Life Member, 2012 and member, since 1977. Executive roles, including Vice-President, Australian Dairy Farmers/Australian Dairy Industry Council, 'no dates'. Director, Australian Dairy Herd Improvement Scheme, 1991 - 2003. Board Member, GWMWater (Grampians, Wimmera, Mallee), 2004 - 2007 and Board Member, Wimmera Mallee Water, prior to 2007. Director, Geoffrey Gardiner Foundation, 2000 - 2008. Member, Advisory Board, Australian Broadcasting Commission, 1985-1990. Local Government: Mayor, Gannawarra Shire Council, 2010 - 2012 and Deputy Mayor, 2009 and Councillor, since 2003. Volunteer, Australia Volunteer Abroad, Tanzania East Africa, 1970-1973. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Outstanding Service Award, Australia Dairy Industry Council, 2009. Recipient, Centenary Medal, 2001.


Mrs Margaret Anne FISK OAM, Point Cook Vic 3030 For significant service to members of the Australian Defence Force with a disability, and to their families, through support organisations. Service includes: National Coordinator, Defence Special Needs Support Group (DSNSG), 1993-2013. Founder and Coordinator, Circle of Friends, current. (The Circle of Friends program enables the DSNSG to purchase respite hours for Australian Defence Force families, thereby helping them to gain faster access to government services when being relocated). Advisor/Mentor to National Coordinator and Consultant on Disability Support entitlements and services, current.


Professor Jeffrey Ronald FLACK, Castle Hill NSW 2154 For significant service to medicine in the field of endocrinology as a clinician, and to diabetes research, management and education. Service includes: Head, Endocrinologist, Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Diabetes Centre, Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, since 1992. Director, Endocrinologist, Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Diabetes Centre, Lidcombe Hospital, 1986-1992. President, Australian Diabetes Society, 2004-2006 and Member, 2000-2004. Vice-President, Diabetes Australia, 2005. Established and maintained, Australian National Diabetes Information Audit and Benchmarking (ANDIAB), 1998-2011. Chairman, National Diabetes Data Working Group, 1997-2012. Chairman, Diabetes and Endocrinology Advisory Committee, Sydney South West Area Health Service, 2005-2010. Member, Aged Acute and Chronic Care Executive Steering Committee, Sydney South West Area Health Service, 2010-2011. Former Chairman, Healthcare and Education Committee, Diabetes Australia (NSW), 1995-1997. Chairman, Diabetes Data Collection Committee, Australian Diabetes Society, 1991-1997.


Dr Mary Christine FOLEY, Ministry of Health, LMB 961, North Sydney NSW 2059 For significant service to public administration in New South Wales, particularly to the health care sector, to education, and to the community. Service includes: Secretary, New South Wales Health, since 2011 and Deputy Secretary, 1988-1989. National Health Practice Leader - Australia, PricewaterhouseCoopers, 2008-2011. Chief Executive Officer, St Vincent's and Mater Health, 2000-2008 and Past Member, Management Committee, Plunkett Centre. Director, General Practitioner Services, Mayne Nickless, 2000 and Director, Acquisitions and New Service Development, 1998-1999 and General Manager, Diagnostic Services, 1996-1998 and Policy Development, 1992-1996. Director, National E-Health Transition Authority, current. Member, Australian Health Ministers Advisory Council, since 2011, and 1989-1991. Council Member, Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association, 2008-2011. Board Member, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, 2001-2008. Member, Health Reference Group, Grattan Institute of Medical Research, 2013. Director, Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, 2001-2008. Honorary Associate, Graduate School of Government, University of Sydney, 2006-2014 and board Member, Menzies Centre for Health Policy, 2010-2011. Governor, Board of Governors, University of Notre Dame Australia, 2006-2011. Board Member, Australian University Quality Agency (now known as the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency), 2009-2011. University of Western Sydney: Adjunct Professor, School of Science and Health, since 2010. Deputy Chancellor, 2007-2009. Chair, Strategy and Resources Committee, 1998-2009. Member, Board of Trustees, 1993-2009. Awards and recognition includes: Honorary Fellow, Australasian College of Health Service Management, since 2011. Honorary Doctorate of Letters honoris causa, University of Western Sydney, 2010. Centenary Medal, 2003. New South Wales Business Woman of the Year, 1998.


Mr Graham Bruce FORD, 38 Queens Park, Queens Park NSW 2022 For significant service to surf lifesaving through a range of leadership roles at the national and international level, and to the community. Service includes: Surf Life Saving Australia: President, since 2010. Chairman, Meritorious Awards Committee, and Award and Remuneration Committee, since 2012. Member, National Board of Development, 2006-2011. Chairman, Southern Region Surf Life Saving Rescue Helicopters, 2012 and Director, 2009-2013. Bronte Surf Life Saving Club: Patron, since 2011. President, 2000-2011. Club Captain, 1997-2001. Surf Club Committee Member, 1992-2011. Volunteer, Surf Life Saver and Patrol Captain. Life Member, since 2007. President and Secretary, Bronte Nippers, 1989-1999 and Honorary Life Member, 1996. International: President, International Life Saving Federation, since 2012. Other service includes: Secretary, Continuing Professional Development, Inner West Division, Australian Property Institute, 1997-2006 and Associate Member, since 1990. Member, Community Safety Committee, Waverley City Council, 2003-2011. Chairman, Governing Body, Nature Care College, 2006-2012. Advisor, Lebanese Community Based Education Organisation, 1990-2011. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Surf Life Saving New South Wales, Volunteer of the Year, 2006. Recipient, Australia Day Local Hero, Waverley City Council, 2012. Member, Australia Day Scroll of Honour, Waverley City Council, 1999. Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors, 2014.


Dr Peter William FORD, Prescott Terrace, Toorak Gardens SA 5065 For significant service to medicine and to professional medical organisations, to health care delivery for the aged, and to the community. Service includes: General Practitioner, Adelaide, since 1982. Australian Medical Association: Treasurer, 2009-2013. Chair, Committee for Healthy Ageing and Chair, Ethics and Medico-Legal Committee. Member, Federal Council and Member, Executive Council. Member, Council of General Practice. Member, Taskforce on Indigenous Health. Advisor, Aged Care Gateway Programme. Member, Board of Directors, Australasian Medical Publishing Company, 2009-2013. President, Australian Medical Association (South Australian Branch), 2007-2009 and Vice-President, 2005. Contributor, Strategic Plan for Human Services for Older People in South Australia, South Australian Department of Health, 1999-2004. Divisions of General Practice: Chair and GP Leader, GP Aged Care Panels Initiative, 2004-2008. Chair, Adelaide North East Division of General Practice, 1996-1998 and Representative, Northern Venture Advisory Group, 2000-2004. Associate Clinical Lecturer, Department of General Practice, University of Adelaide, since 2003. Royal Australian College of General Practice: Medical examiner, since 2003. Member, Medical Care of Older Persons in Residential Aged Care Facilities, 2006-2012. Member of the Joint Committee for Older Persons, 2004. Supervisor, Adelaide to Outback GP Training program, 2004-2015. Director, Palliative Care South Australia, since 2014. Director, Medical Benevolent Association (SA) Inc, since 2013. Community: Councillor, Rose Park and Toorak Gardens Ward, Burnside Council, current. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, President's Award, Australian Medical Association, 2013 and Fellow, since 2009.


Mr Joseph Michael FORSHAW, Amaroo ACT 2914 For significant service to ornithology as an author and researcher, and as a contributor to a range of wildlife conservation organisations. Service includes: Author of a range of ornithological publications including: 'Pigeons and Doves in Australia', 2015. 'Grassfinches in Australia', 2012. 'Turacos: A Natural History of Musophagidae', 1997. 'Kingfishers and Related Birds', 1983-1996 (6 volumes). 'Birds of Paradise and Bowerbirds', 1977. 'Parrots of the World', 1973, 1978 and 1989 (3 editions). 'Australian Parrots', 1969, 1981 and 2002 (3 editions). Honorary Research Associate, Department of Ornithology, Australian Museum, Sydney, current. Corresponding Fellow, American Ornithologists Union, current. Member, Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union (now known as BirdLife Australia), 1960-1989. Head, Wildlife Section, Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service, 1979-1989 and staff member 1974-1989. Biologist, Division of Wildlife Research, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), 1962-1974. Chairman, International Council for Bird Preservation World Working Group on Parrots, 1978-1980 and Organising Secretary, XVI World Conference, 1974. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal, 1977. Recipient, Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship, 1970. Recipient, Frank M Chap Memorial Fellow, American Museum of Natural History, 1964-1965. Recipient, Whitley Book Award, Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales (Best Book in Illustrated Zoology Category), 1981, 2012 and 2015.


Mr Peter David FREEDMAN, Strathfield NSW 2135 For significant service to business, manufacturing and export in the professional audio sector, and through philanthropic support for cultural events. Service includes: Managing Director, RODE Microphones (formerly Freedman Electronics Pty Ltd established, 1967), since 1987. Member, Advisory Board, UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney, current. Major Sponsor and Founding Donor, 40th Anniversary Fund, Sydney Festival; and Supporter, Black Diggers collaboration. Exclusive sponsor and collaborator, Peter Freedman and RODE Microphones Educational Scholarship for Australian Business, Export Council of Australia. Participant, IMCRC (Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre). Member, Australian Advanced Manufacturing Council (AAMC). Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year, 2014. National Industry Category Winner. Recipient, Red Dot Award, Best of the Best, 2015. Recipient, Red Dot Award, 2015, 2014 and 2013. Recipient, Australian Manufacturing Exporter of the Year, Export Council of Australia, 2013. Recipient, New South Wales Exporter of the Year, 1999, 2012, and 2014. Recipient, Australian Unlimited Export Award, 2013. Recipient, Australian Design award winner, 2014, 2012, 2009 and 2007. Recipient, Australian Design Award, best in category, 2015.


Ms Jackie FRENCH, PO Box 63, Braidwood NSW 2622 For significant service to literature as an author of children's books, and as an advocate for improved youth literacy. Service includes: Ms French has had over 140 books published, which have been translated into 36 languages, over a 25 year career. She has won over 60 literary awards and is the current Australian National Children's Laureate. Author Fiction/Picture book collection including: 'The Girl from Snowy River'. (Harper Collins Publishers, 2012). 'Hitler's Daughter'. (Clarion Books, 1999). 'Pete the Sheep'. (Harper Collins Publishers, 2004). 'Diary of a Wombat'.( Clarion Books, 2002). Author, Non-fiction books including: 'Fair Dinkum Histories'. (Scholastic Books Australia, 2005-2011). 'Rocket Your Child Into Reading'. (Harper Collins Publishers, 2004). Awards and Recognition include: Senior Australian of the Year, 2015. Australian National Children's Laureate, 2014-2015. Year of Reading Ambassador, 2012. Australian Federal Literacy Ambassador, 2011. Nominated, International Astrid Lingren Award, 2012. Australia's Nomination, Hans Christian Anderson Award, 2007.


Mr Ronald Carl FRITSCHY, 58 Ulhmann Street, Hawthorne Qld 4171 For significant service to higher education governance and administration in Queensland, and to the mining and resources sectors. Service includes: CQUniversity Australia: Chancellor, since 2004. Deputy Chancellor, 2001-2003. Member, Governing Council, 1996-2001. Past Member, Gladstone Advisory Committee. Director, C-Management Services Pty Ltd - CMS, since 2003 and Chairman, 2003-2008. (CMS is the company which manages CQUniversity's Australian International Campuses). Administered the merger between CQUniversity and CQ TAFE, 2014. Non-Executive Director and Consultant, Cape Alumina Limited, 2008-2014 and past Chairman, Remuneration Committee and Member, Audit Committee. Senior Advisor, Alinta Ltd, 2004-2007. Managing Director, Queensland Alumina Limited, 1995-2002. Site General Manager, Textile Industry Australia (SA), 1992-1994. Group Quality Manager, ICI Australia, 1989-1991. Site Manager, Nabalco (now RTA Gove), 1986-1989 and various roles including, Technical Manager and Operations Manager, 1971-1989. Member, Queensland Education and Training Export Board, 2004. Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors. Fellow, Institute of Engineers Australia. Other service includes: Member, Rotary, 1987-1992 and served as Club President on two occasions. Member, CMF, 1960-1969 and awarded Australian Defence Medal.


Mr Barry Frederick FROST, Findon SA 5023 For significant service to motor sports at the national and international level, particularly as a time-keeper. Service includes: National Chief Timekeeper, Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS), since 1976. Chief Timekeeper, Australian Grand Prix (Adelaide), 1985-1995 and Australian Grand Prix (Melbourne), since 1996. Chief Timekeeper, World Solar Challenge, since 2003. Timekeeper, NASCAR Race Meetings, 1988-1995. Chief Timekeeper, V8 Supercars (Adelaide rounds), since 1999 and V8 Supercars (Darwin rounds), since 2001. President, Austin 7 Club of South Australia, 1982-1996, 1975-1977 and Chief Timekeeper, since 1962 and Timekeeper, since 1959. Timekeeper, Rowley Park Speedway, 1967-1973. Judge, Rowley Park Speedway, 1973-1979. Judge, Speedway Park, 1979-2015. Timekeeper, Calder Park Raceway Melbourne, 1985-1995. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, CAMS Service Star Award, 2014. Recipient, CAMS Motor Race Official of the Year, 1991. Recipient, CAMS State Service Award, 1973. Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 2000 Recipient, Best Timekeeper for 2013, International Automobile Federation and Volunteers and Officials Commission, 2014.


Professor Mark FRYDENBERG, Caulfield North Vic 3161 For significant service to medicine as a clinician, educator and author in the speciality of urology, and to professional medical organisations. Monash University - Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences: Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, Southern Clinical School, Monash Health, since 2012 and Clinical Associate Professor, 1997-2012. Clinical Professor, Clinical Director, Prostate Research Group, Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, since 2012. Chair, Department of Urology, Monash Health, since 1997. Inaugural Chair, Institute of Specialty Surgery, Epworth Healthcare, 2012-2014. Practitioner, Cabrini Health, Masada Hospital. Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand: President, since 2015 and President-Elect, 2013-2015. Chair, Urological Oncology Special Interest Group, 2007-2013 Convenor, Annual Scientific Meeting, 2009 Secretary, Victorian Representative, 1997-2000. Board Member, Andrology Australia, 2000-2013. Board Member, Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, since 2015. Board Member, Cancer Research Centre - Epworth, since 2014. Member, Executive Committee, World Urologic Oncology Federation, 2010-2015. Member, Executive Committee, Asia Pacific Society of Urologic Oncology, 2013-2015. Principal Investigator, CaPITV collaboration (Cancer of the Prostate, Translational Research in Victoria, Victorian Cancer Agency), Monash University, 2012-2014. Member, Urology Craft Group, Cabrini Health, 2010-2015. Member, Education sub-committee, Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia, 'no dates'. Member, Steering Committee, Victorian Prostate Cancer Registry, since 2010. Member, Steering Committee, Australian and New Zealand Prostate Cancer Outcomes Registry, since 2014. Member, Steering Committee, Irish Prostate Cancer Registry, since 2014. Member, Urological Study Committee, Cancer Council Victoria, 2000-2009. Member, Steering Committee, Australian Prostate and Urogenital Trials Group, 2010. Member, Urologic Oncology Group, Southern Metropolitan Integrated Cancer Service, 'no dates'. Editorial Boards: Member, BJU International, 2009-2013. Member, World Journal of Urology, since 2015. Member, Urologic Oncology, seminars and original investigations, since 2014. Authored or Co-authored over 130 peer reviewed journal articles. Memberships: Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand. Clinical Oncology Society of Australia. American Urological Association. Urological Association of Asia. British Association of Urological Surgeons. Society of Urologic Oncology. European Urological Association. Endourological Society.


Mr David John GALLOP, Level 22, 1 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 For significant service to sports administration through executive roles with football and rugby league organisations, and to the community. Service includes: Chief Executive Officer, Football Federation Australia, since 2012. Inaugural Chief Executive Officer, Australian Rugby League Commission, 2012. Chief Executive Officer, National Rugby League, 2002-2012. Deputy Chair, Australian Sports Commission, 2010-2015 and acting Chair, 2012 and Director, 2008-2015. Secretary, Rugby League International Federation, 1998-2012. Legal Affair's Manager, Super League, 1995. Community: Ambassador, White Ribbon Australia, since 2009. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Australian Sports Awards Executive of the Year, 2006. Recipient, New South Wales Sports Awards Administrator of the Year, 2003.


Mr Armando GARDIMAN, 42 Kingston Street, Haberfield NSW 2045 For significant service to the law, and to the community, through the provision of legal advice to asbestos disease research institutions, and to football. Service includes: Founding Member and Honorary Legal Adviser, Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia, since 1990. Life Member, Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia. Member, Asbestos Victims Association of South Australia. Former Member, Asbestos Related Diseases Support Society of Queensland. Founding Member and Treasurer, Australian Lawyers Alliance, New South Wales Branch. Member, Australian Lawyers Alliance, current. Member, Solicitors Representative, Rules Committee, Dust Diseases Tribunal of NSW. Professional: Managing Partner, Turner Freeman Lawyers, since 2009, Partner, 1985 and Solicitor, 1981. Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, 1980. Member, Law Society of New South Wales. Other service includes: Canterbury District Soccer Football Association: Senior Vice-President, 2005-2006 and 2012-2013. Board Member, 2014 - 2015. Chairman, Disciplinary Tribunal, 2005-2007 and 2012-2013. Chairman, Appeal Tribunal, 2008-2009. Football New South Wales: Chairman, Appeals Tribunal, 2008-2010. Member, General Purposes Tribunal 2007. Chairman, Commission of Inquiry, 2007 Member, Commission of Inquiry, 2010.


Dr Michael Anthony GARDNER, 17 Sykes Street, Ascot Qld 4007 For significant service to cardio-thoracic medicine as a surgeon and teacher in Australia and overseas, and to professional medical groups. Service includes: St Andrews War Memorial Hospital: Director of Cardiac Surgery, 1985-2010. Member, St Andrews and Wesley St Andrews Medical Institute Research Committee, since 2012. Staff Cardiothoracic Surgeon, The Prince Charles Hospital, 1977-1980 and Visiting Cardiothoracic Surgeon, 1980-2003. Cardiothoracic Surgeon, 1977-2011. Tribunal Member, New South Wales Medical Council, 2013 and Performance Assessor, 2007. Australasian Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons: President, 1994-1996. Vice-President, 1992-1994. Royal Australasian College of Surgeons: Member, Cardiothoracic Board, 1994-2000. Chairman, Education Committee, Cardiothoracic Division and Committee Member, 1993-1997. Annual Convenor, Inter Annual Scientific Meeting, Cardiothoracic Division, 1991-1996. Chairman (Queensland Division), 1996-1998. Secretary, (Queensland Division), 1994-1996. Fellow, since 1972. President, Queensland Seafood Industry Association, 2012-2013 and 2009-2011 and Member, Queensland Fisheries Advisory Committee, 2010-2012.


Mr Nicholas Richard GARRATT, Mosman NSW 2088 For significant service to rowing, particularly through coaching positions with Australian men's and women's Olympic teams. Service includes: Australian Olympic Rowing Team: Coach, Women's VIII, London 2012. Coach, Women's Quad Scull, Beijing 2008. Coach, Men's Double Scull and Single Scull, Athens 2004. Coach, Men's Quad Scull, Sydney 2000. State service: Head Coach, Mosman Rowing Club, since 2005. Head Coach, New South Wales King's Cup Crew, with 7 consecutive titles from 2008-2014. Men's Head Coach, Rowing, New South Wales Institute of Sport, 2001-2005. Senior Coach, Rowing, Western Australian Institute of Sport, 1991-2001. Head Coach, Haberfield Rowing Club, 1985-1991.


Mr Douglas Alexander GAUTIER, Hove SA 5048 For significant service to arts administration through leadership roles with a range of institutions, to tertiary education, and to the community. Service includes: Chief Executive Officer and Artistic Director, Adelaide Festival Centre, since 2006. Chairman, Association of Asia Pacific Performing Arts Centres, since 2013. Director, Asia-Pacific Centre for Arts and Cultural Leadership, current. Member, Executive Council, Live Performance Australia, current. Council Member, Flinders University, since 2012. Chairman, Performing Arts Residency Committee, Asialink Arts, 2008-2012. Executive Director, Hong Kong Arts Festival, 2002-2006; member, Advisory Board, current. Board Member, South Australian Tourism Commission, 2003-2006.


Mr John Barry GOLLINGS, Gollings Photography Pty Ltd, 147 Chapel Street, St Kilda Vic 3182 For significant service to photography through the documentation of iconic architectural landmarks in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Service includes: Architectural Photographer and owner, Gollings Photography, current. Co-creative Director, Australian Pavilion at the Venice Architectural Biennale, 2010 (the largest Architectural design gathering in the world). Honorary Fellow, Australian Institute of Architects, current. Has produced a range of publications including books, monographs and catalogues on architecture including two volumes of 'New Australia Style' and 'Kashgar, Oasis city on the Silk Road'. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, President's Award, Australian Institute of Architecture, on two occasions.


Dr David William GOODALL School of Science, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup WA 6027 For significant service to science as an academic, researcher and author in the area of plant ecology and natural resources management. Service includes: Plant Ecology: Honorary Research Associate, Centre for Ecosystem Management, Edith Cowan University, since 1998. Honorary Research Fellow, Division of Land Resources Management, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, 1979-1998; Senior Principal Research Scientist, 1974-1979; Senior Principal Research Scientist, Division of Mathematical Statistics, 1961-1967; Senior Principal Research Scientist, Division of Plant Science, 1956-1961; Director, Tobacco Research Institute Mareeba, 1956-1961. Professor of Systems Ecology, Ecology Centre, Utah State University, 1968-1974; Director, International Desert Biome Program. Professor of Biological Sciences, University of California, 1967-1968. Honorary Reader in Botany, University of Western Australia, 1965-1967. Professor of Agricultural Botany, University of Reading, United Kingdom, 1954-1956. Senior Lecturer then Reader in Botany, University College of the Gold Coast Ghana, 1952-1954. Senior Lecturer in Botany, University of Melbourne, 1948-1952. Plant Physiologist, West African Cacao Research Institute, Ghana, 1946-1947. Research Assistant then Scientific Officer, Research Institute of Plant Physiology, East Malling Research Station Kent, 1939-1946. Honorary Member, International Association for Vegetation Science, many years. Member, Yellagonga Parks Advisory Committee, Western Australian Department of Parks and Wildlife, many years. Publications: Editor-In-Chief, 'Ecosystems of the World' (36 volume series), since the 1970s. Co-Author, over 130 scientific works. Editorial Board Member, 'Plant Ecology' (formerly 'Vegetatio'), 1958-1980; 'Advanced Plant Sciences', 1988-1990; 'Tropical Ecology', since 2008. Awards and Recognitions: Gold Medal, Plant and Vegetation Ecology, Ecological Society of Australia, 2008. Distinguished Statistical Ecologist Award, IV International Congress of Ecology. Honorary Member, International Association for Vegetation Science.


Dr Myrle Elaine GRAY, PO Box 94, Oatlands Tas 7210 For significant service to rural medicine in Tasmania, to professional medical associations, as a general practitioner, and to the community. Service includes: President, Rural Doctors Association of Tasmania, 2010-2014 and Member, 'for many years'. Board Member, Rural Doctors Association of Australia, 2010-2014. Director, Tasmanian Branch, Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, 2004 and Fellow and Foundation Member, since 1999. General Practitioner, Oatlands Surgery, 1985-2000. General Practitioner, Campbell Surgery, since 2000. Patron, Hospital Auxiliary, Multi-Purpose Health Centre Oatlands (the Hospital), current.


Mr Lawrence Ronald GREEN, 33 Victoria Parade, Devonport Tas 7310 For significant service to agriculture, particularly to horticultural sustainability, research and production agronomy, and to the community. Service includes: Serve Ag Pty Ltd Tasmania: Chairman, since 2014. Executive Chairman, 2008-2014. Managing Director, 1976-2008 and Co-Founder. Chairman, Peracto Pty Ltd, since 2004 and Agvita Analytical Pty Ltd, since 2008. Chairman, AgLink, 1989 and Director, 2001-2002, 1986-1989, and Foundation Member. Chairman, AGRM Pty Ltd, 2004-2007 and Director, 2004-2011. Chairman and Director, Agnova Technologies Pty Ltd, since 2007. Director, Western High, 1976-2004. Director, Tasmanian Development Board, Government of Tasmania, 1996-2005. Foundation Member, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Research, 1995-1998. Chairman, Tasmanian Agriculture Productivity Group, 1993-1995, Director, 1993-1998 and Foundation Member, 1993. Member, Tasmanian Board of Agricultural Education, 1993-1996. Chairman, Tasmanian Onion Industry Panel, 1986-1991. Community service includes: Director, Rotary Club of Devonport North, 2005-2007, 1995-1997 and Member, since 1993 and Chairman, District 9830 Food Plant Solutions Project, 2007-2013 and Director, since 2007. Advisory Committee Member, North West Library, 1995-1998. Life Member, Devonport Hockey Club. Sponsorship Convenor, North West Hockey Centre, 1988-1993. President, Hillcrest Primary School Community Association, 'for 2 years' and Member, 'for 6 years'. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Graham Gregory Award, Horticulture Australia, 2011. Recipient, Lifetime Service Award, AusVeg, 2012. Fellow, Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (Ag Institute Australia). Recipient, Agricultural Excellence Award, Tasmanian Agricultural Productivity Group, 2014. Recipient, Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary District 7610, Virginia, USA, 2010. Recipient, Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary District 9830, Tasmania, 2014.


Mr Anthony John GREY, 3/124 Wolseley Road, Point Piper NSW 2027 For significant service to the community as a supporter of medical research and the arts, and to the mining industry. Service includes: Brain Foundation (Formerly the Australian Brain Foundation): National Director, since 1993. Chairman, 1990-2003. Chairman, New South Wales branch, since 1990. Former Director, Australian Opera, 'for 17 years'. Former Trustee, Art Gallery of New South Wales, 'for 9 years'. Former Member, Board of Governors, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, 'for 5 years prior to 1989'. Mining industry service includes: Executive Chairman, Gordian Investment, since 1992. Independent Director, Mega Uranium Ltd, since 2005. Strategic Adviser, Greenland Minerals and Energy Ltd, since 2008. Non-Executive Chairman, Timpetra Resources Ltd, 2010-2012. Director, IC Potash Ltd, since 2009. Member, Advisory Board, Hastings Rare Metals, 2011-2013. Chairman, Windimurra Vanadium Ltd, 2005-2007. International Ferro Metals, since 2008 and Executive Chairman, 2002-2008. Executive Chairman, Polartechnics Ltd, 1992-2004. Founder and Chairman, Pancontinental Mining Ltd and Pancontinental Petroleum Ltd, 1972-1992. Author of several publications including: 'Seven Gateways', 2008. 'East Wind : From Greece to the Great Wall', 2001. 'Jabiluka, The Battle to Mine Australia's Uranium', 1994.


Professor Susan GROUNDWATER-SMITH, 32 Terry Street, Tempe NSW 2044 For significant service to education as an academic and researcher, as an advocate for teacher professional learning, and as a mentor. Service includes: Honorary Professor, Faculty of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney, since 1995 and Convenor, Coalition of Knowledge Building Schools, since 2001 and Academic and Researcher, 1976-1995. School Teacher, NSW Department of Education and Communities, 1965-1976. Served as a researcher evaluating various educational programs including: 'What Makes a Good School project,' Granville Boys High School, 2008. 'Priority Action Schools project', Punchbowl Boys High School, 2003. Has held a range of academic roles with various educational institutions including: University of Technology, Sydney. University of Newcastle. University of Western Sydney. Liverpool Hope University, United Kingdom. Leeds Metropolitan University, United Kingdom. University of Waikato, New Zealand. Hogeschool Utrecht, Netherlands. Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands. Author or co-Author of over 70 books and papers on a range of subjects including education and research, with particular reference to participatory research with children and young people.


The Honourable Deirdre Mary GRUSOVIN, Kensington NSW 2033 For significant service to the Parliament and the community of New South Wales, to education administration, and to social welfare. Service includes: Parliament of New South Wales: Member for Heffron, 1990-2003. Member, Legislative Council, 1978-1990. Minister for Consumer Affairs and Assistant Minister for Health, 1986-1988. Minister for Small Business, 1987-1988. Member, New South Wales Administrative Committee, 1985. Board Member, CatholicCare Sydney, since 1997. Active member, St Joseph's Church, Parish of Rosebery, over 30 years. Board Member, St Margaret's Hospital, Darlinghurst, 'no dates'. Member, James McGrath Foundation (Odyssey House), 'no dates'. University of New South Wales: Member, Council, 1995-2003. Honorary Doctorate for services to the University, 2003. South Sydney District Rugby League Football Club: Director, and former Board Member, 'for many years'. Member, Group 14 Support Group, 1999-2002. Life Member.


Ms Ann Betty HADDON, 300 Beaconsfield Parade, Middle Park Vic 3206 For significant service to children's literature, as a fundraiser and supporter of Indigenous literacy, and to professional organisations. Service includes: Books Illustrated: Co-Founder and Director, since 1988. Curator, major exhibitions including the annual Australian Children's Book Illustration Exhibition at the Bologna Children's Book Fair, Italy. Children's Book Council of Australia: Vice-President, 2007 and 2008. President, Victorian Branch, 1996-1998. Past Vice-President and Past Secretary. Member, 'for more than 15 years'. Fundraiser and Supporter, Indigenous Literacy Foundation, since 2004. Member, Victorian Sub-Committee, The Australian Children's Laureate Project, Australian Children's Literature Alliance, since 2012. Supporter, The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Founding Member, Fundraiser and Supporter, The Nutcote Trust, Victorian Branch, since 1991. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Pixie O'Harris Award, (Joint award with Ann James), Australian Book Industry Awards, Australian Publishers Association, 2000. Recipient, Leila St John Award, (Joint award with Ann James), Children's Book Council of Australia (Vic), 2001.


Mr John William HANCOCK 6/2 Soi Chidlom, Ploenchit, Bangkok 10330, Thailand For significant service to Australia-Thailand relations through contributions to bi-lateral business development opportunities and networking. Service includes: President, Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce, 1986-1987 and 1998-1999. Founding member, since 1977. Honorary member, since 1999. Founding Member, International Chamber of Commerce, (Thailand), 1999. Board Member, Australia-Thailand Institute, (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade), 2009-2014. Advisor, Australian-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce, 2014. Advisor, Thailand Board of Trade, since 2008 and Past Chairman, Investment Policy Committee. University of Adelaide: Inaugural Chairperson, Thailand Alumni Network, since 2005. International Alumni Representative, Alumni Council, since 2013. Member, Alumni Advisory Committee, 2010-2013. Member, Alumni Council, since 2014. Alumni Fellow, 2012. Member, Business and Community Advisory Council, Torrens University, South Australia, since 2012. Member, Australian Studies Centre Advisory Board, Thammasat University, (Thailand), since 2005. Executive Board Member, Asian Institute of Technology (Thailand), 2010-2012 and Board Member, School of Management, 2007-2012. Chairperson, John Hancock & Associates, current. Senior Advisor, Asia Practice, McLarty Associates, since 2014. Baker & Mackenzie (Bangkok): Chair and Principal, 1978-2003. Honorary Chairperson and Senior Advisor, current. Former Chairperson, Asia-Pacific Region. Former Member, Global Executive Committee. Former Chairperson, Global Policy Committee, 2 terms. Former Chairperson, Global Nominating Committee, 2 terms. Founding Partner, (Bangkok, Thailand Office), 1977.


Mr David Kenneth HANDLEY, Tamarama Beach NSW 2026 For significant service to the visual arts through the promotion of sculpture, and as a supporter of, and advocate for, artists with a disability. Service includes: Founding Director, 'Sculpture by the Sea', since 1997. (A visual arts event held along the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk in Sydney and expanded to regular events at Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia, 2005 and Aarhus, Denmark, 2009). Organiser 'Tactile Tours' in partnership with Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts (DADAA), current. (Showcases the work of artists with a disability and also provides audio descriptions for the visually impaired). Board Member, International Sculpture Center, New Jersey, USA, 2008-2010. Trustee, The Australian Museum, 2002-2010. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, 'Ernst and Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year for New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory', 2010.


Mr Craig Steven HASSALL, Bondi Junction NSW 2022 For significant service to the performing arts, particularly to opera, ballet and theatre, through executive, advisory and administrative roles. Service includes: Chief Executive, Opera Australia, since 2013 and Marketing Manager, 1995-1997. Deputy General Manager, Sydney Theatre Company, 2001-2005. General Manager, Image, Special Events and Olympic Arts Festivals, Sydney Organising Committee for the 2000 Olympic Games (SOCOG), 1997-2001. General Manager, Bell Shakespeare Company, 1994-1995. Company Manager, The Australian Ballet, 1993-1994 and Planning Coordinator, 1987-1993. International service includes: Chief Operating Officer, Raymond Gubbay Limited, 2012-2013. (The United Kingdom's leading promoter of classical concerts and opera and ballet productions). Managing Director, English National Ballet, 2005-2012. Artistic Adviser, London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games, 2010-2011. Board Member/Trustee, C4RD - Centre for Recent Drawing, London, since 2007. Board Member/Trustee, LIFT - London International Festival of Theatre, since 2010. Co-Chair, Independent Industry Judging Panel, Australian Event Awards, since 2015. Former Board Member, Belvoir Street Theatre, 1994-1995. President, Board, Object: Australian Design Centre, 2001-2004.


Mr Frank Anthony HAVEN, Collaroy Plateau NSW 2097 For significant service to surf lifesaving, particularly in New South Wales, through a range of roles, and to the community. Service includes: Surf Life Saving New South Wales: President, since 2008. Deputy President, 2007-2008. Introduced '13SURF', a 24 hour a day, 365 day a year coordinated rescue call out system, 2008. Life Member, since 2008. Surf Life Saving Australia: Board Member, since 2008. Competition Official, since 2000. Life Member, since 2012. Surf Life Saving Northern Beaches Branch: President, 2002-2007. Deputy President, 2000-2001. Introduced 'The Surf School', providing community education to schools and the corporate sector, 2003. South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club: President, 1999-2000, 1986-1989, and 1982-1984. Deputy President, 2007-2009, 1995-1999 and 1979-1982. Secretary, 1993-1995. Active Member, since 1964.


Mr Peter Francis HAYES, Glen Osmond SA 5064 For significant service to the Australian winemaking and grape growing industry, to viticultural research, and to tertiary education. Founder, Director and Principal Consultant, Vitivini, since 2005. National Viticulturist and Industry Relations Manager, Southcorp Wines/Fosters Wine Estates, 2002-2005 and National Viticulturist and Grower Relations Manager, 2001-2002. Director of Viticulture, Rosemount Estate, 1999-2001. Executive Director, Grape and Wine Research Development Corporation, 1992-1999 and Board Member, 2005-2008. Acting Director, Cooperative Research Centre for Viticulture, 1995. State Viticulturist and State Wide Industry Officer (Fruit and Vines), Department of Agriculture, Victoria, 1986-1992. Vice-Principal and Principal Lecturer, Dookie Agricultural College (now part of the University of Melbourne), 1974-1986. President, Lien de la Vigne/Vine Link, since 2007. President, International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), 2006-2009 and Honorary President, since 2012 and First Vice-President, 2006-2009 and Australian Representative, since 1993. Member, National Viticulture Biosecurity Committee, Winemakers' Federation of Australia, 2011-2013. Member, National Vine Health Steering Committee, 2002-2009. Member, Industry Reference Group, Cooperative Research Centre for Viticulture, 2000-2006 and Alternate Board Member, 2000-2006 and Member of Bid Committee Viticulture 2000, 2000-2006. Member, Knowledge Development Advisory Committee, Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation, 2002-2008. Chairman, Steering Committee, Wine Innovation Cluster, Adelaide Waite Campus, 2005-2007. Independent Chairman, McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourism Association, 2012-2013. Co-Business Editor, Wine Economics and Policy Journal, 2012-2013. Council Member, Australian Wine Research Institute, 2000-2005 and Deputy Member, 1998-1999. Member, Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology, since 1981. Charles Sturt University: Deputy Chancellor, current. Council Member, since 2007. Chair, Finance and Infrastructure Committee. Deputy Chair, Chancellor's Committee. Deputy Chair, Succession Planning Committee. Member, Course Advisory Committee, Viticulture and Wine Science, 1995-2013. Board Member, Irrigation Australia Ltd, since 2012. Chairman, Cooperative Research Centre for Irrigation Futures, 2003-2010. Board Member, Management Committee, National Program for Sustainable Irrigation, 2003-2006. Member, Cotton Research and Development Corporation, 2009-2011. Board Member, Cooperative Research Centre for Internationally Competitive Pork, 2005-2007. Awards and recognition include: Cavaliero, Confario do Vinho do Porto, Port Wine Society of Portugal, 2013. Ordre du Merite Agricole, French Government, 2007. International Masi Prize Civilita del Vino, Masi Wine Company, 2007. Distinguished Service Award, Victorian Wine Industry Association, 2004.


Professor Karen Elizabeth HEALY, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Level 3, Chamberlain Building, University of Queensland, St Lucia Qld 4072 For significant service to community welfare in the field of social work, particularly child protection, and to higher education and research. Service includes: Australian Association of Social Workers: National President, since 2011. Member, since 1991. Member, Editorial Board, 'Australian Social Work', 'for several years'. Committee Member, 'for many years'. President, Australian and New Zealand Social Work and Welfare Educators, 2004-2009 and Member, 'for many years'. Member, Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth, 'for several years'. Member, International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, 'for several years'. Member, international advisory boards, 'Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work' and 'International Social Welfare', 'for several years'. Editor, 'Advances: Journal of Social Work and Welfare Education', 2010-2012. University of Queensland: Professor of Social Work, Deputy Head of School and Discipline Leader for Social Work, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, since 2015. Professor and Research Director, School of Social Work and Human Services, 2009-2014. Tutorial Fellow and APA Scholar, 1993-1996. Visiting Professor, University of Stavanger, Norway, current. Visiting Lecturer, University of Nordland, Norway, 2007-2012. Lecturer, School of Social Work and Policy Studies, Sydney University, late 1990s. Community service includes: National Director, Benevolent Society, since 2011 and Member, Human Resources Committee, several years. Family Support Worker, Brisbane Youth Service, 1991-1993. Family Services Officer, Department of Families and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs, Government of Queensland, 1989-1991. Community Development Officer, Community Health Victoria, 1988-1989. Social Worker, Department of Education, Government of Tasmania, 1987-1988. Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors, since 2011.


Mr Alan Douglas HEWITT, 35 Veda Street, Hamilton NSW 2303 For significant service to ecumenism and inter-faith dialogue, and to the Uniting Church in Australia. Service includes: New South Wales Ecumenical Council: Honorary General Secretary, 2012-2014. Member, Peace and Justice Commission, since 2000. Volunteer, National Council of Churches in Australia 'Christmas Bowl', 2000-2006. Member, Christians for Peace Newcastle, since 2007. Co-Deputy Leader, Wellspring Community, 2007-2011. Chairperson, Church Council, Wesley Uniting Church Hamilton/Broadmeadow, 2015, Member, Church Council (Mission and Strategy), current, and Member, since 2006. Secretary, Faith and Unity Committee, Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, current. Hunter Presbytery of the Uniting Church in Australia: Member, Faith and Unity Committee, current. Convenor, Youth and Tertiary Ministry Committee, since 2010. Member, Social Justice Committee, since 2008. Presbytery Representative, Newcastle Ecumenical Working Group, current. Chairman, Commission for Christian World Service, National Council of Churches Australia, 1978-1990 and Member, since late 1960s and Coordinator, 'Pilgrimage to the Heart', 1998-2000 and Board Chairman, Strathfield Russian Nursing Home, 1985-2009.


Mr Lleyton Glynn HEWITT, Adelaide SA 5000 For significant service to tennis as a player at the national and international level, and to the community. Mr Hewitt is a professional tennis player and is the youngest male ever to be ranked No. 1 in the world, in singles, at the age of 20 in 2001. Other Notable Career Achievements include: Holds the record for the youngest qualifier for the Australian Open, 1997, at age 15. Winner, Tennis Masters Cup, 2001, 2002. Winner, Men's Singles, Wimbledon, 2002. Winner, Men's Singles, US Open, 2001. Winner, Men's Doubles, US Open, 2000. Represented Australia, Sydney Olympics, 2000, Beijing Olympics, 2008 and London Olympics, 2012. Has contested 20 consecutive Australian Open tournaments. Winner, 30 Titles, ATP Tour. Winner, Davis Cup, 1999 and 2003. Youngest Davis Cup Captain since World War II. Most wins, ties played, and years played, Davis Cup. Charitable service includes: Ambassador, Cure Our Kids Foundation, 2006-2013 and Participant, Golf Classic, 2008 and Participant, Rally for Relief, 2011. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Newcombe Medal for Most Outstanding Australian Player, 2013 Recipient, Newcombe Medal for Spirit of Tennis Award, 2011. Recipient, Young Australian of the Year, 2003. Recipient, Vogue Australia Sportsman of the Year, 2003. Awarded, ATP Player of the Year, 2002 and 2001. Recipient ESPY, (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award), Best Male Tennis Player, ESPN Sports Network, 2002.


Ms Gillian Claire HICKS, PO Box 3082, Unley SA 5061 For significant service to the promotion of peace in the community through public engagement, education and network building initiatives. Service includes: Founder, Making A Difference for Peace (M.A.D for Peace), since 2007. Author, 'One Unknown', 2008 (autobiography). Ambassador, Repat Foundation, since 2014. Ambassador, Peace Direct, since 2005. Member, International Advisory Board, Psychology Beyond Borders, since 2007. Head of Curation, Design Council, United Kingdom, 'no dates'. Publishing Director, 'Blueprint', 'no dates'. (Architecture, design and contemporary culture magazine). Director, Dangerous Minds, 'no dates'. (Multi-disciplinary design and publishing group). Trustee, The Architecture Foundation, United Kingdom, 'no dates'. Trustee, Women's Playhouse Trust, United Kingdom, 'no dates'. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, South Australian, Australian of the Year, Australia Day Council, 2015. Honorary Doctor of Science, Kingston University and St George's, University of London, UK, 2013. Recipient, Imam Wa Amal Special Judges Award, 10th Annual Muslim News Awards for Excellence, 2010. Recipient, United Kingdom's Australian of the Year, Australia Day Foundation, 2009. Recipient, United Kingdom's Australian Woman of the Year, 2009. Appointed a Member of the British Empire, for services to charity, New Year's Honours List, 2009. Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy, London Metropolitan University, UK, 2009, 'in recognition of her outstanding contribution to architecture and design and her work in promoting the importance of establishing sustainable peace, 2009'. Fellow, Royal Society of the Arts.


Associate Professor Andrew Ian HILL, Eden Hills SA 5050 For significant service to education as a visual artist and academic, to multiculturalism, and through innovative art programs for young refugees. Service includes: University of South Australia: Director, South Australian School of Art, 2011-2014. Associate Head, School of Art, Architecture and Design, 2010-2014. Portfolio Leader, Teaching and Learning, 1999-2010. Professional Visual and Community Artist whose works are held in several state and national institutions, since 1983. Major pieces include: 'Land of Promises'. 'We Helped Build Australia'. 'Bitter Song'. 'Shoulder to Shoulder'. Consultant/Advisor, Cultural Development Reference Group, Migrant Resource Centre of South Australia, 2003-2015. Foundation Member, Multicultural Artworkers Committee, Multicultural Arts Centre, 1984 and Visual Arts Convenor/Board Member/Executive Committee Member, 1984-1995.


The Reverend Dr John Allan HIRT, 30 Burrawong Road, Avalon Beach NSW 2107 For significant service to the Uniting Church in Australia, particularly through theological direction, to youth, and to the community. Service includes: Uniting Church in Australia: Chaplain, University of Sydney, since 1996. Pastor, Leichhardt Uniting Church, since 2011. Member, National Doctrine Working Group (responsible for steering the theological direction of the Uniting Church of Australia nation-wide), since 2008. Member, Tertiary Resource Oversight Committee, New South Wales Synod, current. Founder, School of Discipleship, 2004. Theological advisor, Not For Sale Australia (a movement aimed at ending human trafficking), current. Principal Animator, School of the Prophets, current. Chaplains Coordinator, Presbytery of Sydney, current Honorary Associate Lecturer , Department of Theology and Philosophy, University of Sydney, since 2000. Lecturer, Systematic Theology, Charles Sturt University, current. Australian Baptist Ministries: Pastor, established 'House of the New World', (a drop-in counselling and teaching centre for youth), West Ryde, 1960s.


Ms Geraldine HOGARTH, Leonora WA 6438 For significant service to the Indigenous community of regional Western Australia through the provision of improved ear health care for children. Service includes: Aboriginal Health Worker, Shire of Leonora, Western Australia Country Health Service, since 1983. Has been involved with ear health and hearing programs and delivery for Indigenous children in the Goldfields region for many years.


Mrs Jennifer Kaye HOLLIDAY, PO Box 764, Woodend Vic 3442 For significant service to softball as a player and coach at the national and international level, and through senior administrative roles. Service includes: Administration: President, Softball Victoria, since 2012. Board Member, Softball Australia, 2005 - 2011. Chair, 2009-2011. Athlete representative, International Softball Federation, 'no dates'. Athlete Representative, Administration Commission, 'no dates'. Player and Coach: Bronze Medallist, Australian Women's Softball Team, Atlanta Olympic Games, 1996. Australian Representative Player, on 104 occasions of 12 years, including World Championships, 1994, 1990, 1986. Player, Victorian Representative, 'for 18 years'. Member/Player/Volunteer, Werribee Softball Association, current. Coach; volunteer, Melbourne Giants Softball Club, current. Life Member, Glen Waverley Angels Softball Club, 2015 and Director, non-profit training. Client Manager, Matrix on Board, Victoria, 2011-2015. Director, Strategic Media and Partner Relations, Australian Sports Commission, 2011 and Deputy General Manager, 2011 and Assistant Director, 2010. Chief Executive Officer, People and Parks Foundation, 2007 - 2010. Executive Director, Victorian Olympic Council, 2001 - 2007. Head, Girls Sport, Caulfield Grammar School, 1994-1998. Awards and recognition include: Inducted, Hall of Fame, Australian Softball Federation, 2002. Inducted, Hall of Fame, International Softball Federation, 2001. Recipient, Order of Merit, Victorian Olympic Council, 2007.


Mr Mitchell Harry HOOKE 'Daffodil Downs', 671 Kangaloon Road, Glenquarry NSW 2576 For significant service to business, particularly to the mining and minerals sector, to policy development, research and trade opportunities, and to the Indigenous community. Service includes: Chief Executive Officer, Minerals Council of Australia, 2002-2013. Chair, Global Management Consultancy, current. Company Director of a range of public companies, current. Inaugural Chief Executive Officer, Australian Food and Grocery Council, 1995-2002. Deputy Executive/Executive Director, Grains Council of Australia, 1988-1995. Executive Officer, Queensland Grain Growers Association, 1985-1988. International Council of Mining and Metals (ICMM): Council Member, 2008-2013. Member, Executive Working Group, 2002-2013. Deputy Chair/Chair, ICMM's Global Associations Coordination Group, 2008-2013. Chair, Trade Policy Group, 2006-2013. Chair, Climate Change Policy Group, 2008-2011. Chair, Inaugural Mining Industry Leaders Forum, APEC, 2007. Member, Australian Delegation, Ministerial Meeting, World Trade Organisation, 1994-2008. Member, Australian Government's World Trade Organisation Advisory Council, 1994-2008. Chair, Asia Business Focus, 2005-2008. Member, International Food and Agriculture Trade Policy Council and Council Member, 1999-2003 and Emeritus Member, current. Founder/co-Chair, High Level Strategic Leaders Group, Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Employment and Enterprise Development between the Australian Government and the Minerals Council of Australia. Member, Australian Government's Reconciliation Australia Group on Constitutional Reform, 'no dates'. Director, Elgin National Industries (USA), 2008-2010. Board Member, GTL Energy, since 2011. Board Member, Rex Minerals Ltd, since 2015. Board Member, Grain Producers Australia Ltd, since 2015. Chair, Australian Industry Greenhouse Network, 2002-2005. Governor, Crawford Fund for International Agriculture Research, 1995-2002. Executive Member, Business Coalition for Tax Reform, 1996-2013. Chair, Winifred West Schools (Frensham) Foundation, Board of Governors, 'no dates'.


Mr Shane Michael HOWARD, PO Box 200, Port Fairy Vic 3283 For significant service to the performing arts as a singer, songwriter and guitarist, to the recording industry, and to Indigenous musicians. Mr Howard is a singer-songwriter and guitarist. He has spent much of his musical life working with Indigenous musicians. Band Member, 'Goanna', 1972-1985, 1986 and 1998. Singles include: 'Solid Rock/Four Weeks Gone', 1982. 'Let the Franklin Flow', 1983. 'Song for Africa/Zanzibar', 1985. 'Sorry', 1998. 'What Else is a Life', 1998. Albums include: 'Spirit of Place', 1982 'Oceania', 1985. 'Spirit Return', 1998. Albums as a solo artist include: 'Deeper South', 2015. 'Other Side of the Rock', 2012. 'Goanna Dreaming', 2010. 'Driftwood - Rare and Unreleased', 2010. 'Songs of Love and Resistance', 2006. 'Another Country', 2004. 'Retrospective: Collected Songs 1982-2003', 2004. 'Beyond Hope's Bridge', 2002. 'Clan', 1996. 'Live in Ireland, Australia and New Zealand', 1994. 'Time Will Tell', 1993. 'The River', 1990. 'Back to the Track', 1988. Founding Member, Black Arm Band, since 2006. (A group of some of Australia's premier Indigenous musicians). Life Member, Australian Folk Alliance, current. Member, Honorary Council, San Francisco World Music Festival, current.


Dr Ralph Harold HULTGREN, Newmarket Qld 4051 For significant service to the arts, particularly music education, as an academic, composer and publisher, and to professional organisations. Service includes: Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Griffith University: Head, Open Conservatorium, 2001-2013. Conductor, Conservatorium Wind Orchestra. Lecturer, Music and Music Education. Assistant Chaplain, Student Services, current. Queensland University of Technology: Conductor, QUT Wind Orchestra. Lecturer, Music and Music Education, 1991-2000. Australian Band and Orchestra Directors Association (ABODA): Founding Member, 1985 and Founder, Queensland State Branch, 1990. Has held a range of positions including as National President and State President. Life Member, since 2000. Composer-in-Residence, Instrumental Music Program, Queensland Department of Education, 1979 - 1990. Patron, Maryborough Music Conference, 2009. Editor, Brolga Music Publishing, current. Has composed over 250 works including: Concertino for Wind Orchestra, 2011. White Noise, 2011. Festal Intrada, 2010. Jessie's Well, 2005. And Enoch Walked with God, 2005. Many Paths (Millen Kulgun), 2003. Immortal! Invisible!, 2001. Concert Prelude, 2001. Beyond The Frontier, 1998. Grand March-The Australian Land, 1997. Celebration of Life, 1995. Symphony for Wind Orchestra, 1994. The Hornet's Nest, 1992. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Educator of the Year, Midwest Clinic International Award, Chicago, USA, 2005. Recipient, Yamaha Composer of the Year, 'on two occasions'. Recipient, Citation of Excellence, Australian Band and Orchestra Directors Association, 2000.


Mr Kim Lindsay JACOBS, Sydney NSW 2000 For significant service to business through a range of senior roles, to Australia-Israel relations, to higher education, and to the community. Service includes: President, NSW Division, Australian Israel Chamber of Commerce, 2002-2015 and Board Member, since 1996. Member, Business School Advisory Board, University of Technology Sydney, since 2013. Director, Weizmann Australia Institute of Science, 2010-2011. Director, Shalom Institute, University of New South Wales, 2000-2003. Director of a range of companies, including: Founder and Managing Director, Inteq Limited, since 1988. Chairman, Online Media Holdings Ltd, since 2011. Director, Mears Australia Pty Ltd, since 2014. Director, I-Teq Management Pty Ltd, 2001-2007. Non-Executive Director, Concept Systems Ltd, 1999-2002. Director, Bellfields Resources Pty Ltd, 1992-2002. Director, Bam Resources Pty Ltd, 1992-2001. Director, First Investor Pty Ltd, 1998-2002. Director, Hepco Pty Ltd, 1999-2002. Community service includes: Chairman, Camp Quality, since 2014 and Board Member, since 2013. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Israel Trade Award, Israel Trade Commission, 2013.


Ms Ann Catherine JAMES, 300 Beaconsfield Parade, Middle Park Vic 3206 For significant service to children's literature as an author and illustrator, and through advocacy roles with literacy and professional bodies. Service includes: Books Illustrated: Co-Founder and Director, since 1988. Curator, major exhibitions including the annual Australian Children's Book Illustration Exhibition at the Bologna Children's Book Fair, Italy. Author and illustrator of more than 60 books. Founding Board Member, Australian Children's Literature Alliance, since 2008 and Supporter, The Australian Children's Laureate Project, since 2012. Member, Committee of Management, Australian Society of Authors, since 1996 and Founder and Manager, Style File website. Member, Children's Book Council of Australia, 'for many years'. Fundraiser and Supporter, Indigenous Literacy Foundation, since 2004. Fundraiser, Supporter and Board Member, Nutcote Trust, 1991-2000. Supporter, The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Pixie O'Harris Award, Australian Book Industry Awards, Australian Publishers Association, 2000 (Joint award with Ms Ann Haddon). Recipient, Leila St John Award, CBCA (Victoria), 2001. (Joint award with Ms Ann Haddon). Recipient, Dromkeen Medal, 2002.


Professor Hartmut KAEBERNICK, 28/2 Joy Cummings Place, Belconnen ACT 2617 For significant service to the manufacturing sciences through the promotion and advancement of life cycle engineering product design. Service includes: University of New South Wales: Chair, Sir James Kirby Professor of Manufacturing Engineering, 1991-2008. Head of School, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, 2003-2008. Head, Sydney Laboratory, Division of Manufacturing Technologies, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, 1986-1991. Director, Advanced Manufacturing Centre, 'for several years'. Author/Co-Author, over 133 publications in professional journals, specialist chapters in 3 books. President, Australian Robotics and Automation Association, 'for several years'. Fellow, Engineers Australia, since 1987. Foundation Member, Manufacturing Society of Australia, 'for several years'. Program Leader, CRC for Intelligent Manufacturing Systems and Technologies, 'for several years'. Chairman, Institute of Manufacturing and Management Technology, 'no dates'. Fellow, International Academy of Production Engineering (CIRP), 'no dates'. Fellow, Association of German Engineers, 'no dates'.


Dr Abdul Khaliq KAZI, 9A Brentvale Court, Doncaster Vic 3108 For significant service to secondary education, to the Islamic and multicultural communities of Victoria, and to interfaith dialogue. East Preston Islamic College, Melbourne: Chairman, School Council, and Academic Advisor, since 2008. Director, 2000-2002 and Founding Member, 1997 Founding Member, Islamic School - Preston Mosque, 1986. Assisted with establishment of first Islamic school in Australia, Australian International Academy (previously King Khalid Islamic College, and Coburg Islamic School), 1982-1988 and Member, College Board, 1988-1990. University of Melbourne: Senior Associate, Department of Asian Languages, 1994-1995. Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer, 1991-1992. Founding Head, Arabic and Islamic Studies Program, 1962-1967. Academic/Lecturer, 1961-1992. Visiting Lecturer, Yarra Theological Union, 1980s-1990s. Islamic Community and Interfaith relations: Member, Constituent Council of World Muslim League, since 1991. Member, Religious Sub-Committee, United Muslim Migrants Association (Victoria), current. Victorian Muslim Community Representative for Interfaith Dialogue, International Affairs, and Education, 1963-2008. Executive Member, World Congress of Religions for Peace (Australia), 2003 and 1989-1992 and Member, Conference Organising Committee, mid 1990s. Founding Chairman, Islamic Co-Ordinating Council of Victoria (Halal Authority), 1991-2001. Foundation President, Australian Federation of Islamic Societies (now, the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils), 1964-1974. Member, Islamic Council of Victoria, 2002 and President, Islamic Society of Victoria, circa 1962. Imam, Preston Mosque - Umar Ibn al-Khattab Mosque, 1963. Imam, Carlton Mosque, 1962. Founding Chairman, United Melbourne Muslim Association, 1962. Chairman, Multifaith Resource Centre (Victoria), 1988-1990. Education - International Professor and Dean, Faculty of Islamic Studies, International Islamic University, Pakistan, 2005-2008. Professor, Department of Theology, Philosophy and Comparative Religion, International Islamic University, Malaysia, 1992-2000. Visiting Professor, University of Sindh, Pakistan 1986. Visiting Research Scholar, King Abdul Azziz University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia, 1978. Visiting Scholar, Islamic University of Medina, Saudi Arabia, 1974. Visiting Scholar, American University of Beirut, Lebanon, 1973. Senior Research Fellow, Edinburgh University, Scotland, 1966. Awards and recognition include: Lifetime Achievement Award, Australian Multicultural Foundation, 2013. Lifetime Achievement Award, Australian National Imam's Council, 2013. Ph'ilia Award, World Congress of Religions for Peace (Melbourne), 'for contribution to harmony between faith communities in Australia', 1997. Forum for Australian Muslim Professionals Award, 'for services to Islam in Australia', 1997.


Dr John Francis KEELER, 11 Tennyson Street, Medindie SA 5081 For significant service to tertiary legal education in South Australia as a senior academic and author, and as a mentor of law students. Service includes: University of Adelaide: Adjunct Associate Professor of Law, since 2003. Head of Department, 1993-1994 and 1987. Dean of Law, 1990 and 1975-1976. Acting Dean, 1994 and 1974. Associate Dean, 1998 and 1977-1979. Associate Professor, 1973-2002. Senior Lecturer, 1967-1973 and Lecturer, 1964-1967. Faculty Representative, Law Society Council, 1993-1994, 1990, 1978-1980 and 1975-1976. Council Member, Kathleen Lumley Residential College, since 2012. Council Member, University of Adelaide, 1991-1999 and 1986-1988 and Member, Standing Committee of the University Senate, 1989-1993. Member, Faculty of Dentistry, 1992-1998. Member, Faculty of Arts, 1998, 1985-1986 and 1974-1979. Member, Faculty of Economics and Commerce, 1990. Convener, Course Advisory Committee, Diploma of Dental Therapy, 1992-2002. President, John Bray Law Alumni Network, 2004-2006 and Founding Committee Member, 1993-2013 and Alumni Fellow, since 2012. Life Member, past Secretary and Committee Member, University of Adelaide Club and Member, since 1964. Editorial Board Member, Torts Law Journal, since 1993. Author, approximately 40 refereed articles and a number of book chapters. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Honorary Doctorate (D.Univ), University of Adelaide, 2005. Recipient, Law Faculty, University of Adelaide, Learning and Teaching Award, 2000.


Mr Peter George KELL, Figtree NSW 2525 For significant service to the Anglican Church of Australia, to social welfare programs and delivery, and to the community of the Illawarra. Service includes: Anglican Church of Australia: Chief Executive Officer, Anglicare Sydney, 2004-2011. Council Member, Anglicare Australia, 2007-2010. Chair, Archbishop's Strategic Commission on Structure, Funding and Governance, Anglican Diocese of Sydney, 2010. Member, Standing Committee, Sydney Diocesan Secretariat, 1975-1979, 1988-1989, 1996-2010. Diocesan Representative, Provincial Synod, Anglican Church of Australia, 1974-1979, 2006-2010. Diocesan Representative, General Synod, Anglican Church of Australia, 1977-1979, 1988-1990. Member, Wollongong Anglican Regional Council, 1978-1983, 1988-1992. Founding President, The Illawarra Connection, 1993-2007. Council Member, Moore Theological College, 2002-2010. Chairman, Illawarra Grammar School, 1982-1992, 1996-2000. Chair, Illawarra Olympic Appeal Committee, 'no dates'. Chair, Illawarra Business Committee, Red Shield Appeal, The Salvation Army, 'no dates'. Member, Cathedral of St Michael's, 'for many years'. Fellow, University of Wollongong, 'no dates'.


Mr Michael Geoffrey KENNEDY, Avalon Beach NSW 2107 For significant service to wildlife conservation and preservation, as an advocate and supporter, and to environmental policy development. Service includes: Humane Society International (Australia): Campaign Director, since 1994. Founder, 1994. Founder, Extinction DENIED program. Founder and Director, Wildlife Land Trust, since 2007. Co-ordinator, Board and Council Member, Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition. Partner, Antarctic Ocean Alliance. Co-Author, 'Developing Terrestrial Natural Heritage Priorities and Using the EPBC Act Effectively', 2009. Co-ordinator, Friends of the Earth NSW, 1978-1981. Secretary, International Union for Conservation of Nature (AMMSG), 1988-1994. Member, World Commission on Protected Areas, since 1993. Member, Species Survival Commission, 1988-1994. Inaugural Member, Australian Heritage Council, 2004-2007. Biodiversity Policy Adviser, World Wildlife Fund (Australia), 1989-1994. Consultant, Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service, 1987-1989. Senior Advisor to the Minister for the Environment, Parliament of Australia, 1986-1987. Founding Campaign Director, Fund for Animals, 1981-1986. Founder, National Threatened Species Network, 1990-1991. Board Member, New South Wales Environmental Defenders Office, 2011-2013.


Ms Gendrie KLEIN-BRETELER, Melbourne Vic 3000 For significant service to the community, particularly to the disadvantaged, through social welfare organisations, and to women and girls. Service includes: Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand (GSANZ): Mission Education Officer, GSANZ, since 2014. Member, Asia Pacific Partnership Team, since 2007. Coordinator, Health and Wellbeing program, Dame Phyllis Frost Women's Prison (DPFC), Deer Park, 1999-2014. Manager, Women and Girl's Services, 1993-2011. Program Manager/Counsellor, St. Kilda Centre, 1984-2013. Good Shepherd Sisters Tahiti: Support Worker, Hostel for adolescent girls, 1982. Good Shepherd Sisters: Manager/Residential Care worker, Abbotsford Hostel (for adolescent girls), 1977-1982. Teacher/support worker, St. Kilda Hostel, (for adolescent girls), 1975-1977. Teacher, St. Clare's Good Shepherd School, Perth, 1975. Community service includes: Initiated the first inter-agency network, Aids Action in St. Kilda (AASK), City of Port Phillip, 'approx. 1987'. Member, 'Pathways to Exit' Advisory Committee, 2012-2013. Advisory role, 'Getting My Life Back Together Women, Housing and Multiple Needs', Research Paper, Hanover Welfare Services, 2006. Member, Victorian Attorney-General's Street Prostitution Advisory Group, 2002 Awards and recognition include: Recipient, St Mary Euphrasia Award, Good Shepherd, 2013.


Ms Kaaren Lea KOOMEN, Illawarra Street, Mosman NSW 2088 For significant service to the information technology and communications sector, to business through executive roles, and to education. IBM Australia and New Zealand: Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs, since 2004. Member, Global IBM Government and Regulatory Affairs Leadership Team, since 2011. Director, IBM Australia Limited, since 2014. Director, IBM Global Financing Australia Pty Ltd, since 2014. General Manager, Multimedia Regulation and Strategy, Singtel Optus, 1998-2004. Manager, Online Services Investigation, Australian Broadcasting Authority, 1992-1998. Charles Sturt University: Founder, International Students Study Skills Program, School of Business, 1991-1994. Law Lecturer, 1990-1994. Solicitor, Baker and McKenzie, 1988-1990. Other Service includes: Australian Services Roundtable (ASR): Director, current. Vice-President, 2011-2014. President, 2008-2011. Director, 2005-2008. Chair, International Business Committee of the ASR, 2008-2014. Board Member, NSW Telecommunications Authority, since 2014. Trustee, Committee for Economic Development of Australia, since 2012. Chairman, Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka, since 2014 and Foundation Board Member, since 2011. Member, National Steering Committee, Digital Careers, supported by National ICT Australia and Department of Communications, since 2013. Alternate Director, Australian Information Industry Association, 2004-2012. Board Member and Secretary, Netalert, 1999-2009. Deputy Chair, Internet Industry Association, 2002-2003, and Board Member, 1999-2004, and Chair, Content Task Force, 1999-2004. Vice-President, NSW Council for Civil Liberties, 1993-1994 and Director, 1992-1994. Member, Australian Institute for Company Directors, since 2013. Member, Advisory Board, China Research Centre, University of Technology Sydney, 2011-2014. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Best of IBM Award - top 1% of performers globally, IBM International, 2011.


Professor Philip KUCHEL, Cherrybrook NSW 2126 For significant service to science in the field of biochemistry, as an academic, author and researcher, and to professional organisations. University of Sydney: Emeritus Professor of Biochemistry, School of Molecular Bioscience, since 2013. McCaughey Professor of Biochemistry, 1999-2010. Chair of Biochemistry (alternating), 1981-2010 and Professor of Biochemistry, 1980-2013. Honorary Consultant, Clinical Biochemistry, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, 1984-2010. Honorary Consultant, Clinical Biochemistry, Royal North Shore Hospital, 1992-2010. Foundation Senior Lecturer, Medical Biochemistry, Newcastle University, 1978-1980. Australian Academy of Science: Fellow, since 1997. Secretary, Science Policy, 2005-2009. Chairman, National Committee for Biomedical Sciences, 2003-2005. Member, Sectional Committee for Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Immunology, 2000-2004. Member, National Committee for Biochemistry, 2001-2004 and Molecular Biology, 1998-2001. Member, Rudi Lemberg and Selby Travelling Fellowships, 2001-2009. Chair, Europe Exchange Program Selection Committee, 2000-2002 and Member, 1998-1999. Chair, National Committee for Biophysics, 2002-2003 and 1986-1989 and Member, 1999-2002. Chair, Nuffield Medical Fellowships Committee (Oxford-Australia), 1999-2010 and Member, 1990-1999. Member, Gottschalk Medal Selection Committee, 2001. Executive Director, Singapore Bio-Imaging Consortium, Agency for Science Technology and Research, Singapore, 2010-2012. Council Member, International Society of Magnetic Resonance, USA since 2007. Visiting Professor, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, since 2003. Member, Selection Committee, Prime Minister's and Science Minister's Prizes, 2004-2009. Professorial Fellow, Australian Research Council, 2002-2007 and 2011-2015 (declined). Member Research and Training Careers Committee, Australian Research Council, 1997-1999. President, Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 1994-1996. President, Australian Society of Biophysics, 1988-1990. Professor Kuchel has authored or co-authored over 450 scientific papers, book chapters, reviews, refereed papers. Member, Editorial Board, 'European Biophysics Journal', 2003-2011. Member, Editorial Board, 'Biochemical Journal', 1997-2004. Foundation Editorial Board Member, 'NMR in Biomedicine', 1988-1998. President, Sydney Clockmakers Society, 2002 and 1992, Member, since 1991. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, ANZMAG Medal, Australian and New Zealand Society for Magnetic Resonance, 2008. Recipient, Sir Rutherford (Bob) Robertson Lifetime Achievement Award, Australian Society of Biophysics, 2005. Recipient, Inaugural Vice-Chancellor's Award for Research Higher Degree Supervision, 2001. Recipient, Centenary Medal, 2001. Recipient, Lemberg Medal, Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 1999. Recipient, Boehringer Mannheim Medal, Australian Biochemical Society, 1983.


Professor Gustav Isaac LEHRER, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Sydney NSW 2006 For significant service to tertiary mathematics education as an academic and researcher, and to professional and community groups. Service includes: University of Sydney: Professor of Pure Mathematics, since 1990. Inaugural Head, School of Mathematics and Statistics, 1991-1994. Senior Lecturer in Mathematics, 1974-1990. Professorial Head, Centre for Mathematics and its Applications, Australian National University, 1996-1998. Governor and Lecturer, Tel Aviv University, since 1996. Australian Research Council: Chief Investigator and Assessor, since 2002. Professorial Fellowship, 2005-2009. Senior Research Fellow, 1999-2004. Member, Mathematics, Information and Communication Sciences Expert Advisory Committee, 2001-2002. Fellow, Australian Academy of Science, since 1998 and Member, Mathematical Sciences Sectional Committee, 2007-2010. Member, Australian Mathematical Society, 'no dates' Board Member, New Zealand Institute for Mathematics and its Applications, 'no dates'. President, Sydney Jewish Museum, since 2010 and Member, since 1992. Chairman, Australian Institute for Holocaust Studies, current. Governor, Emanuel School, Sydney, current. Member, Jewish Communal Appeal Allocations Committee, 2005-2008. Member, Australian-Israel Chamber of Commerce, 'no dates'. Trustee, Sydney Grammar School, since 1994. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Hannan Medal, Australian Academy of Science, 2015. Recipient, Humboldt Research Award, Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation, Germany, 1999.


Mr David Paul LIDDY, Castlecrag NSW 2068 For significant service to the banking and finance sectors through a range of executive roles, and to the community of Queensland. Service includes: Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Queensland, 2001-2011. Chief Executive, Personal Finance Services, Westpac Banking Corporation, 1999-2001 and NSW Chief Executive 1998-1999 and QLD Chief Executive, 1996-1998 and employee, 1968-2001. Board Member, Financial Sector Advisory Council, 2007-2011, (a non-statutory body of a range of financial market participants providing advice to Government). Deputy Chair, Australian Bankers' Association, 2009-2011 and Director, 2005-2011 and Member, 2001-2011. Senior Fellow, Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA), since 2006 and Member, since 1974. Non-Executive Independent Director, Steadfast Group Limited, since 2013. Non-Executive Director, eMerchants Limited, since 2012. Independent Non-Executive Chairman, Collection House Limited, since 2012. Chairman, Financial Basics Foundation, 2011-2014 and Chairman, Community Foundation, 2011-2014. Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors. Community service includes: Involved in the development of the Bank of Queensland's Banking on our Kids Appeal, 2004. Director, Royal Children's Hospital Foundation, 2006-2008. Chair, Queensland Committee, Walk to Cure Diabetes, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, until 1999. Chairman, Queensland Museum Foundation, 2007-2012 and Trustee since 2003. Director, Brisbane Institute Limited, current. Board Member, Urban Futures Brisbane, Brisbane City Council, 'no dates'. Board Member, Smart State Council, Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation, 2009-2011 and Chair, Making Maths Matter Working Group, 2009-2010. Board Member, Brisbane Lions Australian Football Club, 2003-2010. Council Member, Queensland University of Technology, 2007-2008 and Member, Planning and Resources Committee. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Financial Services Executive of the Year, 'Australian Banking and Finance Magazine', 2009. Recipient, Centenary Medal, 2001.


The Honourable Louis Stuart LIEBERMAN, PO Box 151, Wodonga Vic 3689 For significant service to the Parliaments of Australia and Victoria through a range of portfolio responsibilities, and to the community of Albury/Wodonga. Service includes: Parliament of Australia: Federal Member for Indi, 1993-2001. Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition, 1994-1996. Chairman, Commonwealth Resolution of Complaints Committee for Aged Care, 2006-2007 and Member, 2003-2006. Chairman, House of Representatives Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, 1996-2001. Member, Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, 1993-2001. Parliament of Victoria: State Member for Benambra, 1976-1992 Shadow Minister for Water Resources, Property and Services, 1988-1990. Shadow Minister for Further Education, 1985-1987. Shadow Minister for Health, 1982-1985. Minister for Minerals and Energy and Minister for Mines, 1981. Minister for Local Government, 1981-1982. Minister for Planning, 1979-1982. Assistant Minister for Health, 1979-1981. Community service includes: Director, Hume Building Society, 1998-2011. Chair, Business Awards Group, Albury, Northside and Wodonga Chamber of Commerce, 2009-2012. Chairman, Mercy Health, Building Appeal, Albury, 2004-2006. Council Member, La Trobe University, 1998-2000. Founding Chairman, Upper Murray Family Care Board, 1985-1992 and Life Member. Chairman, Red Shield Appeal, Salvation Army, 1979-1981. Life Governor, Wodonga and District Hospital and President, 1975-1976 and Board Member, 1967-1977. Member, Albury Wodonga Consultative Committee, 1973-1975. Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors, since 1990. Barrister and Solicitor, 1961-1985. Chair, Albury/Wodonga Health, since 2014.

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