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

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

The Queen’s Birthday 2016 Honours List

Mr Robert William McCORMACK, 7/20 Wylde Street, Potts Point NSW 2011 For significant service to the performing arts, particularly through pro-bono legal advisory and support roles, and to the community. Service includes: Board member, the Australian Ballet Foundation and the Australian Ballet, since 2013. Friends of the Australian Ballet: Chairman, New South Wales Branch, 2003-2012. Secretary, 1991-2001. Board Member, since 1990. Honorary Solicitor, Kookaburra Foundation, The National Musical Theatre Company, since 2005. Legal Advisor, Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Matilda the Musical, current. Director, Cameron Mackintosh, current. Live Performance Australia: Member, Advisory Board, since 2003. Member, nomination panel for Dance/Physical Theatre Awards, since 2003. Honorary Solicitor, since 1999. Honorary Solicitor, Helpmann Awards, since 1999. Talent Development Project: Honorary Solicitor, since 1992. Involved, since 1991. Involved, Bound For Broadway Scholarship, 2006 (scholarship provides free training to outstandingly talented young Australian performing artists in NSW public schools). Board Member, Sisters of Charity Foundation, since 2014. Senior Consultant, TressCox Lawyers, since 2009 and Partner, 2005-2009. Principal, Abbott Tout Creer and Wilkinson, 1971-2005. Solicitor, Braye Craig Cohen, 1966-1967 and Nabarro Nathanson, London, 1968. Admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales, 1966.



Mr Timothy James McFARLANE, Bellevue Hill NSW 2023 For significant service to the performing arts, particularly through executive roles with not-for-profit and commercial production houses. Service includes: Chief Executive Officer, The Ambassador Theatre Group Asia Pacific, since 2013. Managing Director, Really Useful Company Asia Pacific, 1994-2012. General Manager, Adelaide Festival Centre, 1986-1994. Live Performance Australia (formerly the Australian Entertainment Industry Association): President, 1992-1994. Member, National Executive, 1989-2003. Life Member, since 2003. Member, Honours Committee, 2013-2014. Member, Industry Committee, 2013-2014. Director, Opera Australia, since 2006 and Chair Audit and Risk Committee, since 2009. Trustee, Sydney Opera House, 1997-2005 and Chair, Risk Management Committee, 2002-2005.



Dr Michael Francis McGUINNESS, PO Box 1060, Toodyay WA 6566 For significant service to dentistry as a clinician, to oral health education, to professional groups, and to the community of Toodyay. Service includes: Principal, Toodyay Dental Clinic, since 2005. Principal, Goomalling Dental Clinic, since, 2008. Founding Partner, Central City Dental Clinic, 1978-2007. University of Western Australia: Director, Oral Health Centre of Western Australia Project, 2000-2002. Head, School of Oral Health Sciences, 1998-2000. Head, Restorative Dentistry and Clinics 1997. Chairman, Restorative Committee, 1997. Lecturer, Prosthodontics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, 1996-1997. Visiting Clinical Lecturer, 1984-1986. Australian Dental Council: Deputy President, 2012-2013. Director and Board Member, 2002-2013. Chairman, Finance, Audit and Risk Monitoring Committee, 2012-2013. Dental Board of Western Australia: President, 2009-2010. Board Member, 1999-2010. Council Member, Australian Dental Association, WA Branch, 1998-2000 and 1979-1980. Member, since 1977. President, Western Australia Branch, Australian Society of Endodontology, 1986 and Federal Councillor, 1987. Deputy Shire President, Shire of Toodyay, 2004-2007 and Councillor, 2003-2007 and Chairman, Finance Committee, 2004-2007. Major sponsor of Sandakan Scholarship, Toodyay Sub-Branch Returned and Services League of Australia, current. Chairman, Local Health Advisory Group Northam Hospital, 2007. Provider of dental services to injured Vietnam Veterans, 1977-1980 and to veterans, 'for 39 years'. Commodore, Claremont Yacht Club, 1995-1997 and Vice Commodore, 1993-1995. Awards and recognition includes: Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy, since 2015. Recipient, Australian Dental Council Medal, 2013. Recipient, Z Force Shield Award, Z Special Unit International Inc, 2010. Fellow, Australasian Section, International College of Dentists, since 2003.



Professor Robert Ian McLACHLAN, Brighton Vic 3186 For significant service to medicine in the field of endocrinology, particularly to men's reproductive health, and to medical research. Service includes: Director, Andrology and Clinical Research, Hudson Institute, since 2002. Deputy Director of Endocrinology, Monash Medical Centre, since 1998. Chairman, Research and Education Foundation, Monash IVF Group, since 2009 and Consultant Andrologist, since 1991. Principal Research Fellow, National Health and Medical Research Council, since 1998. Consultant, Male Fertility, World Health Organisation, since 1998. Co-Administrator, Monash Male Infertility DNA Database, since 1998. Scientific Advisor, Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority, since 2000. Director, Andrology Australia, since 2006 and Board Member, since 2001 and Co-Chair, Longitudinal Male Health Study Sub-Committee, 'no dates'. Secretary, International Society of Andrology, 2005-2009 and Member, since 1999. President, Fertility Society of Australia, 1999-2001 and Secretary, 1997-1999 and Member, since 1984. Member, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, since 1984. Member, Endocrine Society of Australia, since 1984. Member, National Association of Research Fellows, since 1995. Monash University: Honorary Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, since 2005. Honorary Associate Professor, 1998-2004. Honorary Senior Lecturer, 1991-1997. Section Editor, Male Reproduction www.endotext.org, since 2000. Associate Editor, International Journal of Andrology, 2002-2014. Associate, Editor, Journal of Andrology, 2004-2014. Associate Editor, Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2007-2013. Editorial Board, Andpology, since 2014. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Hoffenberg International Medal, UK Society for Endocrinology, 2014. Recipient, Eric Susman Prize, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 2002.



Mr Paul Thomas MADDEN, Para Hills SA 5096 For significant service to the community of South Australia, particularly to social welfare and humanitarian organisations, and to philanthropy. Service includes: Chief Executive, The Wyatt Trust, since 2012. Wyatt Representative Member, Philanthropy Australia, current. Chairman, Habitat for Humanity South Australia, 2006-2010 and Executive Director, 2010-2012. Executive Officer, Child and Family Welfare Association South Australia, 2009-2012. Executive Director, Integrated Community Solutions, 2003-2010. Chief Executive Officer, Baptist Community Services SA (now Baptist Care SA), 1998-2003. General Manager, South Australian Region, Mission Australia, 1988-1997. Secretary and Public Officer, Impact 100 SA, current. Chairman, Social Impact Investment Network SA, current. Deputy Chair, North East Development Agency, 2004-2010. Deputy Chair, Foodbank Australia - South Australia, 1998-2007 and Founding Board Member. Secretary, Association of Major Community Agencies, 1995-2003. Board Member and Secretary, Council to Homeless Persons, circa1988-1997. Chairman, World Relief Australia, since 2011. Executive Officer and Board Member, Bright Futures Child Aid and Development Fund Australia, since 2005. Executive Officer, Australians Aiding Children, 1982-1987. Principal Consultant (engaged by South Australian government after SA Drug Summit), Indigenous Substance Misuse Intervention Strategy, 2004-2005. Board Member, South Australian Housing Trust, 2000-2003. Part-Time Member, Social Security Appeals Tribunal, 2009-2011 and Public Housing Appeals Tribunal, 1999-2000. Chair, Ministerial Working Group on Child Abuse Prevention, 1995-1997. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Centenary Medal, 2003.



Dr William Thomas MANSELL, 5 Wakely Place, Forestville NSW 2087 For significant service to the building industry through technological innovation in design and construction, and to professional associations. Service includes: Australian Institute of Building: President, New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory Chapter, 2009-2010. National Councillor, 2008, 2009, 2015 and 2016. Juror, Professional Excellence in Building Awards, 2014-2016. Fellow, since 2007. Member, since 1976. Companion, Engineers Australia, since 2007. Member, Master Builders Association, since 1977. Member, International Relations Committee, National Roofing Contractors Association (USA), current. Professional Member, Roof Consultants Institute of the United States of America, since 1989. Affiliate Member, Australian Acoustical Society, since 1971. Chadwick Technology Group (design, engineering and manufacturing of composite roof systems): Managing Director, since 1988. Managing Director, Chadwick Group Operating Companies, 1980-1987. Director, Operating Companies, 1967-1979. General Manager, 1966-1967. Manager, 1964-1966. Ambassador, Technical and Further Education New South Wales - Sydney Institute, current. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Australian Institute of Building Medal, 2013; Honorary Doctor of Engineering, University of Sydney, 2006.



Ms Sally Ann MARSDEN, King Island Tas 7256 For significant service to the arts and cultural development through a range of roles, and to the community of King Island. Service includes: Inaugural Arts and Cultural Development Officer, King Island Cultural Centre, 2006-2014. Member of a range of community organisations on King Island, since 2006. Established Artful Dodgers Studio, Jesuit Social Services, 1996-2002. Co-Founder and Visual Arts Director, Somebody's Daughter Theatre Company, Fairlea Women's Prison, 1986-1996. Community Cultural Development Artist, Arts Access Victoria, 1985-1996. Member, Community Partnerships Panel, Australia Council for the Arts, 2005-2014 and Member, Community Arts Board, 'circa 1990s'. Member, Cultural Advisory Board, Melbourne City Council, 2000-2004. Author, 'Healthy Arts: A Guide to the Role of Arts in Healthcare', Arts Access, 1993. Co-author, 'Engaging Art: the Art Artful Dodgers Studio- A Theoretical Model of Practice', Jesuit Social Services, 2002. Co-editor, 'Risking Art, Art for Survival: Outlining the Role of the Arts in Services to Marginalised Young People', Jesuit Social Services, 2001. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Ros Bower Award, Community Cultural Development Board, Australia Council for the Arts, 2000 and recipient, Cultural Development Fellowship, 1995.



Dr Jennifer Ann MAY, Tamworth NSW 2340 For significant service to community health in rural and regional areas, as a general practitioner, to professional medical groups, and to education. Service includes: Clinical Dean, University of Newcastle, University Department of Rural Health and Rural Clinical School, Tamworth, current. Medical Educator supporting undergraduate medical and allied health students, junior medical officers, General Practitioner registrars and General Practitioners, current. General Practitioner supervisor and Examiner, Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners, current. General Practitioner, Peel Health Care, since 2004. Visiting Medical Officer, Tamworth/Tamara Hospital, current. Chair, Rural Doctors Association Australia (RDAA) Female Doctors Group, current. Past Chair and RDAA representative, National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA), current. Member, New South Wales Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) General Practitioner Advisory group, current. Ministerial appointee, National Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ANACAD), current. Chair, Steering Group Working Safe in Rural and Remote communities, current. Chair, Pilbara Division of General Practice, 1998-2003. Member, National Rural Women's Coalition, 2006-2008. Member, Mental Health Council, 2007-2009. Member, National Lead Clinicians Group, 2011-2014 including Chair, Clinical Engagement Group, 2012-2014. Member, Dental Advisory Council, 2010-2011. Member, Commonwealth Telehealth Advisory Committee, 2011-2013. CPD and Clinical Advisory Lead, New England Medicare Local, 2013-2015 (Southern section). Author and co-author of a range of publications including: 'Social Determinants of Health', (AJRH, June 2013) - editorial. 'Occupational Violence in General practice a whole of practice problem - Results of a cross sectional study', (Australian Health Review, 2011) . 'Integrated models or mayhem? Lessons learnt from three integrated primary health care entities in regional New South Wales', (Australian Health Review, November 2008). 'Dementia: An epidemic that has arrived' (Australian Pharmacist, 25(10): 796-798). 'Perceptions of workforce shortage in a rural setting'. (Rural and Remote Health (Online), 2007, 7:720). Chief Investigator, 'Occupational Violence study in general Practice', University of Newcastle, 2008. Associate Investigator, 'Primary Health Care Workforce for the Care of Older Australians', Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute (APHCRI), 2007. Chief Investigator, 'Evaluation of Regional Medical Practice', 2005. PhD awarded 2016 - 'Rural and Urban An Exploration of Medical Workforce in Regional Areas'. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Brian Williams Award (Contribution to Rural Health), Rural Faculty of Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners, 2012. Team Award, Australian Awards for University Teaching for inter professional Learning Modules-Learning together to work together, 2013. Recipient, Telstra Australian Rural Doctor of the Year 2014. Team award, Office or Teaching and Learning, Australian Government Award for innovation and teaching for Inter-Professional Education, 2014.



Brother John Lawrence MAY, 111 College Road, Sevenhill SA 5453 For significant service to winemaking, through contributions to professional associations, to regional tourism, and to the Catholic Church in Australia. Service includes: Sevenhill Cellars, South Australia: Winemaker Emeritus, since 2003. Director and Winemaker, 1972- 2003. Assistant to Winemaker, 1963-1969. Clare Valley Winemakers' Association: Member, Executive Committee, 'no dates'. Member, Education Sub-Committee, 'no dates'. Clare Valley Tourist Association (now Clare Valley Business and Tourism Association): Inaugural President, 1983-1986. Founding Member, 'no dates'. Executive member, 'for many years'. Clare Valley Winemakers' Association Representative, 'for many years'. Founding Member, Clare Valley Improvement Society, mid 1970s. Member, Clare Region Winegrape Growers Association, 'no dates'. Board Member, National Wine Foundation, 'no dates'. Member, SA Wine Industry Association, 'no dates'. Member, Mid North Tourist Association, 'no dates'. Jesuits Society of Australia: Jesuit Brother, since 1960. Sacristan, St Aloysius Church, Sevenhill, and cemetery manager, 'no dates'. Awards and recognition includes: Inducted into Hall of Fame, Clare Valley Winemakers' Association, 2014. Recipient, Jubilee Medal, Jesuits Society of Australia, 2006. Recipient, Harry Dowling Award, South Australian Tourism Industry Council, 2005, 'for outstanding contribution by an Individual in Regional Tourism'. Life Member, Winemakers' Federation of Australia, since 2004.



Mr Loris MOLENT, Barrow Street, Brunswick Vic 3056 For significant service to aeronautical engineering, particularly to the structural integrity and airworthiness of Australian Defence Force aircraft. Service includes: Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), Australian Department of Defence: Head, Emerging Aircraft Structural Integrity, Aerospace Division, since 2012. Member, DSTG, since 1984. Visiting Professor, Department of Materials Engineering, Lorena School of Engineering, Sao Paulo University, Brazil, 2011. Member, Royal Aeronautical Society, London, since 2000. Past Member, New York Academy of Sciences, 1994-2000. Member, Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club, since 2005.



Emeritus Professor Peter Rowland MUDGE, Acton Park Tas 7170 For significant service to medicine through contributions to professional organisations, to research and tertiary education, and to the community. Service includes: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners: Chair, Research Foundation, since 2010. Chair, Governing Council, 2005-2010. Provost, Tasmanian Faculty, since 2005. Director of Research, Family Medicine Programme, 1988-1993. Life Fellowship, since 2010. Fellow, since 1974. National Health and Medical Research Council: Taskforce Member, Preventative Guidelines for Australia, 1990-1995. Working Party Member, Ethics and Research Allocation, 1988-1990. Member, Health Care Committee, 1985-1990. Member, Public Health Committee, 'no dates'. Council Member, 1985-1987. Director, Primary Health Care Research and Education Development Program, Discipline of General Practice, School of Medicine, University of Tasmania, 1999-2005 and Professor of General Practice, 2000-2005 and Senior Lecturer in General Practice, 1979-1989. Visiting Fellow, National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University, 1998-1999. The University of Queensland: Emeritus Professor, since 1998. Foundation Clinical Dean, North Queensland Clinical School, 1994-1999 and Deputy Dean, 1992-1993. Head, Department of Social and Preventative Medicine, 1989-1993. Professor of General Practice, 1988. Conjoint Professor of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, James Cook University, 1993- 1998. Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing Chair, General Practice Reform Strategy Group, 1994-1998 and Member, 1990-1994. Chair, Advisory Committee, National Rural Incentive Programme Evaluation, 1994-1998. Chair, Strategic Evaluation Group, General Practice Evaluation Programme, 1994-1998. Chair, Grants Committee, 'no dates'. President, Australian Association of Academic General Practice, 1993-1995. Chair, Townsville District Health Council, 1997-1998. Choir Member, St. David's Cathedral, Tasmania, 1990's-2009 Life Member, St. David's Cathedral Foundation, current. Driver, Eastern Shore Meals on Wheels, current. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Rose Hunt Medal, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, 'no dates'. Recipient, Faulding Prize for Research, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, 'no dates'.



Ms Sharon Mari MULHOLLAND, PO Box 949, Parap NT 0804 For significant service to the community of the Northern Territory, particularly to health and social welfare groups, to business, and to public administration. Service includes: Executive Director, Northern Territory Division, Australian Red Cross, 2006-2012. President, Northern Territory Division, Heart Foundation, 2003-2004 and Member, National Board, 2003-2004. Member, NT Heart Foundation, 1995-2006. Member, Judging Panel, Young Australian of the Year Awards, 1998-2000. International All Sports Limited: Company Secretary, 2004-2006. General Manager, Commercial and Government Relations, 2000-2006. Commercial Director, 2000-2001. Manager, Northern Territory operations, Australian Association of Bookmaking Companies, 2005-2006. Business Development Director, Airport Groups International (AGI), 1998-1999. Business Development Manager, Northern Territory Airports, 'no dates'. Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Northern Territory Tourist Commission, 1994-1995. Chief Executive Officer, Northern Territory Work Health Authority (now NT Worksafe), 1997. Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory: Chief of Staff and Senior Ministerial Officer for the Deputy Chief Minister, 1986-1997. Chief of Staff for the Members for Sanderson, Araluen and Daly, 2014-2016. Awards and recognition includes: Finalist, Telstra Business Woman of the Year Awards, 1998. Fellow, Australian Institute of Management, 2002. Recipient, Meritorious Service Award, Australian Red Cross, 2010.



Mr Andrew David MURRAY, 18 Kenilworth Street, Bondi Junction NSW 2022 For significant service to the community through contributions to aero-medical, conservation, education and research organisations, and to rugby union. Service includes: Foundation Committee Member, Friends of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, current. Trustee and Governor, National Parks and Wildlife Foundation, current and Foundation Board Member. Fundraiser, Boer War Memorial Appeal, ongoing. Board Member, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 'for several years'. Chairman, Sydney University Football Club Foundation Appeal, 2004-2009. President, Sydney University Rugby Club, circa 1980s-1990s. President, Australian Universities Rugby Union, 1993-2003. Deputy Chairman, Australian Rugby Union, 1989-1990. Director, New South Wales Rugby Union, 1987-1991 and 1996-1998. St Andrew's College, University of Sydney: Chairman, College Foundation, 2002, Deputy Chairman, since 2003. Deputy Chairman, College Foundation Appeal Committee, 2003-2008. Chairman, College Council, 1999-2002 and Council Member, 1984-2002. College Financial Advisor, current. Awards and recognition includes: Honorary Fellow, University of Sydney, 2006. Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 2000.



Dr Iain Douglas MURRAY, 67 Canterbury Terrace, East Victoria Park WA 6101 For significant service to people who are blind or have low vision, and to education in the field of assistive technology as an academic and researcher. Service includes: VisAbility (formerly the Association for the Blind Western Australia): Member, Board of Directors, since 2010. Technical Officer for Assistive Technology, circa 1991. Member, Board of Directors, Guide Dogs Western Australia (run by VisAbility), current. Founder and Teacher, Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired, since 2002. Curtin University: Founder and Co-ordinator, Centre for Accessible Technology, since 2007. Associate Professor, School of Electrical Engineering and Computing, since 2015. Course Creator and Coordinator, Bachelor of Technology (Computer Systems and Networking), since 2002. Course Coordinator, Electrical and Computer Engineering Double Degrees, current. Discipline Lead, Computer Systems Engineering, current. Senior Lecturer, 2002-2015. Technical Officer, 1998-2002. Fellow, Curtin Academy. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Scholarship for World Wide Developer Conference, San Francisco, Apple University Consortium, 2004-2006 and 2008. Recipient, Vice-Chancellors Award for Excellence, Curtin University, 2007.

Mr Rodney Harold NELSON, Rosebud Vic 3939 For significant service to business through the advancement of skills development and training, improved productivity outcomes, and network building. Service includes: Enterprise Connect: Victorian State Director, 2007-2014. Manager, National Transport and Logistics Network, 2013-2014. Founding Coordinator, National Rail Supplier Continuous Improvement Program, 2010-2012. Foundation Director, Australian Industry Productivity Centres, 2007. Volunteer, Southern Melbourne Committee, Regional Development Australia, 2009-2013. Volunteer, Mentor Partners Program, City of Kingston and Glen Eira City Council, since 2014. Board Member, Sandown Cobras Football Club, 2011-2012. Chair, Dandenong Valley Region, Special Olympics Australia, 2010-2011. Chief Executive Officer, Air Niugini Limited, 2003-2006. Group Quality Director, Ocean Group, 1991-1993. Regional Director, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, MSA Cargo International, 1983-1991.



Ms Alice Josephine NICHOLLS, Hampton Vic 3188 For significant service to community health, particularly through support for children with complex neurological conditions and their families. Service includes: Brainwave Australia: Founder and Director, since 1994. Fundraising Consultant, Alannah and Madeline Foundation, since 2005.



Dr Donna Marie ODEGAARD, GPO Box 945, Darwin NT 0801 For significant service to Indigenous cultural heritage through roles with broadcast media organisations, to education and training, and to reconciliation. Service includes: Chief Executive Officer, Aboriginal Broadcasting Australia, since 2006. Chair, Larrakia TV/ Aboriginal TV, Darwin, Northern Territory, since 2013. Chair, Larrakia Radio, Darwin, Northern Territory, since 2013. Representative, Indigenous education, training and employment, research and policy development, since 1993. Member, Indigenous Heritage Advisory Committee, Australian Heritage Commission, 1995-2003 - involved with the 'Ask First - a guide to respecting Indigenous heritage places and values'. Member, Indigenous Cultural Heritage Officer's Network, since 1995. Consultant/Advisor in Aboriginal affairs, community development and business for a range of organisations since 1993, including: Department of Aboriginal Affairs, South Australia. Aboriginal Land Trust, South Australia. Aboriginal Heritage Committee, South Australia. Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement, South Australia. Native Title Unit, South Australia. Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia. Aboriginal Health Council, South Australia. Northern Territory University. Larrakia Nation, Northern Territory. Larrakia Development Corporation, Northern Territory. Northern Territory Land Council. Representative and witness, Kenbi Larrakia Traditional Owners in the Kenbi Aboriginal Land Claim (Cox Peninsula), Northern Territory, since 1993. Awards and recognition includes: Nominee, Australian of the Year, 2015. Recipient, Indigenous Alumni Award, University of Newcastle, 2012, 'for contributions to Indigenous Community, research and education'. Naming and Commissioning Lady, Royal Australian Navy ship, HMAS Larrakia, 2006. Recipient, Indigenous Student Overseas Exchange Scholarship to Northern Arizona University, from University of South Australia, 1997.



Dr John D'Arcy O'DONNELL, Sydney NSW 2119 For significant service to community health and education through a range of broadcast media roles, and to medicine as a general practitioner. Service includes: Medical Broadcaster, Reporter and Editor, Seven West Media, 'since approx 1984' and Presenter, 'Beyond 2000', 1980s-1990s. Executive Producer and Presenter, 'Dr John's Health Check', Southern Cross Media, 'for many years' and 'Drive Time Medical', 'for many years'. Weekly Medical Columnist for several magazine titles including 'New Idea', ongoing. General Practitioner, Beecroft Family Clinic, current and medical practitioner since 1971. Knowledge Ambassador, Kolling Institute of Medical Research, 2012. Medical Volunteer, Hoc Mai - Australian Vietnam Medical Foundation, University of Sydney, 'since approx 2004'. Inaugural Board Member, Centre for Immunology and Allergy Research, 1996-2012. Board Member, Colorectal Foundation, 'for several years' and helped establish the Foundation. Director, Australian Diabetes Council (now Diabetes New South Wales), 2009-2012. Member, New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory Faculty, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, since 1981. Ambassador, Sony Foundation, 2002-2011. Ambassador, Australian Hearing, 'since approx 1994'.



Mr Dennis Reginald O'HOY, 13 Hill Street, Bendigo Vic 3550 For significant service to the community of Bendigo, particularly through heritage preservation organisations, and to tertiary education. Service includes: Bendigo Trust: Chair, 1998-2002 and 2003-2004. Foundation Director, since 1970. Honorary Life Member. Chair, Tram Restoration Committee, 1972. Chair, Tramways Sub-committee, 1990-2000 and Secretary, 1976-1990. Member, Bendigo Historical Society, current. Member, Bendigo Chinese Association, current. Volunteer and Tour Guide and Consultant to the Guides and Management, Bendigo Joss House Temple, current and led the restoration of the Temple for the National Trust, 'late 1960s'. La Trobe University: Head, School Of Art and Design, Bendigo Campus, 1986-1996. Senior Lecturer, 1973-1986. Seconded to the Bendigo School of Mines to establish the Diploma of Art, 1962. Member, Bendigo Chapter, La Trobe University Alumni Association, current. Donated, Dennis O'Hoy Ceramic Award, Awarded annually to a Bachelor of Visual Arts (Ceramics) student. Member, Friends of The Bendigo School of Mines and Industries Group, current. Life Member, Bendigo Art Gallery; Post Office Gallery Exhibitions, 2010-2014. Member, Castlemaine Art Gallery and Museum, current. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Inaugural Ray Tonkin Award, Heritage Council of Victoria, 2011. Recipient Distinguished Alumni Award, La Trobe University, 2001.



Professor Suzanne Yvette O'REILLY, Macquarie University NSW 2109 For significant service to the earth sciences as an academic and researcher, to tertiary education, and to scientific associations. Service includes: Macquarie University: Distinguished Professor, School of Earth Sciences, current. Professor of Geology Personal Chair, since 1991. Associate Professor, 1985-1990. Senior Lecturer, 1983-1984. Lecturer, 1980-1983. Director, Centre for Petroleum and Lithospheric Studies, 1991-1995. Head of Geology and Geophysics, 'for various periods from 1986-1990'. Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research), 'for various periods from 1988-1990'. Australian Research Council (ARC): Director, ARC Centre of Excellence for Core to Crust Fluid Systems (at Macquarie University), since 2011. Foundation Director, ARC National Key Centre for the Geochemical Evolution and Metallogeny of Continents (GEMOC) (at Macquarie University), since 1995. Member, National Panel for Engineering, Earth and Applied Sciences, 1990-1993. Chair, ARC National Sub-panel for Earth Sciences, 1993. Member, Expert Advisory Panel for Physics, Chemistry Geosciences, 2001-2003. Member, Government DEST Panel, Research Quality Framework Exercise, 2007. Member, Research Evaluation Committee, Excellence in Research for Australia, trial for Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences, 2009. Member, Research Evaluation Committee, Excellence in Research for Australia, 2012 and 2015. Member, Reference Working Group, Excellence in Research for Australia, 2013. Australian Academy of Science: Council Member, since 2015. Fellow, 2002. Chair, National Committee for Earth Sciences, 2013-2016. Executive Team Member, UNCOVER initiative, Geoscience Australia, current. Leader, Earth Sciences Delegation to China, 1982. Member, DEST Expert Advisory Committee, National Research Priorities, 2002. Taskforce Member, New South Wales, for Minister for Industry, Resources and Energy, New South Wales Minerals Council, 'no dates'. Fellow, Mineralogical Society of America, 1989. Fellow, Geological Society of Australia, 2007. Fellow, Norwegian National Academy of Science and Letters, 2002. Concurrent Professor of Earth Sciences, Nanjing University, China, since 1997. Guest Professor, University of Geoscience (Wuhan), China, since 2006. Docteur Honoris Causa, Lyon University, France, since 2012. Copernicus Visiting Professorship, University of Ferrara, Italy, 2013. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, W.B. Clarke Medal, Royal Society of New South Wales, 2007. Recipient, Centenary Medal, 2003.



Mr Maithri Hemachandra PANAGODA, 2 Richmond Avenue, St Ives NSW 2075 For significant service to the Sri Lankan community in New South Wales, and to the law, particularly in litigation and dispute resolution. Service includes: Patron, Muthuhara Australia, current. Life Member, Sri Lanka Association of New South Wales and Member, Constitution Revision sub-committee, current. Founding Director, AustraLanka Helpline, 2004-2013 (established to support children affected by the 2004 tsunami in Sri Lanka). Director, Sri Lankan Media Pty Ltd, 'no dates'. Founding Member and Past President, Anandians of New South Wales and ACT, 'no dates'. Life Member, Sinhalese Cultural Forum, 'no dates'. Member, Writers' Guild, 'no dates'. Partner, Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers, since 1996; Associate, 1991-1996. Lawyer, Western Aboriginal Legal Service, 1981-1991. Member, Law Society of NSW and Member, Medico Legal Liaison Committee and Member, Senior Solicitors' Committee and Member, Litigation and Practice Committee. Member, Law Council of Australia, International Section. Adjunct Professor, School of Law, University of Notre Dame, Sydney Campus, since 2015. Editor, Workers Compensation Chapter, 'Lawyers Practice Manual', current. Member, Bar Association of Sri Lanka, 'no dates'.



Ms Kathryn Ann PITKIN, 7 Albion Street, Mayfield East NSW 2304 For significant service to tertiary education and training, particularly for those in rural and regional Australia, and to the community. Service includes: Deputy Chancellor, Charles Stuart University, 2007-2014 and Council Member, 2002-2014. Campus Manager, Bathurst College, Western Institute, TAFE NSW, 1999- 2004 and Head of Studies and English Language Teacher, 1984-1998. Chair, Miss Porters House Management Committee, National Trust of NSW, since 2015 and Treasurer, 2010-2014 and Member, since 2009. Team Manager and Administrator, OzScot Australia, 2002-2010. Training Provider, Hunter Institute of Mental Health, 2004-2010. Music Teacher, Celtic Harp, private studio, 2011-2016. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Excellence Award, TAFE NSW, 2003. Doctor (honoris causa), Charles Sturt University, 2014.

Mr John Henry PLANNER, 23/9 Garthowen Crescent, Castle Hill NSW 2154 For significant service to engineering in the area of bulk solids handling, and to the environment through research into dust emission from coal terminals and rail transport. Service includes: Founding Director, Introspec Consulting, since 1997. Director, Gutteridge Haskins and Davey Consulting Engineers (GHD Group), 1981-1993. Founding Chair, Planner West Consulting Engineers, 1958-1981. Fellow, Engineers Australia, since 1976 and Member, since 1952. Member, Australian Society for Bulk Solids Handling, Engineers Australia, since 1990's. Member, National Committee for Bulk Materials Handling, Engineers Australia, 1983-1990's. Uniting Church in Australia: A range of roles with youth and children's ministry, and sport and leisure ministry in Uniting Churches in Denistone East, Epping and West Epping, since 1960. Inaugural Chair, Lent Event Committee, West Epping Uniting Church, 2005-2012.



Mr Michael Thomas PRATT, PO Box 40, Mosman NSW 2088 For significant service to public administration through reforms in customer service and communication, and to the finance and banking industry. Service includes: Customer Service Commissioner of New South Wales, Service NSW, since 2012 and Chair, NSW Customer Advisory Board, since 2014. Deputy Chair, Insurance and Care (icare) NSW Board, NSW Department of Finance, Services and Innovation, since 2015 and Non-Voting Member, ICT Board, NSW Government ICT Strategy, current. Deputy Chancellor, Western Sydney University, since 2013; Member, Board of Trustees, current and Chair, Infrastructure Committee, current. Non-Executive Chairman, Bennelong Funds Management Group Pty Ltd, since 2014. Non-Executive Director, Bennelong Group Board and the Bennelong Foundation Board, since 2012. Non-Executive Director, TAL Dai-ichi Life Australia, current and Chair, Risk Committee, current. Non-Executive Director, Credit Union Australia, since 2013 and Chair, Risk Committee, current. Chief Executive Officer, Consumer and SME Banking, North East Asia, Standard Chartered Bank, 2009-2012. Group Executive, Business and Consumer Banking, Westpac. Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Melbourne, 2002-2008. Chief Executive Officer, Australian Financial Services, National Australia Bank, 1999-2002. Chief Executive Officer, Bank of New Zealand, 1997-1999. Past Non-Executive Director, Mastercard International Inc, New York; and Mastercard, Asia Pacific, 'no dates'. Past Non-Executive Director, BT Financial Services, 'no dates'. Past Chairman, Shenzen Credit, 'no dates'. Inaugural Joint President, Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA), 2005 and Past Co-Chair, Nominations and Remuneration Committee and Disciplinary Committee. President, Australian Institute of Banking and Finance (now FINSIA), circa 2004 and Member, since 1993.



Professor Joseph PROIETTO, 6 Doyle Street, Bulleen Vic 3105 For significant service to medicine in the field of endocrinology, particularly obesity and diabetes research, and as a clinician, educator and mentor. Service includes: Founder and Head, Weight Control Clinic, Austin Health, since 2003 and Inaugural Sir Edward Dunlop Medical Research Foundation Professor of Medicine, 2003-2015 and Physician, Endocrine Unit, since 2003. Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, since 2003 and Associate Professor, 1994-2003 and Senior Lecturer, 1991-1993. Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, University of Melbourne, 1999-2003. Head, Metabolic Disorders Clinic, Royal Melbourne Hospital, 1996-2003 and Physician, Endocrine Unit, 1994-2003 and Physician, Medical Unit E, 1992-1994. Diabetes Australia: Board Member, 2003-2005. Chair, Medical, Education and Scientific Council, 'for many years'. President, Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society, 1995-1997 and Inaugural Secretary and Founder, 1991-1993. Chair, Program Organising Committee, 10th International Congress of Obesity, Sydney, 2001-2006. Vice-President, Australian Diabetes Society, 2003-2005 and Secretary, 2000-2002 and Chairman, National Association of Diabetes Centres, 2000-2002. Principal and Founding Member, Victorian Obesity Consortium, since 2009. Partner, Endocrine Specialist Centre, current. SCOPE International Fellow, World Obesity Foundation, 2012. Published more than 180 research articles. Endocrinologist, ‘for more than 30 years’. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Kellion Award, Australian Diabetes Society, 2012 and Life Membership, 2009.



Ms Lynn Carol RAINBOW-REID, 2401/12 Edward Street, Brisbane Qld 4000 For significant service to the community through support for a range of cultural and charitable organisations, and to the performing arts as an actor. Service includes: Patron, Queensland Museum Foundation (companion-level donor), Queensland Symphony Orchestra (Sculthorpe-level donor), La Boite Theatre Company (Wall of Light supporters), Macquarie Philharmonia (silver-level donor), Bell Shakespeare Company (Hearts in a Row initiative), Sydney Opera House (Chairman's Leadership Circle), Museum of Contemporary Art (innovator-level donor), Sculptures by the Sea, Sydney (patron-level donor), Australian Ballet, MS Australia, and Queensland Ballet. Member, Rainbow Reid Endowment Fund Advisory Committee, Queensland University of Technology, since 2007 and Chair, since 2016 and Member, Vice-Chancellor's Advisory Board, Cultural Precinct, 2008-2012. Council Member, Women's College, University of Sydney, 2001-2012. Trustee, Queensland Museum Foundation, since 2000. Founder, Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG), Queensland, 2011. Board Member, La Boite, since 2012. Vice-President, Judge Rainbow Memorial Fund for Released Prisoners and Chair, House Committee, House Convenor and Committee Member, 1969-2005. Actor in theatre, film, radio, television and commercials, 1965-1987. Including 'Number 96', ‘Matlock Police', ‘Division 4', ‘Homicide', ‘Cop Shop', ‘The Young Doctors', ‘A Country Practice' and ‘Home and Away'. Committee Member, Actors and Entertainers Benevolent Fund Queensland, since 2009. Board Member, Actors Benevolent Fund of New South Wales Inc, 1995-2009 and 1975-1985. Vice-Chair, Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG), since 2013 and Founder IATG, Queensland, 'no date'. Tour Guide and Assistant Tour Manager, Alumni Travel and Sydney Tour Minders, since 1997.



Mr Michael Laurence RALSTON, Battery Point Tas 7004 For significant service to medical practice, research and governance, particularly in the field of pathology and laboratory services. Service includes: The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA): Editor, Genetics Advisory Newsletter, since 2008. Member, Genetics Advisory Committee, since 2007. Board Member, RCPA Quality Assurance Programs, since 2006. Board Member, RCPA Foundation and initiated a $30,000pa scholarship program for the Foundation. Honorary Fellow, since 2003. National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC): Council Member, 2016. Executive Member, 2016. Chair, Planning and Advisory Committee, 2016. Deputy Chair, Document and Liaison Committee, until 2016. Chair, In Vitro Diagnostics Drafting Committee, 2014. Member, Medical Testing Human Nucleic Acid Committee, 2013. Chair, Laboratory Supervision Drafting Committee, current. Chair, Standards for Massively Parallel Sequencing Sub-committee, current. Managing Director, Gippsland Pathology Service Pty Ltd, 1988-2003. Managing Director, Son of Rupert Health Care Consulting Pty Ltd, since 2003. Director, LRS Health Pty Ltd, 2000-2014. Director, RCPA Quality Assurance Programs Pty Ltd, since 2006. Partner and Managing Director, Gippsland Pathology Service, Latrobe Regional Hospital, Traralgon West, 1988-2003. Director, Medipath Computer Services, Pty Ltd, 1989-1999. Manager, Regional Services, Diagnostic Laboratories of Gippsland, 1985-1988. Senior Medical Scientist, Central Gippsland Hospital, Traralgon, 1981-1985. National Health and Medical Research Council: Contributing Author, 'Medical Genetic Testing - Information for Health Professionals', 2010. Round table Group Member, Proposed National Framework for Genetic Testing in Australia, 2010. Scoping Group Member, 'Aspects of Human Genetics Testing: An Information Paper', 2008. Pathology Services Table Committee (PSTC): Member, 1996-2009. Chair, Genetics Sub-committee, ongoing, Haematology Sub-committee, ongoing, Audit and Rules Sub-committee, ongoing and Statistics Sub-committee, 2006-2008. Therapeutic Goods Administration: Member, national Co-ordinating Committee, In Vitro Diagnostic Device Working Group, 2002-2005. Co-author, 'A Proposal for a New Regulatory Framework for In Vitro Diagnostic Devices', 2003. Member, SA HE-029 Clinical Laboratory Testing In Vitro Diagnostics Test Systems Committee, Standards Australia, current. Chair, Immunohematology Quality Assurance Programs, Australian Institute of Medical Scientists, 1987-1992. Executive Committee Member, Australian Association of Pathology Practices (now Pathology Australia), 1996-2003 and Vice President, 2001-2003. Co-founder and Convenor, National Immunohematology Continuing Education Meeting, since 1983. Clinical Auditor, Transport Accident Commission and Worksafe Victoria, 2010-2013. Community service includes: Board Member, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Foundation, since 2008. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Jim Davis Memorial Award for Services to Medical Laboratory Science, 1984. Recipient, Lane-Warner Memorial Award for Services to Medical Laboratory Science in Gippsland, 1988.



Ms Anne Miriam ROBINSON, Roseville NSW 2069 For significant service to the community through regulatory and governance reform in the not-for-profit and charitable sectors, and to the law. Service includes: Chairperson, World Vision Australia, 2005-2012 and Board Member, 2000-2012 and Member, Australia Programs Board Committee, since 2014. Board Member, World Vision International, 2004-2010 and Moderator, International Triennial Council, 2005-2008. Board Member, Overseas Relief Fund, Diocese of Sydney, Anglican Church of Australia, 1999-2002. Board Member, Anglican Deaconess Ministries, 'mid 2000s'. Chairperson and Founder, Charity Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (formerly known as Australian Charity Law Association), since 2009. Deputy Chairperson, Not-for-Profit Sector Reform Council, 2011-2013. Member, Not-for-Profit Tax Concession Working Group, since 2011. Co-author, 'Driven by Purpose - charities that make the difference', Hammond Press, Sydney, 2012. Principal and Founder, Prolegis Lawyers (specialises in charity law), since 2001. Founding Member, Macquarie Legal Centre, 1970s. Lawyer, since 1980. Council Member, Barker College, 1997-2007. Council Member, Sydney Church of England Girls Grammar School (SCEGGS), 1990-1997.



Mr Geoffrey Gordon RYAN, Brunswick Vic 3056 For significant service to secondary education, particularly to the independent schools sector, and to professional organisations. Service includes: National Chair, Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA), 2005-2007 and Member, National Standing Committee, 2003-2008 and National Treasurer, 2002-2004 and National Board Member, since 2001. State Chair, Victorian Branch, Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA), 2001-2003 and State Secretary, 1997-2000 and State Executive Member, 1995-1997 and Honorary Member, since 2011. Board Member, Teaching Australia, 2005-2010 and Former Co-Director; Member, Audit Committee. Board Member and Vice-President, Principals Australia, 2001-2005 and Public Officer, current and Principals Australia Representative, “Dare to Lead” Program, Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. Board Member, Consortium of Co-Education Schools, 1997-2008 and Founding Member and Chair. Founding Member and Chair, Association of Co-Educational Schools. Board Member, Centre for Strategic Studies, 1996-2004. Committee Member, National Standing Committee of National Education Professional Association, 2005-2007 and Speaker on career planning and leadership development. Involved in international education matters, International Confederation of Principals, 2007 and 2006. Member, Australian College of Educators, since 1978 and Fellow, 2006. Member, Awards Committee, Australian College of Education, since 2010. Principal, Westbourne Grammar School, 1990-2010. Deputy Headmaster and Head of Senior School, St Michael's Grammar School, 1983-1989. Board Member, Mentone Grammar School, since 2011 and Former Teacher. Advisor on Educational Matters, Al Taqwa Islamic College, Werribee, Board Member, since 2014.



Ms Maree Carol RYAN, North Turramurra NSW 2074 For significant service to music as a classical mezzo-soprano, and to music education through roles as a teacher, mentor and researcher. Service includes: Chair, Vocal and Opera Studies Unit, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney, since 2004 and Senior Lecturer, since 2002 and Awarded, Conservatorium of Music Teaching Award, 2008. Lecturer in Singing, University of New South Wales, 1985-1997. Examiner, NSW Branch, Australian Music Examinations Board, 2000-2008 and Teacher, 1988-2001. National Council Member, Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing, 2003-2008. Member, Music Teachers' Association of NSW, 1975-2001. Member, Sydney Cultural Council, 2005-2010. Consultant to McDonald's Sydney Eisteddfod, and Radio Community Chest, 'for many years'. Has had articles published in the Journal of Voice, USA, Logopedics, Phoniatrics and Vocology, Musicae Scientiae, and VDM Publishing House Ltd, Germany.



Professor Avni SALI, National Institute of Integrative Medicine, 11-23 Burwood Road, Hawthorn Vic 3122 For significant service to integrative medicine as an educator, clinician and researcher, and to professional education. Service includes: Founding Director, National Institute of Integrative Medicine, since 2005. Adjunct Professor, Cairnmillar Institute, since 2013. Founding Dean, Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, Swinburne University of Technology, 1996-2005. Deputy Chairman, Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, 1989-1991 and Clinical Associate Professor, 1977-1995. Specialist Surgeon, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, 1977-1995. Honorary Surgeon, Austin Hospital, 1977-1995. Author and co-author, several books and approximately 300 articles published in medical journals. Recently contributed articles to the 'Australian Doctor' and co-authored 'A guide to Evidence Based Integrative and Complementary Medicine', 2011. Associate Editor, 'Evidence Based Integrative Medicine' and 'Nutritional and Environmental Medicine' journals. President, Australasian Integrative Medicine Association, 2009 and 2011 and Board Member, 1992-2013 and Honorary Member, since 2011 and Member, joint working party with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, since 2005. President, International Council of Integrative Medicine, since 2005. Director, Victorian Public Health Research and Education Council, 2002-2004. Board Member, Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, 1991-1998. Australia and New Zealand representative, International Society for Digestive Surgery, 1988-2005. Advisory Board, National Committee on Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Indonesia, since 2003. Integrative Medicine Board, HSC Medical Center, Malaysia, since 2004. Advisory Board, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, since 2003. Medical Adviser, Health Minister, Kosova, current. Member, International Advisory Committee of the Vivekananda Yoga, India, since 2002. Member, Complementary Health Care Consultative Forum, Federal Government, 2002-2003. Member, Expert Assessment Panel, National Institute of Complementary Medicine, Federal Government, 2008. Member, National Scientific Advisory Committee of Complementary Medicine, 2003-2007. Patron, The Melbourne Therapy Centre, since 2001 and ConnectGV, current and Australians for International Mental Health, since 2003. President, The Gawler Cancer Foundation, 1999-2002; Board Member, since 1983. Medical Adviser, Biological Therapies, current. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, ACNEM Award, Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, 2012 'for services to integrative medicine'. Recipient, St Michael's award for outstanding community service, The Uniting Church Australia, 2002. Recipient, Australian Humanitarian Award for contributions to Health Australian Altruism Foundation, 2005.



Professor Max Allan SCHWARZ, 3 Stonnington Place, Toorak Vic 3142 For significant service to medicine in the field of oncology as a clinician, mentor and researcher. Service includes: Head, Medical Oncology Unit, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, 'for over 35 years'. Teacher and Student Mentor, ‘since the 1970s’. Mentor to Advanced Trainees in Medicine and Professorial Colleagues in Medical Oncology, since 1977. Adjunct Professor, Monash University, Department of Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Central Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, since 2009. Clinical Associate Professor, 1991-2009 and Senior Lecturer, 1977-1991. Member, Governance Committee, Southern Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service, 2005 - 2014. Foundation Member and Executive Committee, Medical Oncology Group of Australia, 1978 -1987. Chairman, Specialist Advisory Committee in Medical Oncology, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 1980 - 1986. Education Supervisor, Co-opted Examiner, Professional Development Advisor for Internal Medicine, Federal Councillor. Member, various committees, Cancer Council of Victoria, since 1977. Key participant in several International Collaborative Groups including: International Breast Cancer Study Group, Australasian Germ Cell Trial Group and Ludwig Breast Cancer Study Group. Member, Australian Cancer Society Oncology Education Committee, 1999. Member of a range of medical organisations including the: Australian Medical Association. Haematology Society of Australia. Clinical Oncology Society of Australia. Australian Society of Medical Research. American Society of Clinical Oncology. American Association for Cancer Research. Australian Association of Consultant Physicians. International Society for Supportive Care in Oncology. Medical Oncology Group of Australia. Author of over 250 research abstracts and publications. Awards and recognition includes: Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, since 1976. Fellow, American College of Physicians Foundation Fellow, Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine, Royal Australasian college of Physicians.



Dr Deborah Fielding SEIFERT, International House, 241 Royal Parade, Parkville Vic 3052 For significant service to education through a range of teaching, consultative and administrative roles, and to the community. Service includes: Head, International House, University of Melbourne, from January, 2015 and Head, University College, 2002-2008 and established the 'Deborah Seifert' Scholarship. Principal, Fintona Girls' School, 1992-2000. Deputy Principal, Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School, 1989-1991. Teacher, Presbyterian Ladies' College, Melbourne, 1979-1989 and Head of Mathematics, 1986-1989 and Director, Melbourne, 2006-2010. Director, Invergowrie Foundation, (awards grants to advance female education), 2000-2010. Chairperson, Board of Trustees, Mary Jane Lewis Scholarship Foundation (awards scholarships to disadvantaged undergraduate women), 2004-2010. Chair and Co-Chair of a number of accreditation teams, Council of International Schools, since 2000. Involved in establishment of the Alliance of Girls Schools, 1990s and Committee Member, National Conference, 1999. Executive Member, Association of Heads of Independent Schools (Victoria), 1999. Member, Australian College of Educators, current. Member, Australian Council for Educational Leaders, current. Fellow, Australian Institute of Management, current. Consultancy Consultant, Queensland Education Leadership Institute, 2013-2014. Consultant, Australian Centre for Educational Research, 2013-2014; Advisory Board, Leading Learning in Education and Philanthropy Project, 2013-2014. Chief Executive Officer, Philanthropy Australia, 2010-2012. Member, Advisory Board, Conservation Ecology Centre, since 2013 and Member, Committee of Management, Conservation Ecology Trust Public Fund, since 2013. Director, Australian Institute of International Affairs Victoria, 2009-2014 and Chairperson, International Careers Conference, 2010-2014. Director, Nadrasca, 2013-2014. Director, Kooyong Foundation, since 2013. Director, Polyglot Theatre, 2014.



Professor Derrick Michael SILOVE, NSW For significant service to medicine in the field of psychiatry, to medical research as an academic, and to the promotion of mental health and human rights. Service includes: Director, Psychiatry Research and Teaching Unit and Academic Mental Health Unit, the University of New South Wales and South Western Sydney Local Health District, since 1991. Area Director, Mental Health, 1991-1998. Member, Mental Health and Quality Council, current. Chair, Mental Health Research and Practice Committee, current. Foundation Professor of Psychiatry, Southwest Sydney Clinical School, University of New South Wales, since 1991 and Senior Lecturer/Lecturer, 1984-1990. Chair, NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS), 1990-1991 and Board Member, current. Involved in establishing STARTTS, late 1980s. Chair, Research Committee, NSW Transcultural Mental Health Centre, 1993 and Member, Steering Committee, 1993. Convenor, Global Initiative in Refugee Mental Health, World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), 2010 and Co-Chair, International Committee for Refugees and Other Migrants, 1996-2000 and Leader, WFMH Centre of Excellence in Refugee Mental Health, 1996-2000. Consultant/Adviser, UNHCR and WHO, United States Agency for International development; and International Society for Traumatic Stress, 'for many years'. Developed guidelines in Refugee and Post-conflict Mental Health for WHO, UNHCR. Commander, Mental Health, State Emergency Plan, Safe Havens for Displaced Kosovar and Timorese, 1998-1999. Director, Emergency Mental Health Service (PRADET), Timor-Leste and Advisor, First National Mental Health Program. Has published over 350 publications and has received grants totalling over $30million. Associate Editor, 'BMC Psychiatry', since 2012. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Lady Fairfax Award for Distinguished Researcher, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, 2013. Recipient, Dean's Lifetime Achievement Award, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, 2010. Recipient, Simpson Award, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry, 1992 'for contribution to service development in Psychiatry'.



Dr John Stark SKIPPER, 266A Ward Street, North Adelaide SA 5006 For significant service to medicine in the field of gynaecology as an advocate of women's health and the early detection of cervical cancer. Service includes: Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH): Senior Visiting Specialist (Gynaecology), 1965-1986. Emeritus Senior Visiting Gynaecologist (Research), 1987-1996. Clinical Assistant to the Gynaecological Department, 1957-1965. Research Assistant (Cytology), Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science at RAH, 1957-1963. Instrumental in the establishment of the Vaginal Cytology Service at RAH. Senior Visiting Gynaecologist, Repatriation Hospital, 1962-1986. Honorary Consulting Gynaecologist, Department of Veterans Affairs, Adelaide, 1986. Cytologist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, 1960-1965. Fellow, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, since 1970 and Member, since 1956. Fellow, Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, since 1979 and Member, College Council, 1975-1979. Life Member, Australian Medical Association and Member, since 1948.



Mr Anthony Charles SMIBERT, 179 Mole Creek Road, Deloraine Tas 7304 For significant service to aikido through a range of roles, and to the visual arts as a painter and water colourist. Service includes: President and Senior Teacher, Aiki Kai Australia - National Aikido Association, current. Helped establish Aikido in Australia, 1964. Former Vice-Chairman, International Aikido Foundation (IAF), Japan, 1988-2008 and appointed Honorary Member, Senior Council, since 2008. Awarded 7th Dan Shihan (master) by Aikidon World Headquarters, Japan, teaching world wide, current. Local teacher, Aikido Deloraine, 'ongoing for over 30 years'. Trustee, Sugano Aikido Foundation (established by the Aiki Kai Australia Founder Seiicho Sugano), current. Watercolour Artist, Smibert Studio Deloraine, since 1984 and also specialises in the painting techniques of JMW Turner (1775-1851). Has exhibited in over 50 solo exhibitions worldwide and represented in private, corporate and public collections. Mentors local artists and groups and advised and assisted Rotary with the development of the Tasmanian Craft Fair, 'through the 1990s'. Visiting Artist Researcher, Tate Gallery, United Kingdom, 'since the late 1990s'. Creator and co-performer, 'Turner and the Sublime', National Gallery of Australia and Art Gallery of South Australia, 2012. Co-Author, 'How to Paint Like Turner', 2010, 'The Tate Watercolour Manual: Lessons from the Great Masters', 2014. Conducts museum seminars and masterclasses on the techniques of Turner, 'ongoing'. Co-Founder, The Mountford Granary Art School, 1990. Author, over 60 articles on watercolour art and art education, various national and international art publications including 'Australian Artist', 'International Artist', and 'Australian Art Review' and 'Craft Arts International'. Former Member, Tasmanian Arts Advisory Board, 'approx 2003'.



The Honourable George SOURIS, 34 Falkiner Crescent, Singleton NSW 2330 For significant service to the people and Parliament of New South Wales, and to the community of the Upper Hunter. Service includes: Parliament of New South Wales: Member for Upper Hunter, 1988-2015. Minister for the Hunter, 2013-2014. Minister for the Arts, 2011-2014. Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, 2011-2014. Minister for Land and Water Conservation, 1993-1995. Minister for Finance, 1992-1993. Assistant Treasurer, 1992-1993. Minister for Ethnic Affairs, 1992-1993. Minister for Sport, Recreation and Racing, 1991-1992. Minister Assisting the Premier, 1991-1992. Shadow Minister for a range of portfolios, 1995-2011. National Party of Australia: Leader, New South Wales Nationals, 1999-2003 and Deputy Leader, 1993-1999 and Honorary Life Member. Community service includes: Director, Australian Rugby Foundation, since 2015. Director, Australian Film Institute, since 2015. President, Library Council of New South Wales, since 2016. Chairperson, Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Alliance, since September 2015. Treasurer, World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Association, 2010. Founder, New South Wales Parliamentary Friends of Greece Group, 2010. Deputy President, Singleton Shire Council, ‘for 4 years’; Councillor, ‘for 7 years’. Executive roles in a range of community organisations, ‘for many years’.



Ms Naseema SPARKS, 301/17 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo NSW 2000 For significant service to business and commerce, and to women through advancing female participation and retention in the workforce. Service includes: Director, Australian Vintage Limited, since 2015. Director, Grays eCommerce Group, since 2014. Director, Ingogo, since 2014. Director, Melbourne IT, since 2012. Director, PMP Limited, since 2010. Director, AIG, since 2010. Deputy Chairman, Racing NSW, 2011-2015. Chairman, Deals Direct, 2012-2014. Director, Shadforth Financial Group, 2012-2014. Director, Blackmores, 2005-2012. President, Chief Executive Women, 2008-2010. Director, Racing Victoria, 2007-2008. Former Managing Director, M&C Saatchi, 2000-2007. Chief Executive Officer, Osteoporosis Australia, 2009-2010 and Director, 2001-2011 and Vice-Chairman, 2002-2009. Deputy Chairman, Melbourne International Arts Festival, 2005-2008. Director, Sydney Dance Company, 2009-2015. Trustee, Sydney Living Museums (Historic Houses Trust of NSW), since 2014.



Ms Deborah Elizabeth SPILLANE, 3 Ketut Close, Valla Beach NSW 2448 For significant service to media as a sports commentator and journalist, and as a role model for women in broadcasting. Service includes: Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Sports Presenter, ABC NewsRadio, since, 2015. Host, Grandstand Sport, 2012-2015. Member, Broadcasting Team, NewsRadio, 2002 - 2012. Host, 'Hens FC' since 2012. Co-host, 'Hard Coffee' Triple J, 1992 - 1995. Regular Television Panellist, 'Live and Sweaty', 1991 - 1995. Reporter, Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh, 1986; Olympic Games, Los Angeles, 1984. Sports Commentator, since 1984. Media Manager, Canterbury Bulldogs; Sydney Kings; West Sydney Razorbacks, 'no dates'. Sports Columnist, the Sun Herald newspaper and the Rugby League Week magazine, 'no dates'. Radio Host, 2GB; 2DayFM, Triple M, 'no dates'. Author, 'Where Do You Think You're Going Lady - The Adventures of a Sports Mad Redhead', Allen & Unwin, 2007.



Mr John Victor STANHOPE, Moonee Ponds Vic 3039 For significant service to the financial and national communication sectors through a range of leadership roles. Service includes: Chairman, Australia Post, since 2012. Chief Financial Officer and Group Managing Director Finance, Telstra, 2003-2011. Executive Director, Telstra Board, 2009-2011. Various other positions, 1967-2011. Trustee, Telstra Super, 1996-2011. Director, AGL Energy Limited, since 2009; Chair, Audit Committee, since 2009. Chairman, Business Coalition for Tax Reform (Business Council of Australia), 2003-2010. Chairman, Business Reporting Leaders Forum, 'for 4 years'. President, G100, 2003-2005 and G100 Representative, Financial Reporting Council, 2006-2012. Mentor Program Volunteer, Financial Executives Institute of Australia, 2007-2014. Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors, Australian Human Resources Institute, Australian Institute of Management, Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants and Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand. Deakin University: Chancellor, since January 2016. Member of Council since 2012. Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award, 2014. Chair, Bionics Institute, since 2015 and Board Member, since 2012. Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Chairman, since 2013. Director, since 2010. Chair, Finance and Planning Sub-Committee, current. Associate Member, Fairhaven Surf Life Saving Club, since 2007.



Mr Alexander STITT, PO Box 53, Red Hill South Vic 3937 For service to the graphic arts profession, to the animated film and television industry, and to the community through public health programs. Service includes: Graphic Designer, illustrator, animator and film maker, 1956-2007. Worked on many well-known television and film advertising campaigns for both government and industry. Designed Bicentanimals mascots for the Australian Bicentenary, 1987-1988. Worked on display space and performances for the Australian Pavilion, Brisbane World Expo, 1988. Wrote, designed and directed 'Abra Cadabra' (acknowledged as the world's first 3-D animated film), 1982-1984 and 'Grendel, Grendel, Grendel' 1978-1980. Developed products and promotional material, The Jigsaw Factory (experiential educational environment and retail shop/wholesaler of original educational games, books and toys), 'during the early 1970s'. Designed postage stamps to explain metric conversion in length, temperature, volume and weight, 1973. Has worked on many campaigns including: Corporate image and launch campaign, Sisterworks (organisation that supports asylum seeker and migrant women), 2013. 'Foundation House' identity and other promotion material for the Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture, 2004-2007. Networking Dog campaign, (promoting the benefits of the internet to rural and remote Australia), Monash University Gippsland Campus, 1999. 'The Reading Writing Hotline' campaign, since 1995. 'International Decade of Disaster Relief', Emergency Management Australia, 1995-2000. 'Slip, Slop, Slap!', Anti-cancer Council, 'for many years from 1981'. 'Life. Be In It', Australian Government, 1975-1990. Community service announcements, The Christian Television Association, 1960s-1980s. Awards and recognition includes: Hall of Fame Inductee, Design Institute of Australia, 2011. Hall of Fame Inductee, Australian Graphic Design Association, 2002. Recipient, St Michael's Medallion for Community Service, 1994.



Mr Mark Wallace STONE, PO Box 2025, Geelong Vic 3220 For significant service to commerce and industry through leadership roles, to the environment and tourism sectors, and to the community. Service includes: Chief Executive, Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, since 2011 and Member, Premier's Jobs and Investment Panel, current. Board Member, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, current and Chair, International Trade Committee, current. Board Member, Tourism Australia, since 2010. Chief Executive, Tourism Victoria, 2010-2011. Deputy Secretary, Tourism Aviation and Communications, Department of Business and Innovation, 2010-2011. Director, Healthy Parks Healthy People Global, 2010-2011. Chief Executive, Parks Victoria, 1998-2010. Roles included: Member, World Park Leaders Forum. Director, People and Parks Foundation. Director, Point Nepean Community Trust. Trustee, Parks Forum Australia. Patron, International Ranger Federation. Member, International Union for Conservation of Nature. Member, World Commission on Protected Areas, 1998-2010. Executive Director, Parks Flora and Fauna, Department of Natural Resources and Environment (VIC), 1995-1998. Director, National Parks, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (VIC), 1994-1995. Board Member, Variety Australia, 'for many years' and Chairman and Director, Variety the Children's Charity of Victoria, 2001-2008. Former Director, Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Day Council. Life Member, Australia Day Ambassador, current. Awards and recognition includes: Honorary International Ranger, The Thin Green Line Foundation, The International Rangers Federation, “for recognition, commitment and support for rangers, their families and conservation internationally”, 2010. Co-Awarded, Inaugural Sir Edmund Hillary Parks Award, Parks Forum, 2010.



Mr Mark David STONEMAN, 'Cromarty', MS 187, Giru Qld 4809 For significant service to conservation and the environment through the management of wetland systems, and to the Parliament of Queensland. Service includes: Honorary Executive Director and Founder, Wetlands and Grasslands Foundation, since 1999. Manages Wongaloo Wetlands Regional Park in trust for the Queensland Government. Lobbied for the wetlands to be purchased and listed as a conservation area, 1999-2000s. Secured grants for the rehabilitation and management of Wongaloo Wetlands Regional Park, Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, Queensland Government, since 2011. Chairperson, North Queensland Dry Tropics, 2007-2015. Representative, Queensland Regional Natural Resource Management Groups Collective, 2007-2015. Texas A&M University, Texas, USA: Australian Coordinator, LT Jordan Institute (USA) International Intern Program, 1998-2007. Adjunct Professor, Land Development and Sustainable Development, 1997. Grazier and Land Manager, since 1960. Member, Australian Brahman Breeders Association, current. Introduced live weight wet curfew of cattle, Queensland Meat and Livestock Authority, 1980s. Member for Burdekin, Parliament of Queensland, 1983-1998. Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier and North Queensland Representative, 1996-1998. Minister for Primary Industries, 1989. Isolated Children's Parents Association: Inaugural President, Cairns Radio Branch, 1975-1979. Involved in forming Nebo branch, 1977. President, Queensland Branch, 1980-1982, Vice-President, 1978-1980, Committee member, 1975-1978, 1982-1986. Committee Member, Federal Executive, 1979-1982. Life Member, Queensland Council, since 2002. Life Member, Cairns Radio Branch, since 1980. Member, Advisory Committee, Rationalisation of Assistance Schemes for Isolated Children, 1981. Member, Queensland Intersystemic Parents Committee, 1980-1981 First Officer, Margaret's Creek Brigade, Rural Fire Service Queensland, since 2000 and Fire Warden, since 2000. Patron, Townsville Gun Club, current. Patron and Committee Member, Giru Show Society, 1999-2015. Member, Advisory Committee, Museum of Tropical Queensland, 1987-1997. Trustee, North Queensland Wildlife Carers, since 1998. Justice of the Peace, since 1974.



Dr Vivienne Joyce THOM, Yarralumla ACT 2600 For significant service to public administration through a range of senior roles, and as a mentor to women in executive positions. Service includes: Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security, 2010-2015. Deputy Commonwealth Ombudsman, 2006-2010. Chief Executive Officer, Royal Australian Mint, 2002-2006. Commissioner of Patents and Registrar of Designs, IP Australia, 1999-2002.

Mr John David THOMAS, 10/99 Heysen Avenue, Hope Valley SA 5090 For significant service to the building and construction industry in South Australia and to professional organisations. Service includes: Chairman, National Building Professionals Register, 1996-2012 Director, John Thomas and Associates, current. President, Australian Institute of Building, 1997-1999 and Vice-President (Financial), 1996-1997 and Treasurer, 1994-1996 and Member, since 1968. President, South Australian Chapter, Australian Institute of Building, 1991-1993 and Treasurer, current. Involved in a range of projects including: Represented the South Australian Chapter at the Australian Institute of Building's National Council, 1991-2013. Establishment of Australian Institute of Building chapters in Singapore and Hong Kong. Establishment of the Professional Excellence in Building Awards in South Australia, 1992. Appointment to adjudication panels in Queensland, ACT, NSW and SA, Adjudicate Today, current. Advisory committee member, to assist in policy formation on 'pyramid' subcontracting practices, Office of Consumer and Business Affairs, Government of South Australia, 1995. Chairman, Advanced Building Studies Industry Reference Group, South Australian Technical And Further Education, 1995. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Chapter Honour Award, Australian Institute of Building, 2006 and Fellow.



Professor Kim Jocelyn USHER, Saumarez Ponds NSW 2350 For significant service to nursing and midwifery education and research, nationally and in the Pacific, and to professional organisations. Service includes: Head, School of Health, University of New England, since 2014. James Cook University: Professor of Nursing, School of Midwifery and Nutrition. Head of School, 1998-2007. Deputy Dean, Graduate Research Education. Director, WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Capacity Building. Staff Member, 1992-2013. Chair, Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery Australia, 'no dates'. Department of Health: Member, National Mental Health Nurse Education Taskforce Implementation Group, 2009-2011. Member, National Mental Health Nurse Education Taskforce, 2007-2009. Member, National Nursing and Nursing Education Taskforce Alliance, 2005-2009. Member, Mental Health Nurse Education Taskforce, National Mental Health Working Group, 2005-2007. Member, QHealth Mental Health Advisory Committee, 2007-2010. Member, Indigenous Nurse Education Working Group, 2000-2005. Fellow, Australian College of Nursing, since 1995 and Editor, 'Collegian', 2007-2014. Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, (IJMHN), current and Member, Editorial Board. Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN): Fellow, since 1994. Councillor, 'for 2 terms'. Founder, North Queensland Sub-Branch and Chair, Fellowship Panel. Member and Research Leader, Asia Pacific Emergency and Disaster Nursing Network, 2010-2014.



Dr Dorothy Jane WATTS, 44 Seventh Avenue, St Lucia Qld 4067 For significant service to tertiary education, particularly the study of ancient history, as an administrator, academic and author. Service includes: University of Queensland - School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry: Honorary Associate Professor, since 2007. Head, Department of Classics and Ancient History, 1997-2002. Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer and Lecturer, 1990-2007. Recipient, Excellence in Teaching Award, 2003. Member, UQ Classics and Ancient History Society, 1990-2014. Chair, R D Milns Classics and Ancient History Perpetual Endowment Fund, 2007-2015. Executive Committee Member, Friends of Antiquity, Alumni Friends of the University of Queensland, since 1991. Author, 'Boudicca's Heirs: Women in Early Britain', Routledge, 2005. Author, 'Religion in Late Roman Britain: Forces of Change', Routledge, 1998. Author, 'Christians and Pagans in Roman Britain', Routledge, 1991. Member, History Subcommittee, Queensland Board of Senior Secondary School Studies (now the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority), 2001-2006. Member, State Review Panel for Ancient History, 1987-1991. Executive Committee Member, Queensland Friends of the Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens, since 1994. Fellow, Society of Antiquaries of London, since 1997. Fellow, Australian College of Educators, since 2006 and Life Member, since 2010.



Dr Betty Lorraine WEULE, 2 Holly Avenue, Ryde NSW 2112 For significant service to social welfare, through the development of financial counselling services in New South Wales. Service includes: Member, Counselling Sector, Australian Financial, Security Authority, 40 years. Supervisor, Financial Counsellors Associations of New South Wales, since 1980 and Educator, 1980 - 2013 and Executive Member, 1980 - 2000 and Founding Member, 1980 and Life Member, 2005. Counsellor and Manager, Credit Line Financial Counselling Services, Wesley Mission, 1980 - 2001 and Founder, 1980 and Founder, Wesley Community Legal Service, 1996. Guardian ad Litem, Attorney Generals Department, Government of New South Wales, since 2012. Volunteer, Financial Counsellor and Mentor, Koori Connect Financial Counselling Service, Green Central, Mt Penang, since 2013 and Training Course Facilitator, since 2010. Advocate for Aboriginal Financial Counselling, Queensland, South Australia and The Northern Territory, 1990's. Volunteer Financial Counsellor, Gosford Financial Counselling Service, Lifeline New South Wales, 2001 - 2011. Author, 'The Bankruptcy Handbook', published by The Federation Press, 1998. Counsellor, Betty Weule Consultancy, since 2001. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, New South Wales Telstra Businesswoman of the Year, Telstra, 2000. Recipient, Lifetime Achievement Award for Consumer Advocacy, New South Wales Government, 2001.



Mr Christopher Scott WHARTON, Applecross WA 6153 For significant service to the print and television media in Western Australia as a senior executive, and to the community. Service includes: Chief Executive Officer, Seven West Media (WA), since 2011. Chief Executive Officer, West Australian Newspapers Limited, since 2008. Chair, Community Newspaper Group, since 2013. Vice-President, General Council, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australian, 2011-2013 and Council Member, 2008-2013 and Member, Board of Directors, since 2013. Board Member, West Coast Eagles Football Club, since 2013. Chief Executive Officer, Perth Community Newspaper, 1995-2000. Managing Director, Channel Seven Perth, 2000-2009. Trustee and Board Member, Channel Seven Telethon Trust (Raises money for Telethon Kids Institute and Princess Margaret Hospital), 2000-2016. Director and Board Member, Gold Corporation, since 2004. Member, Olympic Fundraising Committee, since 2000. Member, Team Appeal Committee, West Australian Olympic Council, 2000.



Ms Kristine WHORLOW, St Kilda Vic 3182 For significant service to the community through executive leadership and advocacy for improving health outcomes for those with asthma. Service includes: Inaugural Chief Executive Officer, National Asthma Council Australia, since 1991. Treasurer and Director, International Primary Care Respiratory Group, current. Australian Government nominee, Medical and Chemical Technical Options Committee, United Nations Environment Programme, current. Facilitator, various asthma initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region and Bangladesh, current. Director, Lung Health Research Centre, University of Melbourne, current. Member, Strategic Development Committee, Influenza Specialist Group, current. Member, Planning Committee, Global Alliance against Respiratory Disease, current. Associate Member, Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand, Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Asia-Pacific Society of Respirology, current.



Mr Ashley John WILSON, 18 Maud Street, Unley SA 5061 For significant service to diving through leadership and development roles, and to the deaf and hearing impaired. Service includes: Diving Australia: Chairman, 2008-2014. Board Director, 1996-2014. Dryland Instructor, Level 2 Coaches Course, 1998-2005. Chair, Coaching/Coach Education Sub-Committee, 'for many years'. Has worked as a technical advisor to host nation broadcasters for Sydney, Athens and Beijing Olympic Games. President, Diving South Australia, 1990s and Board Member, 1990s President, South Australian Aquatic Sports Coalition, 2002-2009. Author, 'The History of Australian Diving', 2014. Chairman, Hearing Care Industry Association, since 2015 and Founding Board Member, since 2007. President, Hearing Aid Manufacturers and Distributors Association of Australia, 'voluntarily stood down in October 2015 to take up Chairmanship of the Hearing Care Industry Association'. Member, Australian College of Audiology, current. Board Member, Australian Health Industries, 2000-2001. Founding Member, Hearing Aid Audiometrist Society of Australia and Member, 'for many years'. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Volunteer of the Year Award, South Australian Sports Institute, 2003. Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 2000.



Mr Peter Alexander WILSON, 25 Black Street, Brighton Vic 3186 For significant service to the community through contributions to a range of social welfare, health, sport and charitable organisations. Service includes: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) International: Member, Board of Chancellors, since 2010. Chancellor, since 2010. International Board Member, 2002-2008. Member, Research Advisory Committee, circa 1990s-2010. Chair and Member, Finance Committee, 'for many years'. Chair and Member, International Development Committee, 'for many years' Member, Lay Review Committee, 1996-circa 2010. Member, Nominating and Governance Committee, 'no dates'. President, Long Island, New York Chapter (USA), 2001-2003 and Director/Committee Member or Member, 1994-2004. Founding Chairman, Walk to Cure Diabetes program, 1994. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Australia: Founding Chair, Ambassadors Committee, current. Advisory Board Member, current. Vice Chair, 2008-2013. Board Member, 2005-2013 and in the 1990s. Member, Finance and Audit Committee, 2004-2013. Member, Victorian State Committee, since 2004, and 1990-1994. Board Member and Advisor, Outback Spirit Foundation, since 2008. Ambassador, Open Family Australia and Whitelion, since 2011 and supporter, Whitelion, since 2005. President, Victoria Golf Club, 2011-2013 and Committee Member, 2007-2013. Committee Member, Nassau GoIf Club, Long Island, USA, 2000-2004.



Sister Cecilia Mary WILTSHIRE, Homebush West NSW 2140 For significant service to the community through social welfare programs, to education, and to the Catholic Church in Australia. Service includes: Management and Committee Chair, Macarthur No Interest Loan Scheme, Good Shepherd Microfinance, current and co-founded in 1998. Chairperson, Care Team, Presentation Sisters Sydney, current. Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, current. Committee Member, Compeer, St Vincent de Paul Society. Involved in the establishment, Nagle Centre, Campbelltown, NSW, since 1993. Director, Our Lady's Nurses for the Poor, 2003-2008. Director/Chairperson, Aged Care, Southern Cross Care, 1996-2006 and Chair, Services Review Committee, 1997-2006. Congregation Leader, Presentation Sisters Wagga Wagga, 1992-1997 and Member, 'for many years'. Principal and Secondary school teacher, Catholic Education New South Wales, 1960-1992.



Mr Samuel WINSTON SMITH, 43 Sandford Street, St Lucia Qld 4067 For significant service to Australia-France relations, particularly through facilitating trade and investment opportunities in Queensland. Service includes: Honorary Consul, French Consulate in Queensland, 1985-2000. Vice-President, Queensland Chapter, French Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1995-2001 and Member, current. Member, French Benevolent Society in Queensland, 1992-1997. Deputy Commissioner General, French Pavilion, World Expo, 1988. Dean, Queensland Consular Corps, 1998-1999. President, Queensland Section, Legion of Honour, since 2001 and Past Vice-President. Member, St Leo's College Council, University of Queensland, 1979-2005 and Chairperson, 1990-2005. Deputy Chairperson, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, 1997-2000. Vice President, Arthritis Foundation of Queensland, 'for 3 years in 1980s'. President, The Brisbane Club, 1983-1984 and Life Member, current. Executive roles in a range of community organisations in Queensland, since 1960s. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Chevalier, Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, current. Recipient, Chevalier, Legion d'Honneur, 2001. Recipient, Chevalier, Ordre National du Merite, 1990.



Mr Rupert WOODS, 87 Gillon Crescent, Mount Stuart Tas 7000 For significant service to veterinary science as a clinician and administrator, and to the management of wildlife health and welfare. Service includes: Chief Executive Officer, Wildlife Health Australia, since 2014. Manager, Australian Wildlife Health Network, 2006-2014 and Coordinator, 2002-2006 and Member, Steering Committee, circa 2002. Curator/Veterinarian, Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo, 1996-1999 and also served as Acting General Manager of Life Sciences and Senior Veterinarian. Veterinarian, Taronga Zoo, 1994-1996. Veterinarian, North Hobart Veterinary Hospital, 1992-1994. Experimental Officer, Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), 1989-1992, studying his PhD and developing better methods for elephant seal anaesthesia. Veterinarian, Wattlegrove Veterinary Hospital, 1986-1989. Member, International Association for Public Participation, 'for many years'. Co-Editor, 'Medicine of Australian Mammals', Larry Vogelnest and Rupert Woods, CSIRO Publishing, 2008. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Wildlife Disease Association Australasian Section Barry L. Munday Recognition Award, 2011. Recipient, Taronga Conservation Society Australia Silver Shovel Award, 'no date'. Recipient, Australian Antarctic Service Medallion, 'no date'.



Clinical Professor Iven Hunter YOUNG, St Ives NSW 2075 For significant service to respiratory and sleep medicine as a clinician, administrator, researcher and mentor, and to professional societies. Service includes: Head, Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, 1992-2009 and Honorary Physician, current. Board Member, Australian Respiratory Council, since 1997 and Chair, Research Committee, 'for 14 years'. Board Member, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, since 1998. Chair, NSW Physician Training Council, Health Education and Training Institute, since 2010. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, since 1975 and Member of a range of committees. Senior Examiner, Australian Medical Council, since 1997. President, New South Wales Branch, Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand, 1989-1991.

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