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Mrs Gwendolyn Isabelle ADAMS, ‘Leighlands’, PO Box 20, Perth Tas 7300 For service to the agricultural sector in Tasmania, particularly through support for women on the land and the promotion of improved farming practices. Chair, Tasmanian Landcare Fund, since 2004. Secretary and Treasurer, Perth and Evandale Rural Landcare Group, for over 10 years. Committee Member, Tasmanian Landcare Association, for the past 2 years. Has participated in the 'Adopt a Farm' program through her property ‘Leighlands’, and continues to host groups each year. Coordinator, Northern Midlands Branch, Tasmanian Women in Agriculture, for 11 years; attended the 2nd International Conference for Women in Agriculture in Washington USA, 1999; Member, Working in Wool Committee. Current Member, Membership Committee, Tasmanian Farming and Graziers Association (TFGA). Member, TFGA Wool Council, for 10 years; current Vice-Chair. Member and assistant, Tasmanian Fox Taskforce. Member and Primary Producer Representative, Parks and Wildlife Advisory Council, 1996-1998. Member, International Agricultural Exchange Association, 1990-1996. Member, Tasmanian Branch, Greening Australia, for many years. Volunteer, Olympic Landcare - a community project set up to establish 2 million trees Australia-wide in the lead-up to the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Member, Social Committee for the International Wool and Textile Organisation Congress, Hobart, 2005. Volunteer, Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, for the past 28 years. Awards/recognition include: Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women, 2005. Stock and Land Tasmanian Landcare Primary Producers Award, 2002. ABC’s ‘Rural Woman of the Year’ award ruuner-up, 1995.


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Dr Peter Gordon ALLEN, 11 Austral Avenue, Linden Park SA 5065 For service to science in the area of pest animal management through a range of research and administrative roles, and to Rugby Union football. Chair, Governing Board, Pest Animal Control Cooperative Research Centre, since 2001; Board Director, 1999-2001. Interim Chairman of the Board, Invasive Animals Co-operative Research Centre, since 2004. Program Manager and Executive Officer, Animal and Plant Control Commission, South Australia, 1994-2000. Chief, Animal and Plant Quarantine Service, South Australia, 1990-1994. Principal Biologist/Leader, Entomology Unit, Department of Primary Industries, South Australia, 1983-1990. Research Entomologist, Department of Primary Industries, South Australia, 1965-1983. Written in excess of 50 scientific papers, invited reviews, national and international conference papers, and extension publications on entomological and vertebrate pest issues. Member, Nairn Review (review of Australia's animal and plant quarantine policies and programs), 1995-1996. Member, Dog Fence Board, South Australia, 1996-2001. President, Judicial Committee, South Australian Rugby Union, for 4 years. President, Old Collegians Rugby Club; Life Member. Inaugural Member, Quarantine and Exports Advisory Council (Commonwealth Government), 1997-1999. Vice-President, Australian Entomological Society, 1993-1996; Chairman, Core Executive, 1993-1996. Chair, Vertebrate Pests Committee (National), 1997-2000. Member, Australian Weeds Committee, 1997-2000. Deputy Member, Soil Conservation Council, South Australia, 1997-2000. Mentor, South Australia Youth Entrepreneur Scheme, since 2002.


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Ms Beatrice Maud (Bea) BALLANGARRY, Toormina NSW 2452 For service to the community through proactive roles to improve social justice, economic advancement and education for Indigenous people. Member, Coffs Harbour Local Reconciliation Group, since late 1990s. Member, Yandaarra Aboriginal Consultative Committee, Coffs Harbour City Council, for its first 3 years. Member, Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Advisory Committee, New South Wales Department of Community Services, during the 1990s. Indigenous Representative, Staff Selection Ted Noffs Foundation, Coffs Harbour. Board Member, Warrina Women and Children’s Refuge Co-operative Society Ltd. Current Member, Toormina Tenant Group. Member, Public Housing Customer Council, New South Wales Department of Housing, for 2 years. Coordinator, Indigenous Pathways Project, Coffs Harbour Education Campus, 1997-1998. Current Member, Coffs Harbour Education Campus Indigenous Advisory Committee, for many years. Current Member, Public Art Project Working Committee, North Coast Region, National Parks and Wildlife Service. Current Member and Indigenous Representative Arts, Mid North Coast, Regional Arts Board. Member, Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee, Coffs Harbour City Council. Author, Birth of my Woman. Contributor, Across Country: Stories from Aboriginal Australia, 1998. Awards/recognition include: NAIDOC Award: Excellence in the Field of Art and Education. Zonta Award: Excellence in Education. Gloria Brennan Award, Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Tertiary Studies.


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Dr Alan Raphael BARCAN, 25 Ocean View Parade, Charlestown NSW 2290 For service to the study of the history of education and social sciences in Australia and as a contributor to raising public debate on educational issues. Honorary Associate, School of Education, University of Newcastle, since 1986; Associate Professor, 1973-1986; Senior Lecturer, 1968-1973; part-time Lecturer, History of Education, 1963-1968. Current Honorary Member, Centre for the Study of Research Training and Impact. Foundation Lecturer, History and History Method, Newcastle Teachers' College, 1949-1957 and 1962-1966. Publications include: Radical Students: The Old Left at Sydney University, 2002. Two Centuries of Education in New South Wales, 1988. A History of Australian Education, 1980; Japanese translation 1995. Social Science, History and the New Curriculum, 1971. A Short History of Education in New South Wales, 1965. Contributed to over 20 other publications. Awards/recognition include: Exceptional Service Medal, University of Newcastle, 2005. Fellow, Australian College of Educators.


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Professor David Leslie BARKER, 81 Shirley Road, Roseville NSW 2069 For service to legal education in Australia and the Pacific region, to professional associations, and to the community. Professor and Dean, Faculty of Law, 1997-2005; University of Technology Sydney; Associate Dean, 1994-1996; Lecturer, since 1989. Co-initiated the UTS Community Law Centre, 1996. Inaugural Chair, UTS Accessible Environments Advisory Group, since 2000. Founder and Trustee, UTS Law Alumni Foundation. Member, Members Consultative Committee, National Judicial College, 2003. Sometime Adviser to Review Panel, Law Society, Macquarie University. Visiting Fellow, Wolfson College, University of Cambridge UK, 2005. Member, Board of Legal Education, Fiji, 2000-2005. External Adviser, University of South Pacific Law School, 2003-2005. Dean, Faculty of Law, and Head, School of Academic Legal Studies, University of Westminster UK, 1983-1986. Head of Law, School of Business and Social Sciences, University of Hertfordshire UK, 1979-1981. Member, Legal Practitioners Admission Board, Supreme Court of NSW, 2000-2005. Director, International Institute for Negotiation and Conflict Management, 1997-2002. Solicitor, Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia. Chair, Council of Australian Law Deans, 2003-2005; Treasurer, 1997-2000; Member, 1997-2005; iInvolved in the establishment of the Australian Academy of Law. Convener, Committee New South Wales Law Deans, 2002-2005; Member, 1997-2005. Chair, Australasian Law Teachers' Association, 1999-2002; President, 1996-1997; Member, General Executive, since 1993. Committee Member, City of Sydney Law Society, since 1995. Academic Member, Professional Conduct Committee No 2, New South Wales Bar Association, 1995-2003; Member, ‘Indigenous Lawyer' Strategy Committee, since 2001. Fellow, Australian College of Education, since 2002. Member, Legal Education Committee, NSW Law Society, 1994-1996. Publications include: Co-author, Access to Legal Education (report from the Centre for Legal Education), 1996. Co-author, Law Made Simple, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1992, 1996, 1998 and 2002. Co-author, Access to the Legal Profession, 1996 General Editor, Essential Law Series, since 1996 and author, Essential Australian Law, 2000 and 2005. Editor, Australian Student Law Reporter, since 2004. Co-Editor, Lawasia, 1996-1997. Editor, The Local Government Barrister, 1972-1979. Council Member, Pymble Ladies' College, since 2003. Director, UNICOM Credit Union (previously known as Universities Credit Union), 1997-2002. Overseas at Wolfson College, University of Cambridge UK, until 17 June 2006


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Mrs Patricia BARKLEY PSM, Mulgoa NSW 2745 For service to the citrus growing and plant propagation industries as a pathologist and researcher, particularly in the areas of disease identification, cause, and control measures. Coordinator, National Citrus Improvement Program, and National Citrus Improvement Manager, since 2000. Member, National Citrus Industry Advisory Committee, since 2000. Executive Committee Member, International Society of Citrculture; Member, for 16 years. Immediate Past Chairperson, International Organisation of Citrus Virologists. Technical Adviser, National Citrus Market Access Committee; Citrus Industry Advisory Committee, since 2004; Australian Citrus Propagation and Improvement Association. Adjunct Professor, School of Horticulture, University of Western Sydney, Richmond. Principal Research Scientist, New South Wales Department of Agriculture (now Primary Industries), 1988-1999; Citrus Pathologist, 1964-1999; Acting Director of Biology, 1983; Supervisor of Research, 1993-1997; Section Leader (Plant Protection), Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute, 1998-1999. Author of 52 refereed research publications, 85 conference papers, 9 book chapters and 78 extension publications and 2 books on citrus diseases. Awards/recognition include: Public Service Medal, for her contribution to the citrus industry and to the NSW Public Service, 1990. Pat Barkley Foundation, established in her honour to assist the citrus industry to maintain access to world class technical expertise through the provision of travel grants for international travel to attend scientific meetings/workshops/short-term training programs or to visit with world leading scientists overseas, 2005. National Quarantine Award for scientific research, 1999. New South Wales Department of Agriculture Staff Achievement Award, for her outstanding contributions to the Department, agricultural industries and the community, 1998. Graham Gregory HRDC Award for Research - awarded by the Australian Horticultural Research and Development Corporation for outstanding contributions to horticultural research, 1994.


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Mr Leonard Arthur BARNARD, deceased Late of Dulwich Hill NSW 2203 For service to jazz music as a drummer, to improving the professionalism of Australian jazz music, and to the encouragement of young musicians. Was involved in the Australian Jazz music industry as a drummer and pianist from the 1950s. Toured extensively in Australia, USA, Asia, Europe and the UK. Performed in a number of bands including Galapagos Duck; Tom Baker's Sydney-based San Francisco Band; Bob Barnard's Jazz Band; and his own band The Len Barnard Band. Music Director, Brisbane's first jazz cabaret/lounge, Storyville, early 1950s. Worked with conductors Bruce Kennett; George Miller; Tom Davidson; Tom Hare; Robert Barnard AO; and Ralph Sutton. Accompanied Ade Monsbourough AO; Dave Dallwitz; Errol Buddle; Tony Gould; Graeme Lyall; Ralph Sutton; Milt Hinton; and John Sangster. Drummer, Palais de Danse, Melbourne, 1957-1961. Command performance, Australian Embassy, London, 1986. Founding Member, Jazz Action Society, 1975. Honorary Life Member, Musicians Union. Len Barnard Story serialised, The Jazz Magazine, 1981 and 1982. Presenter, Annual Bell Jazz Lecture, 2003. Recordings include: First Australian microgrove long-playing record, The Len Barnard Band, 1952. The Naked Dance, released in 1961; re-issued by Jazzology Records, New Orleans, 2001. Lord of the Rings series (4 double albums with John Sangster), 1975. Partners in Crime, New York, 1983. Recorded on albums for other artists, since 1948. Awards/recognition include: Australian Critics Award, Gold Coast International Festival, Queensland, 1991. Roll of Honor, Montsalvat International Jazz Festival, Victoria, 1990. Mr Barnard died on 15 November 2005. Next of Kin: Ms Sandra Joy Williams (partner)


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Mr Maxwell John BECK, 3454 Point Nepean Road, Sorrento Vic 3943 For service to the construction and property development industries and to the community through fundraising and executive roles in a range of organisations and charities. Co-founder and Executive Chairman, Becton Corporation, since 1976. Chairman, Prime Minister's Olympic Dinner 2004, Australian Olympic Committee; Member, since 1984. Board Member, Women's and Children's Health Service, 2000-2004; Deputy-Chairman, Royal Children's Hospital, since 2004; Board member, Royal Women's Hospital, since 2004; Adviser to Victorian Government on reconstruction of both hospitals. Supporter, Open Family Foundation (for street kids); Key organiser of corporate bicycle ride fundraiser, raising $250,000, 2000. Founder and Chairman, Children's International Summer Villages (Melbourne). Active fundraiser for ‘Very Special Kids’ hospice. Former Board Member, Melbourne Neuromuscular Research Centre. Supporter of Sacred Heart Mission, St Kilda, for many years; $64,000 donation. Board Member, 1996 Melbourne Olympic Bid Committee; Chairman, Accommodation and Venue Commission. Inaugural Board Member, Melbourne Major Events Company; Vice-Chairman, Sports Sub-Committee; instrumental in negotiations to secure 1992 Cricket World Cup Final for Melbourne. Awards include: Centenary Medal, for outstanding service to the building and construction industry, 2001. Master Entrepreneur Award, Victorian Entrepreneur of the Year Program, 2001. Mr Clive John BERGHOFER OAM, 13 Qantas Court, Toowoomba Qld 4350 For service to the community through philanthropic support for medical research, health, sporting and educational organisations in Queensland. Mr Berghofer was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day 1994 Honours List for his service to local government and to the community. His continued service to the community since then includes: Benefactor to numerous community organisations through financial donations and in-kind support, including contribution of $5 million to the Queensland Institute of Medical Research over 5 years; Fellow of the Institute, 2004. Other awards include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Centenary Medal, 2001.


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Dr Andrew Bruce BERRY, 'Avanti', Handley's Lane, High Range NSW 2575 For service to medicine and to the community through the establishment and development of neonatal and paediatric retrieval services in New South Wales. Established a neonatal retrieval service to provide intensive care facilities to NSW, 1979. State Director, New South Wales newborn and paediatric Emergency Transport Services (NETS) since 1995; Chairman NETS Coordinating Committee, since 1991. Honorary Medical Director and Co-Founder, Child Flight, 1988. Head, Neonatal Intensive Care, Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, 1987-1996. Founding Member, International Society of Aeromedical Services, Australian Chapter; President, 1994-1998; Vice-President, since 1999. Member, Maternal and Perinatal Services Committee NSW, since 1995. Member, Perinatal Services Executive, since 1991. Member, Medical Retrieval Committee and Association Sub-Committees NSW, since 1989. Member NSW Emergency Health Services Committee, 1989-1990. Member, Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand. Member, Aviation Medical Society of Australia and New Zealand. Member, International Aerospace Medicine Society. Speaker at meetings on neonatology and medical retrieval. Member, Appeals Committee, Variety, The Children's Charity, since 2000; volunteer Medical Officer, Variety New South Wales ‘Variety Bash’, since 1989.


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Dr William David BIRCH, 9 Gladstone Street, Windsor Vic 3181 For service to geological science, particularly through the study and documentation of the geology of Victoria, and to a range of professional organisations. Senior Curator, Geosciences (Mineralogy and Petrology), Museum of Victoria, since 1974. Honorary Senior Fellow, School of Earth Sciences, University of Melbourne, since 2000; Honorary Associate, Geology Department, 1987-1999; Visiting Research Fellow, 1983-1987. Dr Birch has described 25 minerals that are new to science, including 4 from Victoria, 4 from Broken Hill and 10 from other Australian localities; he has also described 6 meteorites from Victoria. Australian Representative, International Mineralogical Association (IMA), since 1984. Secretary, IMA Commission of New Minerals and Mineral Names; since 1994; Australian Representative, 1984-1994. Chairman, Geological Society of Australia (Victoria Division), 1987-1989; Treasurer, 1977-1980; Chairman, Geology of Victoria Sub-Committee, 1996-2004; Member, Editorial Sub-Committee, 1991. Council Member, Royal Society of Victoria, since 1996; Member, Judging Panel, Society’s Eureka Prize for Interdisciplinary Science, 2003-2005. Founding President, Mineralogical Society of Victoria, 1976-1980; Vice-President, 1981-1987. President, Museums Association, Victorian Branch, 1977-1979. Founding Vice-President, Friends of the National Museum of Victoria, 1979. Patron, Gemmological Association of Australia (Victoria Division), since 1990. Session Co-Convenor, 19th IMA Meeting, Japan, 2006. Chairman, 4th International Mineralogy and Museums Conference Melbourne, 2000. Chairman (Poster Session) and Member of Technical Sub-Committee, ‘Bicentennial Gold 1988’ Conference, Melbourne, 1988. Publications include: Editor, Geology of Victoria, 1997-2003; published 2003. Editor, Minerals of Broken Hill, 1999. Co-Editor (with D Henry), Gem Minerals of Victoria, 1997. Editorial Board Member, Australian Journal of Mineralogy, 1995 onwards. Author, Volcanoes in Victoria, 1994. Co-Editor (with D Henry), Phosphate Minerals of Victoria, 1993. Editor, Zeolites of Victoria, 1989. Associate Editor, The Mineralogical Record, 1989 onwards. Editorial Review Panel Member, Australian Gemmologist, 1984 onwards. Co-Editor, Australian Mineralogist, 1976-1985. Author/Co-author of more than 160 scientific papers and notes. Awards include: Selwyn Medal, Geological Society of Australia (Victorian Division), 1999.


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Mr William James BLICK PSM, 10/5 Foxton Crescent, Fadden ACT 2904 For service to the community, particularly through roles that contribute to the monitoring of federal systems of administrative law and national security. Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security, 1998-2004. Member, Advisory Council on Australian Archives, 1999-2002. Member, Commonwealth Administrative Review Council, 1996-2003. Deputy Secretary, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, 1996-1998. Deputy Commonwealth Ombudsman, 1985-1986. Awards include: Public Service Medal, 1994. Dr Michael Ion BOSSLEY, PO Box 572, Magill SA 5072 For service to the protection of marine mammals as a biologist, academic and conservationist and through involvement with a range of organisations that aim to protect these species. Marine biologist involved in protecting whales and dolphins over the past 25 years. Chairman, Greenpeace International Council, 1990-1991; Founding Director and Board Member, 1984-1991; Board Member, Greenpeace Australia, 1989-1990; Founder, Greenpeace, South Australia, 1978; campaigned to stop nuclear waste dumping in the Atlantic Ocean. Member, Australian delegation to International Whaling Commission, 1990-1995; instrumental in the creation of Southern Ocean Sanctuary for whales. Instrumental in creation of Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary; Founding Member, Dolphin Trauma Group, 2002; Co-Founder, Dolphin Protection Society, South Australia. Voluntary work for Whales and Dolphins Conservation Society UK, and the Australian Dolphin Research Foundation. Awards/recognition include: Australian of the Year (South Australia), 2005.


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The Honourable Justice Sally Elizabeth BROWN Commonwealth Law Courts, 305 William Street, Melbourne Vic 3000 For service to the law and to judicial education programs on social context issues and through leadership and mentoring roles to support the advancement of women within the legal profession. Judge, Family Court of Australia, since 1993; Administrative Judge for Victoria and Tasmania, 2001-2004; Member, Education Committee, 1995-2005, and Chair, 2003-2005. Chief Magistrate of Victoria, 1990-1993; Deputy Chief Magistrate, 1987-1990; Magistrate, 1985-1987. Board Member, Australian Institute of Judicial Administration Council, 1994-1999; Life Member, 2000; Convenor, Gender Awareness Committee, 1994-1999; Member, National Judicial Orientation Committee, 1995-1998; Member, Education Committee, 1992-1995. Convenor of and presenter at numerous professional development programs and conferences on gender, violence, culture, ethics, Indigenous issues and juvenile justice for State and Federal courts and legal practitioners in Australia and overseas, including 'Eureka 1995', a ground-breaking national workshop for State and Federal judges and magistrates. Instigated the development of protocols between State and Federal courts which determine allegations of family violence and relevant government agencies and NGOs and procedures for the management of litigation involving allegations of significant child abuse. Chair, Australian Institute of Criminology, 1991-1997. Life Member, Victoria Criminal Bar Association, 1993. Board Member, Australian Drug Foundation, 1997-2005. Council Member, National Judicial College of Australia, 2002-2005. Chair, Victorian Family Violence Protocols Committee, since 1993. Council Member, Australian Community Support Organisation, since 2004. Awards/recognition include: Appointed to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women, 2003. Inaugural subject of the Victorian Bar's ‘Women in Law’ series of portraits, 2002.


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Adjunct Professor Michael John BRYCE AE 56 Little Edward Street, Spring Hill Qld 4000 For service as an architect to the development of industrial, graphic and commercial design reflecting Australian heritage and the environment, to education, and to the community. Current Chairman and Director, Minale Bryce & Partners. Life Fellow, Design Institute of Australia (formerly Industrial Design Institute of Australia), 1992; Federal President, 1982-1986; Inaugural President, Queensland Division, 1978. Roles in major Australian design support mechanisms/organisations include with former bodies such as the Australian Academy of Design and the Design Board of the Australia Council of the Arts, 1980s. Ongoing roles in the area of signage and design involve corporate logo, sports and military related design. Contributor to professional conferences/addresses/papers. Chairman and Creative Director, Minale Bryce Design Strategy; servicing clients such as National Trust of Australia, Australian War Memorial, Brisbane City Council, Queensland Government, Australian 1998 Commonwealth Games Team, Australian Rugby ‘Wallabies’, International Cricket Council and 2003 Cricket World Cup. Principal Design Adviser, Sydney 2000 Olympic Games; Member, Advisory Committee, 1995-1996. “Look of the City” Committee, City of Sydney, 1998-2000. Chairman of “Sydney Design '99 World Congress” international design conference. Board Member, International Council of Graphic Design Associations, 1988-1989. Member, Board of Governors, Communication Research Institute of Australia, 1985-2003. Current Council Member, University of Canberra; Chair, Environment Committee. Adjunct Professor of Design, Queensland College of the Arts, Griffith University, since 1997; Deputy Chair, Griffith University Fund, 1997; Board Member. Adjunct Professor of Design, College of the Fine Arts, University of NSW, since 1998. Board Member, The Queensland Orchestra, since 2001. Member, Board of Trustees, Queensland Art Gallery, 1991-1997. Director, AUSFLAG, 1998-2003. Member, Brisbane RAAF Memorial Trust, 1996. Member, Consumer Product Safety Committee (Queensland), 1993. Director and Ministerial Representative, Child Accident Prevention Foundation, 1987-1990. Chair, Childhood Accident Committee, International Year of the Child, 1979; was the Convenor of a subsequent national conference cited as one of the stimuli for the formation of the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia, also known as Kidsafe. Committee Member, International Year of Disabled Persons. President, St John Ambulance Australia (University Division, NSW). Patron of several organisations including the Queensland Arts Council and the Royal Australian Air Force Association (Queensland). Volunteer, Queensland State Emergency Service. Awards/recognition include: Honorary Doctorate, University of Canberra, 2003.


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Mrs Susan Zena BURES, 220 Military Road, Dover Heights NSW 2030 For service to the community through a range of multicultural, Jewish, arts and youth organisations in New South Wales. Chair, National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters, 2005; Director, since 2002. Deputy Chair, New South Wales Ethnic Affairs Commission, 1990-1996; also represented the Commission on 'Australia Remembers' to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II, 1994-1995; and the NSW Ethnic Schools Board, 1992-1996. Founding Committee Member, NSW Council of Christians and Jews, 1988-1996. Current Administrator, The Great Synagogue, Sydney. Committee Member, Australian Foundation for Jewish Community Services, 1993-1996. Judge, NSW Jewish Community Service Achievement Awards, 1994-1995. Founding Committee Member, NSW Institute for Jewish Community Development, 1989-1996. Vice-President, International Jewish Media Association, 1987-1996. President, Jewish Arts and Culture Council, 1990-1992. Founding Committee Member, Association of Jewish Community Professionals, 1989. National Editor and Editor of the Sydney edition Australian Jewish News, 1989-1996. Member, Working Party to develop the Sydney Jewish Museum, 1989-1992. Editor, Australian Jewish Times, 1983-1989; journalist, 1981-1983. Chair, NSW Arts Advisory Council, 1996-1998; Chair, Literature and History Committee, Western Sydney Committee, and City of the Arts Committee; Member, Museums Committee, 1996-1998. Chair, ‘Carnivale’ (NSW statewide multicultural arts festival), 1998-1999. Judge, Sydney Film Festival Ethnic Affairs Commission Award, 1999. Judge, NSW Premier's Literary Awards, 1995, 2000 and 2002. Judge, NSW Premier's History Awards, 1999. Founding Committee Member, Friends of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (now the Powerhouse), 1979-1981. Secretary, Waverley Action for Youth Services, since 2001; Committee Member, 2000-2001; Member, since 1994. Member, Migration Heritage Centre Reference Group, 1999-2000. Member, Foundation Advisory Board, Centre for Comparative Genocide Studies, Macquarie University, 1994-1996. Founding Board Member, Institute of Holocaust Studies, 1987-1996. Founding Committee Member, Society for the Study of Early Christianity, Macquarie University, 1986-1991. Founder, Macquarie Ancient History Association, 1978; Secretary, 1978-1983. Member, Australian Association for Historical Archaeology, 1980-1986. Writer/researcher, New World Encyclopaedia and Australian Encyclopaedia, 1978-1980. Consultant, NSW Geographical Names Board, 1999-2002. Member, Olympic Coordinating Authority Names Committee, 1999-2000. Publications include: Vaucluse Public School, the First 125 Years, 1983. The House of Wunderlich, 1987.


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Mr Brendan John BUTLER, 98 Thorn Street, Kangaroo Point Qld 4169 For service to the community through public sector roles, to the investigation of corruption and misconduct, and to the development of criminal justice administration in Queensland. Inaugural Chairman, Queensland Crime and Misconduct Commission, 2002-2004; was associated with a range of councils and committees as part of his work on the Commission, including as Secretary, Board of the International Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement; and Member of the Advisory Board, Key Centre for Ethics, Law, Justice and Governance; Police Powers Reference Group; Police Education Advisory Council; and the Queensland Integrity Committee. Chairman, Queensland Criminal Justice Commission, 1998-2001. Member, Management Committee, Queensland Crime Commission, 1998-2001. Deputy Director, Office of Public Prosecutions - Queensland, 1989-1996; Crown Prosecutor, from 1986. Principal Council Assisting the Ward 10B Commission of Inquiry, Townsville, 1990. Counsel Assisting the Fitzgerald Commission of Inquiry, 1987-1989. Current Member, Bar Association of Queensland. Co-Author, Carter's Criminal Law of Queensland, 1997 and 1999 editions. Barrister in private practice, 1996-1998 and since 2005. Senior Counsel, since 1994. Awards include: Centenary Medal, for his distinguished service to the public sector, 2001.


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Mr Donald CAMPBELL OAM, 18 Swinburne Avenue, Plympton Park SA 5038 For service to soccer as a media commentator, referees' inspector, coach and administrator, and to the community. Mr Campbell was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day 1990 Honours List for his service to soccer, particularly as a referee. His service to soccer and to the community since then includes: Referees Inspector, National Soccer League, 1994-2002. Referees Inspector, Premier League, South Australia, 1994-2004. Referees Inspector, State League, South Australia, 1994-2004. South Australian Referees State Coach, 1994-1999. Host of Talking Soccer Program, Coast FM Community Radio, since 1995. Soccer Commentator, Radio 5RPH, 1990-1997. Inaugural Executive Member, National Referees Committee, 1993-1996. Set up the Talent Acceleration Program (for young and upcoming referees), 1994. Coach, West Beach Amateur Soccer Club, 1993. Coach, Blackwood Soccer Club, 1991-1992. Coach, Adelaide Croatia Soccer Club, Premier League, 1990. Chairman, Board of Management, Coast FM Community Radio, since 2004. Other awards/recognition include: Inducted into the Australian Soccer Hall of Fame, 1999. Inducted in to the South Australian Soccer Federation Hall of Fame, 2003. Meritorious Medal, South Australian Soccer Federation, 2002.


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Mr John James (Jack) CANNONS 77 Lantana Avenue, Wheeler Heights NSW 2097 For service to the community, particularly through executive and fundraising roles with Variety, The Children's Charity. Service with Variety, The Children's Charity includes: Current Board Member and Ambassador, Variety, The Children's Charity International. Current Deputy Chairman, National Board, Variety, The Children's Charity. Chief Barker (Honorary Chairman), Variety Tent 56 (NSW Branch), since 2002; Board Member, since 1994, Member, for the past 18 years. ‘Bash’ Chairman, 2002; participated in 18 'Bashes' (fundraising motor event); has individually raised and donated over $160,000. Chairman, McHappy Day Committee (joint initiative with McDonalds Australia), for 3 years. Chairman, Sunshine Coach Committee, for 6 years. Volunteer member of the Crew (Board), for 10 years. Vice-President, Australian National Flag Association; Member, for 15 years. Director, Warringah Rugby Club, 1997-2000. Vice-President, Collaroy Rugby Club, for 3 years; Committee Member, 1993-2001. President, Hall Avenue Kindergarten, 1989-1990. President, Parents and Citizens' Committee, Wheeler Heights Public School, for 2 years; Member, 1990-1994; Member, School Council, for 2 years. Launched and ran Neighbour Watch, Wheeler Heights, Sydney, early 1980s. Current Member, Board of Governors, Pittwater House Schools, Collaroy. Has been a member of a range of Police Consultative Committees in the Collaroy area. Participant, 'Linger Longer' program (targeting Indigenous youths). Coordinator, Manly Warringah Farm Hand Appeal, 1994-1995. Has regularly travelled to Brewarrina NSW at Christmas to distribute toys within the community. Current Managing Director, Swan Motors Service NSW.


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Mr Brian Ralph CARTER, 7 Aylmer Court, Toowoomba Qld 4350 For service to business and commerce through the building society industry, and to the community through health care and medical research organisations. Chairman, Heritage Building Society (HBS), since 1982; Deputy Chairman 1981; Deputy Chair, Darling Downs Building Society (DDBS), prior to 1981, Board Member 1975-1981. HBS was formed in 1981 upon the merger of DDBS with the Toowoomba Permanent Building Society. Director, Queensland Association of Permanent Building Societies, various times. Chairman, Queensland Institute of Medical Research, 1997-1998. Chairman, Advisory Board, St Vincent's Hospital, Toowoomba, 1989-1992, Chairman, Finance Committee, 1987-1991. Committee Member, Darling Downs Regional Committee, Queensland Museum, 1988-1990. Board Member, Toowoomba City Foundation, 1981-1987. Secretary, Toowoomba Rotary Club, Member 1979-1989. Member, Downlands College Advisory Board, 1992-1994. Solicitor, 1966-1997. Awards include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Ms Hilary Yvonne CLARKE, 4/34 Main Avenue, Wilston Qld 4051 For service to the community through the establishment of hospice and home-based palliative care services and programs to provide emotional support for the families and carers of people with terminal illnesses. Community Liaison Officer, Karuna Hospice Services, since 2004; Team Leader Family Support, 1991-2003; Founding Member, 1991. Director, Cittamani Hospice (a Karuna Hospice Services’ site on the Sunshine Coast), 1997-1998. Acting Director, Karuna Hospice, Brisbane, 1996. Developed the Karuna Respite Volunteer training course, 1991, and the Bereavement Assessment Tool/Program. Regularly gives lectures, workshops and presentations about palliative care, as well as mentor to students on field placements from the Australian College of Natural Medicine and other institutions. An early member of a Buddhist community for nuns in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, late 1980s. Buddhist Ordained Nun, 1986-1991. Co-authored (with Dr Pam McGrath), Creating the Space for Spiritual Talk;. paper in the Australian Health Review.


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The Honourable James George CLARKO AE, 14 Lynn Street, Trigg WA 6029 For service to the Western Australian Parliament serving in various parliamentary positions, including Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, and to the community of the City of Stirling. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Parliament of Western Australia, 1993-1996. State Member for Marmion, 1989-1996. State Member for Karrinyup, 1974-1989. Minister for Education, 1982-1983. Shadow Minister for Planning; Parliamentary and Electoral Reform; Racing and Gaming; Local Government; Education; Works and Services; Consumer Affairs; and Prisons; variously 1983-1992. Joint President, Western Australian Branch, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, 1993-1996. Councillor, City of Stirling, 1969-1975. Member, Liberal Party of Australia, since 1958. President, Heartlands Regional Tourism Association, 1997-2002. Patron, Vice-Patron or Member of a range of community and sporting organisations, including Surf Life Saving Western Australia and the North Beach Amateur Football Club. Education and Training Officer (Flight Lieutenant). No 25 City of Perth Squadron, the (then) Citizen Air Force, 1960-1971. Awards include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Queens Jubilee Medal, 1977. Air Effiency Award (AE), which was awarded after 10 years’ efficient service in the Citizen Air Force, 1970.


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Mr Jeffrey Keith CLIFT, PO Box 113, Ardrossan SA 5571 For service to primary industry, particularly through the development and administration of grain bulk storage facilities, and to the community of Ardrossan. Director, ABB Grain Ltd (formerly the Australian Barley Board), since merger 2004. Chairman, Ausbulk Ltd, 1982-1994 (merged with AAB and United Grower Holdings to form ABB Grain Ltd in 2004); Director, until 2004. Chairman, South Australian Co-Operative Bulk Handling (later Ausbulk), 1970-1982. National Chairman, Bulk Handling Authorities of Australia, for 2 terms. Board Member, CSIRO Stored Grain Section. President, Ardrossan Retirement Homes, 1977-1992. Member, Ardrossan Lions Club, for over 20 years; served in various positions including a term as President. Initiator, Yorke Peninsula Barley Competition; community fundraiser. Mr Brian CLOUSTON, 38 Robtrish Street, Manly West Qld 4179 For service to the development of the Australian book publishing industry, particularly through the publication of specialist educational and reference material, and to wildlife protection. Founder, Jacaranda Press, 1954; associated with for over 25 years. Jacaranda Press was responsible for publishing secondary school text, the Jacaranda Atlas (now in its 5th edition) and other commercial publications. Founding Member, Jacaranda Dictionary project, which later became the Macquarie Dictionary, during the late 1960s. Founder, Clouston and Hall Booksellers, 1980. Founder, Centre for Development of Learning Materials, in the 1970s. Publisher, Curriculum Development Centre, during the 1970s. President, Australian Booksellers and Publishers Association (now the Australian Publishers Association), 1973-1974; Vice-President, 1971-1972; Committee Member, 1955-1985; Life Member. Developed the Endeavour Reading Series, which was the benchmark for school reading material in Australian schools during the 1960s and 1970s. Director, ANU Press (now defunct). Founding Member, Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland, 1962; continues to have a limited association with the Society.


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Mr Mark Alan COCKS, 1 Warringah Street, North Balgowlah NSW 2093 For service to the community in the area of organ donation and transplantation, particularly through the donor support and public awareness raising programs of Transplant Australia, the Australian Transplant Games and the World Transplant Games Federation. Chief Executive Officer, Transplant Australia (formerly known as Australian Transplant Sports Association), since 1998; President, 1998-1999. Treasurer, World Transplant Games Federation, since 2004; Councillor and Country Representative for Australia, since 1999. Chair, Organising Committee, National Transplant Games, 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2004. Chair, Australian Organising Committee, World Transplant Games, 1997. Transplant Sportsman representing Australia; winning gold medals in singles and doubles tennis, 1980s. Consumer Representative, Renal Services Network, NSW Greater Metropolitan Clinical Taskforce, since 2004. National Association Committee Member, Australians Donate, representing Transplant Australia, since 2002. Adviser/Consultant, NSW Renal Association, since 1998. NSW Committee Member, Australian Kidney Foundation, 1997-2003. Committee Member, Donor Awareness and Information Council (LifeLink), Australian Red Cross Blood Service, 1995-2002; organiser of promotional and fundraising activities, including Transplant Recipient v Celebrity Soccer Days, for 3 years; Red Cross Transplant Awareness Race Day, 1995; and the Major Transplant Awareness Promotion at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Mr Gregory Ivan COMBET, 393 Swanston Street, Melbourne Vic 3000 For service to industrial relations and through advocacy for the improved health and safety of workers, including people affected by asbestos-related diseases, and to the community. Secretary, Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), since 2000; Director, ACTU Member Connect, since 1999; Director, The Union Education Foundation, since 2001; Director, Trade Union Training Australia Inc, since 1999; ACTU Executive Member, since 1996; ACTU Assistant Secretary, 1996-2000; ACTU Industrial Officer, 1993-1996. Research and Industrial Officer, Waterside Workers Federation of Australia (now the Maritime Union of Australia), 1987-1993. Deputy Chair/Director, Superannuation Trust of Australia, since 2002. Service with the NSW Tenants Union, (early career). Health and safety activities through the Lidcombe Workers' Health Centre, (early career).


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Dr Lyndsay Genevieve CONNORS, 24 Bowes Avenue, Edgecliff NSW 2027 For service to education as a contributor to the development of education policy at state and national levels, and to the community, particularly through roles supporting the welfare of children. Inaugural Chair, NSW Public Education Council, 2002-2005. Head, Inquiry into ACT Education Funding, 2002. Director, Higher Education, NSW Department of Education and Training, 1998-2000; Director, Equity Policy, 1998-1999; Director, Specific Focus Programs, 1995-1997; Director, Schools, Port Jackson Cluster, 1993-1995. Chair, Ministerial Working Party, Review of Public Education: The Next Generation, 2000, Victorian Department of Education, Employment and Training. Deputy Chair, Open Learning Technology Foundation, 1992-1995. Chair, Schools Council, National Board of Employment, Education and Training, 1987-1990; Member. Chair, Curriculum Development Council, 1984-1987; full-time Member, Commonwealth Schools Commission, 1983-1987. Chairperson, Advisory Committee for Education, Division of Education, Art and Social Sciences, University of South Australia. Deputy Convenor, Women's Employment, Education and Training Advisory Group. Adjunct Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Sydney. Member, Expert Committee, Commission for Children and Young People, 2000-2004. Board Member/Director (Commonwealth government representative), Australian Children's Television Foundation, 1992-1995. Deputy Chair, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-1995. Founding Member, ACT Branch, Women's Electoral Lobby, early 1970s. Journalist/writer on issues concerning the welfare of children and their families, late 1960s-1970s. Awards/recognition include: Honorary Doctorate, University of South Australia, 2000. Honorary Doctorate, University of Canberra, 1992. Australian College of Educators Medal, 2001; Fellow, 1990. Australian Council of Deans of Education Award, for her outstanding service to education, 1999. Presented the Radford Lecture to the Australian Association for Research in Education, 1999.


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Mr Maurice Gerard CORCORAN, Semaphore SA 5019 For service to people with disabilities, and as a contributor to the development of national standards for public transport. Current Chairperson, Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO). Has represented non-government organisations at the United Nations Forum for the Convention for Disabled People since 2004. President, Physical Disability Council of Australia, 2001-2004; current Treasurer; involved with others in founding the Council in 1995. Chair, Course Advisory Group (and superviser of consultants in developing a) nationally recognised training program for advocacy. Chairperson, Disability Advisory Council of South Australia, 1998. Member of the (Attorney-General's) Steering Committee responsible for developing a Regulatory Impact Statement for the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport, 1997-2000. ADFO representative on the Accessible Public Transport National Advisory Committee of the Department of Transport and Regional Services, since 2003; Founding Member, Transport Standards Drafting Committee; Founding Member; Accessible Transport Standards Consultative Committee, 2001. President, Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of South Australia, 1990-1991; Life Member. Former Paralympic swimmer. Current Manager, Disability Inclusion, Office of Disability and Client Services, Department for Families and Communities (SA). Senior Policy Officer, Department for Families and Communities (SA), 2002-2005. National Coordinator, Disability Discrimination Act Standards Project, 1999-2002. Executive Director, Disability Action, Adelaide, 1994-1999. Adolescent Services Social Worker, The Crippled Children's Association (now Novita Children's Services), 1991-1994; Social Worker, 1987-1991. Peer Support Counsellor/Social Worker, Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of South Australia, 1986-1987. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, for his advocacy on behalf of people with disabilities, 2001. Human Rights Medal, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, 2002; was awarded, with 3 other community representatives, in relation to the development of national disability standards for accessible public transport. President’s Award, Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of South Australia.


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Mr Jeremy Nicolas CORDEAUX, 56 Sunnyside Road, Glen Osmond SA 5064 For service to the radio broadcasting industry and to the community of South Australia, and through support for a variety of charitable organisations. Packaged and Hosted the Cordeaux Show - The Court of Public Opinion – on Radio 5DN, 1975-2005. Managing Director and part-owner, Radio Station 5DN, from 1988. Managing Director and owner, Radio Stations 5ADD and 5SE Mount Gambier, from 1990, and then from 1992 Managing Director and owner of 5AD and 5DN until the stations were sold to Australian Radio Network in 1996. Employee from 1962 at Radio 2GB (Sydney); then Radio 2GF (Grafton); Radio 2KY (Sydney) and Channel 10 in Sydney. Television credits include hosting Blind Date, Channel 10 (Sydney), 1970; Cordeax’s Adelaide, Cahannle 9 (Adelaide), 1978; and State Affair, Channel 7 (Adelaide), 1987. News co-anchor, Nightly News, Channel 7 (Adelaide), 1988-1990. Life Member, Royal NSW Institute for Deaf and Blind Children, 1976. Founding Chairman, Variety Club of South Australia, 1983; continuing as Patron, then Ambassador Variety Club Tent 75 and Life Member in 2002. Board Member, SA Great (a promotional organisation involving prominent South Australians for the purpose of promoting the State), 1990-2000. Member, Divisional Council, South Australian Division, Australian Red Cross, 1986-1988. Chairman, Annual Doorknock Appeal, Australian Freedom from Hunger, 1985-1986. Member, Smith Family of South Australia State Strategy Committee, 1998-2001. Patron, Motor Neurone Disease Association of SA, for the past 10 years. Patron, MG Car Club, 1996-2004. Member, Australian Club, 2003. Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors, 2000. Member, Australasian Pioneers Club, 1966; then, through amalgamation, the Union Club. Remains active within the community through the Cordeaux Foundation established in 1996. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Walkley Award, Excellence in Journalism, 1984. Australasian Pater Awards for Broadcast Excellence in Talk Radio, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1987. Gold Medal, Best Talk Show Host in the World, International Radio Festival (New York USA), 1987, 1989 and 1994; Bronze Medal, 1990. Knight, Order of St John of Jerusalem, 2003. Mr Victor Charles COURT, 32 Dickenson Way, Booragoon WA 6154 For service to the community through executive and management roles with the Asthma Foundation of Western Australia. President, Asthma Foundation of Western Australia, 1981-1983 and 1999-2000; Treasurer, 1988-1991, 1996-1999 and since 2002; Member, Investment Committee; Member, Executive Committee, since 1971; Life Member, 1985.


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Professor Francis Allan (Frank) CROWTHER 15 Brodie Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350 For service to education as a contributor to the development of educational and school community leadership models, and through promoting public education. Current Pro Vice-Chancellor, Regional Engagement and Social Justice, University of Southern Queensland; current Dean, Faculty of Education; current Strategic Director, Leadership Research Institute; Inaugural Director, Leadership Research Institute, 1993-2002; Lecturer (appointed in 1986 to the then Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education). Undertook the (Commonwealth funded) IDEAS project - Innovative Designs for Enhancing the Achievement of Schools - a joint project of Education Queensland and the University of Southern Queensland, 2002-2003. Research involvement through the Australian Research Council includes analysis of Teacher Leadership Strategies in Disadvantaged School Communities, 1998-2000; and the development of the Foundations for a Research Network for Schooling the Knowledge Society, 2003. President, Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL), 1993-1995; Board Member, 1980s-1997; Member; regularly publishes for ACEL and other educational authorities. Educational administrator and overseas teaching service includes Regional Director of Education, Edmonton and Northern Alberta Region, Canada, 1960s-1985. Awards/recognition includes: Recognised as one of the Smart Australians in The Bulletin magazine, 2004. Awarded a 'Personal Chair' in Education, University of Southern Queensland, 2001. Fellow, Australian College of Educators, 1998. Gold Medal, Australian Council for Educational Administration, 1997.


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Mr Geoffrey Alfred DAVIS, PO Box 399, Mount Lawley WA 6929 For service to education, particularly through the introduction and promotion of Chinese language teaching in the public school sector in Western Australia and the establishment of the Chinese Language Teachers' Federation of Australia. Teacher of French, German and Chinese in Department of Education and Training, 1960-2006; responsible for establishing language teaching in public schools in Western Australia, 1980; participant in national consultations on Chinese teaching, 1980s; Member, Ministerial working party working party on the development of a language policy for Western Australia, 1986-1988; has taken a leading role in the development of all syllabuses for Chinese, since 1980. Founder and inaugural President, Chinese Language Teachers' Federation of Australia, 1995-2001; has produced the Association's newsletter, for the past 10 years. Founder and President, Chinese Language Teachers' Association of Western Australia, ca1984-2000; has produced the Association's newsletter, for over 20 years. Vice-President and Secretary, Modern Language Teachers Association of Western Australia; Life Member, 1997. Vice-President, Australia-China Friendship Society of Western Australia, for many years. Current Returning Officer, State School Teachers' Union of Western Australia; Committee Member; Life Member, 2003. Awards include: Outstanding Chinese Language Educator Award, Government of the People's Republic of China, 2000.


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The Honourable Keith DE LACY, 40 Robb Road, Cairns Qld 4870 For service to the Queensland Parliament as Treasurer, to business and public administration, and to the community of Cairns. Treasurer, Parliament of Queensland, 1989-1996; Member for Cairns, 1983-1998. Chairman, Macarthur Coal, since 2001. Chairman, Queensland Sugar Ltd, since 2004. Chairman, Global Alliance for Sugar Trade Reform and Liberalisation, since 2004. Chairman, Trinity Consolidated Group, since 1999. Chairman, Cubbie Group Ltd, since 2005. Director, Securities Exchange Guarantee Corporation, since 1998. Director, Reef Casino, since 1999. Chairman, CEC Group Ltd, 2003-2005. Director, Queensland Investment Corporation, 1998-2003. Chairman, Ergon Energy, 1999-2002. Chairman, Advance Cairns, since 2001-2005. Chairman, Centre of Contemporary Arts, Cairns, 2003-2005. Member, Cairns Advisory Board, Salvation Army, since 1998; Chairman, Cairns Red Shield Appeal, 1998-2004. Director, Reef Casino Community Benefit Fund, since 1999. Councillor, Queensland Division, Australian Institute of Company Directors. Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors. Fellow, Australian Institute of Management. Author, Blood Stains the Wattle, 2003; historical novel involving the 1960s Mt Isa mines industrial dispute. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Honorary Doctorate, James Cook University. Honorary Doctorate, Central Queensland University. Gold Medal, University of Queensland, Gatton.


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Mrs Helen DICKIE, ‘Kilmarnock’, Berrigan NSW 2712 For service to politics through the National Party of Australia, and to the community through a range of rural and regional arts organisations. Federal President, National Party of Australia, since 1999; Senior Vice-President 1996-1999; Chairperson, Federal Campaign Committee for the 2001 and 2004 Federal elections; President, Women's Federal Council, 1991-1994. Chairperson, New South Wales Nationals, 1997-2002; Vice-Chairperson 1993-1997. Founder and Director, The Page Research Centre, 2003; the Centre is a ‘think-tank’ for the National Party. Consultant to Outback Theatre; Manager of The Berrigan Bushdrovers Band; promoter of rural and regional art and music. Producer, Berrigan Amateur Dramatic Society. Mr Martin Maitland DICKSON, 4/9 Elamang Avenue, Kirribilli NSW 2061 For service to the community as a benefactor and adviser to performing arts organisations. Chairman, Board of Directors, Music Theatre Sydney, 1994-2000; Member of the Board, 1988-2000; donated over $100,000. Patron, Opera Australia since 1983; donated over $300,000; Member, National Council of Opera Australia, 1985-1995. Has annually donated money to the Bell Shakespeare Company, since 1992; Member, Bell Shakespeare Development Fund, 1992-1994. Member, Advisory Committee, Australian Ensemble, University of New South Wales, 1991-2001. Life Patron and financial supporter, Australian Chamber Orchestra. Sponsor, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, 1999-2001. Sponsor, Australian Youth Orchestra, since 2001. Co-founder, Sir Eugene Goosens Conducting Fellowship, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, 1991. Patron, State Opera of South Australia. Donor, National Institute of Dramatic Art. Sponsor, Oral History Project, State Library of New South Wales. Has supported The Song Company, Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, The Children's Hospital and Médecins sans Frontières.


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Mr Christopher Matthew DOOGAN, National Circuit, Forrest ACT 2603 For service to the law and to public administration as Chief Executive and Principal Registrar of the High Court of Australia, and to professional and community organisations. Chief Executive and Principal Registrar, High Court of Australia, since 1994. Secretary, Council of Chief Justices of Australia and New Zealand, since 1998. Director, Law Courts Limited, since 1995; Chairman of the Board, 1995-1999 and 2000-2003, Director, since 1995; Secretary, since 2005. Deputy Comptroller-General, Australian Customs Service, 1992-1994; Acting Comptroller-General. Managing Partner, Macphillamy Cummins and Gibson (law firm); Partner; Senior Commercial Partner, variously 1985-1992. Deputy Chief Executive, Export Inspection Service, 1984-1985. Director of Investigations, Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman, 1983-1984. Appointed Defence Fellow, Department of Defence, 1983; author, Commonwealth Administrative Law: An Administrator's Guide, 1983. Held several departmental positions within the Department of Defence, 1977-1982; and the Australia Tax Office, 1964-1977. Member, Finance Council, Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn, 1990-2005. Director, Community CPS Credit Union, since 1993. Board Member, Calvary Health Care ACT (Calvary Hospital), for 5 years. Member, Advisory Committee, Faculty of Management and Business, Canberra Institute of Technology, 1986-1996. Member, Advisory Board, Centre for National Corporate Law Research, University of Canberra, for 5 years; former Member, Accreditation Panel, Degrees of Master of Corporate Law and Master of Legal Studies. Vice-President, ACT, Australian Institute of Management, for 3-4 years during the late 1980s. Member, National Coordinating Board, Australian Legal Group, until 1992. Member, Law Society of the ACT, since 1985; Chair, Administrative Law Committee, 1987-1991. Member, Bar Association of New South Wales, since 1998. Mr Ralph Douglas DOUBELL, 10 Martin Road, Centennial Park NSW 2021 For service to athletics through administrative roles, particularly with Athletics New South Wales, and as a competitor. Founding Director and Chairman, Athletics NSW, 1997-2004. Director, Athletics Australia, 1998-2000. Director, New South Wales Institute of Sport, 2001-2003. Olympic Champion, 800 metres, Mexico City 1968 Olympic Games. State Manager, Rushton Group, 2003-2006. Executive Chairman, Australian Derivatives Exchange, 1999-2001. Executive Director and Divisional Head, Corporate and Institutional Banking, Deutsche Bank, 1995-1999. Vice-President, Goldman Sachs (Australia), 1987-1995.


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Mr Ronald Arnold DOUBIKIN, 196 Canning Mills Road, Roleystone WA 6111 For service to the building and construction industry through professional and business organisations, improvements in training opportunities, superannuation and income protection services, and safety standards. President, Master Builders Australia, 1994-1996; National Executive Member, 1992-1999; Chair, Building Employment Training Australia; Judge, Excellence Awards, 1999-2001; Life Member, 1997. President, Master Builders Association of Western Australia, 1988-1989; Senior Vice-President, 1986-1987; Vice-President, 1985; Councillor, 1979-1997; Chairman, Industrial Relations Committee, 1990-1994; Member, 1980-2001; Chairman, Manpower Committee, 1985-1986; Member, Contracts Committee, 1984; Life Member, 2001. Director/Trustee, CBUS Industry Superannuation Fund, since 1996. Inaugural Chairman, Subiaco Redevelopment Authority, 1994-2002. Shareholder and involved in establishment, WA Construction Industry Redundancy Fund, 1989-2004. Board Member, Australian Building Codes Board, 1999-2002. Member, National Labour Consultative Council, 1999-2002. Member, National Building Construction Council, 1994-1998; Deputy Chair. Director, Building Employees Superannuation Trust, 1995-1996. Former Board Member, International Federation of Asian and Western Pacific Contractors Associations. Managing Director, Doubikin Group of Companies, since 1984. Non-executive Director, Westralia Airports Corporation, since 2001; current Chairman, Property Advisory Committee. CBUS Representative, Board of Management, Utilities Trust of Australia, 2000-2005. Member, Cash Economy Task Force, Australian Taxation Office, 1999-2001. Current Chairman, Koala Self Storage Pty Ltd. Dr Paul Francis DUNNE, 29 Bowden Street, Glenorchy Tas 7010 For service to medicine and to the community through the development of palliative care services in Tasmania. Medical Director, Tasmanian Palliative Care Service, Tasmanian Department of Health and Human Services, since 1991. Vice-President, Palliative Care Australia, since 2003; Tasmanian Delegate, since 1998. President, Tasmanian Association of Hospice and Palliative Care; Vice-President, for 7 years. Instrumental in the establishment of the Chapter of Palliative Medicine, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, since 2000; Foundation Fellow. Honorary Secretary, Australian and New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine, for several years; leading role in its establishment; former Council Member. Medical Officer, Tasmanian Department of Health, 1989-1991. General Practitioner, Bridgewater, Tasmania, 1977-1989.


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Mr Colin Robert DYKE, 131 Banwell Road, Little Swanport Tas 7190 For service to aquaculture and to the environment, particularly through organisations involved in the protection of estuarine and coastal environments and the development of water quality measures and environmental management systems. Vice-Chairman, National Aquaculture Council, since 2005; Executive member, since 2002. Current Member of the Australian Shellfish Quality Assurance Advisory Committee; and the Development Committee for Primary Production and Processing Standards for Seafood, Food Standards Australia New Zealand. Former Member of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management Coastal Ballast Water Guidelines Working Group; the Australian Ballast Water Management Advisory Council; the National Oceans Office South East Regional Marine Plan Stakeholder Working Group; the National Environmental Committee, Australian Seafoof Industry Council; and various national aquaculture strategic planning working groups. Founding Member and Chairman, Tasmanian Aquaculture Council, since 1994; Chairman, since 2003. Founding Member and Chairman, Tasmanian Marine Farmers Association, since 1992. Founding Member and Chairman, Rice Grass Advisory Group (aims to eradicate this weed). Founding Member, Tasmanian Shellfish Quality Assurance Program Management Committee. Board member, Tasmanian Oyster Research Council. Board member, Shellfish Culture Ltd (growers' co-operative). Member, State Coastal Policy Advisory Committee (ministerial appointment). Member, State Policy on Water Quality Management Advisory Committee (ministerial appointment). Founder and Chairman, Tasmanian State Environmental Management System Development Committee (for sectors of the seafood industry). Member, Tasmanian Natural Resource Management Council (ministerial appointment). Member, Glamorgan/Spring Bay Landcare Committee. Member, Little Swanport Catchment Management Plan Committee. Member, Little Swanport Catchment Management Plan Implementation Committee. Member, Little Swanport Catchment Water Management Plan Stakeholder Consultative Group. Member, Founding member and Chairman of both the Management Committee and Advisory Member, Group, Little Swanport Estuary Environmental Management System. Has been instrumental in developing regional environmental management systems. Managing Director, Oyster Bay Oysters Pty Ltd, 1982-2005. Awards include: Webster Growth Award, Webster Ltd (Tasmanian stock and station company), 2002. Tasmanian Water Environment Merit Award, Australian Water Association, 2001.


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Mr Peter John ELLERY, 1/141 Claremont Crescent, Swanbourne WA 6010 For service to the development of the minerals and energy industries in Western Australia, particularly through effective communication and education programs to promote community awareness. Chief Executive Officer, Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, 1987-1997. Manager, Public and Government Affairs, Woodside Petroleum Ltd, 1972-1987. Board Member, Kimberley Development Commission, 1999-2001. Initiator, Australian Gold Council, 1998; Council defunct, March 2006. Current Director, Peter Ellery and Associates (consultants to minerals industry). Fellow, Public Relations Institute of Australia, 1995; former Board Member, National Council of Fellows. Journalist, The West Australian, 1955-1964 and 1968-1972. Awards include: Golden Quill Award - Best Crisis Communications Program (awarded to the Chamber of Minerals), International Association of Business Communicators USA, 1997. National and State awards (awarded to the Chamber of Minerals), Public Relations Institute of Australia, 1997. Golden World Award (awarded to the Chamber of Minerals), International Public Relations Association (France), 1994. Colin Waldron Memorial Award, West Australian Branch, Public Relations Institute of Australia, 1988. Diamond Award, North West Shelf Public Relations Program, Australian Society of Business Communicators, 1985. Golden Camera Award, Born in Fire; documentary on North West Shelf Natural Gas Project, United States Industrial Film Festival, 1983.


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Mrs Lorraine Clare ELLIOTT, 72 Highett Street, Richmond Vic 3121 For service to the Victorian Parliament and to the community through involvement in a range of youth, cultural and health organisations. Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier for the Arts, Parliament of Victoria, 1996-1998; Shadow Minister for Community Services, 1999-2002; Shadow Minister for the Arts, 1999-2002; State Member for Mooroolbark, Legislative Assembly, 1992-2002. Vice-President, Victorian Division, Liberal Party of Australia; Federal Council Delegate; Chair, State Strategy Committee; Founder and Chair, Canterbury Women's Evening Discussion Group, Women's Section; President, Canterbury Branch, for 9 years. Board Member, Big Brothers Big Sisters Melbourne, since 2003. Board Member, Australian Children's Television Foundation, 1992-1995 and since 2003. Board Member, Melbourne International Festival Board, since 2003; Chair, Marketing and Development Committee, 2003-2006; Patron. Current Board Member, St Vincent's Health. Current Deputy Chair, Mietta Foundation. Honorary Consultant, Victorian Women's Prison Council, 1992-1995. Board Member, St John's Home for Boys and Girls (now incorporated into Anglicare), 1982-1993. Vice-President, Citizens Welfare Service (now Drummond Street Relationship Centre); Board Member, for 9 years. Foundation Chairman, Management Advisory Board, Centre for Early Human Development, Monash University, mid-1980s -1992. Chair, Steering Committee, Queen Victoria Women's Centre. Board Member, Metropolitan Traffic Education Centre, Kilsyth. Member, State Council, Victoria, Guides Australia, 1975-1992; Member, State Executive, 1979-1982; Brownie Guide Leader, Development Scheme; Brownie Leader, West Richmond. Board Member, Medica Viva Foundation. Board Member, Peter Kerr Foundation. Board Member, The Williamson Foundation. Board Member, Carey Baptist Grammar School.


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Associate Professor Anthony William ENGLISH RFD 173 Cobbitty Road, Cobbitty NSW 2570 For service to veterinary science in the field of wildlife health and conservation through research, education and professional organisations, and to the deer industry in Australia. Member of the academic staff, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, 1977-2005; honorary position of Associate Professor, since 2006. Co-Program Chair, Master of Applied Science (Wildlife Health and Population Management), since 2000. Director, Wildlife Health and Conservation Centre, Camden, since 2004. Sub-Dean of Campus, 2000-2004. Warden, Nepean Hall, 2000-2005. Member, Pest Animal Control Co-operative Research Centre. Current Member, Invasive Animals Co-operative Research Centre. Developed and presented the undergraduate Unit of Study in Veterinary Conservation Biology, 2000-2005. Taught the Cattle Health and Production Progam, 1977-1998. President, World Association of Wildlife Veterinarians, since 2005; Executive Member, for approximately 10 years, including service as Treasurer, Secretary and Chairman. Current Regional Coordinator, Australia and New Zealand, International Union for the Conservation of Nature/Species Survival Commission Deer Specialist Group; current Member, Veterinary Specialist Group; Member, Conservation Breeding Specialist Group, current Member, World Commission on Protected Areas. Current Invited Member, World Commission on Protected Areas. Leader, Veterinary Delegation, People to People Ambassador Program, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999 and 2002. Veterinary Adviser, Nature Conservation Division, Royal Government of Bhutan, since 1998. Established, Deer Research Unit, Nepal, 1992; funded through Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research. Founding Member and Inaugural President, Australian Veterinary Association’s Wildlife Special Interest Group, the Australian Association of Veterinary Conservation Biologists, 1990-2002; Fellow, since 2001; Member, since 1965. Current Member, Animals in the Wild Working Group, Australian Animal Welfare Strategy. Fellow, Australian College of Veterinary Scientists, since 1990; current Examiner for deer health and production. Chair, Quality Assurance Board, Deer Industry Association of Australia, since 1998; Honorary Veterinary Officer, New South Wales Branch, since 1978. Current Senior Vice-President, Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities. Board Member, Zoological Parks Board of New South Wales, since 2001; current Chair, Zoological Committee; current Management Committee Member, Australian Wildlife Health Network; Founding Member, 2001; the Network is a joint venture with NSW Agriculture. Current Member, Game Council of New South Wales; current Chairman, Education Sub-Committee, Scientific Sub-Committee, and Ethics Sub-Committee. Member, Rusa Deer Working Group, Royal National Park, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Environment and Conservation, since 2000; current Member, Kangaroo Management Advisory Panel. Current Founding Director, Blue Mountains World Heritage Research Institute.


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Mr Ronald Barry EVANS, 11/131 Hotham Street, East Melbourne Vic 3002 For service to business and commerce, to Australian Rules football as a player and administrator, and to the community through support for a range of charitable organisations. Managing Director, Spotless Services Ltd, 1992-2004; Director, 1978-2005; Non-Executive Director, since 2004. Director, Spotless Ltd, since 1969. Current Non-Executive Director, Spotless Group; largest individual shareholder in company. Non-Executive Director, Healthscope, since 2000; largest individual shareholder in company. Director, Country Road Ltd, 1996-1998. Member, Corporations and Securities Panel (now the Takeovers Panel), 1996. Director of some 20 corporations. Chairman, Australian Football League Commission, since 1998; Member, since 1993. Current Chairman, AFL Foundation. President, Essendon Football Club, 1988-1992; Committee Member, 1978-1987; player, 1958-1962; State Representative player. Current Member, Education and Training Board, AFL Players' Association. Player, West Perth Australian Rules Football Club, 1963-1965; State Representative player. Chairman, Melbourne Walk Committee, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 2002-2004; Member, Board of Directors, since 2003. Current supporter, Reach Foundation; provides youth and support programs for at risk young people. Awards include: Centenary Medal, 2001.


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Mr Herbert (Bert) FLUGELMAN, PO Box 2365, Bowral NSW 2576 For service to the visual arts as a sculptor and teacher and through support for educational, professional and benevolent organisations. Details not available at the request of Mr Flugelman.


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Emeritus Professor Nigel Ross FORTEATH, 27 Gorge Road, Trevallyn Tas 7250 For service to the fishing industry in Tasmania and to marine and freshwater biology. Chair, Inland Fisheries Advisory Council,1999-2004. Member, Fisheries Habitat Improvement Trust, since 1999. Patron, Lake Pedder Angling Association, since 1998. Patron, Freshwater Angling Council, Tasmania; Member, since 1995. Member, Tasmanian Fishing Industry Research Advisory Board. Member, Tasmanian Fisheries research and Development Council. Member, National Fishing Industry Training Board. Member, Tasmanian Fishing Industry Training Committee. Member, Tasmanian Science Council. Author, several books on matters of aquaculture and fishing. Current Senior Biologist and Technical Director, Platypus House Pty Ltd. Director, Seahorse World, 1998-2001; Co-founder. Professor, Aquaculture, University of Tasmania, 1991-1997 and Director, National Key Centre for Teaching and Research in Aquaculture, 1989-1997; Principal Lecturer, 1987-1990; Honorary Research Fellow, since 1998. Co-ordinator, Life Sciences, (former) Tasmanian State Institute of Technology, 1986-1990; Senior Lecturer, 1985-1988; Lecturer, Aquatics, 1983-1984. Research Fellow, Zoology Department, Aberdeen University, Scotland, 1980-1982. Lecturer, (former) Capricornia Institute of Advanced Education, 1977-1979. Master, Lodge Esk, Freemasonry Tasmania, 1993; Member, since 1987. President, Honorary Justics Association of Tasmania. Fellow, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, 2000. Fellow, Royal Entomological Society. Member, Australian Institute of Biology. Member, Institute of Biology, UK. Awards include: Centenary Medal, for his service to marine science, 2001. Emeritus Professor, University of Tasmania, 2001. Tasmanian of the Year, 1997/1998.


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Dr Herbert FREILICH, Apt 2503 ‘The York’, 5 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000 For service to the community through philanthropic support for a range of organisations and as a medical practitioner. Established (through bequest) The Herbert and Valmae Freilich Foundation at the Humanities Research Centre, Australian National University, 1999; the Foundation’s purpose is to research the causes of bigotry and possible ways to combat it. Financial Supporter (provides undergraduate scholarships), Mandelbaum House, University of Sydney. Established a perpetual fund to support The Great Synagogue, Sydney. Financial Supporter, Archive of Judaica, University of Sydney, Jewish Museum, Sydney, The Smith Family, The Spastic Centre, The Sir Zelman Cowen Universities Fund, The Matthew Talbot Hostel, The Royal Institute for the Deaf and Blind, Médicin sans Frontièrs, The Guide Dogs Association and the Sydney City Mission. Visiting Radiologist, Sydney Square Diagnostic Breast Clinic, 1978-2002. Honorary Radiologist, Prince Henry and Prince of Wales Group, 1963-1990. Honorary Radiologist, Wollongong Hospital, Port Kembla Hospital and Illawarra Health Area, 1957-1992. Life Member, Australian Medical Association, 2001. Involved in the National Breast Cancer Screening Program. Mr Denis Vincent GALLIGAN QC, 46 Moore Street, Enoggera Qld 4051 For service to the law in Queensland in a range of public sector roles including Solicitor-General, and to the community through the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane Social Welfare Commission. Solicitor-General, Solicitor General's Office (Queensland), 1980-1984; Crown Solicitor, 1978-1980; Assistant Crown Solicitor, 1972-1978; Legal Assistant, 1969-1972; Legal Assistant and Assistant Crown Prosecutor, 1961-1969; Legal Assistant (Public Curator's Office), 1959-1961. Since retirement: Member, Queensland Privacy Commission, 1984-1990. Member, Police Complaints Tribunal, 1984-1997. Chairman, Queensland Literature Review Committee, 1984-1987. Commissioner, Social Welfare Commission, Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, for several 3 years’ terms.


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Mr Joseph Israel GERSH, Level 11, 90 Collins Street, Melbourne Vic 3000 For service to business, commerce and public sector administration, and to the community, particularly through Jewish organisations. Managing Director, Gersh Investment Partners Ltd, since 2000. Senior Partner, Arnold Bloch Leibler, 1982-1999; Chairman, Management Committee. Inaugural Chairman, Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation, since 2003. Director, Artbank, since 2001. Foundation Member, Payments System Board, Reserve Bank of Australia, since 1998. Director, Federal Airports Corporation, 1995-1996. Life Governor, Mount Scopus Memorial College, since 2000; Vice-President, 1996-2002; Councillor, since 1985. Vice-President, Australian Institute of Jewish Affairs, 1987-1992. Community Relations Chairman, Executive Council of Australian Jewry, 1977-1979. Founding Vice-President, Asia-Pacific Jewish Association, 1975-1979. President, Australasian Union of Jewish Students, 1975-1976. President, Jewish Community Council of Victoria, 1990-1993; conducted 'The Commission for the Future'; Honorary Secretary, 1978-1982. Chairman, National Institute of Circus Arts, since 2004. Director, The Sydney Institute, since 2003. Ms Amee Dorothy GLASS, PO Box 2038, Alice Springs NT 0871 For service to the community through the Ngaanyatjarra Language Project and the development of educational resources to aid literacy and cultural understanding. Linguist, Ngaanyatjarra Language Project, since 1960s. Co-author, Ngaanyatjarra-Ngaatjatjarra to English Dictionary, IAD Press (National Indigenous Publishing), 2003. Co-author, translation of the New Testament to Ngaanyatjarra-Ngaatjatjarra language, 1990. Consultant Linguist, Bilingual Education Program, Warburton Ranges School, 1970s. Commenced translating books of the Bible, 1981. Indigenous literacy and Christian education teacher, Warburton Mission (engaged by United Aborigines Mission), from 1963. Conducted story writing and art clinics for Indigenous students. Developed tutorial and primers to teach Ngaanyatjarra people to read their language. Author, training booklet Into Another World, used for informing non-Indigenous Department of Education staff about Ngaanyatjarra culture.


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Professor David Headley GREEN, 4 Ingamells Street, Garran ACT 2605 For service to the earth sciences, particularly in the fields of petrology and geochemistry through research, educational and advisory roles and contributions to public policy formulation. Emeritus Professor, Research School of Earth Sciences, Australian National University, since 2001; Deputy Vice-Chancellor 1998; Director, Research School of Earth Sciences, 1994-2001; Professorial Fellow ,1974-1976; Senior Fellow 1968-1974. Visiting Professor, University of Hokkaido, Japan, 2004. Chief Scientific Adviser, Department of Environment, Sport and Territories, 1991-1993. Professor of Geology, University of Tasmania, 1977-1993; Chairman, Professorial Board, 1990-1992; Chairman, Central Science Laboratory; instrumental in formation of Institute of Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies, Acting Director, 1987-1988. Chairman, National Greenhouse Scientific Advisory Committee, 1997-2001. Member, Australian Space Council, 1993-1994. National President, Geological Society of Australia, 1990-1992. Vice-President 1980-1981, Australian Academy of Science; Council Member, 1978-1981. Member, Advisory Council, Bureau of Mineral Resources, 1985-1987. Fellow, Australian Academy of Science, 1974. Fellow, Royal Society of London, UK, 1991. Honorary Fellow, American Geophysical Union 2004, Mineralogical Society (London) 2004, Geological Society of America 1986, and European Union of Geoscientists 1985. Foreign Member, Russian Academy of Sciences, 2003. Awards include: Centenary Medal, for his service to Australian society and science in petrology and geochemistry, 2001. Humboldt Foundation Research Prize, 2001; non-profit foundation established by the Federal Republic of Germany for the promotion of international research cooperation. Murchison Medal, Geological Society of London, 2000. Abraham Gottlieb Werner Medal, German Mineralogical Society, 1998. Royal Society of Tasmania Medal 1993. Jaeger Medal, Australian Academy of Science 1990. Mawson Medal, Australian Academy of Science, 1982. Stillwell Medal, Geological Society of Australia, 1977.


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Professor Rhonda Dawn GRIFFITHS ‘Pennys’, Sally’s Corner Road, Exeter NSW 2579 For service to public health, particularly through contributions to diabetes research and education, and to the nursing profession. Board Member, Research Australia. National President, Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA), 1992-1994; current Member, Strategic Plan Implementation Committee; Board Member, 1990-1996; Chairperson, Insulin Standards and Advance Practice Working Party, until 2004, Convenor, Curriculum Review Working Party; Convenor, Quality Assurance Committee, 1989-1992; Convenor, National Standards of Practice for Diabetes Educators Working Party, 1991; Member, Constitution Review Committee; Life Member. Current ADEA Representative, Diabetes Australia Research Development Committee; ADEA nominee, National Diabetes Outcomes Quality Review Initiative; current ADEA Representative, National Diabetes Data Working Group. National Vice-President, Diabetes Australia, 1996-1998; Vice-President, New South Wales, since 1999; Board Member, 1992-1998; Member, National Executive; Member, Health Care and Education Committee, 1991-1995; Convenor, President Nominations Committee. Current Diabetes Australia Representative, Management Committee of Conduct of Camps for Children with Diabetes. Member, National Council, Australian Diabetes, Australian Diabetes Society, 1992-1994; Member, National Action Plan for Diabetes Implementation Committee (dissolved); Member, Diabetes Control and Complications Trial Committee (dissolved). Australian Delegate, International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Council, 1992-2001. Australian Delegate, Western Pacific Region IDF Council; Chairperson, Education and Health Care Program, Western Pacific Region IDF, 1999 Congress. Member, Expert Panel on Diabetes Education Working Party, NSW Health; Member, Diabetes Strategy Reference Group. Member, Expert Panel on Diabetes National Health Medical Research Council, 1992-1994 (dissolved); Member, Models of Diabetes Care Working Party, 1992-1994 (dissolved). Current Director, South West Sydney Centre for Applied Nursing Research. Current Professor of Nursing, University of Western Sydney. Director, New South Wales Centre for Evidence Based Health Care, since 2000. Chairperson, Nurse Research Scholarship Committee, Nurses Registration Board of New South Wales; Chairperson, Nurse Practitioner Review Panel (Medical and Surgical); Member, Curriculum Review Committee. Chairperson, Visual Impairment Prevent Program Equity Sub-Committee, NSW Health. Chairperson, Council of Senior Nurse Academics (NSW and ACT), 1995-1998; Member, 1990-2000. Member, Quality Use of Medicines Representative Network, Royal College of Nursing Australia; Fellow, since 1986. Member, Endocrinology Clinical and Coding Group; committee of the Australian Clinical Casemix Committee. Member, Ambulatory Project Steering Group (dissolved), Australian Casemix Clinical Committee; Member, Ambulatory Sub-Committee (dissolved). Member, National Development and Implementation of Care Competencies for Asthma Education Working Group. Established education programs for Indigenous Health Workers. Awards/recognition include: Sir Kempton Maddox Award, Diabetes Australia NSW, for her service to diabetes, 1999. Ames Award for Achievement in Diabetes Education, for her development of a comprehensive Quality Program for Diabetes Services, 1990. Boehringer Mannheim Award for Excellence in Diabetes Education, for her development of the first tertiary based course in Diabetes Education), 1989.


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Dr Bela (Bert) GROF, 11 Aminga Court, Palmwoods Qld 4555 For service to primary industry through research and the development of sustainable tropical pasture technology to increase food production, rural incomes and scientific knowledge in Asia, Central and Southern America and Australia. Volunteer consultant, forage germplasm database development, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, since 1997. Currently collaborating with the Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries and the seed industry to assess the potential of use of Brazilian cultivars in Australia. Scientific Officer, Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, 1950-1971. Cerrado Agricultural Research Centre, Brazil, 1994-1997. South East Asian Forage Seed Production Project, The Philippines, 1992-1994; selecting material for regional trials across South East Asia. Cerrado Agricultural Research Centre, Brazil, 1989-1992. Centro Internacional De Agricultura Tropical (International Centre for Tropical Agriculture), Colombia, 1971-1989. In Brazil and Colombia, Dr Grof targeted forage species suitable for use in seasonally flooded acid-soil savannas, with the resultant plant being widely used in Colombia, Peru, Brazil, China, Thailand, Vietnam, The Philippines and Indonesia, specifically in cleared/degraded tropical forest regions. Mr Hilton Ross GRUGEON, Berry Park House, Berry Park NSW 2321 For service to the community through contributions to business and economic development in the Hunter region, and as a benefactor to a range of not-for-profit organisations. Current Managing Director, Hunter Land; involved in the development of industrial estates at Maitland, Thornton and Rutherford; for more than 15 years. Current Executive Member, Maitland Chamber of Commerce. Member, Upper Hunter Councils Steering Committee, since 2004; involved in creating a water pipeline from Glenbawn Dam to Murrurundi. Holds directorships in approx 80 trading, development and investment companies. Co-Founder, Hunter Valley Grammar School, 1989. Chairman, John Hunter Children’s Hospital Cancer Research and Support Fund; raised $155,000 in 2001. Benefactor to the several community organisations including Lifeline; Newcastle Youth Service; Indigenous Youth Projects; make a Wish Foundation; local sporting groups, hospitals, schools and churches Awards include: Centenary Medal, for his service to development, business and philanthropy, 2001. Hunter Business Person of the Year, Hunter Business Chamber, 2004.


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Mr Michael Solomon GUDINSKI, 9 Dundas Lane, Albert Park Vic 3206 For service to the entertainment industry through the promotion of Australian music recording artists, as an advocate for young people in the music industry, and to the community. Founded Mushroom Records in 1972; since then the Mushroom Group of Companies has signed and recorded over 400 Australian artists and over 8,000 music releases. Mushroom Records was sold in 1998 and the Group now includes: - Mushroom Music Publishing, established 1972; Australian artists represented include Billy Thorpe, Daddy Cool, Skyhooks, Split Enz, Kylie Minogue, Hunters and Collectors, Yothu Yindi, Christine Anu, Archie Roach, and The Vines. - Mushroom UK, established 1993. - Mushroom Music NZ, established 2005. - Frontier Touring Company, established 1979; responsible for international tours including Madonna, KISS, Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel, Elton John, Bob Dylan and The Eagles. - Premier Harbour Agency, 1979. - Pace Entertainment. - Roundhouse. - Illusive Entertainment. - AgentMAD. - Mushroom Pictures;.produced Tribal Voice, Chopper and Getting Square. - Mushroom Television. - Liberation Music (1985); Slanted Recordings; Ivy League; Luxor; Illusive Sounds. - Mercury Lounge; The Locker Room Club Bar; Cougars Sportsbar; Ding Dong Lounge. - Mushroom Marketing; mcmentertainment; and 27DC. Donated $150,000 from Mushroom 25th Anniversary Concert at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, 1998. Co-sponsor, born.com.au (internet initiative supporting young unsigned artists), since 2004. Mushroom Marketing, Key Partner, FReeZACentral program (funds the establishment of local youth committees for music entertainment and cultural events), Office for Youth, Department for Victorian Communities, since 2002. Board Member, Victorian Arts Centre Trust, from 1995. Support, Challenge (supports kids with cancer), for approximately 20 years. Vice-President, St Kilda Football Club, 2000-2002. Involved in establishment, Victoria Rock Foundation, 2000. Awards include: Sir Charles McGrath Marketer of the Year Award, Australian Marketing Institute, 1999. Ted Albert Award, Australasian Performing Right Association, 1998. ARIA Special Achievement Award, 1992. Frontier Touring, #1 International Touring Company, Performance Magazine, on 2 occasions.


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Ms Dorothy Elisabeth HACKETT, PO Box 2038, Alice Springs NT 0871 For service to the community through the Ngaanyatjarra Language Project and the development of educational resources to aid literacy and cultural understanding. Linguist, Ngaanyatjarra Language Project, since 1960s. Co-author, Ngaanyatjarra-Ngaatjatjarra to English Dictionary, IAD Press (National Indigenous Publishing), 2003. Co-author, translation of the New Testament to Ngaanyatjarra-Ngaatjatjarra language, 1990. Commenced translating books of the Bible, late 1960s. Indigenous literacy and Christian education teacher, Warburton Mission (engaged by United Aborigines Mission), from 1963. Conducted story writing and art clinics for Indigenous students. Developed tutorial and primers to teach Ngaanyatjarra people to read their language. Designed and implemented language and cultural programs relating to Ngaanyatjarra people, West Australian Institute of Technology. Involved in the release of The Children's Book of Wonderful Stories, by the Ngaanyatjarra people, 2005.


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The Reverend Professor James Mitchell HAIRE 15 Blackall Street, Barton ACT 2600 For service to religion and to the community through the promotion of ecumenical and interfaith dialogue, the Uniting Church in Australia and theological education. National Chair, Uniting International Mission, since 2003; and Uniting Church Overseas Aid, since 2003. Member, Methodist-Roman Catholic International Commission, since 2002. Member, Executive Committee, Christian Conference of Asia, since 2005. International Guest, World Council of Churches Assembly, 2006. Involved in negotiations, ending of Christian/Muslim Conflict, Moluccas, Indonesia, 2001-2002. Minister, Halmahera Synod (Indonesia), 1972-1985; ordained, 1972. Minister and Missionary appointed to Indonesia, Presbyterian Church in Ireland, 1972-1985. President, National Council of Churches in Australia, since 2003. Chair, National Heads of Churches in Australia Committee, 2000-2003. Executive Director, Australia Centre for Christianity and Culture, since 2003. National President, The National Assembly, Uniting Church in Australia, 2000-2003; National President-Elect, 1997-2000; National Ex-President, 2003-2006; Minister Uniting Church Darwin, 1985-1986. National Chair, International Relations and Mission Committee, Uniting Church in Australia, 1994-2000. Joint Chair, Uniting and Roman Catholic Church Australian National Dialogue, 1992-2004. Member, International Advisory Board of Studies in World Christianity, since 1994. Member, International Advisory Board of the Netherlands Church International Historical Journal, since 1995. Member, Editorial Advisory Panel of Irish Biblical Studies, since 1998. Chair, Board of Education for Ministry, Northern Synod, Uniting Church in Australia, 1985-1986. Chair, Griffith Asia Pacific Council, Griffith University, 2002-2004. Member, Advisory Board, The Key Centre for Ethics, Law, Justice and Governance, 1999-2002. Honorary Chaplain, British and International Sailors' Society, since 1998.


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Ms Marion Mildred HALLIGAN, 6 Caldwell Street, Hackett ACT 2602 For service to literature as an author, to the promotion of Australian writers and to support for literary events and professional organisations. Chair and Council Member, Literature Board of Australia Council, 1992-1995; Literature Board Fellowship, 1987, 1989, 1991 and 1993. Chair, Australian National Word Festival, 1987-1993; Member, Managing Committee, 1984-2001. Canberra Representative, Australian Society of Authors, 1990-1991; Member, since 1984. Canberra Correspondent, Australian Book Review, 1992-1993. Current Poetry Editor, The Canberra Times. Board Member, Canberra Youth Theatre. Board Member, Burley Griffin Society. Current Patron, ACT Library Service. Member, Committee of the Friends of National Library of Australia. Member, International Year of Literacy Canberra Committee. Recipient, Literature Fund Fellowship, 1998-1999. Teacher, Canberra Church of England Girls Grammar School, 1975-1986. Publications clude: Self Possession, 1987 and 1992; The Living Hothouse, 1988; Canberra Tales (jointly), 1988; The Hanged Man in the Garden, 1989; Spider Cup, 1990; Eat My Words, 1990; Lovers' Knots, 1992; The Worry Box, 1993; Wishbone, 1994; Cockles of the Heart, 1996; Out of the Picture, 1996; Those Women Who Go to Hotels (jointly), 1997; The Midwife's Daughters, 1997; Collected Short Stories, 1997; The Golden Dress, 1998; The Fog Garden, 2001; The Point, 2003; Taste of Memory, 2004; The Apricot Colonel, 2006; scripts for Gastronomica (Melbourne Festival), 1994; Killcallow Catch (Children's Music Theatre) (jointly). Awards include: ACT Book of the Year, 1993, 2004. The Newton-John Award, University of Newcastle, 1994. Nita B Kibble Award, 1994. 3M Talking Book of the Year, 1993. Age Book of the Year, 1992. Award for Gastronomic Writing, 1991. Geraldine Pascall Award for Critical Writing, 1990. Braille Book of the Year, 1989. Steele Rudd Award, 1989.


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Dr Guy Livingston HAMILTON, 10 Regelia Turn, Ellenbrook WA 6069 For service to people with disabilities, particularly through the development of educational and support services. Senior Sessional Member, State Administrative Tribunal (formerly Guardianship and Administration Board), since 1999. Member, People with Disabilities (WA), since 1999. Part-time Physician, Palliative Care Section, Silver Chain Nursing Association, 1985-1999. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Intellectual Disability Services Council, South Australian Health Commission, 1982-1984. Physician Superintendent, Mental Deficiency Division, Mental Health Services (Western Australia) (later known as WA Authority for Intellectually Handicapped Persons), 1965-1982; Senior Medical Officer, 1962-1965. Superintendent, Spastic Welfare Association, Perth, 1957-1961. Assisted in establishing community-based services for people with intellectual disabilities and for their transfer out of institutional care to community based accommodation and support. Professor Phillip Alexander (Pip) HAMILTON 2 Culzean Crescent, Highton Vic 3216 For service to tertiary education, to research in the fields of radioastronomy and astronomy, to a range of scientific organisations, and to the community. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Deakin University since 2002. Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research), University of Tasmania, 1991-1997; Head, Department of Physics, 1982-1991; Chair of Board and Fellow, Christ College, 1988-1997. Chair, Pro Vice-Chancellors (Research) Committee, Australian Vice-Chancellor's Committee (AVCC), 1995; Member, since 1990. AVCC Representative, Joint Working Group on the National Guidelines on Good Research Practice. Chairman, Australia Telescope National Facility Steering Committee, 1992-1994; Member 1989-1995. Fellow, Royal Astronomical Society, UK. Fellow, Institution of Engineers Australia. Fellow, Australian Institute of Physics. Fellow, Institution of Radio end Electronics Engineers Australia. Member, International Astronomical Union. Member, Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering Council. Member, Victorian Partnership for Advanced Computing Board. Over 100 papers published in astronomy, electronics, signal processing and computing Awards/recognition include: Norman Hayes Medal, Institute of Radio and Electronic Engineers Australia. National Aeronautical Space Administration (NASA) Group Achievement Award for Southern Hemisphere Very Long Baseline Interferometry, 1992.


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Mr Terence John HAMPSON, 36 Hearne Street, Bald Hills Qld 4036 For service to conservation and the environment, particularly through efforts to preserve the natural habitat of Fraser Island, to local government and politics in Queensland, and to the community. President, Fraser Island Defence Organisation, since 2004; Executive Member, since 1986; has held positions of President, Vice-President and Treasurer. Chair, Mangroves to Mountains Committee, since 2004; Member, since 1993. Involved with a range of environmental organisations, including Rainforest Conservation Society; Wilderness Society; Moreton Island Protection Committee; and Australian Conservation Foundation. Organised conservation safaris to Fraser Island, from 1974. Councillor, Marchant Ward, Brisbane City Council, 1994-2004; Coordinator, ‘Clean Up Australia’ Day, 1995-2004. Queensland State Secretary, Australian Labor Party, 1988-1991; Life Member, 2005; Assistant State Secretary; Member, since 1965. Awards include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Professor Gregory James HANCOCK, 44 Herbert Avenue, Newport NSW 2106 For service to engineering as a contributor to the development of industry standards, particularly in relation to cold-formed steel structures, through research roles relating to the behaviour and design of thin-walled structures, and as an educator. Professor of Steel Structures, Bluescope Steel, since 1990. Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Sydney University, since 2004; Member, Budget Committee. Range of committee roles (relating to steel structures), Standards Australia, since 1981. Director, Australian Steel Institute (formerly Australian Institute of Steel Construction), since 2002; Deputy Chairman, 2000-2002; Councillor, since 1998. Fellow, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, 2004. Fellow, Engineers Australia, 1990; supporter of 'Women in Engineering' Group; participant in Deans' Forum and 'Young Engineers Australia', Sydney Division. Director, Centre for Advanced Structural Engineering, 1989-1990; Chairman, 1991-2003. Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, for many years. Member, Structural Stability Research Council, USA. Member, Specifications Committee, American Iron and Steel Institute. Author of over 160 conference papers, and over 100 refereed technical papers. Awards include: Sydney Division Engineering Excellence Award, for his research into 'Behaviour and Design in Thin-Walled Structures', 1990.


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Mr James Geoffrey HARROWELL, 103 Tryon Road, Lindfield NSW 2070 For service to international relations, particularly the development of legal and business links with China. Former Chair and Managing Partner of the national law firm Hunt and Hunt (Sydney), having joined the firm in 1977. Legal practice covers commercial litigation, arbitration, dispute resolution and Asia/Pacific trade, in particular China. Current International Chairman, Interlaw Limited; Board Member, since 1998; Vice-Chairman, Asia-Pacific Region; Affiliated with Interlaw, since 1982. Current Vice-President, NSW Branch, Australia China Business Council. Appointed a Foreign Arbitrator by the China International Trade Arbitration Commission, 1998; currently serves as a Foreign Arbitrator to the Shanghai Trade Arbitration Commission. Participant in program on Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Modern Rule of Law, 2002; organised by the Victoria University in conjunction with the (Chinese) Ministry of Justice. Involveed in setting up a Hunt and Hunt Branch Office in Shanghai; the Office has been in operation since 1998. Developed an intensive (legal) seminar program in China with the (Chinese) Research Institute for International Economic Co-operation, 1992; has since been involved in other seminar programs, including to businesses in Western China in 2000, and a recent AusAID seminar program in China. Contributor to a publication on APEC initiatives. Participant in the 24th International Trade Law Conference. Assistance/advice to the Commonwealth International Legal Services Advisory Council. Participant in a Singaporean business delegation to China. Assisted Austrade programs in Beijing and Shanghai. Speaker at NSW Office of State Development functions. Voluntary Lecturer (within Asian Legal Studies Course), University of New South Wales. Member, Chinese Experts Panel, Law Council of Australia, appointed March 2006. Fellow, Tax Institute of Australia. Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors. Associate, Hong Kong Society of Accountants, since 1982. Associate, Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants, 1977. Chairman, Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency, appointed 1999. Chair, University of New South Wales Scientia Committee, 2000 and current.


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Mr Phillip Lloyd HARRY Apt 10 ‘Nuritsa’, 31-39 Elamang Avenue, Kirribilli NSW 2061 For service to Rugby Union football as a player and in a range of executive roles, and to the community through support for charitable organisations. Chairman, Sydney University Football Club, since 2005; Club Captain, 1960-1962; Club Player, 1955-1962; fundraiser and Benefactor, Sydney University Club Foundation, 2003. President, Australian Rugby Union, 1994-2001; Vice-President, 1990-1993. President, NSW Rugby Union, 1989-1993. Board Member, The Rugby Club, 1997-2002; Member, for approximately 40 years. Australian Representative, International Rugby Board. Involved, Australian Indigenous Rugby Program. Helped to establish Australian Women's Rugby. Established Classic Wallabies; the Wallaby Alumni. First Grade Player, Manly Rugby Union Football Club, 1963-1966. Team Captain and Vice-Captain, NSW Waratahs, 1963. Captain, Sydney University,; First Grade Premiers, 1961 and 1962. Played over 100 first grade matches with Sydney University and Manly. Played with Australian Barbarians and Australian Universities. Member, Australian Children's Cancer Institute. Founder, The Primary Club’s ’Scramble’ fundraising event; the Club raises funds to provide facilities for people who are disabled. Current Member, Variety, The Children's Charity; fundraiser, ‘Variety Club Bash’, winner of the event, 1988. Current supporter, Stepping Stone House. Trustee, Stepping Stone Foundation. Current supporter, Clean Up Australia; Site Supervisor, Kirribilli area. Awards include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Sydney University Blue for Rugby, 1957.


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Emeritus Professor Riaz Ul HASSAN, 12 Foundry Street, Goodwood SA 5034 For service to sociology, particularly as an educator, author and researcher, and as a contributor to the understanding of housing needs of disadvantaged individuals and communities. Current Australian Professorial Fellow, Australian Research Council (ARC). Participant, ARC Asia-Pacific Futures Research Network (funded for five years, 2004-2009); research areas include ‘Suicide Terrorism: The Use of Life as a Weapon’, 2005-2009, and ‘Institutional Configurations, Religiosity and Public Influence of Religious Institutions Muslim Societies: A Comparative Study’, 2002-2004. ARC Australian Reader, 2004-2005. ARC International Reader, 2003. Emeritus Professor, Flinders University, since 2005; Head, Department of Sociology, 1988-1991 and 1993-1996; Professor of Sociology, since 1988; Reader (Sociology), 1981-1988; Senior Lecturer, 1977-1980. Joined the Department following teaching service at the University of Singapore. Visiting Senior Fellow, Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), 2005. Visiting Professor, Yale University, 2003 and 2006. Visiting Professor, University of California, Los Angeles, 1994 and 1997-2001. Fellow, Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, 1996. Chair, Suicide Prevention Australia. Consultancy involvements include ‘Planning Review SA’, 1990-1992; and ‘International Survey Research, Chicago’, since 1972. Author and editor of works include Local and Global, Editor 2005; The Cambridge Handbook of Social Sciences in Australia, Co-Editor 2003; Faithlines: Muslim Conceptions of Islam and Society, Oxford University Press 2002; Suicide Prevention: The Global Context, Co-Editor 1998; Suicide Explained: The Australian Experience, 1995; Islam, 1986; A Way of Dying: Suicide in Singapore, 1983; Ethnicity, Culture and Fertility, 1980; Families in Flats, 1977; and Singapore Society in Transition, 1976. Recognition includes: Durkheim Oration, International Association for Suicide Prevention, 1997.


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Mr Peter Edward HEBBES, 19 Kamilaroy Road, West Pymble NSW 2073 For service to the community as a fundraiser, particularly on behalf of the Golden Stave Foundation and Variety, The Children's Charity, and to the music industry. Co-Founder and Director, Golden Stave Foundation, since 1978; Trustee, since 1990. funds support inter alia The Shepherd Centre, the Humpty Dumpty Foundation, and Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia. Chief Barker (Chairman of the Board of Tent 56), Variety, The Children's Charity, 2000-2001; Deputy Chief Barker, 2002-2003; Chairman, NSW Region, from 1990; Chairman, Variety Bash, since 1997; Life Member, 2003; Member, since 1987. Board Member, Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia, for approximately 10 years; Member, Fundraising Committee. Current Board Member, Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners' Society Ltd. Current Council Member, Australasian Music Publishers' Association Ltd; Past Chair. Current Board Member, Australian Music Federation. Board Member, Australasian Performing Right Association, 1988-2000; Deputy Chair; Member, Audit Committee. Member, Music Industry Advisory Council, (then) Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science and Technology, 1992-1995. Board Member, Australian Music Centre, 1983-1989. Managing Director, Hebbes Music Group, since 2000. Current Director, Vital Entertainment Solutions. Managing Director, Universal/MCA Publishing Group, 1993-1999. Managing Director, Festival Music Publishing Group, until 1993; Artists and Repertoire Director, Festival Records, from 1977.


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Mr Graeme Leslie HERRING, 104 Northwood Road, Northwood NSW 2066 For service to business through the Australian Tax Research Foundation, to the accountancy profession, and to the community through Anglican Church organisations. Secretary/Treasurer, Australian Tax Research Foundation, 1990-2001; Inaugural Governor, since 1982. Chairman, New South Wales Gas Enquiry, 1987-1988. Member, Taxation Advisory Committee, 1980-1982. Member, New South Wales State Council, Taxation Institute of Australia, 1972-1979; Member, Education and Convention Committee, 1972-1979. Senior Tax Partner, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Co (now KPMG), 1970-1980; Tax Partner, 1966-1983. Chartered Accountant, 1962-2002. Current Director Carlton Investments Ltd. Director/Chairman, Louis Vuitton Australian Pty Ltd, 1986-2005. Director, WIN Corporation Pty Ltd, 1984-1996 and 2000-2005. Director, Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, 1984-2004. Director, Amalgamated Holdings Ltd, 1984-2004; also Chairman, Audit Committee. Director, Sydney Swans AFL Club, 1989-1993; Foundation Member, Swans Centre Circle; player welfare and business relationship development. Chairman, Anglican Church Property Trust, Diocese of Sydney, 1977-2002. Director/Treasurer, Abbotsleigh School Council, for 10 years; involved in the establishment of the Abbotsleigh Foundation,


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Dr Matthew John HINDSON, 9 Glenview Avenue, Earlwood NSW 2206 For service to the arts as a leading Australian composer and teacher of music, and through the wide promotion of musical works to new audiences. Attached Composer, Queensland Orchestra, 2005-2006. Current House Composer, Faber Music, current. Lecturer in Multimedia and Composition, Department of Music, University of Sydney, since 2004; Associate Dean of Technology, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, 2006. Current Artistic Director and Co-organiser, inaugural Aurora Festival 2006; contemporary music festival. Composer-in-Residence, Methodist Ladies College, Sydney, 1993-2003. Featured Composer, Vale of Glamorgan Festival, Wales, 2003. Featured Composer, Musica Viva Australia, 2002. Attached Composer, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, 1999. Attached Composer, Sydney Youth Orchestra, 1999. Commissioned Composer for Ars Musica Australis, Musica Viva, The Australian Society for Music Education, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Australia, Australian Virtuosi, The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, and Malaysian Symphony Orchestra. Composed music for successful Sydney Dance Company production Ellipse which toured the USA in 2004. Dr Hindson’s compositions have been presented in New Zealand, Germany, France, Austria, UK, Holland, Portugal, USA, Japan, Malaysia, Canada and Thailand, and have been featured at international events. Awards/recognition include: Ian Potter Music Commission Award, 2001. Peggy Glanville-Hicks Fellowship, 2000. 2MBS Young Composer's Prize, 1996.


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Mr Ralph James HOEY, 22 Southern Right Crescent, Victor Harbor SA 5211 For service to the community through the establishment and provision of education, health and development programs in Nepal and Kenya, and creating opportunities for young Australians to travel and volunteer their time in developing countries. Finance Director, World Youth International, since 1992; Chief Executive Officer, 1996-2001. World Youth International (a not-for-profit organisation) has established the World Youth International School and Sapana Dreaming Children’s Home in Nepal, and the World Youth International Owiti Children’s Home and Rang’i Community Care Centre and Health Clinic in Kenya. Programs have also been established for Australians to travel overseas and to assist in strengthening communities, enhancing their quality of life and reducing poverty. Awards include: Received the Nepalese honour Gorkha Dakshin Babu (4th Class), for his humanitarian work with the Nepalese people, in 2004. Dr Douglas Macdonald HOGARTH, 59 Goldieslie Road, Indooroopilly Qld 4068 For service to the sugar industry through research and development of sugar cane breeding programs. President, Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ASSCT), 2001-2002; Senior Vice-President, 2002-2003; Junior Vice-President, 2000-2001; Chairman, Publications Committee, since 1997; Editor of proceedings, since 1997; Chairman, Agricultural Section, 1989; Secretary, Agricultural Section, 1988; authored or co-authored 19 technical papers presented to ASSCT conferences; Life Member. Editor of Proceedings, International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ISSCT), since 2000; Member, Technical Program Committee, since 2000; authored and presented several papers to ISSCT conferences. President, Queensland Branch, Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology, 1985; Chairman, Golden Jubilee Celebrations Committee (Queensland); Fellow, 1994; Member, since 1965. Director, Sugar Research and Development Corporation, since 2002. Group Manager, Sugarcane Breeding and Improvement, Bureau of Sugar Experiment Stations, Queensland, 1990-2002; Research Scientist, 1964-1990. Regional Secretary, Australian Branch, International Biometric Society, until 1974. Current Vice-Chairman, Management Committee, Homes West; supports people with a disability to live in their own home.


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Mr Denis Robert HOGG, 21 Evelina Road, Toorak Vic 3142 For service to hospital administration and health care services through a range of organisations, including the Australian Private Hospitals Association. Chief Executive Officer, Epworth Hospital (Melbourne), since 1986. Founder, Australian Institute of Robotic Surgery, 2003. National President, Australian Private Hospitals Association (APHA), 1991-1994; Chairman of the Board, since 2000; Board Member, since 1988; Member, Executive Committee, since 1998; Chair, Policy and Legislation Committee, 1997-2000; Member, since 1997; current Member, Industrial Relations Committee; Chair, Private Sector Casemix Unit, 1994-1995; Member of Working Group, from 1994. Department of Health and Ageing: APHA Representative, Prostheses and Devices Committee, since 2005; provides advice to the Federal Minister on the listing and benefit levels for prostheses). APHA Representative on reference group established to provide advice on re-entry into the workforce by medical specialists. APHA Representative, Pre-Existing Ailments Review. Director and Honorary Secretary, Church and Charitable Private Hospitals Association, since approximately 1995. Past President, Private Hospitals Association of Victoria. Former Chair and Member, Private Hospitals Industrial Association of Australia. Director, Hawthorn Football Club, since 1966. Awards include: Baxter Award for Individual Achievement, APHA, 2002.


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Professor Michael John HOUGH RFD ED 78 New Mount Pleasant Road, Balgownie NSW 2519 For service to the community of the Illawarra region through a range of youth, church, education, music and service organisations. Founding Chairman, Illawarra IteC, since 1991; IteC is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation responsible for a range of community assistance projects. Area (Regional) Chairman, South Coast and Tablelands Region, Scouts Australia, since 1986; Chairman, Mount Keira Scout Camp Management Committee, since 1997. President, Wollongong Central Rotary Club, 1922-1993 and 2005-2006; Charter Member, since 1984. Member, Illawarra Escarpment Advisory Committee, 2002-2004. Director, Flagstaff Group of Companies, since 1994; organisation employs over 120 people with disabilities. Current Director, Wollongong Conservatorium of Music. Professor of Management, Graduate School of Business and Professional Development, University of Wollongong, since 1999; Professor of Education Leadership, Faculty of Education, since 1998; Director, Off Campus Management Programs, 1997-2002; Director, Professional and Continuing Education, 1989-1993; Head of School, Industry and Administrative Studies, 1983-1989; Acting Head of School, Health Science, 1985-1986. Visiting Professor, University of Lincoln UK, 2002; IC2 Institute, University of Texas USA, 2000. Senior Lecturer, former Riverina College of Advanced Education, 1981-1982; Lecturer, 1975-1979. Research Associate, University of Georgia USA, 1979-1980. Senior Science Master, NSW Department of Education, 1972-1974; High School teacher, 1967-1971. National President, New South Wales Board Member, National Board of the Australian Council for Educational Administration, 1997-2000; Chairman, Accreditation Committee for Professional Accreditation of Educational Administrators; Board Member, early 1990s-2002. Co-Director, Command Development Education Program, New South Wales Police, 1994-1998. Chairman, Police Customer Service Council, late 1990s. Member, Board of Education, New South Wales Synod, Uniting Church in Australia, 1994-2003. Director, Illawarra Skills Development Board, 1992-1998. Past Chairman, Illawarra Region, Australian Institute of Management. Awards/recognition includes: Wollongong Citizen of the Year, Australia Day 2004. Fellow, Australian Council for Educational Leaders; Gold Medal, 2002. Fellow, Australian College of Educators. Fellow, Australian Institute of Management.


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Mr Jonathan McDougall HUTCHISON 110 Sutherland Street, Paddington NSW 2021 For service to tourism and business through promoting Australia as a travel destination and in leadership and advisory roles with industry organisations. Managing Director, Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau, since 1996. Chairman, International Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (now known as Destination Marketing Association International), since August 2005; Chairman, Global Committee, for many years; co-founder, 'Global Executive Forum'. Adjunct Professor, School of Leisure, Sport and Tourism, University of Technology, Sydney, since 1971; current Chair, Event Industry Advisory Committee; current Foundation Member, Dean of Business' Executive Council. Current Board Member, Australian Centre of Event Management. Chairman, Australian Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus. Chairman, Pacific Asia Travel Association, 1997-1998; Life Member. General Manager, Ansett Express Airlines; Manager, Ansett in USA and Canada. General Manager, Air New South Wales. Government-related tourism roles include: Managing Director, Australian Tourism Commission (now part of Tourism Australia), 1992-1996. Inaugural Board Member, Tourism Commission of NSW, 1985-1989. Board of Governors, Tourism Task Force. Member, other government bodies including Australian Standing Committee on Tourism; Tourism Forecasting Council; Australian Standing Committee on Tourism; Advisory Council, Bureau of Tourism Research; Australia Business Events Advisory Panel; and NSW Tourism Industry Forum. Awards/recognition include: South Pacific Person of the Year, US Travel Agent Magazine, 1997. Minister's Special Award, Australian Tourism Awards, 1996.


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Dr Robert Lindsay ILES, The Scots College, Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill NSW 2023 For service to education as Principal of The Scots College, Sydney and through support for professional organisations, and to the community. Principal, The Scots College, Sydney, since 1994. Chairman, Headmasters' Standing Committee, Great Public Schools Association, since 2003. Current Member, New South Wales Branch, Australian College of Education. Current Member, Association of Heads of Independent Schools. Head of Curriculum Development, Presbyterian Ladies' College, Melbourne, 1989-1993. Council Member, Whitley College (Baptist Theological College, University of Melbourne), 1991-1993. Council Member, Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar School, 1985-1991. Administrative Officer, Education Planning and Policy Branch, Victorian Department of Education and Training, 1988-1989; Education Service Officer, Integration Unit, 1986-1988. Member, Geography Subject Committee, Victorian Institute of Secondary Education, 1985-1986, 1982. Served as a teacher at: St Arnaud High School; Castlemaine High School; Box Hill High School; Ferntree Gully School; and Syndal High School, 1967-1986. Founding Member and Deacon, Croydon Hills Baptist Church, 1985.

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