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

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Mr Howard Laurie AINSWORTH, 404 'Arcadia', 57B Newstead Terrace, Newstead Qld 4006 For service to the media and communications industry as a radio broadcaster and television presenter, to the promotion of the performing arts, and to historical preservation organisations. Broadcasts Manager, 4MBS Classic FM Radio, since 1994; volunteer, 1991-1993. Broadcaster/Presenter, Music Lover’s Choice program, since 1991. Broadcaster/Presenter, Music for Brisbane program, 1991-2007. Broadcaster, ABC Radio, 1963-1991. Presenter, Music for Brisbane program, 1970-1991. Presenter, Music Lover’s Choice program, 1976-1991. Coordinator of Adult Education, Queensland Conservatorium, 1991-1993. Newsreader, ABC Television. Master of Ceremonies/Compere, Opera in the Vineyard, since 1993, as well as a variety of other events in Queensland. Supporter of numerous arts and music, and heritage organisations. Narrator, ANZAC Day Parade, Brisbane, for more than 20 years. Member, National Trust of Queensland, since 1986; Councillor, 1987-1991, Compere of Trust concerts, 1988-1991; also served as Coordinator, Musical Program for Concerts, and Member, Trust Music Society. Honorary Member, Friends of Newstead.


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Mr Roger William ALLEN, 72 Bower Street, Manly NSW 2095 For service to the information technology sector through leadership roles, venture capital investment and professional development, and as a supporter of the Indigenous community. Director, several companies within the Venture Capital investment portfolio. Co-Founder and Chairman, Allen and Buckeridge Pty Ltd, since 1996. Director, BioMed North, since 2006. Established and funded, TeleVentures Australia Ltd; Chairman. Council Member, Australian Venture Capital Association Ltd, ca1991-1992. Involved in the restructure and investment of The Distillery Software. Chief Executive Officer, Computer Power Group Ltd, 1973-1995; involved in the establishment of an Applied Research and Development organisation within Computer Power. Implemented several new business ventures including CP Ventures, ca1985-1992; CPX; Computer People; and Computerised Legal Information Retrieval System (CLIRS). Director, eServGlobal Ltd, 1999-2004. Member, range of Advisory Boards for State and Federal government relating to ICT matters, including: - Chairman, Information Industries Advisory Board (NSW). - Member, National Information Services Council. - Member, Science Council. - Member, Australian Investment Mission to Japan, 1986; Chairman, Software Industry Workshop. Established and funded, Indigenous Capital Ltd. Commissioned a major musical composition Kalkadungu by William Barton (an Indigenous composer and Didgeridoo player) in conjunction with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, 2009. Co-Founding Member, 'John Button Prize', John Button Literary Foundation, since 2008; established John Button Scholarship in Business for an Indigenous Student, RMIT. Board Member, Abbotsford Convent Foundation, since 2002. Financial supporter, GetUp!. Current Member, President’s Council, Art Gallery of New South Wales. Recent supporter, Gallery developments in Carlton. Sponsor, Fred Williams: a Retrospective, Australian National Gallery, 1987-1988. Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Entrepreneurship, Swinburne University, 1997-2007; involved in the curriculum design for the Masters in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Co-Founder, Peter Hone Scholarship Fund, University of Melbourne. Chairman, Australian Information Industry Association, 1989-1990; Member, since 1984; involved in the establishment of the Association; Director/Chairman, Industry Policy Committee. Fellow, Australian Computer Society, since 1989; Member, since 1974. Trustee, Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute, 1980s. Vice-President, Asia-Pacific Information Industry Association. Australian Representative, World Computer Services Forum. Founding Director, Australian Coalition Service Industries. Deputy Chairman, Austrade, 1990-1997.


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Mr John Carlyon ANGOVE, Plush’s Bend Road, Renmark SA 5341 For service to the Australian wine industry, to the promotion of the wine export market, to professional development and research, and to a range of arts, conservation and charitable organisations. Managing Director, Angove Family Winemakers, since 1983, Chairman and Managing Director, since 2001. Foundation Member, Winemakers' Federation of Australia, since 1989; Executive Member, 1989-2009; served on numerous committees including the Brandy Committee and Packing Committee, 1992-2005; Member of the Medium Winemakers Membership Committee and Audit Committee; and Chair, Wine Industry Technical Advisory Committee, since 1995. Board Member, The Australian Wine Research Institute, since 2010. Member, Selection Committee, Grape Wine Research and Development Council, since 2008. President, South Australian Wine Industry Association, 2006-2009; Vice-President, 2003-2006; Board Member, since 2003. Former Member, South Australian Wine Industry Council. Executive Member, Riverland Wine Industry Development Council; served in various roles including Chairman and current Treasurer. Treasurer, David Ruston Sculpture Committee. Supporter, Renmark Paringa Scholarship. Supporter, Australian Koala Foundation, for over 10 years. Supporter, School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, University of Adelaide. Supporter, Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Sponsor, local sporting clubs including the Renmark Golf Club, Centenary of the Riverland Football Association, Riverland Cycling and Adelaide University Rugby Club. Awards/recognition include: Riverland Winemaker of the Year, 2005. Angove Family Winemakers were inducted into the ‘Hall of Fame’, South Australian Chapter Family Business Australia, 2002.


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Mr Darryl Lawrence ARGALL, 474 Horseshoe Bend Road, Dimboola Vic 3414 For service to local government, and to the environment through contributions to land care management and water conservation initiatives. Mayor, Hindmarsh Shire Council, 1997-1999 and 2004-2008; Councillor, 1997-2008. Board Member, Australian Local Government Association, 2007-2008. Shire President, Dimboola Shire Council, 1992-1993; Councillor, 1989-1995. Represented the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) on the Department of Primary Industries Drought Task Force Advisory Committee; Chairman, MAV Drought Committee, 2006-2008; Chairman, MAV Strategic Environment Advisory Committee, 2002-2008. Chairman, Western Victorian Sustainable Water Strategy, since 2008. Chairman, Wimmera Regional Transport Group, 2005-2008. Member, Victorian Local Sustainability Advisory Committee, 2006-2008. Member, Gerang Gerung Landcare Group, 1993-2009. Founding Member, Hindmarsh Landcare Network, 1997-2009. Deputy Chairman, Wimmera Catchment Management Authority, 2007-2009; Board Member, 2001-2007. Awards/recognition include: Inducted into ‘Entrepreneur Hall of Fame’ for his work in championing environmental issues in local government, Powercor Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship, 2009.


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Professor Ross Eden BABBAGE, Potato Point NSW 2545 For service to education in the areas of national security and strategic policy studies, as an academic, author and mentor, and through advisory roles on defence matters. Professor and Head, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University, 2003-2004; Adjunct Professor, Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, 2001-2002 and 2004-2007; Senior Research Fellow and Deputy Head, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, 1986-1990. Managing Director, Strategy International (ACT) Pty Ltd, since 2001. Member, Ministerial Advisory Panel for the Government's Defence White Paper 2009, 2008-2009. Inaugural Director, Centre for International Strategic Analysis, 2000-2001. Corporate Executive, Strategic Analysis, Australian Defence Industries Ltd, 1995-2000; Chief General Manager, Consulting Division, 1990-1995. Developed and presented course modules on strategic affairs to the Australia Defence College as part of courses designed to develop senior military and government officials. Assistant Secretary, Force Development, Department of Defence, 1985-1986; Assistant Secretary, ANZUS and United Nations Branch, 1983-1985; Chief Executive Officer, Strategic Assessment and Policy, 1981-1983; Special Studies Officer, Defence Facilities Policy Branch, 1978-1979; Graduate Clerk, 1974-1975. Council Member, International Institute for Strategic Studies, for 6 years. Founder, Kokoda Foundation, 2004; Chairman and Executive Officer, 2004-2009.


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The Honourable Michael Eamon BEAHAN, 310/1-3 Dods Street, Brunswick Vic 3056 For service to the Parliament of Australia, particularly as a Senator for Western Australia, to the promotion of international bi-partisan political debate, to the pharmacy profession, and to the community. President of the Senate, Parliament of Australia, 1994-1996; Senator for Western Australia, 1987-1996. Chairman, Australian Political Exchange Council, 1995. Joint President, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Commonwealth of Australia Branch, 1994-1996. National President, Australian Labor Party, 1988-1992; International Secretary, 1995-1998; Member, National Executive, Australian Labor Party, 1981-1992; Secretary, Western Australia Branch, 1981-1987. President, Administrative and Clerical Officers Association, WA, 1980-1981. Instrumental in the establishment of the Australian Trade Union Training Authority, 1974; Western Australian Director, 1975-1981. Education Officer, Trades and Labor Council of Western Australia, 1973-1975. Director, Government Relations, Pharmacy Guild of Australia, 2001-2005; Branch Director, Western Australian Branch, 1998-2001. Secretary, Wingate Avenue Community Centre, 2005-2010. President, Western Australian Branch, United Nations Association of Australia, 2000-2001. Fellow, Edith Cowan University, 1996-1998. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Distinguished Service Medal, Pharmacy Guild of Australia, 2005.


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Mr Francis Mark BETHWAITE, 2/62 Wunulla Road, Point Piper NSW 2027 For service to business and commerce, particularly the mining sector, and to the sport of sailing as a competitor and through contributions to the preservation of Australia's maritime history. Chairman, Austral Gold, since 2007. Current Director, Guanaco Mining Company, Chile. Director, NewSouth Innovations and Digital Core, since 2007. Board Member, Note Printing Australia, 1998-2007; also served as Acting Chief Executive Officer. Chief Executive Officer, Australian Business Ltd , 2001-2006. Director, Deutsche Bank, 1998-2001. Managing Director, Renison Goldfields Consolidated, 1993-1998. Managing Director, North Ltd, 1983-1987. World Grand Master Champion, International Laser Class, 2003-2008. World Master Champion, International Laser Class, 2000. Member, Australian Olympic Yachting Team, 1972, 1976 and 1980. World Champion, International J24 Class, 1982. World Champion, International Soiling Class, 1982. Chairman, Australian National Maritime Museum, 2001-2007. Current Member, Advisory Council and Management Committee, Australia Day Regatta, Sydney. Honorary Federal Treasurer, Liberal Party of Australia, 2006-2008. Director, Foundation for Regional and Rural Renewal, 1999-2009. Director, Australia Day Council of New South Wales. Member, Olympic Business Roundtable, 1994-2000.


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Mrs Marion Isabel BLACKWELL, Mount Claremont WA 6010 For service to conservation and the environment, particularly through the Australian Native Plants Society, and to the profession of landscape architecture. National President, Associated Societies for Growing Australian Plants (ASGAP) (now known as the Australian Native Plants Society), 2005-2007. Management Committee Member, Wildflower Society of Western Australia (state society of the ASGAP), since 1965; President, 1985-1988; Member, since 1960; WA Delegate to the ASGAP, 1960-2004. Deputy Chair, National Parks and Nature Conservation Authority (NPNCA), 1995-2000; Member, 1985-2000; NPNCA Delegate on State Salinity Council. Member and NPNCA Delegate, Western Australia Flora Industry Advisory Council, 1999 and 2000. Member, Environment Protection Authority WA (EPA), 1995-1998. Member, Ministerial Advisory Council to the EPA, 1998-2005. Member, Bold Park Heritage Trail Committee, 2001-2004. Member, Kalbarri National Park Management Plan Advisory Committee, 1999 and 2000. Member, Endangered Flora Consultative Committee, WA Wildlife Authority, from its formation until its cessation in 1996. Member, Recreation Sub-Committee, Youth, Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee to the responsible WA Minister, 1983 and 1984. Member, Technical Advisory Committee for Significant Trees, National Trust of Australia. Chairperson, Minister for the Environment Advisory Committee, Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra, 1990-1994. Other involvement includes: Steering Committee for 'Florabase' internet botanical database project. WA Environmental Weed Action Network. Forest Monitoring and Research Committee, 1976-1977. WA Horticultural Council; Red Tingle Consultative Committee, 1996-1998. North West Cape Technical Advisory Committee, 1996-2002. WA State Weed Strategy Referee Group. Judge, Golden Gecko Awards, 2003-2005. Judge, Top Tourist Town Awards, during their existence. Judge, The Landscape Awards of Excellence, 1994-2000. Inaugural Member, Ecological Society of Australia. Inaugural Member, Australian Systematic Botany Society. Member, Council for King's Park, Perth. Lobbied for a professional landscape architecture course at the University of Western Australia. Founder and Principal, Blackwell and Associates Landscape Architects, since mid 1960s. Honorary Fellow, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects. Major landscape projects undertaken include: - Murdoch University Campus. - North West Shelf Gas Project. - Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Carnarvon. - Cable Beach Intercontinental Resort. - Voyager Estate Winery. - Greening of Jigalong (a remote desert Indigenous centre). - King's Park Restaurant. - Harold Boas Gardens Perth, in 1976; the gardens were placed on the WA State Register of Heritage Places in 2007. Awards/recognition include: Received a 2004 Year of the Environment award. Australian Plants Award, Associated Societies for Growing Australian Plants, 1993.


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The Honourable William Arthur BLUCHER, Norfolk Island 2899 For service to politics, particularly through the Legislative Assembly of Norfolk Island, and to the community. Deputy Chief Minister, Legislative Assembly of Norfolk Island, 1979-1982; Minister for Immigration, 1989-1992; Deputy President, 1979-1992. President and Chairman, Norfolk Island Advisory Council, 1976-1979; Member, 1972-1979. Board Member, Norfolk Hospital Management Board, 1971-1974. Volunteer Ambulance Driver, Norfolk Island Hospital. Foundation Member, Norfolk Island Rotary Club, since 1973. Mr Lester Fraser BOSTOCK, Tempe NSW 2044 For service to the Indigenous community, to the broadcast media industry as a presenter and producer, and as an advocate for people with a disability. Chair, Marrickville Aboriginal Consultative Committee, for a number of years. Founding Chair, Inner West Aboriginal Community Company, 1999-2001. House Manager, Tranby Aboriginal Co-operative Student Hostel, 1967-1970. Member, UNESCO Commission on Indigenous Peoples, 1994-1998. President, Metro Screen, 1995-2000. Course designer and presenter, Australian Film, Television and Radio School, 1993-1994. First Aboriginal presenter, SBS Radio, early 1980s. Inaugural Member, Aboriginal Program Team, SBS Television, 1980s-early 1990s. Associate Producer, Lousy Little Sixpence, 1983. Author, The Greater Perspective: Guidelines for the Production of Television and Film about Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders, 1990; and 2nd Edition 1997; still used at SBS in 2010. Inaugural Chairman, National Aboriginal and Islander Broadcasting Association, 1981. Presenter and Coordinator, Aboriginal Affairs language program, 2AE and 3AE Radio, 1980. Involved in the establishment of Radio Redfern, 1980s. Founding Member, Black Theatre, Redfern, 1970s. President, Aboriginal Disability Network, since 2006; Founding Member, 2002. Board Member, People with a Disability Australia (NSW), 1995-2000. Member, People with a Disability Australia, for many years; Life Member, 2003. Awards/recognition include: Lester Bostock Scheme named in his honour; the scheme trains Indigenous people for careers in film and television.


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Mr Bille BROWN, Biloela Qld 4715 For service to the performing arts as an actor and playwright, and to education. Actor, Stage productions for a number of companies including: Member, Royal Shakespeare Company, 1976-1996; The Bell Shakespeare Company; Queensland Theatre Company; Sydney Theatre Company; Melbourne Theatre Company; Malthouse Theatre; and Company B, Belvoir; and appeared on Broadway, Wild Honey, 1986. Actor, Film and Television including: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, 2010; Heartbeat, 2 episodes, 2009; All Saints, 3 episodes, 2000-2009; The Man Who Sued God, 2001; The Dish, 2000; Oscar and Lucinda, 1997; Fierce Creatures, 1997; and 3 Acts of Murder. Playwright: The School of Arts, 2009; Aladdin, 2007; Bill and Mary, 2004; and The Swan Down Gloves, 1981. Adjunct Professor, School of English, Media Studies and Art History, University of Queensland, since 2000. Visiting Professor, State University of New York; Artist In Residence, 1982. Awards/recognition include: Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters, University of Queensland, 2001. Mr Andrew George (Andy) BRUYN, Channel Nine, The Gardens NT 0820 For service to the community of the Northern Territory through executive roles with a range of cultural, tourism, education and charitable organisations, and to the broadcast media industry. Chairman, Northern Territory Major Events Board, since 2005. Chairman, Northern Territory Education and Training Authority, 1995-2002. Initiator, Member of Judging Panel and sponsor, Channel 9 Young Achiever Awards (NT), since 1994. Inaugural Chairman, 'Crime Stoppers' project, Northern Territory; current Patron and sponsor of project through Channel 9 Darwin. Member, Carbine Club, since 1997; President, 2005-2007. Supporter/member of a range of charitable, service and sporting organisations including: - Government House Foundation of the Northern Territory. - St John Ambulance, Northern Territory. - Darwin Rotary. - Waratahs Cricket Club; Life Member. - Waratahs Football Club. - Golf NT. - Darwin Rugby League. General Manager, Territory Television Pty Ltd (The Nine Network), Darwin, since 1991. Television reporter, for many years; journalist, since the early 1970s.


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Mr Peter Kenneth BURCH BM, 2/22 Wallace Avenue, Toorak Vic 3142 For service to the performing arts, particularly chamber music as an administrator, a teacher, and through support for emerging musicians. Victorian Melbourne Concert Manager, Musica Viva Australia, since 1980. Art writer and opera critic, The Australian newspaper, since 1978. Adjunct Professor, Arts Administration, RMIT University, 2005-2008; Lecturer, since 1997. Chairman, Accreditation Committee BA (Music Industry), RMIT University, since 1998. Lecturer in Arts Administration at the University of Melbourne; Victorian College of the Arts and the Australian National Academy of Music, for over 20 years. Current Chair, Victorian Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Arts Panel. Board Member, Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition, 1993-2000. Board Member, Melbourne Chorale. Board Member, St Martin's Youth Arts Centre. Consultant/Adviser to the Victorian and Commonwealth Government on arts policy and funding; Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestras; and the Port Fairy Spring Music Festival. Regular commentator, Radio 3MBS and ABC local radio 774 Melbourne. Judge for the following: - Kenneth Myer Medallion. - Mobil Business in the Arts Awards. - Victorian College of Arts Travelling Scholarship. - Mietta's Song Award. - The Green Room Awards. - Royal Overseas League (Performing Arts Scholarship). - The Helpmann Awards. - City of Stonnington Symphony Orchestra; also outdoor concert compere. Chairman, Victoria's Arts Marketing Taskforce, 1995-1998. Manager, Victorian Ballet Guild, 1970-1973. Manager, Victorian Opera Company, 1970-1974. Awards/recognition include: Bravery Medal, 2004; involved in the rescue of several people from a woman wielding a knife in Melbourne city.


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Mr Roger Arthur BUTLER, Ainslie ACT 2602 For service to the visual arts, particularly through curatorial roles with the National Gallery of Australia, as an author, and through the promotion of Australian drawings and printmaking. Inaugural and Senior Curator, Australian Prints, Drawings, Watercolours and Illustrated Books, National Gallery of Australia (NGA), since 1981; Manager, Gordon Darling Australia Pacific Print Fund, since 1988; Initiator and Convener, Australian Print Symposiums, since 1989; initiated the online access project www.australianprints.gov.au, 2001. NGA representative, PictureAustralia, National Library of Australia. NGA representative, Working Party, Dictionary of Australian Artists Online, University of New South Wales. Initiated the Gordon Darling Graduate Internship to encourage curatorship and knowledge in the speciality, 2002. Initiated the Gordon Darling Fellowship for the study of Australasian Prints; recipient, Overseas Travel Grant, 2002. Major exhibitions and publications include: Printed images in colonial Australia, 1801-1901, 2007. Printed images by Australian artists, 1885-1955, 2008; the 3rd volume in the 'Printed' series is currently being prepared for publication. The story of Australian printmaking, 1801-2005, 2007. Place made: Australian Print Workshop, 2004. Islands in the sun: Prints by indigenous artists of Australia and the Australasian region, 2001. The prints of Margaret Preston, 1987; revised and expanded, 2005. The Europeans: Emigre artists in Australia, 1930-60, 1997. Poster art in Australia, 1995. Sydney by design, wood and linocuts by Sydney Women artists between the wars, 1995. Thea Proctor, the prints, with Jan Minchin, 1981. Commissioner, Busan International Print Art Festival, 2005. Commissioner, 7th Asian Art Biennial Bangladesh, 1995. President, Print Council of Australia, 1986-1990; Editor, Imprint, 1987-1990. Member, Board, Studio One Canberra, 1987-1995.


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Mrs Jennifer Ann (Jennie) CAMERON, Deakin ACT 2600 For service to children through the National SIDS Council of Australia, as a supporter of organisations assisting people with a disability, and to the community. Chair, National SIDS Council of Australia, 2004-2009; Deputy Chair, 1999-2004. Chair, SIDS and KIDS ACT, 1998-2009; Board Member, since 1992. Member, Foundation Management Committee, Capital Region Community Foundation (Greater Good), since 2003; Board Member, since 2009. Board Member, Hartley Lifecare, 1985-2000; Life Member, 2000; Founder, Hall Markets for Hartley Lifecare, 1986-1987. Director, Fund Development and Marketing, Spastic Society Victoria, 1975-1985. Member, Patrons Committee, Canberra Museum and Gallery, 1999-2001; Chair, 2002. Regional Convenor, Fundraising Institute Australia (ACT), 1995-1999; Chair, 1987-1988; Deputy Chair, 1986-1987. Board Member, Melbourne Opera, 2009. Founding President, Women Chiefs of Enterprise International (ACT), 2004-2006; current Member. Owner, Jennie Cameron Textiles, since 2008. Partner, Hyles and Cameron, 2004-2008. National Manager (Marketing and Development), St John Ambulance Australia, 1995-2002; and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, 2001-2002.


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Mr Gary Ogle CLEVELAND, 3 Cooper Crescent, Launceston Tas 7250 For service to the visual arts through executive roles, as a mentor of emerging artists, and to the promotion of excellence in design on a national and international level. Founder and Director, Tasmanian Wood Design Collection (TWDC), 1991-2002. Founder, Design Centre Tasmania (DCT), since 1976; exhibits work by local craftsmen in pottery, leatherwork jewellery and timber. Instrumental in the construction of a museum adjacent to the DCT to house the TWDC, 2002. Inaugural Secretary, Australian Academy of Design, 1989. Founder and Inaugural Chairman, Association of the Development of Design in Tasmania, 1983. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Launceston Australia Day Award, 2004. Tasmania Day Award for Services to the Community (Design), 1985. Bicentennial Medal for Services to Design, 2003. Mr Jim COLLINS, Bega NSW 2550 For service to the community through roles with the Bega Valley Advocates for Timor Leste, as a supporter of environment and conservation initiatives, as an innovator within the Bega dairy industry, and to people with a disability. Founder and volunteer, Bega Valley Advocates for Timor Leste, since 2004. Lead Speaker and volunteer, Tantawangalo Catchment Protection Association, 1981. Member, Bournda State Recreation Area Trust, 1980s. Chair, Bega Waters Users Group. Inaugural Member, Bega-Tathra Conservation Society. Fostered research and extension that formed the basis of the modern Bega dairy industry, and has lobbied on its behalf. Involved with the founding of the Tulgeen Group, 1970s; Board Member, for many years.


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Dr John Joseph COLLINS, Balmain NSW 2041 For service to medicine in the field of paediatric palliative care as a practitioner, academic and researcher, and to professional organisations. Details not available at the request of Dr Collins


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Mr R Bruce CORLETT, Woollahra NSW 2025 For service to the community through business advisory contributions to a range of charitable, medical research and educational organisations. Chair, Trust Company Ltd, since 2003; Director, since 2000. Chairman, The Trust Company Foundation. Chair, Microsearch Foundation, 1988-1996. Director, Cranbrook Foundation, 1991-1995. Board Member, Lifestart Co-operative Ltd, since 2009; Chairman, Audit Committee. Director, Lifestart Corporation Ltd. Supporter, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Ambassador, Australian Indigenous Education Foundation, since 2009. Chairman, Mark Tonga Relief Trust. Supporter, The Australian Chamber Orchestra. Supporter, The Art Gallery of NSW. Supporter, Youthfound. Chairman, Advisory Board, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Sydney, 2000-2002; Fellow of the Senate, University of Sydney, 2001-2005; former Chair, Audit Committee, Senate. Supporter, Mayumarri; a healing centre located in the Hunter Valley run by survivors of childhood trauma for survivors of childhood trauma. Former involvement in mentor program, Sydney University Football Club. Director, Servcorp Ltd (exporter of services), since 1999. Director, Stockland Trust Group, 1996-2008; Member, Audit and Risk Committee, 1997-2007; Member, Human Resources Committee, 2003-2008; Member, Treasury Policy Committee, 2007-2008. Chair, Adstream Marine Ltd, 2001-2007; Director, since 1997. Chair, Australian Maritime Systems Ltd, since 2000; Co-Founder. Chair, Australian Maritime Safety Authority, 1995-1998. Director, TNT Ltd, 1995-1996. Member, Independent Soccer Review Committee, 2002-2003. Member, Public Service Medal Committee, 2002-2006.


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Mr Barrymore Michael COURT, 21 Lowanna Way, City Beach WA 6015 For service to the primary industry sector, particularly through the Pastoralists and Graziers Association of Western Australia, and to environmental management initiatives. President, Pastoralists and Graziers Association of Western Australia (PGA), 1997-2005; service includes: - Board Member, NFF House Unit Trust, 1997-2005. - Senior Vice-President, 1996. - Executive Life Member, since 2007. - Involved in the debate and review of Statutory Marketing Arrangement for Farming. - Centenary Ambassador for 1907-2007, 2007. - Chairman, Grains Committee, 1996-1997. - Member, State Dry Season Advisory Committee. - Member, State Wool Strategy Group, 1993-1997. - Chairman, Wool Committee. 1992-1996. - Member, since 1981. PGA Delegate and Board Member, National Farmers' Federation, 1996-2005. Member, Wool Council of Australia, 1992-1996. Industry Member, Western Australian Wool Industry Partnership Group, Department of Agriculture and Food (WA), 1997. State Chairman, Elders Ltd, 2005-2007. Chairman, Kimberley/Pilbara Regional Steering Group, Environmental Management System, since 2007. Member, State Salinity Council, 1996-1998. President, Liberal Party of Western Australia, since 2008; Chairman, Finance Committee. Inaugural Board Member, Victory Life Church, since 1996. Chairman, Court Marine, 1984-1989. Commodore, Nedlands Yacht Club, 1966-1968; Founding Member, 1950s. Life Member, Royal Perth Yacht Club. Manager, Margaret Court AO MBE, tennis champion, 1960s. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001.


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Mr David Joseph CROSSIN OBE, 6 Young Street, Barton ACT 2600 For service to the law through executive roles with legal professional associations, and to the community, particularly aged care support services. President, Australian Capital Territory Law Society, 1980-1983; Council Member, 1960-1983; Treasurer, 1986-1987; Life Member, 1988; Member, Professional Conduct Board, 1990-1997. Also served as Chair and Member, Legal Practitioners Act and Ethics Committee, 1993-2006; and Chair, Organising Committee, Australian Bicentennial Legal Convention, 1988. Barrister and Solicitor, for various firms in Queanbeyan, NSW, and then the Australian Capital Territory, 1951-1999. Member, Professional Officers Evaluation Committee, Attorney-General's Office, 1993-1995. Chairman, Australian Capital Territory Gaming and Liquor Authority, 1978-1987. Commissioner, Australian Capital Territory Legal Aid Commission, from 1978 for several years. Director, Goodwin Aged Care Services, 2000-2008. National Referendary, Grand Priory of Australia, Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, 2003-2009; President, ACT Commandery, 1998-2001; Member, since 1991. Member, Aged Care Board, Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn, 1993-1996. Awards/recognition include: Appointed an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1981 New Year’s Day Honours.


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Professor Anthony John (Tony) d'APICE For service to medical research, particularly in the fields of nephrology and immunology, through leadership roles in the development of organ transplantation science, and as an academic and author. Director of Immunology Research, St Vincent’s Hospital (Melbourne) Ltd, since 1992; Director of Research, 2002-2007; Board Member, 1996-2002; Head of Department of Clinical Immunology, 1989. Chair of the Senior Medical Staff Committee, Research Development Committee, and the Clinical Ethics Committee. Program Director, Clinical Support Services and Research Committee. Chairperson, Caroline Chisholm Centre for Health Ethics, since 2000; Deputy Chairperson, 1997-2000. Deputy Director, Department of Nephrology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, ca1975-1989; involved in the establishment of the first tissue typing laboratory in Victoria, and pioneered transplant immunology in Victoria. Assessor, Grant Review Panels (Project Grants), National Health and Medical Research Council, 1999-2009; Member, Research Committee Sub-Group (Gene and Related Therapies Research Advisory Panel), 2001-2002 and 2006; Chief Instigator, various grants and contracts funded by the Council, since 2006. Member of the Xenotransplantation Expert Group, 2003 and 2005; Gene Therapy Expert Group, 2004; Health Advisory Committee, 2003; Intravenous Immunoglobulin Technical Working Party, 2003; and the Regional Grant Interview Committee - Biomedical, 1997. Current Professorial Fellow, Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne. Member, Scientific Advisory Board, Bio21 Australia Ltd. Member, Scientific Access and Advisory Committee, Australian Phenomics Facility, Australian National University. Member, Research Advisory Board, John Curtin School of Medical Research, Australian National University. Board Member, National Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre. President, International Xenotransplantation Association, 2003-2005; current Chair, Ethics Committee. President, the Transplantation Society of Australia and New Zealand, 1987-1989; Councillor, 1982-1985. Foundation Member, Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy. Member, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, since 1971; Fellow, 1975. Fellow, Royal College of Pathologists Australasia (Clinical Immunology), since 1979. Author of approximately 280 international journal articles. Guest Speaker/presenter, numerous international conferences.


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Mr Arthur Joseph DAY, 240 Telegraph Road, Beaconsfield Upper Vic 3808 For service to medicine as a gynaecologist and administrator, through contributions to ovarian cancer research, and to medical education. Director, Gynaecological Services, Monash Medical Centre, 1986-1999. Director, Gynaecological Services, Queen Victoria Medical Centre, 1968-1986. Consultant, Freemasons Hospital. Honorary Senior Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, 1968-2009. Involvement with the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RACOG), now the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG), includes: - Distance Education Program Assessor, RANZCOG, 2001. - Chairman of Directors, RACOG Nominee Company Ltd, 1986-2000; Director, 1981-1985. - Honorary Secretary, Joint Consultative Committee, RACOG/Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), 1987. - Member, Joint Consultative Committee, RACOG/RACGP, 1984-1986. - Member, Council, 1978-1983; Honorary Secretary, 1981-1983. - Chairman, Hospital Recognition Committee, 1979-1981. - Member, House Committee, 1979-1981. Member, Board of Education, Australian Council, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (UK), 1980-1981; Member, Australian Council, 1975-1979; Member, Education Committee, 1975-1976. Honorary Director, Medical Defence Association of Victoria, 1984-2006; Vice-President, 1998-2004; Honorary Secretary and Treasurer. Founding and Board Member, Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, 2000-2010. Foundation Member, Gynaecological Sub-Committee, Victorian Co-operative Oncology Group, Cancer Council Victoria, 1970s-2000. Foundation Member and Chairman, Australian Society of Gynaecologic Oncologists. Chairman, Medical Advisory Board and Committee, Freemason Hospital.


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Emeritus Professor Kenneth Raymond DUTTON OAM, 21/161 Scott Street, Newcastle NSW 2300 For service to tertiary education as an administrator and academic and through contributions to the development of international engagement in Australian higher education. Emeritus Professor Dutton was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in The Queen’s Birthday 2004 Honours List for his service to tertiary education as an academic, scholar and administrator, and through the study of the French language and literature. The following summarises his service and involvement since then. Deputy Chancellor, University of Newcastle, 2004-2006; Emeritus Professor of French, since 1998; Member, University Council, 1975-1976, 1979-1980 and 2002-2006. Warden of Convocation and President of Alumni, 2002-2005; established Alumni Chapters in both Australia and Asia. Established and administered the scholarship program, Hartley Bequest Program, for 11 years. Instrumental in the organisation of the University’s 40th Anniversary celebrations, 2005. Involved in the Back to Newcastle Reunion, 2005. Involved in the response by the University to plagiarism by students of the Institut Wira, Independent Commission Against Corruption, 2004-2005. Researched and wrote the history of the Newcastle Club to mark the Club’s 125th Anniversary. Author, That Gallant Gentleman, launched in 2010; A French General and a Scots Colonel: a Most Unusual Volume and the Search for its Authorship, 2007; and Ian Henning: A Man and His Times, 2002. Member, Advisory Board, Explorations journal, Institute for the Study of French-Australian Relations, Monash University. Guest Speaker, Australian Association of the Lacemakers of Calais. Council Member, St John’s Theological College, 1999-2005.


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Dr Bruce Kristian FOSTER, 41 Player Court, St Peters SA 5069 For service to medicine as a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon, to medical research through contributions to the Bone Growth Foundation, and to professional development. Deputy Director, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide. Orthopaedic Surgeon, Outreach Clinics, Alice Springs, for 21 years; Kangaroo Island, for 25 years. Founder and Chairman, Bone Growth Foundation, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide, since 1991. Member, Children’s Research Centre, University of Adelaide. Instrumental in the introduction of the Fitbone (bone lengthening) procedure into Australia. Teacher and Examiner, Australasian College of Surgeons. Dr Dominic John FRAWLEY, Nowra NSW 2541 For service to community health, particularly through executive roles with HeartKids Australia, to medicine as a general practitioner, and to the community. Foundation Chairman, HeartKids Australia, 2005-2007; instrumental in its establishment. Board Member, HeartKids New South Wales; Treasurer; Ball Committee Member, 2003-2007; volunteer Doctor, 2 Teen Camps. General Practitioner, Nowra region, 1995-2010. Financial Director, Shoalhaven Division of General Practice, 1996-2004. Visiting Medical Officer, Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital, 1995-2000. Director, Koori Health Program, 1996-2000 and 2005-2007. Director, Youth Health Program, 1996-1999. Director, Mental Health Program, 1996-1998. Member, Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Network, 1996-2003. Volunteer, Shoalhaven Little Athletics Club.


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Mr Graham Andrew FRICKER, ‘Corumbene’, Cox’s Hill Road, Onkaparinga Hills SA 5163 For service to the building and construction industry through leadership roles with the Australian Institute of Building, to education, and to the community. Member, National Council, Australian Institute of Building, since 1997; National President, 2001-2003; National Vice-President, 1999-2001; Member, since 1955; Life Fellow; Overseas Chapter President, 2003-2008; Chairperson, Professional Interview Panels in Hong Kong; current Member, Committee, South Australian Chapter; President, South Australian Chapter, 1969-1971. Member and terms as Chair, various advisory committees in the building, construction and project management disciplines, University of South Australia, since 1958; Founding resident and supporter, Lincoln College, since 1952; Member, Council, 1960-1984; Life Member. Fellow, Engineers Australia; Member, since 1955. Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors; Member, since 1967. Member, South Australian Industrial Relations Advisory Council, 1983-1989. Member, Builders Licensing Board of South Australia, 1971-1977. Chairman, South Australian Support Group, Australian War Memorial Capital Appeal, 1994-1996. Chairman, Gawler Three Day Event Committee, World Equestrian Championships, 1986; the Gawler event and the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games are the only international events of this type ever held in Australia. Charter Member, Rotary Club of Adelaide East, 1966. Executive Director, Fricker Carrington Group of Companies, 1982-2007. General Manager, Fricker Bros, 1976-1982; Director, since 1957; Construction Manager, 1963-1975; various engineering and site supervision roles, 1954-1963. Awards/recognition include: Appointed, 'Friend of the University', University of South Australia, 2008. Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Adelaide East, 1997.


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Professor Michael Leonard FRIEDLANDER, 24 Beaumont Street, Rose Bay NSW 2029 For service to medicine in the field of oncology, as an academic and practitioner, to medical education and research, and through contributions to national and international cancer organisations. Professor and Director of Medical Oncology, Prince of Wales Hospital (POW); Consultant Medical Oncologist, since 1990; Oncology Registrar, 1980; Member, Clinical Service Committee, POW and Prince Henry Hospital, 1990-1997; Medical Registrar Renal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Haematology, 1979; Medical Registrar Rehabilitation and Cardiology, 1978. Current Consultant Medical Oncologist, Gynaecological Cancer Centre, Royal Hospital for Women. Current Conjoint Professor, University of New South Wales; Member, Oncology Advisory Committee, 1990-2000. Staff Specialist in Oncology, Royal North Shore Hospital, 1988-1990. Staff Specialist in Oncology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, 1986-1988. Clinical Fellow/Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Princess Margaret Hospital, Ontario Cancer Institute, Canada, 1984-1986. Clinical Research Fellow, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Sydney, 1982-1984; Oncology Registrar, 1981. Principal Investigator (representing Australia and New Zealand), Gynaecologic Oncology Group (USA), since 2000. Chairman, Symptom Control Committee, Gynaecological Cancer Inter Group, since 2005. President, International Gynaecological Cancer Society, 2004-2006; Member, Executive Committee, 1993-1997. Chairman, Gynaecological Oncology Group, Clinical Oncology Society of Australia, 2000-2008; Chairman, Cancer Research Group, 1995-1997. Founder and Chairman, Australia and New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group, since 2000. Member, Medical Research Advisory Committee, Australian Cancer Research Foundation, 2000-2004. Member, Genetics Working Party, Australian Cancer Network, 1995-2002. Chairman, New South Wales Cancer Genetics Working Party, 1998-2004. Member, Steering Committee, Cancer Trials Group, New South Wales Cancer Institute, since 2004; Member, Research Committee, since 2003; Member, Breast Cancer Committee, since 2006. Member, Executive Committee, Kathleen Cunningham Consortium into Familial Aspects of Breast Cancer, 1999-2002; Founding Member. Member, New South Wales Co-operative Oncology Group Trial Review Committee, National Health and Medical Research Council, 1994-1999. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 1984.


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Mr David Robert GAUNT, 15 Mars Street, Gladesville NSW 2111 For service to the arts through the promotion of literature, particularly as a supporter of Australian authors, and to the bookselling and publishing industries. Owner/Proprietor, Gleebooks, since 1978. Chair and assisted in the establishment of the Indigenous Literacy Project, since 2006. Foundation Board Member, Sydney Writers’ Festival, 1998-2003. National Vice-President, Australian Booksellers Association, 1993; Convenor, Standing Committee on Copyright, 1989-2001. President, Australian Booksellers Association (NSW Branch), 1990 and 1991; Coordinator of the annual bookfair, 1993, 1994 and 1995; Life Member, 2001. President, Hunters Hill Trust, 2005-2008; current Secretary; Member, since 2003. Board Member, Glebe House, since ca1999. Awards/recognition include: Lloyd O’Neill Award, Australian Book Industry Awards, 2009; for his outstanding service to the Australian Book Industry. Named Australian Independent Bookseller of the Year, 2008. Named Australian Bookseller of the Year, 1995, 1997, 1999 and 2000. Official bookseller for the Sydney Writers’ Festival, since 2005.


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Clinical Associate Professor Ivan GOLDBERG, Vaucluse NSW 2030 For service to medicine, particularly in the field of ophthalmology, through national and international Glaucoma support organisations, and to education. President, World Glaucoma Association (formerly the Association of International Glaucoma Societies), 2004-2005; Past President, 2006-2007; current Member, Executive Committee; Co-Chair, Glaucoma Patient Organisation Liaison Committee, since 2003. President, Asia Pacific Academy of Opthalmology, for the 2011 meeting. Co-Founder and Co-Chair, World Glaucoma Day, since 2008; now World Glaucoma Week. Member, Glaucoma Society, International Council of Ophthalmology, since 2003. Founding Member, Executive Committee, Asian Oceanic Glaucoma Society, since 1996. Founding President, South East Asia Glaucoma Interest Group, since 1997; Chair, Asia Pacific Glaucoma Guidelines Committee, 2003-2008. Invited Lecturer, National University of Singapore, 1998-2000. External Adviser, Maurice Paykel Professor of Ophthalmology Selection Committee, University of Auckland, 1997-1999. Vice-President, Glaucoma Australia, since 1998; Coordinator and Chair, Glaucoma Twilight Meeting Program, since 1990; Chair, Education Committee, since 1988; Co-Founder and Steering Committee Member, 1986-1988. Lecturer and Examiner, Australian Society of Hospital Pharmacists. President, Australasian Jewish Medical Federation, 1990-1994. President, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO), 2001-2002; Vice-President, 2000-2001; Member of Council, 1993-2002; Chairman, Curriculum Review Committee, 1996-1999; Censor-in-Chief and Chairman, Qualification and Education Committee, 1993-1999; Member, Federal Qualification and Education Committee, 1987-1999; Chair, Basic Sciences Board of Examiners, 1987-1993. Chair, Australian and New Zealand Glaucoma Interest Group, since 2005; NSW Representative, 1996-2004. Founding Board Member, RANZCO Eye Foundation, 2001-2003; Chair, 2002-2003. Board Member and Director, Ophthalmic. Research Institute of Australia, 1991-2000; Member, Research Committee, 1991-1997. Clinical Associate Professor, University of Sydney, since 2005; Instructor in Glaucoma, since 1983. Head, Glaucoma Unit, Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital, since 2008; Visiting Ophthalmologist, since 1998. Conjoint Senior Lecturer, University of New South Wales, 1980-1998; Research Fellow, 1975-1976. Immediate Past-President, Fellowship of Jewish Doctors of New South Wales, 1989-1991; President, 1985-1989; Vice-President, 1983-1985; Committee Member, 1982-1983. Director of Glaucoma Service and Visiting Ophthalmologist, Prince of Wales Hospital, NSW, 1981-1998; Senior Ophthalmology Registrar, 1976-1978.


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The Honourable Graham McDonald GUNN, Mount Cooper via Port Kenny SA 5671 For service to the Parliament of South Australia, and to the community. State Member for Stuart, Parliament of South Australia, 1997-2010; State Member for Eyre, 1970-1997. Speaker of the House, 1994-1997. Shadow Minister for Agriculture, 1986-1989. Served on a range of Parliamentary committees including: - Chairman, Economic and Finance Committee, 1997-2010. - Chairman, Industry Development Committee, 1997-2010. Member, Commonwealth Parliamentry Association Executive Committee, 1985-1997. Mr Anthony Patrick HARRINGTON, Mosman NSW 2088 For service to the community through a range of philanthropic and charitable organisations. Chief Executive, PriceWaterhouseCoopers (Australia) (PwC), 2000-2008; Global Managing Partner Strategy, 2008-2010. As Chief Executive, established the PwC Foundation in 2003. Founding Chairman of PwC Global Corporate Responsibility and Communities Board. PwC’s global initiative has been used to establish education facilities for child refugees in Chad. Current Chairman, The Australian Charities Fund. Has instigated and overseen research grants and scholarships provided by PwC to the University of New South Wales and sponsorship (2009-2013) for the establishment of the Centre for Social Impact. Board Member, Australian Ireland Fund. Current Board Adviser, Mallesons Stephen Jaques.


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Dr June Marion HEINRICH OAM, 4 Billyard Place, Carlingford NSW 2118 For service to the Australian Baptist Ministries, particularly in the area of aged and community care, and to a range of health sector organisations. Dr Heinrich was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day 2003 Honours List for her service to the community and the ageing, particularly through the Baptist Community Services of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. The following summarises her service and involvement since then. Member, Australian Baptist Ministry Council, since 1996. Member, NSW Baptist Executive Committee, since 1994. Chief Executive Officer, Baptist Community Services NSW and ACT, 1994-September 2010.; current Member, Executive Committee; current Project Sponsor, Directions 2012; currently involved in a partnership with the Research Centre for Gender, Health and Ageing, University of Newcastle on programs relating to ageing and aged care. Chair, Baptist Care Australia Ltd (Baptcare), since 1997; responsible for the establishment of Baptist Care Northern Territory, since 2007. President, Baptist Churches of NSW and ACT, 2007-2008; President Elect, 2006-2007. Deacon, Carlingford Baptist Church, for 6 years. Currently involved in the establishment of a new Church in the Kellyville area. Director, Bedford College, since 2006. Ex-Officio Board Member, Morling College Ltd, for 3 years. Current Member, Aged Care Advisory Committee, Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing; current Member, Aged Care Workforce Committee; current Member, Technology and Transactions Committee; Member, Aged Care Funding Instrument Reference Group; Chair, Aged Care Worker Qualifications Working Group, since 2000; Member, Minister's Dementia Taskforce, 2005. Director, Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency Ltd, since 2008. Current Senior Vice-President, Aged and Community Services Association NSW and ACT. Conjoint Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Newcastle, since 2003; involved in the establishment of the Centre for Research and Education into Ageing; currently involved in ageing and aged care programs with the Centre for Research and Education into Ageing; Chairman, Sustainabilty Committee.


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Mr Kerry Cameron HERRON, Runaway Bay Qld 4216 For service to business in the field of property valuation, and to the community. Founder and former Managing Director, Herron Todd White, since 1968; one of Australia’s largest firms of valuers. Member, National Council, Australian Property Institute, 1983-1989; Board Member, 1974-1989; Life Fellow, 1998; Fellow, since 1975; Associate Member, 1967; President, Queensland Divisional Council, 1980-1981. Member, Valuers-Registration Board of Queensland, 1996-2002; Assistant Member, 1992. Founder, Rockhampton Valuers Discussion Group, 1974; Chairman of Seminars, 1974, 1975, 1977 and 1980. President, Queensland Division, National Heart Foundation, 1997-1999; Board Member, 1993-2001; Senior Vice-President, 1994-1997; Member, National Marketing, Communications and Fundraising Committee. State President, Committee for Economic Development of Australia, for several years during the 1990s; Honorary Life Member; Trustee, since 2006; Member, since 1989. Board Member and Vice-President, Life Education Queensland, 2005-2008. Member and Chairman, Work Placement, 1997-1999. Member, Advisory Council, Gatton College, University of Queensland, 1991-1995. Member and Deputy Chairman, Board of Trustees, Rockhampton Girls' Grammar, 1980-1986.


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Mr John Collins (Jack) HUTCHINSON, 36 Pullenvale Road, Pullenvale Qld 4069 For service to the building and construction sector through executive roles with industry organisations, and to the community. President, Master Builders Australia, 1999-2000. President, Queensland Master Builders, 1997-1998; Life Member, 2008. President, Australian Institute of Building, 1994-1995; President, Queensland Chapter, 1980-1981. General Manager, John Hutchinson and Sons, 1966-1968; established in 1912. Founder, J Hutchinson Pty Ltd, 1968; current Director. Vice-President, Rowing Queensland, since 1990. Coach, Australia Rowing Team, 1986-1989 and 1991-1994. President, Toowong Rowing Club, 1992-1994; Life Member, 1986; current Patron. Awards/recognition include: Hall of Fame Business Leaders, 2010. Hall of Fame Distinguished Construction Award, 1999. Honorary Professor of Building and Construction, Central Queensland University. Australian Institute of Building Medal. President’s Award, Royal Australian Institute of Architects, 1999. Ms Diane Margaret JAMES, Geelong Vic 3220 For service to conservation and the environment, particularly through the development of coastal planning and management in Victoria. Immediate Past Chair, Victorian Coastal Council, for 10 years. - Oversaw the development and implementation of two Victorian Coastal Strategies, 1997 and 2002. - Supporter for the establishment of a system of Marine Parks in Victoria. - Developed and secured international coastal agreements in the Asia/Pacific region. - Initiator and Convenor, Victorian Coastal Awards for Excellence. - Former Member, Advisory Panels, Natural Heritage Trust, and the National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality. - Chair, South East Regional Marine Plan Steering Committee. Current Board Director, Barwon Water. Advisory Board Member, Environmental Protection Authority Victoria, since 2009. Former Chair of Judges, Banksia Environmental Awards. Current Board Director, St Laurence Community Services, Geelong. Former Chair, Geelong Economic Development Board. Deputy Chair, Australian Masters Games, 2009. Involved with Variety (Victoria).


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Professor George JERUMS, Melbourne Vic 3000 For service to medicine in the field of endocrinology, particularly the clinical management of patients with diabetes, and through a range of professional organisations. Foundation Director, Endocrine Centre of Excellence, Austin Health, 1991-2009; Senior Endocrinologist, 1976-1990; Member, Drug Trial Ethics Research Committee, 2008-2009; Member, Human Research Ethics Committee, 1994-2004. Chair, Research Development Committee, Diabetes Australia, 1995-2003; Member, Research Round Table, 1999; Member, Macrovascular Disease Working Party, 1998; Member, Medical, Educational and Scientific Advisory Group, 1996-1998; Chair, Diabetes Australia Research Development Committee, 1995. Board Member, Diabetes Australia (Victoria). Executive Member, Diabetes Australia Research Ltd. Chair, Renal Disease Working Party for National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Type 2 Diabetes Management Guidelines, 1998-2000. Chair, Hypertension Working Party for NHMRC, Type 2 Diabetes Management Guidelines, 1998-2000. Chair, International Diabetes Federation Medical and Scientific Committee for World Pacific Rim Conference, Sydney, 1999. Chair, AZA Grants Committee, 1999. Chair, Ministerial Task Force on Diabetes (Victoria), 1997. Chair, Australian Diabetes Society Position Statement Working Party on Dyslipidaemia, 1995. Current Professorial Fellow, University of Melbourne, since 1999; Professorial Associate, 1990-1999.


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Dr Robert Litchfield JUNIPER, 5 Hillsden Road, Darlington WA 6070 For service to the visual arts, particularly as an Australian landscape painter and contemporary artist. Dr Juniper is recognised as a leading figure in Australian landscape painting. His work includes paintings, drawings, public art projects/sculptures, book illustrations, stained glass preparatory work and theatre design. His work is held in numerous public collections including: - The National Gallery of Australia. - Parliament House, Canberra. - Art Gallery of Western Australia. - Art Gallery of New South Wales. - National Gallery of Victoria. His work is also held in numerous private/corporate collections including: - The Robert Holmes à Court collection. - Guildford Grammar School. - BHP Art Collection. - Alocoa Art Collection. - Bank of Western Australia. - University of Western Australia. - Wesfarmers Art Collection. Numerous solo and group exhibitions in Australia and overseas, since 1953. Current Honorary Arts Patron, Art Gallery of Western Australia Foundation. Involved in the establishment of the Perth Group. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Named Inaugural ‘Living State Treasure’, Ministry for Culture and the Arts, WA, 1998. Medal, Painters and Sculptors Association of Australia, 2004. Wynne Prize for Landscape Painting, 1975 and 1979.


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Mr Geoffrey Victor KELLS, 8 Bertha Road, Cremorne NSW 2090 For service to international relations through Opportunity International China, and to aged care, charitable and church organisations. Current Chairman, Opportunity International China. Current Director, Opportunity International Hong Kong. Director, Opportunity International Australia, 2001-2009; Member, Audit and Finance Committee and the Appointments and Compensations Committees. Chairman, Anglican Retirement Villages, 2000-2008; Board Member, 1998-2008. Chairman, Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation, 2005-2009; Director, 1999-2009; Director, Vincent Fairfax Ethics in Leadership Foundation. Former Chairman, Youthworks, Anglican Church of Australia. Former Chairman, Bookhouse NSW. Former Director, Bible Society of New South Wales. Former Member, Governing Council, Crusader Union of New South Wales. Founding Chairman, Macquarie School of Christian Studies, Macquarie University. Professor Andrew Robert KORDA For service to medicine in the fields of obstetrics and gynaecology through clinical, teaching and administrative roles, and to a range of professional organisations. Details not available at the request of Professor Korda.


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Mr Ian John KOWALICK, Stonyfell SA 5066 For service to the community of South Australia through public sector management, particularly in leadership roles in business and environmental organisations, and to tertiary education and the arts. Chair, Playford Capital, 2001-2010; Playford Capital is owned by the South Australian Government and invests seed capital in early-stage South Australian companies. Independent Commissioner, Murray Darling Basin Commission, 2007-2008. Chair, Desalination Working Group, South Australian Government, 2007. Chief Executive, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, South Australia, 1995-2000. Commissioner for Public Employment, South Australia, 1997-2000. Consultant, Strategic Review, State Bank of SA, 1989-1993. Senior State Representative, Council for the Order of Australia, 1996-2000. Current Councillor, University of Adelaide Council. Head (part-time), School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Adelaide, 2006-2007. Dean (part-time), Adelaide School of Business, University of Adelaide, 2003-2004. Chair, Opera SA, 2004-2010. Director, Australian Major Performing Arts Group, since ca2006. Deputy Chair, Adelaide Festival Centre Trust.


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Sister Mary Teresa LAWSON, Yeerongpilly Qld 4105 For service to education and to the Catholic Church of Australia, particularly through roles supporting children with a hearing impairment and their families. National Secretary, National Association of Australian Teachers of the Deaf (NAATD), 2005-2008; her service to the NAATD includes: - Member, Queensland Executive, since 1992. - Contributions at state and national level, since early 1990s. - Involved in the development of the NAATD Visiting Fellow Scheme. - Involved in the development of the NAATD Teacher of the Deaf Competencies, for 5 years. - Involved in the transfer of the organisation from company status to an incorporated body. - Instrumental in expanding the Association's Journal from a national journal to include the United Kingdom. - Life Member, NAATD, 2009. Principal Education Officer, Student Services, Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Brisbane, 2007-2008. Senior Education Officer, Hearing Impairment Services, Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Brisbane, 1991-2006. Leader, Student Services Team, Brisbane Catholic Education. Involved in the establishment of a post graduate course in teaching the deaf in conjunction with the University of Melbourne, for 4 years. Leader, Visiting Teachers for Hearing Impaired Children, Mater Infant Hearing Program, Mater Hospital, Brisbane, 2002-2004. Teacher of children with a hearing impairment, since early 1980s. Teacher, Brisbane Catholic Education system, commenced 1970. Council Member, Centacare Brisbane, since 2004; Chair, Centacare Child Care Committee, 2008-2009. Member, New Born Healthy Hearing Committee, Queensland Health, 2005-2006. Board Member, Deafness Forum of Australia, 2004-2008. Board Member, Queensland Management Committee, Australian Deafness Council, 1992; held various executive positions. Leadership Team Member, Congregation of Sisters of Mercy Brisbane, since 2009; Sister of Mercy, since 1966. Provided support to the Catholic deaf community, 1980-2006; continues to be available to families of young people with a hearing impairment (past students within the Brisbane Catholic Education system). Currently involved in programs and fundraising to support hearing impaired children in Cambodia.


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Associate Professor Marie Madeline LESTER, 8 Sutherland Street, Paddington NSW 2021 For service to the profession of interior design as a practitioner and educator, and to the promotion of the industry in a range of roles with national and international representative organisations. President, International Federation of Interior Designers/Architects, 2005-2007; Immediate Past President, 2007-2009; President Elect, 2003-2005; Board Member, since 2002. Board Member, International Design Alliance, since 2007. National President, Design Institute of Australia, 1996-1999; Life Fellow. State President, Design Institute of Australia, New South Wales, 1995-1996. Director, Sydney Design '99, 1999. Adjunct Associate Professor of Design, Interior Architecture, University of New South Wales, 2003-2009; Acting Head, Interior Architecture, 1999-2000. Principal Interior Designer, Madeline Lester and Associates, since 2004. Founding Partner, Interni Design, 1988; Co-Director, 1989-2004. Lecturer, School of Design, University of Technology, Sydney, 1987-1998. External Examiner, Asia and Oceania, KvB Institute of Technology (now Raffles College of Design and Commerce). Awards/recognition include: Inducted into the Hall of Fame, Design Institute of Australia, 2006.


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Mrs Nora Sisley LEWIS, Nightcliff NT 0810 For service to the performing arts in the Northern Territory as a composer and director, to the Darwin Chorale, and to music education. Musical Director, Darwin Chorale, since mid 1990s; Assistant Musical Director, 1984; established exchange choral collaboration program with East Timor. Chorale performs at many civic and ceremonial events, including: - Bombing of Darwin commemorations. - Anzac Day. - Australia Day. - Easter services. - Police Remembrances. - Christmas finctions. - Multicultural ceremonies. Chair, Northern Territory Chapter, Australian Society for Music Education, since 2002; Chief Moderator (NT), Year 12, Solo and Ensemble Performance, since 1997. Member, Music Education Advisory Group (Federal), 2008 and 2009. Adviser, Nelson Review into Music Education, 2005. Founder and Director, Darwin Concert Band which ‘fed’ the Darwin Symphony Orchestra in its early days. Former Director, Orlando Singers chamber choir. Principal, Northern Territory Music School, Northern Territory Department of Education and Training, since 1994; Senior Education Officer, 1983-1993. Musical Director, ‘The Beat’, 1993-2010; Northern Territory annual combined schools multi-arts production.


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Dr Mark Edward LOANE For service to medicine in the field of ophthalmology, particularly to the Indigenous communities of northern Queensland, and as a contributor to the development of sustainable health services. Established, Cape York Eye Health Project, 1999; Head of team, since 1999. Volunteer Ophthalmologist, Federal Government Trachoma and Eye Health Project in remote communities in Queensland, from 1992 until the project closed in 1998. Board Member, Guide Dogs Queensland, since 1996. Current Ophthalmic surgeon, Vision Eye Institute. Current Member, Indigenous and Rural Health Committee, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO). Current Board Member, Eye Foundation (research arm of RANZCO); Founding Director, 2002. Assisted with the promotion of julEYE, Eye Foundation, 2008-2009; a campaign to raise awareness of eye disease. Past President, RANZCO (Qld). Current Board Member, University of Queensland Rugby Club; Member, since 1972; former Representative player. Wallaby, 1973-1982; Captained the Wallabies 6 times in Test matches, 1979-1982; played 61 games for Australia. Captain, Inaugural Rugby Sevens, Hong Kong, 1976.

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