officer (ao) in the general division of the order of...

OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

Professor Paul Vincent ABBOTT, 14/45 Ord Street, West Perth WA 6005 For distinguished service to clinical dentistry, and to higher education, as an academic, researcher and author, to endodontics as a practitioner, and to professional organisations. Winthrop Professor of Clinical Dentistry, University of Western Australia, since 2003; Head, School of Dentistry, and Director, Oral Health Centre of Western Australia, 2003-2009; Director, Postgraduate Studies and Research, 2010-2012; Professorial Fellow, 2002; Deputy Dean, Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences, 2005-2007. Honorary Consultant Endodontist, Perth Dental Hospital, 1986-1995. Senior Fellow, University of Melbourne, 1997-2002; Senior Lecturer in Endodontics, 1997-1999. Visiting Consultant, Royal Dental Hospital, Melbourne, 1997-2001. Specialist Endodontist, Private Practice, since 1986. Co-established, postgraduate program in endodontics and Visiting Professor, Dental Faculty, Cambodia International University, 2012. Visiting Professor, University of Papua New Guinea, 2005-2009. Volunteer Course Conductor/Supervisor, School of Oral Health, Fiji School of Medicine, and Visiting Professor, Fiji National University, since 1997. Immediate Past President, International Federation Endodontic Associations, 2007-2010; President, 2004-2007; President Elect, 2001-2004; Secretary/Editor, 1998-2001; Executive Member, 1993-2010. Councillor, Asian Pacific Endodontic Confederation, 1989-2003; Immediate Past President, 1999-2001; President, 1997-1999; Treasurer, 1994-1997; Secretary, 1992-1994; Honorary Life Member. Past President, Australian Society of Endodontology; Editorial Board Member, Australian Endodontic Journal, current; Member, Endodontic Education Subcommittee, current; past President, WA Branch. Member, Dental Board of Australia, since 2012. Editorial Advisory Board Member, Australian Dental Journal, Australian Dental Association, current; Course Presenter; Past Chair, Group D, Victorian Branch. Past Coordinator, Board of Studies in Endodontics, Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons; Fellow, since 1991. Past Director, Australian Dental Council (ADC), 2005-2009; Member, Accreditation Committee, ADC/Dental Council of New Zealand, '9 years'. Trustee, Australian Section, Region 8 - Australasia, Pierre Fauchard Academy (International), since 2009; Fellow. Fellow, Academy of Dentistry International. Fellow, International College of Dentists. Fellow, American College of Dentists. Honorary Member, Sociedad de Endodoncia de Bogota, Colombia. Honorary Member, New Zealand Endodontic Society. Honorary Life Member, University Dental Students Society, University of Western Australia. Foundation Fellow, International Association of Dental Traumatology. Recognition includes: Service Medallion, Australian Dental Association, 2008. Excellence in Teaching award, University of Western Australia, 2004.


Dr Barry John ALLEN, Yowie Bay NSW 2228 For distinguished service to biomedical physics, particularly to radiation oncology and the development of innovative methods of cancer treatment, and to international professional scientific associations. Research Principal Hospital Scientist, St George Cancer Care Centre, 1994 - 2012. Chief Research Scientist, Australian Nuclear Sciences and Technology Organisations (ANSTO) 1964 - 1994. President, Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM), 1998; Life Member, 2013; Fellow, 2013. President, International Organisation for Medical Physics (IOMP), 2006 - 2009; Fellow, 2013. President, International Union of Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine (IUPESM), 2009 - 2011. President, Asia-Oceania Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics (AFOMP), 2003 - 2006. Member, Advisory Committee on Medical Devices Therapeutic Goods Administration, current. Conjoint Professor, University of Western Sydney, 2011. Conjoint Professor, Medical School, University of New South Wales, 2004-2012. Adjunct Professor of Physics, University of New South Wales, 1997 - 2004. Professorial Fellow, University of Wollongong, 1992.


Ms Cheryl Ruth BARKER, Pyrmont NSW 2009 For distinguished service to the performing arts as an operatic soprano, as a mentor and role model, and through fundraising support for educational opportunities for the next generation of opera singers. Operatic Soprano for over 25 years. Has performed principal roles with opera companies in Australia and internationally. Major performances include: Opera Australia: Nedda in 'Pagliacci', Countess in 'Le nozze di Figaro', Mim in 'La boheme', Violetta in 'La traviata', Donna Elvira in 'Don Giovanni', Tatyana in 'Eugene Onegin', Giorgetta, Suor Angelica and Lauretta in 'Il Trittico'', Salome in 'Salome', Marschallin in 'Der Rosenkavalier', The Countess in 'Capriccio', Marietta in 'Die Tote Stadt', and the title roles in 'Madama Butterfly', 'Tosca', 'Jenufa', 'Rusalka' and 'The Markropulos Affair'. Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Chrysothemis in 'Elektra'. English National Opera: Oksana in 'Christmas Eve', Foreign Princess in 'Rusalka', Governess and Miss Jessel in 'The Turn of the Screw', Musetta in 'La boheme', Donna Elvira, Tosca, Salome and Emilia Marty in 'The Makropulos Affair'. Royal House Opera: Junufa in 'A Midsummer Marriage'. Scottish Opera: Adina in 'L'elisir d'amore', Annio in 'Clemenza di Tito', Tatyana in 'Eugene Onegin'. De Vlaamse Opera in Belgium: Liu in 'Turandot', Desdemona in 'Otello', Suor Angelica, Giorgetta, Mimi and 'Madama Butterfly'. Performance in/for other companies/venues include: Deutsche Oper in Berlin, Nederlandse Reisopera, Hamburg Statsoper in Berlin, De Nederlandse Opera in Amsterdam, National Orchestra of Belgium, the Spoleto Festival in Italy, Theatre de la Monnaie in Belgium, Rome Opera, Vancouver Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Minnesota Opera, Paris Opera, Welsh National Opera and Grand Theatre de Geneve, Switzerland. Recorded documentaries and soundtracks include: BBC Documentary on Frederick Delius, Harry Enfiled's Guide to Opera, 'Madam Butterfly' and 'La boheme' (CD and DVD)', 'Persuasion and Seduction', and 'Passion' (Melba), 'Der Rosenkavalier' (DVD), Great Operatic Arias (Chandos), 'The Makropulos Affair' (Chandos), Pure Diva, Katya Kabanova (Chandos), 'Quo Vadis' (Dyson for Chandos), Beethoven 9 (ABC). Member of the Artistic Panel and Mentor, Melba Opera Trust in Melbourne, current. Recognition includes: Awarded an Honorary Doctorate, University of Melbourne, 2009. Green Room Award and Helpmann Award, Best Female Performance, 'Arabella', 2008 and 'Salome', 2013.


Professor John William BOLDEMAN, 67A Dolans Road, Cronulla NSW 2230 For distinguished service to nuclear science and technology, particularly through the design and construction of the Australian Synchrotron particle accelerator, and as a mentor of young scientists. Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation: Distinguished Laboratory Fellow and Technical Leader, Australian Hadron Therapy Practice Accelerator Project, since 2009. Facility Director, Australian Synchrotron Research Program, 1996-2001; Member, Policy and Review Board, 1996-2001; Member, Executive Committee, 1996-2001. Chief, Physics Division, 1987-1995; Acting Chief, 1986 and 1981; Head, Safeguards and Nuclear Physics Section, 1984-1986; Leader, Nuclear Physics Group, 1977-1984; Leader, Fission Physics Group, 1969-1977. Professorial Fellow, Institute of Nuclear Science, University of Sydney, since 2009. Director, Centre for Synchrotron Science, University of Queensland, 2001-2003. Principal Science Advisor, Australian Synchrotron Project, Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development, 2003-2007; Member, International Machine Advisory Committee, 2001-2007; Member, Beamline Advisory Committee, 2002-2007. Foundation Technical Director, Australian Synchrotron Project, Major Projects Victoria, 2001-2002. Advisory Committee, Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, 1993-1995. Member, International Science and Technology Advisory Committee, Department of Industry Science and Technology, 1990-1994; Head, Mission to the Photon Factory in Japan, 1990; Evaluation of Big Science Facilities in 1989; Staff Review, Australian Radiation Laboratory in 1986; International Working Party on Neutron Energy Standards in 1975. Professional Affiliations include: Member, NSW Division Committee, Australian Academy of Technological Science and Engineering, since 2008 and 1994-2001; Deputy Chairman, National Conference, 2013; Chair, Clunies Ross Awards Organising Committee, 2012; Honorary Secretary, 1997-2001; Member, Federal Council, 1996-1999; Member, International Relations Committee, 1995-1998; Fellow, since 1993. Member, NSW Committee, Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science, since 2008. Council Member, Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering, 1989-2003; Member, Accelerator Science Committee, 1989-2001; Member, Executive Committee, 1993-1999; Member, Neutron Scattering Committee, 1989-1997; Member, Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Committee and Radiation Committee, 1989-1996. Member, National Committee for Physics, Australian Academy of Science, 1989-1991. International Atomic Energy Agency: Chair, Evaluation of the Subprogram D 'Atomic and Nuclear Data 2007. Chair, Advisory Group on Long Term Needs for Nuclear Data Development, Austria, 2000. Member, Review of Nuclear Science Program, Thailand, 1988. Chair, Consultants' Meeting on the Physics of Neutron Emission in the Fission Process, Japan, 1988. Chair, Advisory Group Meeting, Properties of Neutron Sources, Russia, 1986. Member, Evaluation of Interregional Program in Bulgaria, Romania and Thailand for Technical Evaluation Committee, 1985. Member, Evaluation of the Quality of Safeguards Non-Destructive Assay Data, 1984. Member, Establishment of the Interregional Program for Developing Countries, 1982-1983. Member, Assessment of Nuclear Competence in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Bangladesh, 1982. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: Mega Science Forum on Particle Physics, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 1994. Mega Science Forum on Synchrotron/Neutron Beam Facilities, 1993. Advisory Committee Member for a range of International Conferences including: International Conference on Nuclear Data for Science and Technology, USA, 2004; International Conference on Nuclear Data for Science and Technology, Japan, 2001; Second Asian Particle Accelerator Conference, China, 2001; 4th Asian Forum on Synchrotron Facilities, Japan, 2001; Workshop on Third Generation Compact Synchrotron Facilities, Germany, 2000. Author of more than 250 research papers in Nuclear Physic, Nuclear Reactor Systems, Particle Accelerator Systems, Nuclear Safeguards, Nuclear Detectors, Design of Synchrotron Beamlines, and Accelerator Driven Nuclear Systems. Recognition includes: Clunies Ross Lifetime Achievement Award, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, 2010. Medal for the Advancement of, Australian and New Zealand Association, 2007. Doctor of Science, University of New South Wales, 1984.


Mr Simon Gareth BURKE, Sydney NSW 2000 For distinguished service to the performing arts as an actor, singer and producer, and through senior advocacy roles for performers' rights and access to professional development and education programs. Actors' Equity President, 2004-2014. Vice-President, 1999-2004. Member, since 1974. Initiated formation of the Equity Foundation, 2005. Vice-President, International Federation of Actors, since 2012. Writer and Co-Host, The Helpmann Awards, 2001-2006 and 2012. Theatre includes: Mary Poppins, West End London, 2011and 2012. The Sound of Music, West End London, 2007-2008, and 2010. Holding the Man, West End London, 2010. Australia Plays Broadway, Carnegie Hall, New York, 2009. La Cage aux Folles, West End London, 2009. Company, 2007. October, 2007. The Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie and Little Ragged Blossom, 2007. Three Furies - Scenes from the Life of Frances Bacon, 2005-2006. High Society, 2004. Up for Grabs, 2001. Chicago, 1999-2000. A Little Night Music, National Theatre London, 1996. Jeffrey, 1994. Falsettos, 1993. The Phantom of the Opera, West End, London, 1992. Anything Goes, 1989-1990. Les Miserables, Original Australian Cast as 'Marius', 1987-1988. Television includes: Actor and Producer, The Devil's Playground, Matchbox Pictures, 2014. Host, Play School, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 1991-2007, and 2013. Actor, The Alice, 2005-2006. Actor, The Restless Years, 1979-1980. A range of guest acting roles on shows including: Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, All Saints, Thank God You're Here, Blue Heelers, Water Rats, Brides of Christ, The Flying Doctors, A Country Practice, and The Sullivans, since the 1970s. Film Includes: Super Awesome, 2015. Travelling Light, 2003. Preservation, 2003. Pitch Black, 2000. Passion, 1999. Slate Wyn and Me, 1987. The Clinic, 1982. The Irishman, 1978. The Devil's Playground, 1976. Recognition includes: Best Actor, Australian Film Industry (AFI) Awards, 1976 - youngest recipient. Winner, AACTA Award, Producer of Best Telefeature or Mini-Series for 'Devil's Playground'.


Emeritus Professor Terence Ross CARNEY, 128 Hargrave Street, Paddington NSW 2021 For distinguished service to higher education as an academic, researcher and author, to the law and social welfare, and through leadership roles with national and international legal organisations. Emeritus Professor, Department of Law, University of Sydney, since 2011; Director of Research, 1999-2010; Head, 1992-1995; Professor, 1991-2012; Board Member, Centre for Plain Legal Language, 1991-1996. Visiting Research Professor, University of Technology Sydney, current Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, Monash University, 1987-1990; Senior Lecturer, 1981-1986; Lecturer, 1974-1980; Senior Teaching Fellow, 1972-1973. Chief Investigator on several Australian Research Council funded projects, including: 'Legal and Ethical Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza' and 'National Registration of Health Practitioners: A Comparative Study of the Complaints and Notification System Under the National System and in NSW' Author of a range of publications including; twelve books/monographs, and 200 academic papers and Editorial Board Member of a range of legal journals. Board Member, International Academy of Law and Mental Health, since 2007; President, 2005-2007; President Elect, 2003-2005; 2nd Vice-President 2001-2003; Secretary General, 1998-2001; Chair, Organising Committee, 28th Congress Sydney, 2003. Australian Reporter, Max Planck Institute on Foreign and International Social Law, current. Member, Social Security Appeals Tribunal, since 1976-1978, and since 1981. Lead Investigator, Review of Mental Health Tribunals in NSW, ACT and Victoria, Law and Justice Foundation, 2009-2014. Founding Director, National Children and Youth Law Centre, 1992-2002. Chairperson, Australasian Law Teachers' Association, 1996-1999. Chairman, Australian Institute of Family Studies, 1990-1995. Principal Scholarly Adviser, Social Security Advisory Council, Social Security Act, 1988-1992, and Chair of Working Party. Chairman, National Advisory Council on Social Welfare, 1986-1987. Member, Victorian Health Legislation Review Committee, 1986-1987. Chairman, Victorian Child Welfare Practice and Legislation Review Committee, 1982-1984. Member, Victorian Committee on Law and the Intellectually Handicapped, 1980-1982. Fellow, Australian Academy of Law. Recognition includes: University of Sydney, Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Higher Degree Supervision, 2005.


Professor Lesley Irene CHENOWETH, Bardon Qld 4065 For distinguished service to higher education, particularly in the area of social work, as an academic and administrator, and as a leading supporter of people living with disabilities. Griffith University: Inaugural Professor of Social Work, School of Human Services and Social Work, since 2006; Head of Campus, Logan, since 2011; Chief Investigator, 1,000 Voices Project, 2007-2009; Lecturer, School of Human Services, 1994-1997; Deputy Director, Centre for Strategic Human Services, 1994-1997. Director of Internationalisation, School of Social Work and Applied Human Sciences, University of Queensland, 2003-2005; Senior Lecturer, 1998-2003. Honorary Research Fellow, Alcoa Research Centre for Stronger Communities, Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia, 2003-2005. Lecturer in Disability, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 1990-1994. Other service includes: National Convenor, International Committee, Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), 2007-2012. Chair, Steering Committee and Foundation Fellow, Australian College of Social Work, since 2011. (Part of the Australian Association of Social Work) Member, City of Choice Leadership Team, Logan City Council, since 2013. Vice-Chair, Queensland Disability Advisory Council, 1994-1995. Publications include: Co-Author, 'The Road to Social Work and Human Service Practice', 3rd Edition, Lesley Chenoweth and Donna McAuliffe, Cengage Learning Australia, 2012. Co-Author, 'The Road to Social Work and Human Service Practice', 2nd Edition, Lesley Chenoweth and Donna McAuliffe, Cengage Learning, 2008. Co-Author, 'The Road to Social Work and Human Service Practice: An Introductory Text', Lesley Chenoweth and Donna McAuliffe, Cengage Learning Australia, 2005. Recognition includes: Australian and New Zealand Social Work and Welfare Education and Research (ANZSWWER) Social Work Educator of the Year 2014.


Mr William Peter COLEMAN, 4/311B Edgecliff Road, Woollahra NSW 2025 For distinguished service to the print media industry as a noted editor, journalist, biographer and author, to the Parliaments of Australia and New South Wales, and to the community. Print Media Editor, Quadrant Magazine (Australian Literary and Cultural Journal), 1967-1990; columnist and contributor, since 1967. Editor, Bulletin Magazine, 1964-1967. Associate Editor, The Observer, 1958-1961. Conducted interviews for the Australian National Library's Oral History Project. Columnist, Spectator Australia, 2009-2015. Literary works include: The Last Intellectuals: Essays on Writers and Politics, (Sydney: Quadrant Books, 2010). The Costello Memoirs, (Melbourne: Melbourne University Press, 2008) - co-written with Peter Costello, AC. Peter Coleman, Selwyn Cornish and Peter Drake, Arndt's Story: The Life of an Australian Economist, (Canberra: Asia Pacific Press, 2007). Bruce Beresford: Instincts of the Heart, (Sydney: Angus & Robertson, 1992). The Real Barry Humphries, (London: Robson, 1990). The Liberal Conspiracy - The Congress for Cultural Freedom and the Struggle for the Mind of Postwar Europe, (New York: The Free Press/Macmillan, 1989). Memoirs of a Slow Learner, (Pymble: Angus and Robertson, 1984). The Heart of James McAuley: Life and Work of the Australian Poet, (Sydney: Wildcat Press, 1980) Peter Coleman and Wendy Bacon, Censorship, Melbourne: Heinemann, 1875). Peter Coleman and Les Tanner, Cartoons of Australian History, (Melbourne: Thomas Nelson, 1967). Obscenity Blasphemy Sedition: 100 Years of Censorship in Australia, (Brisbane: Jacaranda, 1963). Australian Civilisation (ed.), (Melbourne, F.W. Cheshire, 1962). The Bulletin Book, (ed.), (Melbourne, F.W. Cheshire, 1966). Quadrant Twenty Five Years (ed. with Lee Shrubb and Vivian Smith) (St Lucia, Queensland University Press, 1982). Parliament of Australia Member for Wentworth, 1981-1986. Parliament of New South Wales Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Revenue, 1975-1976. Member for Fuller, 1968-1978. Opposition Leader,1977-1978. Administrator, Norfolk Island, 1979-1981. Councilor, National Institute for the Dramatic Arts, 1970-1985. Chairman, Interim Council of the National Film and Television School, 1971-1973. Inaugural Member, Australian Council for the Arts, 1963-1968. Recognition includes: Recipient, Honorary Doctorate, University of Sydney, 2006.


Mr Peter COLEMAN-WRIGHT, Pyrmont NSW 2009 For distinguished service to the performing arts as an operatic baritone, as a mentor and role model for young singers, and through fundraising support for opera companies. Operatic Baritone for over 25 years. Has performed principal roles with opera companies in Australia and internationally. Major Performances include: Opera Australia: Onegin in 'Les Troyens', Orestes in 'Iphignie en Tauride', Wolfram in 'Tannhuser', Golaud in 'Pellas et Mlisande', Germont in 'La Traviata', Count Almaviva in 'Le nozze di Figaro', Scarpia in 'Tosca', Balstrode in 'Peter Grimes', The Traveller in 'Death in Venice', Macbeth in 'Macbeth', Harry Joy in 'Bliss', Don Giovanni; Sweeney Todd and Billy Budd. Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Papageno in 'Die Zauberflte', Dandini in 'La Cenerentola', Don Alvaro in 'Il Viaggio a Reims', Marcello in 'La boheme', Ping in 'Turandot', The Ballad Singer in 'Paul Bunyan', Gunther and Donner in 'Wagner's Ring', Beckmesser in 'Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg' and Billy Budd. English National Opera: Scarpia in 'Tosca', Figaro in 'The Barber of Seville', Colin in 'The Plumbers' Gift', John in 'Inquest of Love', Michele in 'Il Tabarro', Niels Lyhne in 'Fennimore and Gerda', The Forester in 'The Cunning Little Vixen', Don Giovanni, Eugene Onegin, Billy Budd, The Prince of Homburg and The Prisoner. Glyndebourne Festival: Demetrius 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', Sid in 'Albert Herring'', Pizzaro in 'Fidelio'. Garsington Opera Festival: Jupiter in 'Die Liebe der Danae', Mandryka in 'Arabella'. Metropolitan Opera in New York: Dr Falke in 'Die Fledermaus', Fieramosca in 'Benvenuto Cellini', Belcore in 'L'elisir d'amore', Marcello in 'La boheme'. Houston Grand Opera: Rodrigue and Marquis of Posa in 'Don Carlos', Sharpless in 'Madama Butterfly', Henry in 'The End of the Affair'. Netherlands Opera: Soldat Bruder in 'Dr. Faust', Schaunard in 'La boheme', Chorbe in 'Les Troyens'. Opera de Bordeaux: Guglielmo in 'Cos fan tutte', Count Almaviva in 'Le nozze di Figaro'. Grand Theatre de Geneve: Ned Keene in 'Peter Grimes', Marcello in 'La boheme'. Aix-en-Provence Festival: Theseus in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' Bregenz Festival: The Forester in 'The Cunning Little Vixen', Slim in 'Of Mice and Men'. La Scala Milan: The Traveller in 'Death in Venice'. Recordings for EMI Music include: Oedipus Rex, Mass of Life, Owen Wingrave, Paul Bunyan, Fidelio , Benvenuto Cellini, Rape of Lucretia. Past Board Member, Pacific Opera, 'in recent years'. Recognition includes: Awarded Honorary Doctorate, University of Melbourne, 2009. Helpmann Award, Best Male Performer in Supporting Role, 'Opera for Death in Venice', 2006. Green Room Award, Best Male Singer in a Principal Role, 'Sweeney Todd', 2003. Helpmann Award, Best Male Actor in a Musical, 'Sweeney Todd', 2002. Green Room Award, Best Male Performer, 'Billy Budd', 1999. Mo Award, Best Male Performer, 'Billy Budd', 1999.


Professor Allan William CRIPPS, Gold Coast Qld 4222 For distinguished service to tertiary education as a senior administrator, and to public health as a leading immunologist, academic and researcher in the area of mucosal immunisation. Pro Vice-Chancellor (Health), Griffith University, since 2005; Pro Vice-Chancellor (Health Planning), 2003-2005. Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and International), University of Canberra, 2000-2003; Pro Vice-Chancellor (Division of Science and Design), 1999-2001; Dean of Applied Science, 1994-1999. Foundation Director, Australian Institute of Mucosal Immunology, University of Newcastle, 1988-1990. Acting Director of Pathology, Hunter Area Pathology Service (New South Wales), 1992-1994; Divisional Director, 1990-1994; Chief Area Scientist, 1990-1992. Professional associations include: Chair, Working Party for the development of a Global Action Plan for the prevention and control of Pneumonia in children, Australia 21. Member, Council 100 Vaccine, current. Founder, Academic E-Journal 'Pneumonia', 2012; Editor in Chief, since 2012. Director, National Health Sciences Centre, 1995-2004; Chair, 2001-2004. Founder, Australian Society for Immunology's Special Interest for Mucosal Immunology, 1992; Chair, 1992-2007. Convenor, 19th International Symposium on Recent Advances in Otitis Media (2017, Gold Coast), 2012; Co-Chair, 5th International Symposium on Pneumococci and Pneumococcal Diseases, 2005; Co-Chair, 9th International Congress of Mucosal Immunology, 1997. Board Member, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Board, circa 2012.. Chair, University Roundtable, Research Australia, 2008-2011; Chair, Philanthropy Steering Committee, 2007-2009; Board Member, 2005-2013. Publications include: Author of 280 Peer Reviewed Scientific Papers. Memberships include: Fellow, Australian Institute of Medical Scientists. Fellow, Australasian Society of Microbiology Fellow, Institute of Biomedical Science (UK). Associate Fellow, Australasian College of Health Service Management. International Symposium on Pneumococci and Pneumococcal Diseases Board, current. College of Health Service Executives. American Society for Immunology. Society for Mucosal Immunology. American Association for Immunology.


Dr Bulent Hass DELLAL OAM, Vic For distinguished service to the multicultural community through leadership and advisory roles, to the advancement of inclusiveness and social harmony, to youth, and to the broadcast media. Executive Director, Australian Multicultural Foundation, since 1989. Chairman, Centre for Multicultural Youth, current. Co-Founder, European Multicultural Foundation; Member, Board of Trustees, current. Member, Australian Partnership of Ethnic and Religious Organisations, current. Commissioner, Victorian Multicultural Commission, 'for several years'. Co-Chair, Police Multifaith Council, Victoria Police, current. Deputy Chair and Acting Chairman, SBS Australia, current; Non-Executive Director, since 2010. Participant, Scanlon Report and Roundtable on Mapping Social Cohesion, 2011, 2010, and 2008. Advisory Roles include: Member, Multicultural Arts Policy Advisory Committee, Government of Victoria, current. Member, Advisory Council, Australian Multicultural Council, since 2009. Member, Advisory Board, Monash Centre for Global Terrorism Research, current. Member, Advisory Board, Crescent Institute, current. Director, National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters, current. Chair, Consultative Committee, National Centre for Excellence in Islamic Studies, University of Melbourne, current. Board Member, Melbourne Board of Management, Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions, 2007-2009. Special Advisor, Australasian Police Multicultural Advisory Bureau, Conference of Commissioners of Police, 2002-2004.


Mr Thomas Stephan DERY, 78 Liverpool Street, Paddington NSW 2021 For distinguished service to the not-for-profit sector, particularly to cancer research, through the development of corporate governance structures and major fundraising initiatives, to the performing arts, and to business. Community organisations include: Chairman, Australian Cancer Research Foundation, since 1999; Board Member, since 1993. Board Member, Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute (former International Diabetes Institute), approx.1990-1995. Member, Advisory Council, Asialink Centre, University of Melbourne, since 1992. Member, Dean's Advisory Council, Faculty of Arts and Social Science, University of New South Wales, current. Chairman, Sydney Dance Company, 2004-2008; Board Member, 1997-2008. Deputy Chairman and Board Member, Marketing Committee, Playbox Theatre Company in Melbourne, 1980s. Board Member, Queenwood School for Girls, since 2010. Business organisations include: Worldwide Chairman, M&C Saatchi Agency Pty Ltd, since 2009; Executive Chairman and Founding Partner, Asia Pacific and United States, since 1995. Director, Communications Council (former Advertising Federation Australia), 2010-2013. Chief Executive Officer, DDB Needham Melbourne Pty Ltd, 1993-1995. Chairman, Jetset Travel, 2009-2013. Director, Sydney Attractions Group (formerly Sydney Aquarium Ltd), circa 2000.


Mr David Russell EISZELE, Applecross WA 6153 For distinguished service to public administration in Western Australia, particularly to the electricity supply and natural gas sectors, to policy development and reform, and to eye-health research. Chairman, Verve Energy, 2009-2013. Managing Director, Western Power Corporation, 1995-2002. Commissioner and Chief Executive, State Energy Commission of Western Australia (SECWA), 1993-1994. Director, Torrens Energy Limited, since 2007. Chairman, PearlStreet Limited, 2006-2009. Chairman, Global Carbon, 2003-2005. Professional associations include: Chairman, Energy Supply Association of Australia (ESAA), 1997-1999; also served as Deputy Chairman. Former Council Member, Business Council of Australia, 'no dates'. State Council Member, Western Australian Division, Australian Institute of Company Directors, circa mid-late 1990s. Community organisations include: Chairman, Lions Eye Institute, 2005-2014; Board Member, 2003-2014. Recognition includes: Western Australian Gas Industry Development Award 2011. Institution of Engineers Australia Professional Engineer of the Year 1997.


Professor Paolo FERRARI, Sydney NSW 2000 For distinguished service to medicine in the discipline of nephrology, as a clinician scientist, to the establishment of innovative renal transplantation programs, and to medical education. Head, Department of Nephrology, Freemantle Hospital and Health Services, since 2004; Clinical Director, Medical Division, 2006-2014; Professor of Medicine. Director, Australian Paired Kidney eXchange (AKX) Program, since 2009; Director, WA Program, 2007-2009. Pioneered the establishment and introduction of live-donor kidney paired donation in Western Australia, since 2007. Clinical Lead, WA Renal Health Network, Perth, 2006-2009 Councillor, Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology, since 2012. Member, Medical Scientific Advisory Committee, Kidney Health Australia. Professional memberships include: Fellow, American Society of Nephrology; Member, since 1999. Distinguished Fellow, European Renal Association, since 2012; Active Member, Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation Editorial Board, since 2011; Member, since 1999. Recognition includes: Awarded Doctor Honoris Causa, University of Berne, Switzerland. Honorary Guest Professor, Addenbrooke's Hospital, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, 2013.

Mrs Paula Grace FOX, Melbourne Vic 3000 For distinguished service to the community through philanthropic contributions to, and committed fundraising support and advocacy for, a range of arts, cultural, youth, research and social welfare organisations. Trustee, The Fox Family Foundation, ongoing. Active supporter and advocate, Sacred Heart Mission, St Kilda, ongoing. Life Governor, Very Special Kids; Active Supporter, since 1984. Board Member, National Gallery of Victoria Foundation Board, since 2004. Supporter, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, ongoing; Launched, Inaugural Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Rose Mother's Day Appeal, 2014. Supporter, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, ongoing.


Dr Richard Townsend GUN, Brighton SA 5048 For distinguished service to medicine, particularly in the field of occupational health and safety, and to socially disadvantaged communities in regional Australia and Timor-Leste. Visiting Research Fellow, Discipline of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Adelaide, since 2002; Senior Lecturer in Occupational and Environmental Health, 1988-2002. Locum Medical Officer, Halls Creek Hospital, WA, since 2009-2014. Volunteer Medical Officer, Bakhita Health Centre, Ermera District, East Timor, since 2007. Chair and/or Committee Member, Australia East Timor Friendship Association SA, since 1976. Occupational Health and Safety Roles include: Member, Occupational and Environmental Cancer Committee, Cancer Council of Australia, 2009. Australasian Faculty of Occupational Medicine (SA) Representative, Medical Advisory Committee, Asthma SA, since 1997-2007; Chairman, Asthma in the Workplace Working Group, 1997-1999. Convenor, Working Group on Occupational Cancer, National Cancer Control Initiative, 1997. Member, Expert Working Group on Health Surveillance, Worksafe Australia, 1992-1997. Member, Working Party on hydraulic wool presses, Standards Australia, 1996-2000. Chairman, National Coordinating Committee, Health Promotion in the Workplace, National Heart Foundation, 1989-1994; Chairman, SA Advisory Committee on 'Heart at Work', 1989-1991. Deputy Member, SA Occupational Health and Safety Commission, 1987-1988. Chairman, Interim National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, 1983-1984. Medical roles include: Consultant Occupational Physician, 1991-2007. Senior Specialist Medical Officer, Occupational Health and Radiation Control Branch, South Australian Health Commission, 1980-1988. Visiting Scientist, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, 1982-1983. Acting Medical Director, Port Adelaide Occupational Health Service, 1978-1980. Senior Medical Officer, Occupational Health and Air Quality Branch, South Australian Department of Public Health, 1976-1977. Professional activities include: Fellow, Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Royal Australasian College of Physicians; Faculty Councillor, 2002-2004; Convenor, Working Group on Occupational Cancer, 1997-2003; Examiner, 1993-2002; Chair, SA Regional Committee, 1989-1991; Member, Board of Censors, 1989-1995. Member, Research Committee, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 1994-1996. President, Australian and New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine (SA Branch), 1989-1991. Recognition includes: Medal for Outstanding Service, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 2005. Certificate of Outstanding Service, Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 2004.


Adjunct Professor Sarah Jane HALTON PSM, Department of Finance King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600 For distinguished service to public administration, particularly to the health and aged care sectors, through the development and implementation of public policy, and to professional national and international organisations. Appointed Secretary, Commonwealth Department of Finance, June 2014. Secretary, Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, 2002-2014. Deputy Secretary, Executive Coordinator, Social Policy Department, Prime Minister and Cabinet, 1998-2002. First Assistant Secretary, Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, 1995-1998. Chair, Executive Board, World Health Organisation, 2013-2014; Member, Executive Board, 2004-2007 and since 2012. President, 60th World Health Assembly, 2007; Chairman, Budget Committee, 2005-2007; Chair, Intergovernmental Meeting on Pandemic Preparedness, since 2007-2009. Co-Chair, Ad-Hoc Group on Health, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 2002-2007, and Chair, Health Committee, 2007-2013. Co-Chair, Asian Senior Budget Officials, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, since 2014. Board Member, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, United States of America, since 2008. Board Member, National E-Health Transition Authority, 2006-2014. Commissioner, Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, 2006-2014. Commissioner, Health Insurance Commission, 2002-2004. Board Member, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2002-2014. Member, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Council, 2002-2008. Honorary Member, Australian College of Health Service Executives, many years. Member, Advisory Board, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, since 2008. Member, Advisory Board, Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics, since 2007. Member, Advisory Board, Australian Sports Commission, 2008-2010 and 2013-2014.


Professor Douglas Warrington HENDERSON, 23/7 Liberman Close, Adelaide SA 5000 For distinguished service to medicine, particularly anatomical pathology, as a clinician and diagnostician, and to education as an academic and author in the field of asbestos-related diseases. Flinders University: Professor of Pathology, current. Academic and Professional Head, Department of Histopathology, 1994 - 2005. Head of Department of Anatomical Pathology, Flinders Medical Centre, 1989 - 2005; Directorship of Electron Microscopy, 1978. Anatomical Pathologist, 45 years. Specialist Pathologist, 40 years. Professional associations include: Distinguished Pathologist, Australian Division, International Academy of Pathology, 2010. Distinguished Fellow, Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia, 2006; Chief Examiner, Anatomical Pathology, 1994 - 1999; Fellow, 1972. Supporter, Asbestos Disease Research Institute, on-going. Supporter, Asbestos Victims Association, since 2000. Review Panel Member, International Histological Classification of Tumours of the Lung and Pleura, published by the World Health Organisation (WHO/IALC); Member, Core Panel, 2004. Advisor, Disputes Resolution Panel, World Trade Organization, 1999 - 2000. Author, 43 books and chapters, dealing with asbestos-related diseases. Invited speaker, national and international conferences with over 300 presentations. Recognition includes: Recipient, Distinguished Pathologist Medal, International Academy of Pathology, 2010.


Ms Lauren Elizabeth JACKSON, NSW For distinguished service to basketball as an athlete at the national and international level, as a mentor for women in sport, and as a supporter of a range of cultural and social welfare groups. Basketball - Australia Captain, Australian Opals (National Women's team), since 2006; Player (youngest player ever selected at age 16), since 1997; Over 60 international appearances for Australia. Australian International Player of the Year (Maher Medal), 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1999; Inductee, 'Best of the Best', Australian Institute of Sport, 2005. Most Valuable Player, Australian Women's National Basketball League, 2004, 2003, 2000, 1999. Player, Canberra Capitals, since 2014, 2012-2013, 2009-2010, 2005-2006; 1999-2004; Women's Basketball Team, Australian Institute of Sport, 1997-1999. Patron and Sponsor, Commercial Club Bandits Basketball Club Albury Wodonga, current. Lauren Jackson 15 Elites Basketball Training and Camps, 2015. Patron, 'Aussie Hoops' basketball program (promoting sport for 5-10 year olds), current. Named all-time Leading Scorer in Olympic Women's Basketball competition, 2012. Basketball - International Captain and Player, Seattle Storm, American Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), since 2001; Voted 'Most Valuable Player', 2010, 2007 and 2003; WNBA Champion, 2010, 2004; WNBA All-Star, 2009-2010, 2005-2007, 2002-2003; All-WNBA First Team, 2003-2010. Heilongjiang (China), 2013-2014; Ros Casares (Valencia, Spain), 2011-2012; WBC Sportak (Moscow), 2010-2011, 2007-2009; Samsung Bitumi (South Korea), 2006-2007; UMMC Ekaterinburg (Russia), 2004. Olympic and Commonwealth Games Silver Medallist, Beijing Olympic Games, 2008; Athens Olympic Games, 2004; Sydney Olympic Games, 2000. Bronze Medallist, London Olympic Games, 2012. Gold Medallist, Commonwealth Games Melbourne, 2006. World Championships Gold Medallist, International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Championships, 2006 (Brazil). Bronze Medallist, FIBA World Championships, 2002 (China), and 1998 (Germany). Community Patron, Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia, since 2011. Gender Equality Champion, UN Women Australia, since 2014, Member, since 2012. Ambassador, Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust, current. Australia Day Ambassador, Australian Capital Territory, 2010. Member, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, current; Women's Electoral Lobby, current; National Organisation of Women, current.


Dr Alan Peter JEARY, 1815/100 Warren Street, Jersey City NJ 07302,United States of America For distinguished service to engineering, particularly in the building and construction industry, to higher education, and through roles with a range of national and international professional organisations. Founder and Chief Technical Officer, Structural Risk Analysis and Management (STRAAM Corp), since 2007. Chartered Engineer and Partner, Jeary and Winant Co, since 2014. Director, Structural Survey Hong Kong, 2003. Senior Consultant, Terratek, current. Head, Structural Dynamics, Building Research Establishment, UK, 1982. National Judge, Professional Excellence in Building Awards, Australian Institute of Building, since 1999. Academic positions include: Professor and Associate Head, School of Engineering, University of Western Sydney, 1985-2008; Foundation Chair, Construction, 1998-2007. Visiting Professor, Global Centre Of Excellence In Wind Engineering, School of Architectural Engineering, Tokyo Polytechnic University, 2008-2012. Visiting Professor, The Wind Science and Engineering Research Center, Texas Tech University, 2003-2007. Adjunct Professor of Building and Construction, University of Canberra. Foundation Professor, City University Hong Kong, 1989-1998. Professional organisations include: Fellow, Australian Institute of Building. Fellow, Institute of Structural Engineers. Member, Australian Institute of Building Surveyors. Member, Institute of Electrical Engineers. Fellow, Chartered Institute of Building, United Kingdom. Fellow, Royal Meteorological Society, United Kingdom. Member, Chartered Engineers, United Kingdom. Fellow, Hong Kong Meteorological Society. Member, Hong Kong Institute of Engineers. Recognition includes: Telford Gold Medal, Emossen Dam in Switzerland, British Institute of Civil Engineers, 1981.


Professor Nigel George LAING, Kingsley WA 6026 For distinguished service to medicine in the field of neuromuscular disorders, as an academic and researcher, to medical education, and through contributions to professional associations. University of Western Australia: Research Professor, Centre for Medical Research, since 2012. National Health and Medical Research Council Principal Research Fellow, since 2006. Member, Senate, since 2010. Member, Strategic Research Advisory Group, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, since 2009. Laboratory Head, Neurogenetic Diseases, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, (formerly WAIMR), since 2003. Scientific Director, Neurogenetic Unit, PathWest, since 2008; Senior Medical Scientist, since 1997; Consultant Molecular Geneticist, Department of Neurology, Royal Perth Hospital, since 2005. Full Overseas Partner, European Union Framework Program 7 NeurOmics Project, since 2012. Co-Convenor, International Consortium on Nemaline Myopathy and Related Disorders, European NeuroMuscular Centre (ENMC), since 1996. Professional associations and other appointments include: Member, Executive Committee, Neuromuscular Disease Research Group, World Federation of Neurology, since 2002. Member, Executive Board, World Muscle Society, since 2004 and 1997-1999; Member, Editorial Board, 'Neuromuscular Disorders', since 1999; Associate Editor, since 2009. Fellow, Human Genetics Society of Australasia, since 2002; Council Member, 2003-2007; Member, Board of Censors for Molecular Genetics, 1996-1999; Human Genetics Society of Australasia Sutherland Lecturer, 2010; President, Western Australian Branch, 2003-2007; Committee Member, current. Fellow, Faculty of Science, Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia, since 2010. Western Australian Representative, National Association of Research Fellows (NARF) of NHMRC Incorporated, 2009-2014. Member, Executive Committee, Australasian Neuromuscular Network, current; Chair, Diagnostics Steering Group, current; Member, Research and Advocacy/Funding Opportunities Steering Groups, current. Fellow, Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, since 2015. Member, Research Committee, Motor Neurone Disease Research Institute of Australia (MNDRIA), since 2008. Member, Advisory Panel, Motor Neurone Disease Association of Western Australia - MNDAWA Inc, current; Founding Committee Member, 1983.


The Honourable Christopher John LEGOE QC, Unley Park SA 5061 For distinguished service to the law and to the judiciary, to the development of professional standards and legal education, and to historical, artistic and environmental conservation groups. Judge, Supreme Court of South Australia, 1978-1994; Acting Chief Justice, 1993; Acting Judge, 1995 (3 months) Chair, Rules Committee, 1992-1994. Founding Member, South Australian Bar Association, 1955. (Led the establishment of the Bar in 1964). Elected to practise as a barrister in 1955. Senior Member, Law Society of South Australia, since 2003; Council Member, 1967-1978; Chair, Property Committee, 1976-1978; Executive Member, 1974-1978; Member, Law Reform Committee and Legal Assistance Committee, 1977-1978. President, Australian Bar Association, 1973-1974. Foundation Fellow, Institute of Arbitrators Australia, 1974-1978 and Life Member. Deputy Chair, South Australian Law Reform Commission, for approx. 12 years. Lecturer, Law School, Adelaide University, 1958-1962 - set up 'mooting' at the law school in 1960-1962 and donated prize in 'mooting', 2014-2015. External Auditor, Security Intelligence Section, South Australian Police, 2005-2008. Historic and environmental preservation includes: Founding Chair, Carrick Hill Development Foundation, 1999-2010; Committee Member, since 2010. Inaugural Chairman, Friends of Carrick Hill, 1989-2003; Founding Co-ordinator, Volunteer Bushcare Group, 1999; Member, Garden and Grounds Committee, since 2000. Member, Friends of the Coorong, since 1998. (In 2010 donated 16 hectares of land at Salt Creek which enabled the linking of the northern and southern sections of Coorong National Park). Inaugural Chair, Collingrove Committee, National Trust of South Australia, 1970s. President, Friends of the Anglican Mitcham Cemetery, 1984-2009; Volunteer Carer for Cemetery Preservation, since 1980. Founding Chair, Parents' Inaugural Committee to establish rowing, Walford Anglican Girl's School, 1986-1993. Chair, Royal Adelaide Hospital Advisory Committee, 1982-1992. Director, Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust, 1964-1989. Founding Chairman, Collingrove Committee, National Trust of South Australia, 1976-1979. Donor/Benefactor, Art Gallery of South Australia Foundation. Contributor, Barr Smith Library, University of Adelaide, and Scholarship contributor and donor, Elder Conservatorium of Music, University of Adelaide.


The Honourable Paul Anthony LENNON, Stoneyhurst, 1175 Elderslie Road, Broadmarsh Tas 7030 For distinguished service to the Parliament and community of Tasmania, to economic diversification and sustainability, to improved social welfare opportunities, to major infrastructure development, and to reconciliation. Parliament of Tasmania: Premier of Tasmania 2004-2008; Deputy-Premier 1998-2004; Treasurer and Minister for Economic Development 2004-2006; Minister for Economic Development, Energy and Resources, Minister for Racing, 2002-2004; Minister for Infrastructure, Energy and Resources, 1998-2002; Deputy Opposition Leader 1996-1998; Opposition Whip 1992-1996; Member for Franklin 1990-2008. Executive Member, Australian Council of Trade Unions, 1986-1987; National Senior Vice-President, Storeman and Packers Union, 1983-1984, State Secretary 1980-1984; Secretary, Tasmanian Trades and Labor Council, 1984-1989.


Mr Alastair Field LUCAS AM, 110 Vale Street, East Melbourne Vic 3002 For distinguished service to medical research and administration, through leadership and philanthropic support roles, to global public health and animal welfare, and to the finance and banking industries. Chairman, Macfarlane Burnet Institute for Medical Research and Public Health (Burnet Institute), 2002-2014; Board Member, since 1998. Founding Chairman, Medical Research Future Fund Action Group, since 2014. Panel Member, 'Review to Strengthen Independent Medical Research', Federal Department of Health, since 2014. Chairman, Cell Care Australia, (formerly Australian Stem Cell Health Care), since 2009. Chair, Advisory Committee, Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes, current. Member, Dean's Advisory Board, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Services, Monash University, 2008-2014. Board Member, Research Australia, until 2014. Financial sector roles Vice-Chairman, Goldman Sachs and Partners, Australia, since 2004; Managing Director and Co-Chairman, Investment Banking Division, since 2004. Member, Takeovers Panel, 2005-2014. Deputy Chair, Corporate Finance Advisory Group, Financial Services Institute of Australasia, 1999-2014; Senior Fellow, 2005; Member, since 1981. Advisory Board Member, Fauna and Flora International Australia, since 2008. Founding Director, Australia for Dolphins, since 2012. Recognition includes: Leadership and Innovation Award, Research Australia, 2014.


Emeritus Professor Allan LUKE, St Lucia Qld 4067 For distinguished service to higher education, particularly in the areas of literacy, curriculum reform, educational policy, applied linguistics and sociology, and to improved learning outcomes for Indigenous students. Queensland University of Technology Emeritus Professor, Faculty of Education, since 2013. Research Professor, Curriculum and Pedagogy, Faculty of Education, 2005-2013. Chief Investigator, Stronger Smarter Learning Communities Research Evaluation Team, involving Queensland University of Technology, University of Newcastle, and Harvard University, 2009-2013. Education roles include: Member, Digital Learning Resources Study Group for Iceland and Finland, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, 2008-2009. Foundation Dean, Centre for Research in Pedagogy and Practice, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 2003-2005. Chief Educational Advisor, Minister for Education, Parliament of Queensland, 2000-2003. Deputy Director-General of Education, Queensland Department of Education, 1999-2000. Dean, Graduate School of Education, University of Queensland, 1996-2003. Lecturer and Professor, James Cook University, 1984-1995; Recipient, Honorary Doctorate, 2014. International roles include: Honorary Professor, Bejing Normal University, China, since 2002. Adjunct Professor, University of Calgary, Canada, since 2013. Publications Author and editor of 14 research books, and author of over 200 articles and chapters. Member of a range of Editorial Boards, including: Australian Journal of Indigenous Education; Australian Journal of Language and Literacy; Canadian Journal of Education; and, International Journal of the Society for Teaching and Learning. Recognition includes: Recipient, Honorary Doctorate of Education, James Cook University, 2014. Recipient, Citation of Merit for Research, Australian Literacy Educators' Association, 2014. Honorary Life Member, Queensland Teachers' Union, since 2013. Honorary Professor of Education, Beijing Normal University, China, 2012 and 2002. Presenter, Presidential Distinguished Research Address, American Educational Research Association, 2011. Recipient, Honorary Doctorate of Laws, Simon Fraser University, 2005. Australian Innovative Educator of the Year, IBM/Bulletin, 2003.


Professor Ross David MILBOURNE, 56 Donlan Road, Mollymook NSW 2539 For distinguished service to higher education, to academic leadership and administration, to the promotion of excellence in teaching and research, as an economist, and to professional tertiary learning associations. Academic roles include: Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Technology Sydney, 2002-2014; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), 2001-2002. Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), University of New South Wales, 2000-2001; Head, School of Economics, 1990-1995; Professor of Economics, 1989-1997. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), University of Adelaide, 1997-2000. Board Member, Universities Australia, 2011-2014. Director, Australian University Sport, circa 2013-2014. Member, Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee, 2002-2007. Chair, Australian Technology Network of Universities, 2009-2011. Director, Australian Higher Education Industrial Association, 2007-2012. Member, Research Workforce Strategy Group, Australian Government, 2009- 2011; Member, Research Quality Framework Committee, 2006-2007; Member, Relative Funding Model Evaluation Committee, 2000. Steering Committee Member, Investigating the Full Cost of Research, Department of Innovation Industry Science and Research, 2009. Board Member, Australian Research Council (ARC), 1997-2000; Chair, Research Grants Committee, 1997-2000; Chair, Social Sciences Panel, 1995-1996, Member, 1994; Consultant, National Competitive Grants Programme, 2000; Consultant, Policy Paper on Discovery and Linkage, 1999-2000. Chair, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Development Program, ARC/Department of Education Employment Training and Youth Affairs, 1996-1999. Board Member, James N Kirby Foundation, since 2011. Professional memberships include: Fellow, Academy of Social Sciences of Australia, 1994. Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors.


Mr Rupert Hordern MYER AM, East Melbourne Vic 3000 For distinguished service to the visual and performing arts, through governance roles with leading cultural institutions, as a supporter and benefactor, to the promotion of philanthropy, and to the community. Service includes: Chairman, Australia Council for the Arts, since 2012. Board Member, Creative Partnerships Australia, since 2012. Member, Felton Bequests Committee, since 2004. Emeritus Trustee, National Gallery of Victoria, since 2013. Board Member, The Myer Foundation, since 2010, and 1990-2008. Board Member, Australian International Cultural Foundation, current. Board Member, Jawun: Indigenous Corporate Partnerships, current. Board Member, the Yulgilbar Foundation, current. Chairman, Aranday Foundation, current. Member, Faculty of Business and Economics Advisory Board and Foundation, University of Melbourne, current. Business service includes: Deputy Chairman, Myer Holdings Limited, current. Board Member, AMCIL Limited, current. Board Member, Healthscope Limited, current. Board Member, eCargo Limited, current. Previous service includes: Chairman, National Gallery of Australia Council, 2005-2012; Member, 2003-2012. Board Member, National Gallery of Australia Foundation, 2004-2012. Founding Chairman, Kaldor Public Art Projects, 2005-2012. Chairman, Opera Australia Capital Fund, 2011-2014 Chair, Commonwealth Government Inquiry into the Contemporary Visual Arts and Craft Sector, 2001-2002. Trustee, National Gallery of Victoria, 1997-2003 and Chairman, NGV Foundation, 1998-2002. Chairman, The Myer Family Investments Pty Ltd, 2003-2011. Chair, Youth Strategy and Advocacy Group, Mission Australia, Victoria, 2002-2007. Council Member, Philanthropy Australia, no dates. President, International Social Service, no dates. Board Member, Museum of Contemporary Art Sydney, 1997-2001.


The Honourable Gary Roy NAIRN, 8 Lawson Place, Jerrabomberra NSW 2619 For distinguished service to the Parliament of Australia, to the communities of New South Wales and the Northern Territory, to the surveying and spatial sciences, and to disability support groups. Parliamentary service includes: Federal Member for Eden Monaro, 1996-2007; Special Minister for State, 2006-2007; Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, 2004-2006. President, Country Liberal Party of the Northern Territory, 1990-1994. Community service includes: Committee Member, Monaro Early Intervention Scheme, since 2012; Active Supporter, since 2001. Active Supporter, Eden-Monaro Cancer Support Group, ongoing. Member, Rotary International, since 1982. Professional service includes: Inaugural Chair, Northern Territory Planning Commission, since 2012. Honorary Fellow, Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute of Australia, since 2003. Honorary Fellow, Institution of Surveyors, Australia, since 2003; Past President, Northern Territory Division; Member, since 1973. Past Deputy Chair, Association of Consulting Surveyors Australia. Chairman, Spatial Industries Business Association, 2012-2014; Board Member, since 2009. Chair, Advisory Committee, Centre for Spatial Data Infrastructures and Land Administration, Department of Infrastructure Engineering, University of Melbourne, since 2011. Chair, Steering Committee, Australian Strategic Plan for Global Navigation Satellite Systems, Cooperative Research Centre for Spatial Information, since 2010. Member, Australian Spatial Consortium, since 2010. Independent Chair, Tasmanian Spatial Information Council, since 2010. Involved with the Soils for Life Project, Outcomes Australia, current.


Dr Hugh David NIALL, 52/167 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda Vic 3182 For distinguished service to biomedical science, particularly in the field of hormone sequencing, to higher education and research commercialisation initiatives, and to student development programs. Monash University Vice-Chancellor's Professorial Fellow, 2011-2015. Chief Executive and Managing Director, Australian Stem Cell Centre, 2003-2006; Founding Director, 2002. Contributor, Ancora Imparo Student Leadership Program, current. Professional medical organisations include: Chair, Diabetes Vaccine Development Centre, National Health and Medical Research Council, 2004-2008. Chairman, Avexa, 2003-2008. Board Member, Howard Florey Institute of Experimental Physiology and Medicine, 1996-2003; Past Chair, Commercialisation Committee; Scientist, 1974-1985. Chief Executive Officer, Biota Holdings, 1995-2002. Vice-President and Head, Research Discovery, Genentech, 1985-1995. Member, Review Committee, School of Advanced Studies, Australian National University, 1990s. Past Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School. Past Member, Board of Consultation, Massachusetts General Hospital, for 15 years. Scientist, National Institutes of Health, United States of America, 1960s-1970s; Grant Reviewer, for many years.


Mrs Monica Viviene OLIPHANT, Bedford Park SA 5042 For distinguished service to the renewable energy sector as a research scientist, particularly through pioneering roles in solar photovoltaics and power generation, and to national and international organisations. International Solar Energy Society (ISES) Immediate Past President, since 2010; President, 2008-2010; Board Member, representing the Australian Solar Council, since 1997; Co-Founder, ISES Solar Communities Network, since 2013. Co-Chair, World Solar Energy Congress, Adelaide, 2001; Convenor, Conference Organising Committee. Australian Solar Council (formerly Australian Solar Energy Society/Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society) Chairperson, 1992-1996; Committee Member, since 1979; Foundation Committee Member, South Australian Branch, since 1979; Coordinator and participant, Sustainable House Day (South Australia), since 2002; Hall of Fame Inductee, 2012. International service includes: Founding Board Member, International Solar Cities Initiative, since 2003; Supporter, Renewable Energy Alliance, since 2004. Senior Advisor, International Solar Centre, China, United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, since 2008. Board Member, World Green Forum, Hong Kong, since 2010. Foreign Senior Councillor, International Energy Conservation Environmental Protection Association, Beijing, since 2011. Strategy Advisory Board Member, International Renewable Energy Agency, 2010. National service includes: Adjunct Associate Research Professor, Barbara Hardy Institute, Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment, University of South Australia, current; Supervisor of solar energy projects; Member, iGrid Research Program, since 2008. Board Member, Australian Carbon Bio-sequestration Initiative (Canopy), since 2005. Advisory Panel Member for electric vehicles, AutoCRC, since 2008. Strategic Council Member, The Climate Institute, since 2009. Patron, Citizens Own Renewable Energy Network Australia, since 2013. Principal Researcher and Team Leader, Community Owned Solar open access model, Local Government Association South Australia, current. Board Member, Renewables South Australia, 2009-2011. Board Member, CSIRO Energy Transformed Flagship, 2008-2009. Member, Technical Panel, Energy Futures Strategy, City of Onkaparinga, 2007-2008. Board Member, Premiers' Roundtable on Sustainability, 2003-2007. Principal Research Scientist, Electricity Trust of South Australia, 1981-2000. Member, Tambling Federal Government Panel Reviewing Australia's Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET), 2003-2004.


Professor Philippa Eleanor PATTISON, Camperdown NSW 2050 For distinguished service to higher education, particularly through contributions to the study of social network modelling, analysis and theory, and to university leadership and administration. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), University of Sydney, since 2014. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), University of Melbourne, 2011-2014; Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching), 2009-2011; President, Academic Board, 2007-2008; Vice-President, 2005-2006; Deputy Vice-President, 2003-2004; Head, School of Behavioural Science, 2003-2004; Professor, Department of Psychology, 2000-2009; Associate Professor and Reader, 1994-2000; Senior Lecturer, 1988-1993, and 1986; Lecturer, 1977-1986. Visiting Professor, University of Oxford, 2009. Visiting Professor, Research Council Research Network's Spatially Integrated Sciences Summer School, University of Queensland, 2006-2009. Visiting Professor, International Masters Organisational Science Program, Associazione Istituzione Libera Universit, Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy, 2010 and 2006-2008. Member of Council, Melbourne Girls Grammar School, 2011-2014. Board Member, Burnet Institute, 2011-2014; Member, Research Advisory Committee, current. Member, Awards Standing Committee, Office for Learning and Teaching, current. Member, Working Group on TEQSA, Universities Australia, since 2011; Member, Graduate Careers Australia Survey Reference Group, since 2010. Member, National Science Foundation Advisory Panel, Social Network/Graph Mining BIGDATA Panel, 2012; Cyber-Enabled Discovery and Innovation Program, 2008; Measurement, Methodology and Statistics Program, 2003-2004. Member, Selection Advisory Committee, Future Fellowship Program, Australian Research Council, 2009-2010. Vice-President, International Network for Social Network Analysis, 2008-2009. Member, Australian Psychological Society, National Psychology Education and Training Reference Group, 2008-2009; Member, Program Development and Accreditation Committee, 2005-2009. Member, Membership Committee, Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, 2007-2009; Fellow, 1995.


Mr Finn Axel PRATT PSM, Chapman ACT 2611 For distinguished service to public administration, to social policy development and government service delivery reform, and to care and support for people with a disability, their families and carers. Secretary, Department of Social Services, (formerly known as the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs), 2011. Secretary, Department of Human Services, 2009-2011. Chief Executive Officer, Centrelink, 2008-2009. Involved in the establishment of the Australian Government's National Disability Insurance Scheme, current. Chair, Board of Directors, Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG), current. (ANZSOG was established in 2002 as an initiative of governments, universities and business schools to provide tailored learning opportunities for future public sector leaders).

Dr Lynette Maree ROBERTS AM, Port Melbourne VIC 3207 For distinguished service to community health through executive and governmental advisory roles in a range of public outreach and education initiatives aimed at improving cardiovascular wellbeing. Chief Executive Officer, National Heart Foundation, 2004-2013; Principal Executive Officer and Director, Cardiovascular Health Programs, 2001-2004; Director, Health Development and Delivery, 1998-2001. Vice-President, World Heart Federation, 2011-2012; Board Member, 2006-2012. Chair, Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance, 1999-2008. Adjunct Professor, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, since 2012. Member, National Preventative Health Taskforce, 2008-2011 and Chair, Obesity Working Group, 2008-2011. Member, Advisory Council, Australian National Preventative Health Agency, 2012-2014. Ministerial Board Member, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, since 2010. Member, Advisory Panel, Tobacco Advertising Prohibition Act, 1999-2005. Member, National Expert Advisory Committee on Tobacco, 1999-2004. Member, Tobacco Control Ministerial Advisory Group, 1997-1999. Member, Pharmaceutical Health and Rational Use of Medicines Committee, 1998-2001. Chair, Vic Health Centre for Tobacco Control Advisory Committee,1999-2005. Member, Australian Government Food and Health Dialogue, 2009-2013.


Mr Peter Damian SCANLON, St Kilda Vic 3182 For distinguished service to the community through philanthropic contributions to, and senior roles in, organisations and programs that foster social cohesion and the public benefits of diversity. Chairman, Scanlon Foundation, since 2001. Chairman, Mapping Social Cohesion Research and Steering Committee, ongoing. Chairman, Taste of Harmony Steering Committee, current. Director, Refuge of Hope Inc, since 2011; President, current. Chairman and Director, Supporting Parent - Developing Children, City of Hume, current. Director, North Melbourne Learning and Life Centre (Huddle), since 2012. Chairman, Migration Council of Australia, current and Director, since 2012. Director, Grattan Institute, since 2011.

Dr Kerry Elizabeth SCHOTT, Level 26, 1 Bligh Street, Sydney NSW 2000 For distinguished service to business and commerce through a range of public and private sector finance roles, to leadership in the delivery of government infrastructure projects, and to the community. Director, New South Wales Treasury Corporation - Tcorp, since 2012 and 2005-2006; Deputy Chair, 2005-2006; Chair, Human Resources Committee, current. Chief Executive Officer, New South Wales Commission of Audit, 2011-2012. Deputy Secretary, NSW Treasury, 2003-2006. Managing Director, Deutsche Bank AG, 1997-2002. Executive Vice-President, Bankers Trust Australia, 1990-1997. Executive Director, Whitlam Turnbull and Co., 1987-1990. Associate Commissioner, Australian Trade Practices Commission, 1989-1990. Assistant Secretary, Department of Employment and Industrial Relations, 1984-1986. Board Member, Infrastructure Australia, since 2008. Chair, Moorebank Intermodal Company Limited, since 2013. Director, NBN Co Limited, since 2012. Patron, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, current. Managing Director, Sydney Water, 2006-2011; Director, 1998-2001. Director, Whitlam Institute, current. Member, Macquarie University Council, current. Chair, New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA), 2001-2003. Chair, New South Wales Film and Television Office, 1997-1999. Member, University of New England Council, 1995-1998. Director, Film Finance Corporation Australia, 1992-1996. Director, Australian Airlines, 1987-1990. Chair, Panel 'Long Term Reform of Political Donations', 2014.


Ms Helen Elizabeth SILVER, Caulfield North Vic 3161 For distinguished service to public administration, particularly through innovation and whole-of-government coordination, to business and commerce, and to the community of Victoria. Secretary, Department of Premier and Cabinet, Victoria, 2008-2013; Deputy Secretary, Policy and Cabinet, 2004-2006. Deputy Secretary, Economic and Financial Policy, Department of Treasury and Finance, 2002-2004. Executive Director, Rehabilitation and Compensation, WorkCover, 1999-2002. First Assistant Commissioner, Productivity Commission, 1993-1999. Chief General Manager, Workers Compensation, Allianz Insurance Group, since 2013. General Manager, Government, Business and Private Banking, National Australia Bank, 2006-2008; Member, Business and Private Banking Executive.


Professor Karen SIMMER, Cottesloe WA 6011 For distinguished service to medicine in the field of paediatrics, particularly neonatal and perinatal nutrition, to medical education as an academic, researcher and clinician, and to the community. Winthrop Professor of Newborn Medicine, University of Western Australia (UWA), since 2001. Director, Neo-natal Intensive Care, Women's Newborns Health Service, WA, since 2001. Co-Director, Centre for Neonatal Research and Education, since 2011; Member, UWA Senate, 2009-2012; Chair, Academic Board, 2009-2012. Director, Perron Rotary Express Milk Bank (PREM), Perth, since 2005. Chief Investigator, Preterm Infants Centre of Research Excellence, National Health and Medical Research Council (UWA-based), since 2013; Member, Centres of Research Excellence Peer Review Panel B, since 2014; Academy Member, 2011; Member, Various Grant Review Panels, 2006-2010; Member, Assigners Academy, 2006-2009. Member, Advisory Committee, and Researcher, WOMBAT - Women and Babies Wellbeing: Action through Trials Collaboration, since 2006. Board Member, Women and Infants Research Foundation (WA), 2004-2008. Over 140 peer-reviewed publications. Associate Professor and Senior Staff Specialist in Neonatology, Paediatrics, Flinders University and Flinders Medical Centre, South Australia, 1986-2001. Lecturer in Neonatology, United Dental and Medical Schools of Guys' and St Thomas' Hospitals, University of London, (UK) 1982-1986; Senior Registrar in Paediatrics, St Thomas' Hospital, London, 1982-1985. Senior Registrar in Neonatology, St George's Hospital, London, 1982. Resident and Registrar, Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Sydney, 1980-1982. Board Member, Presbyterian Ladies College Board (WA), 2006-2013.


The Honourable Pierre William SLICER QC, TAS For distinguished service to the judiciary and to the law, nationally and in the Pacific, to social justice and policy reform as a civil libertarian, and to the legal profession. Judge, Supreme Court of Samoa, 2010-2014. Judge, Samoan Court of Appeal, 2008-2014. Judge, Samoa Election Court, 2006-2008. National: Judge, Supreme Court of Tasmania, 1991-2009. Member, United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee, since 2003; Chair, UN Tasmanian Human Rights Committee, 1996-2009; Chair, UN Human Rights Conference in Hobart, 1997. Founding Member and Legal Counsel, Aboriginal Legal Services Tasmania, 1973-1985. Legal Counsel, Save the Franklin River Campaign, 1982-1983. Legal Counsel, Salamanca Campaign, 1970s (advocating for the rights of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community). Member, Tasmanian Committee, International Committee of Jurists, 2003-2007. President, Tasmanian Bar Association, 1989-1990; Committee Member, 1967-1990. Inaugural Director, Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania, 1991. Member, Tasmanian Law Reform Commission, 1974-1977. Chairman, Tasmanian Community Foundation, 1996-2007. Director, St Vincent de Paul Society, 1996-2009 and 1966-1970. Director, Salamanca Theatre Company, Hobart, 1987-1992; Board Member, 1986. Member, Bi-Centennial Committee of Tasmania, 2004-2005. Member, Plan International, since 1992. Member, Tasmanian Branch, Amnesty International, since 1989. Recognition includes: Confirmed with the title of 'Lautalatoa' by the Village of Satua in the District of Vaisigano, Samoa, 2013.


Mr Malcolm Walter SPEED, 27 Molesworth Street, Kew Vic 3101 For distinguished service to sport, particularly to cricket, through leading administrative and developmental roles, at the national and international level, to legal education, and to professional associations. Chief Executive Officer, International Cricket Council, 2001-2008. Member, Global Agenda Council for Sports in Society, World Economic Forum, 2008-2010. Secretary General, Oceania Cycling Confederation, since September 2014. President, Cycling Australia, since September 2014; Chairman, Advisory Board, World Track Cycling Championships Melbourne, 2012. Board Member, Golf Australia, since 2011. Commissioner, Australian Sports Commission, 1997-2001; Independent Member, Review of Boxing, 2011; Chairman, Independent Governance Review Group, Yachting Australia, 2010; Member, various committees, 1997-2001. Chief Executive Officer, Cricket Australia (formerly Australian Cricket Board), 1997-2001. Executive Chairman, Basketball Australia, 1994-1997. Chairman, National Basketball League, 1988-1997; Member, Hall of Fame, 2000. Board Member, Victorian Major Events Company, since 2008. Chairman, Victorian Council for Fitness and Health (VicFIT), 1994-1998. President, Victorian Basketball Association (now Basketball Victoria), 1980-1990; Life Member, 1991. Board Member, Richmond Football Club, Australian Football League, since 2011. Executive Director, Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports, since 2009. Guest Lecturer, Sports Law Program, University of Melbourne, since 1992; Senior Fellow and Lecturer, Sports Law, Entities and Governance, since 2006; Chairman, International Advisory Board, Sports Law Program, since 2005. Patron, LBW Trust (tertiary education scholarships for disadvantaged students in developing, cricket playing countries), since 2008. Non-Executive Chairman, Global Media and Sports (professional sports advisory firm), since 2009. Adjunct Professor, Business and Law, School of Management and Marketing, Deakin University, since 2008; Chairman, Sport Management Advisory Committee, since 2008. Founding Member and Vice-President, Australia and New Zealand Sports Law Association, 1990-1997; Life Member, 2010. Board Chairman, Brian Ward and Partners (corporate law firm), since 2009; Barrister, 1983-1994; Solicitor, 1971-1982. Recognition includes: Member, Sport Australia Hall of Fame, 2012.


Mr John Douglas STORY, 116 Highland Terrace, St Lucia Qld 4067 For distinguished service to business and commerce through a range of corporate governance roles, as an industry leader and mentor in the public and private sectors, to the law, and to professional organisations. Australian Institute of Company Directors: National Chairman, 2007-2009; National Director, 2004-2006; Member, National Corporate Governance Committee, 2004-2006; Life Fellow, since 2013. Queensland President, 2004-2006; past Vice-President; Queensland Division Councillor, 1999-2004. Chancellor, University of Queensland, since 2009; Member of Senate, since 2006; Fellow, King's College, since 2013; former, Adjunct Professor of Law. National Non-Executive Chairman, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, 2003-2007; National Head, Corporate Advisory Group; Queensland Managing Partner, 1996-2003; Partner, 1970-2006. Chairman, Company Law Committee, Queensland Law Society, circa 2000; Member, Profession Review Committee, 'no dates'. Chairman, Queensland Companies Committee, Business Law Section, Law Council of Australia, 'no dates'. National Board Member and Queensland President, Australian Mining and Petroleum Law Association, circa 1992. Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland. Member, Takeovers Panel, 2011-2014. Member, Panel of Experts, Australian Financial Centre Forum, 2008-2009. Member, Companies and Securities Advisory Committee, Australian Securities and Investments Commission, 1994-1999. Member, Company Auditors and Liquidators Disciplinary Board, 2005-2007. Commissioner, Public Service Commission, 2008-2012; Prior, Independent Commissioner, Service Delivery and Performance Commission 2005-2008. Chairman, Echo Entertainment Group, 2011-2012; Chairman, Tabcorp Holdings, 2007-2011; Director 2004-2011; Founding Director, Jupiters Ltd and Jupiters Trust, 1991-2003. Chairman, Suncorp-Metway Limited and Suncorp Group Limited, 2003-2011; Deputy Chairman, 2002; Director, 1995-2011; Board Member, Metway Bank, 1995. Director, CSR, 2003-2012; Director, Ruralco, 1998-2003.


Dr Kirsty SWORD GUSMÃO, 25 Inca Way, Coburg Vic 3058 For distinguished service to Australia-Timor-Leste relations through the development of mutual cooperation and understanding, particularly in the education sector, and as an advocate for improved health and living conditions for the Timorese people. President and Founding Member, Dili Institute of Technology, (a non-government, not for profit institution created to deliver vocational education targeting the needs of youth, veterans and their children). Founder and Chair, Alola Foundation, since 2001 (improves women's lives through advocacy, schooling, health support, and provides economic opportunities). Founder, Xanana Gusmao Reading Room, Timor-Leste, since 2000. Founder, HALIKU - the women's cancer group, since 2014. Patron, Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust (UK), current. Chairperson, Timor-Leste National Commission, UNESCO, 2009-2013; Co-Chair, National Education Commission, 2009-2013. Board Member, East Timor Human Rights Centre, Melbourne, 1996-2001. Service includes, inter-alia: Board Member, Lutodeca Halimar Hamutuk' Children's Play Centre, Dili. Board Member, Women's Network. Board Member, Moris Rasik. President, Advisory Board, National Institute of Linguistics - INL. Director, Fund for East Timor, USA. Advisor, East Timor Legal Aid Institute. Patron, Sebastiao Aparicio da Silva Project (for the protection and promotion of East Timorese languages). Patron, Blair Forster Memorial Trust, Hong Kong. Patron, Institute for Healing of Memories, South Africa. Assistant to the President, National Congress for Timorese Reconstruction, 1999-2000. Liaison Officer, Overseas Operations Area, Overseas Service Bureau, 1995-1998; Administrative Secretary, Public Relations and Recruitment Unit, 1989-1991; Program Officer in Jakarta, 1993-1995. Interpreter and Translator, Australian Agency for International Development, 1993. Awards Goodwill Ambassador for Education, Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, since 2007. Honorary Doctorate, Victoria University, 2014.


Emeritus Professor Peter James TAYLOR, Turner ACT 2612 For distinguished service to education, and to youth, particularly through the development of mathematical competitions and challenges for students, as an academic, and to professional learning associations. Treasurer, World Federation of National Mathematics Competitions, current; President, 2000-2004; Executive Member, since 1996; Member, since 1984. Treasurer, International Group for Mathematical Creativity and Giftedness, since 2012; Executive Member, since 2010. Co-Chair, ICMI Study 16 'Challenging Mathematics in and Beyond the Classroom', 2002-2009. Vice-President, International Mathematics Tournament of Towns, 1990-2013. Committee Member, International Olympiad in Informatics, 2009-2014. Executive Director, Australian Mathematics Trust (AMT), 1994-2012; Board Member, 1992-2014. Chair, Australian Mathematics Foundation, 2013-2014. Inaugural Committee Member, Australian Mathematics Competition, 1976-2012; Chair, Problems Committee, 1979-1994; Deputy Chair, 1994-2013. Chair, Australian Informatics Olympiad Committee, 2013. Member, Australian Mathematical Olympiad Committee, 1983-2013. Chair, Education Advisory Committee, Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute, 2003-2011. Emeritus Professor, University of Canberra (UC), since 2013; Professor of Mathematics and Adjunct Professor of Education, 1996-2012; Associate Professor and Head, School of Mathematics and Statistics, 1994-1995; Head, Mathematics, 1992-1995; Senior Lecturer, 1981-1994; Lecturer, 1973-1980; Assistant Lecturer, 1972; Chairman, UC Superannuation Fund Limited, 1993-2004; Director, 1987-2004.


Professor Deborah Jane TERRY, 21 Hampden Street, South Perth WA 6151 For distinguished service to education in the tertiary sector through senior administrative roles, as an academic and researcher in the field of psychology, and as a mentor. Vice-Chancellor and President, Curtin University, since 2014. Acting Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Queensland, 2012; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), 2009-2011; Pro Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning), 2007-2008; Executive Dean, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, 2006-2008; Head, School of Psychology, 2000-2005; Deputy Head of School, 1997-1999; Lecturer, School of Psychology, 1991-1996; Member, Equality, Diversity and the Status of Women Committee, many years. Board Member, AARNet (Australia's Academic and Research Network), since 2014. Chair, Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre, several years. President, Academy of Social Sciences, since 2012; Fellow, current. President, Australian Council of Learned Academies, 2014. President, Society of Australasian Social Psychologists, several years; Member, current. Fellow, Australian Psychological Society, current. Board Member, College of Experts, Australian Research Council, 2004-2006; Chair, Social, Behavioural and Economic Sciences Panel, 2005-2006.


Mr Richard William VINCENT, 120 Ballarat Road, Wonnerup WA 6280 For distinguished service to the beef cattle industry through leadership roles with state, national and international livestock organisations, and to thoroughbred horse breeding and racing. President, World Federation of Simmental Breeders, 1980-1982; Councillor, 12 years; Life Member. Director, CLASS (Computer Aided Livestock Sales), 1980s. Cattle Judge, major beef breeds, Agricultural Shows in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Zimbabwe, many years. Chairman, Australian Simmental Breeders Association, 6 terms including 1972-1974 and 1976-1979; Federal Council, 1972-1994; Life Member. President, Australian Registered Cattle Breeders Association (ARCBA), 1968-1971; Councillor, 10 years. Committee Member, National Beef Recording Scheme (NBRS), Australian Meat Board, late 1970s (now titled the International Beef Recording Scheme (IBRS) Chairman, Australian Simmental Breeders Association Western Australia, 7 terms; Councillor, 1972-1990. Chairman, Cattle and Meat Committee, Pastoralists and Graziers Association of Western Australia, 1977-1978; Member of Executive Committee, 1969-1976; Representative, Cattle Council of Australia, many years. Chairman, Cattle Committee, Rural and Allied Industries Council of Western Australia. President, United Beef Breeders Association of Western Australia, 1968-1971; member, 20 years. President, Midwest Cattlemen's Association. Vice President, Brahman Association Western Australian Branch. Vice President, Hereford Association Western Australian Branch. Breeder and racer of thoroughbreds since approx 1950. Manager and Studmaster, De Grey Park Stud, Capel WA, since 1997. Member, Bloodhorse Breeders Association, many years. Western Australia Bloodhorse Breeder of the Year, 2005-2006.


Dr Elvie Marelyn WINTOUR-COGHLAN, Kew Vic 3101 For distinguished service to medical science in the field of physiology, particularly in the area of maternal and child health, to education as an academic, mentor and researcher, and to professional organisations. Academic Physiologist, University of Melbourne, 1960-1990; University of Queensland, 1959; Supervisor and Mentor, over 5 MSc and 40 PhD students from Australia and overseas. Honorary Professor, Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Monash University, 2007-2010; Department of Physiology, 2003-2007. Member, Australia Fellowship Review Panel, National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), 2007; Chief Investigator, three NHMRC Funded Grants, since 2001. NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellow, Howard Florey Institute, 1990-2003. Author, over 250 peer-reviewed articles including papers, book chapters and invited reviews, many years; delivered more than 50 lectures and symposium contributions. Elected Fellow, Australian Academy of Science, 2004. Only the 20th woman to be elected; Chair, North America Exchange Program Committee, 2005-2010; Member, Committee for Applied Biology including Clinical Sciences and Agriculture, 2007-2009. Member, Endocrine Society of Australia, since 1960; Life Member, 2003. Council Member, International Union of Physiological Sciences, many years. Recognition includes: Inductee, Victorian Honour Roll of Women, 2014.

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