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

Professor David John MABBERLEY The Pike House, 21 Salisbury Avenue, Mount Victoria NSW 2786 For significant service to horticultural science, particularly to plant taxonomy and tropical botany, as an academic, researcher and author. Service includes: Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, Sydney. Executive Director, 2011-2013. Honorary Research Associate, 1996-2005 and since 2013. Adjunct Professor, Macquarie University, Sydney, since 2015. Adjunct Professor, University of Western Sydney, 2004-2010. Extraordinary Professor, Leiden University, The Netherlands, since 1995. Orin and Althea Soest Chair in Horticultural Science, University of Washington, Seattle USA and Director, University of Washington Botanic Gardens, 2004-2008. Oxford University: Visiting Professor, 2088-2011. Emeritus Fellow, Wadham College, since 2013. Tutorial Fellow and Dean, Wadham College, 1976-1996. Senior Proctor, 1976-1996. Curator, Herbaria. Keeper of the Herbarium, Library, Art and Archives, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, United Kingdom, 2008-2011 Trustee, National Botanic Garden of Wales, 2008-2011. Professor Invite, University of Paris, France, 1997-1999 and 2002. President, International Association for Plant Taxonomy, 2005-2011 and Past President, current. President, Society for the History of Natural History, 1993-1996. Author or co-author of over 17 books, specifically, 'The plant-book, A portable dictionary of the higher plants', 1987, and second edition, 1997, and third edition, 2008. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Robert Allerton Award for Excellence, National Tropical Botanical Garden, Hawaii and Florida, 2011. Recipient, Engler Medal, International Association for Plant Taxonomy, 2009. Recipient, Linnean Medal, Linnean Society of London, 2006. Recipient, Peter Raven Award, American Society of Plant Taxonomists, 2004. Recipient, Jos Cuatrecasas Medal for Excellence in Tropical Botany, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, 2004. Recipient, Burbidge Medal, Australian Systematic Botany Society, 2003.


Emeritus Professor Kevin Malcolm McCONKEY, Newcastle NSW 2300 For significant service to tertiary education administration, to the field of psychology as an academic, and to professional associations. Service includes: University of Newcastle: Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Global Relations, 2009-2013; Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, 2006-2009. University of New South Wales: Emeritus Professor, current. President, Academic Board, 1999-2004. Member, University Council, 1999-2004. Head, School of Psychology, 1993-1999. Chair, Committee of Chairs of Academic Board/Senates of Universities in NSW and the ACT, 2001-2004. Inaugural Convenor, Chairs of Academic Boards/Senate Groups of Eight Universities, 2000-2004. Member, NSW Board of Studies, 2001-2004. Member, NSW Vocational Education and Training Advisory Committee, 2001-2004. Member, NSW Police Service Education Advisory Council, 1997-2000 and Expert Witness, Royal Commission into the NSW Police Service, 1995-1997. Reviewer, NSW Health Care Commission, 1996-2010. Chair, National Committee for Psychology, Australian Academy of Science, 1996-2000. Honorary Fellow, Australian Psychological Society, 2005 and President, 1993-1994. Fellow, Academy of Social Sciences in Australia, 1996. Fellow, American Psychology Association, 1987. Charter Fellow, Association for Psychological Science, 1989. Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 1993-2010. Member, Editorial Board, Applied Cognitive Psychology, 1996-2010. Member, Editorial Board, Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research and Practice, since 2013. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Psychology Alumni Centenary Award for Achievement and Leadership in Psychology, University of Queensland, 2010. Recipient, Bernard Raginski Award for Leadership and Achievement in Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (USA), 2005. Recipient, Distinguished Contributions to Scientific Hypnosis in Recognition of Eminent and Enduring Contributions to the Advancement of Scientific Hypnosis, American Psychological Association, 2004.


Mrs Tonya Batalin McCUSKER, PO Box 25110, Perth WA 6831 For significant service to the community of Western Australia through charitable and philanthropic roles, and to children and young people. Service includes: Trustee and Administrator, McCusker Charitable Foundation, since 2005. Founder, McCusker Centre for Action on Alcohol and Youth, since 2010. Chair, Fundraising Committee, McCusker Centre for Alzheimer's Research, 2006-2008. University of Western Australia (UWA): Founder, McCusker Centre for Citizenship, since 2014. Board Member, Senate Development Committee, 'no dates'. Patron, UWA Hackett Foundation, 2011-2015. Advisory Board Member, Giving West, since 2011. Founding Member and Active Member and Supporter, Kids Who Give WA, since 2013. Board Member, Celebrate WA, since 2014. Western Australian Ambassador for Children and Young People, since 2012. Patron, Leeuwin Youth Development Foundation, 2011-2014 and Business Development Manager, 1997-2002. Board Member, Australian Ballet Foundation, since 2014 and Dancer, Australian Ballet Co, until 1988. Business Development Manager, Fremantle Chamber of Commerce, 2002-2007.


Ms Jennifer Margaret McGREGOR, Alphington Vic 3078 For significant service to Australia-Asia relations, particularly through educational, cultural, business and health programs and networks. Service includes: Founding Chief Executive Officer, Asialink, since 1990. Founding Executive Director, Asia Education Foundation, 1991 and Advisory Board Member, current. Program Manager, The Commission for the Future, 1987-1990. Board member of a range of organisations, including: Asian Century Committee, Institute of Public Administration Australia (Victoria), since 2012. Australian Volunteers International, since 2012. Asia Society Australasia Centre, 2008-2010. Melbourne Confucius Institute, since 2005. Monash University Institute for Global Movements, 2004-2009. Beyond Australia Committee, The Myer Foundation, 2004-2008. APEC Women's Business Advisory Council, 2004. The Australia Centre, 2000-2012. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Internationalisation Award, Universitas 21, 2013. Recipient, Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Asian Studies, World Chinese Economic Forum, 2012. Recipient, Peter Brice Award, Pacific Circle Consortium, 1994.


Mrs Barbara MACKAY-CRUISE 501 Eventide, Regatta Wharf, 36 Refinery Drive, Pyrmont NSW 2009 For significant service to the community through major fundraising and coordination roles with a range of medical research organisations. Service includes: Australian Cancer Research Foundation: Executive Officer, 1984-1988. Trustee, 1990-1998. President, The Cancerians (Fundraising Committee), 1983. President, Founding Committee, 1980-1983. Executive Director, Australian Brain Foundation, circa 1998. President, Central Coordinating Committee, Asthma Foundation, 1978-1981 and Active Member, 'for many years'. Founding President, Mosman Charity Fund, 1970s. Founding Member, Balmoral Preschool and Balmoral Aged Care, 1974.


Dr Kenneth Wayne MACKEY, 2 Ferrier Street, Lockhart NSW 2656 For significant service to rural and remote medicine through leadership roles of professional medical organisations, and to general practice. Service includes: General Practitioner, Lockhart Medical Practice, since 1989. Council Member, General Practice, NSW Health, since 2007 and Member, GP Sub-Committee, since 1995. Chair, General Practice NSW, (now Networking Health NSW), 2009-2010 and Director, 1999-2012. Director, Murrumbidgee Medicare Local, since 2011 and Chairman, Clinical Governance Committee, since 2008 and Inaugural Board Member, (formerly Riverina Division of General Practice and Primary Care), 14 years. Rural Doctors' Association (RDA): National President, 2001-2003. Executive Member, 'for many years'. President, NSW Branch, 1998-2011. Committee Member, 1999-2005. Member, Rural Doctors' Network, 1996-2001. RDA Representative, National Local Medical Officer Advisory Committee, Department of Veterans' Affairs, since 2000. Board Member, Rural and Remote Medical Services, since 2004. Fellow, Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine and Examiner; Member, Pre-Employment Structure Clinical Interview (PESCI) for Rural and Remote Medicine, since 2014. Supervisor Liaison Officer, CoastCityCountry General Practice Training, since 2004. Trainee Supervisor, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, since 1989. Member, ACCC Health Services Advisory Committee, 2002-2007. Chair, Rural Chapter, Alliance NSW Division, 1999-2007. Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors.


Mr Ian McLean MACKINNON, 179 St John Street, Launceston Tas 7250 For significant service to primary industry, particularly to crop research and policy development, and to agricultural advisory committees. Service includes: Chairman, Southern Regional Panel, Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), 1998-2004 and Member, 1991-1998. Board Member, The Crawford Fund, since 2010 and Chair, Tasmanian Committee, since 2010. Chair, Interim Board, Single Vision Grains Australia, 2006-2007 and Director, 2005-2007. Member, Program Committee, Joint Centre for Crop Innovation, University of Melbourne, 2001-2005. Chairman, Extensive Agriculture Research Advisory Committee, 2000-2004. Chairman, Cereal and Grain Legumes Agricultural Research Advisory Committee, 1998-2002. Member, Advisory Board, Plant Science Centre, University of Adelaide, 1999-2002. Chairman, Tasmanian Agricultural Producers Pty Ltd (TAP AgriCo), 2006-2014 and Co-Founder, 2006. Chairman Tasmanian Branch, Southern Farming Systems, 1998-2003. President, Australian Corriedale Association, since 2013. Grain and Livestock Producer, current.


The late Mr Stuart John McWILLIAM, (WEF 17 December 2014) Late of Griffith NSW 2680 For significant service to the community of Griffith as a member, supporter and benefactor of a range of initiatives, and to winemaking. Service includes: Supporter and benefactor of the new hospital facility, St Vincent's Private Community Hospital Griffith. Founding President, Griffith Pioneers Trust Fund, since 2013. Chair, The Pioneers Lodge, 1974-2002; Board Member, 1972-2009; Founding Vice-Chair, 1972; The Stuart and Margaret McWilliam Unit, named in their honour, 2008; Life Member. Past Founding Trustee and benefactor, Griffith Base Hospital Pioneers Trust Fund. Patron and sponsor, Griffith Show Society, current; President, 1981; Life Member; Exhibitor, since 1940; Founder, Wine Section, 1974; Stuart McWilliam Horticultural Pavilion, named in his honour. Past Trustee, Griffith Showground Trust. Tour Officer, Griffith Men's Probus Club; past Executive Member. Past Committee Member, Griffith South West Progress Association. Past Committee Member and benefactor, Festival of the Gardens. Past Committee Member and benefactor, Griffith Pioneer Park Museum. Benefactor, Griffith Anglican Cathedral (St Albans); and Griffith Saleyard Complex. Wine Industry: Manager, Hanwood Estate, McWilliam's Wines, 1950-1994; Farmer/agriculturalist, 1957-2012. Member, Riverina Winemakers Association, 'many years'.


Mr John Hayward MANT, Sydney NSW 2000 For significant service to urban planning and public administration as an advisor and consultant to local and state governments. Service includes: Councillor, City of Sydney Council, since 2012. Adjunct Professor of Planning, University of Technology, Sydney, 1996-2005. Chairman, Prime Minister's Urban Design Task Force, 1993; Director-General, Department of Housing and Urban Affairs, South Australia, 1980s; Instrumental in the implementation of the City of Adelaide Strategic Plan in the early 1980s. Consultant and advisor to the Victorian Government in the review and restructure of several government agencies administering planning, lands and natural resource management and the development of planning legislation in the 1980s. Senior Advisor to Federal Minister for Urban and Regional Development, 1970s. Chairman, Commission of Inquiry into the NSW Housing Department (Mant Report), 1993. Deputy Chairman Common Equity NSW. President Paddington Society.


Dr Paul Raymond MARA, Sheridan Street, Gundagai NSW 2722 For significant service to medicine, particularly through the recruitment and retention of medical practitioners in rural and remote areas. Service includes: Founder, Rural and Remote Health Medical Infrastructure Trust (RHMIT), since 2002. Founder and Managing Director, Quality Practice Accreditation Pty Ltd, since 1998. Director, Gundagai Medical Centre, since early 1980s. Visiting Medical Officer, Gundagai District Hospital, since early 1980s and Tumut District Hospital, 25 years. President, Rural Doctors' Association of Australia (RDAA), 2010-2012 and Founding Executive Member, 1991 and Inaugural Vice President. Secretary, Rural Doctors' Association of NSW (RDANSW), 2006-2014 and 1987-1990 and President, 1990-1991 and Co-Founder 1987 and Honorary Member, current. Inaugural Director of General Practice, Australian Medical Association, 1990-1991 and Member, since, 1985. Fellow, Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, since 1999. Fellow, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, since early 1980s. Member, Independent Expert Panel, Advice on redesign of the General Practice Rural Incentives Program, Rural and Regional Health Australia, Federal Department of Health, 2014-2015. Principal Researcher and Organiser, Viable Models of Rural and Remote Practice Project, Rural Doctors Association of Australia, 2003. Co-author, 'Workforce retention in rural and remote Australia: Determining the factors that influence length of practice', The Medical Journal of Australia, 2002. Co-author, 'Rural Medical Workforce Project', Report to the Commonwealth Department of Health and Family Services, 1998.


Dr Neville Graeme MARCHANT, 104 Mary Street, Como WA 6152 For significant service to conservation and the environment in Western Australia, to native plant taxonomy, and to research and education. Service includes: Honorary Research Fellow, Kings Park and Botanic Gardens, Perth, since 2006. Director, Western Australia Herbarium, 1995-2006 and Manager, Biological Information Group, 1995 and Acting Director, 1992. Patron, Toodyay Naturalists Club, since 1994 and Member, since 1972 and Life Member, 1992. Liaison Officer, Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, United Kingdom, 2001. President, Western Australian Wildflower Society, 1976-1979 and Vice-President, 1975 and Member, since 1971 and Life Member, 1987. Committee Member, Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, WA Region, 1997-2007 and Western Australia Regional Secretary, 2007-2014.


Ms Lynette Helen MAYNE, Sydney NSW 2000 For significant service to business, particularly to the infrastructure construction and apparel sectors, through advisory roles, and to women. Service includes: Executive Chair, Work Wear World, since 2000 and Owner, since 2000. Divisional CEO, Lend Lease, 1990-2000. Trustee and Chair, ACTU - Lend Lease Foundation, 1991-2000. Chair, Skilling and Employment Board, The Hornery Institute, 2001-2005. Board Member, IBM Global Services Australia (joint venture between Lend Lease, IBM and Telstra), circa 2001. Member, Diversity Committee, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, 'no dates'. Director, Coolsavings.com, 1998. Member, APEC Trade Policy Advisory Council, 1990-2000. Chair, NSW Health Industry Council, 'no dates'. Member, Australian Government Trade Policy Advisory Council, 'no dates'. Director, NBC, 1986-1989. Board Member, Pan Am Airways, 1984-1986. Board Member, Manufacturers Hanover Trust, 1980-1984. Co-Director, Leaders Program, Chief Executive Women, since 2009. Ambassador, Australian Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, current. Member, 'Women and the Economy Forum', APEC, 2014. Member, Women Chiefs of Enterprise, 'no dates'.


Ms Sally MAYS 30 Landseer Road, New Malden, Kingston-Upon-Thames KT3 5NH, United Kingdom For significant service to the performing arts as a leading solo pianist, accompanist and composer, to music education, and as an editor. Ms Mays is a pianist and composer who has performed and worked nationally and internationally. She is renowned for her playing of contemporary music, particularly of Australian composers. Pianist, Concert Soloist and Theatre Performer, since 1956. Commissioned and Premiered Australian Works for Solo Piano, or for Piano and Orchestra. Australian Compositions written for Sally Mays including works by Ann Carr-Boyd, Helen Gifford and May Howlett. Commissioned and Premiered, Australian Works for Solo Piano or for Piano and Orchestra. Toured and performed with a range of artists including: Rudolf Nureyev; Margot Fonteyn, in her last gala appearances. Soloist for ballerina Galina Samsova, New London Ballet. Soloist for Lindsay Kemp, Bush Theatre, London. Australian Dance Theatre's performances, Sadler's Wells Theatre, London. Played with Chamber Music ensembles including: Alexandra Ensemble, since 2000, Trio La Volta, Sounds Positive, since 1987, and The Mouth of Hermes, late 1960s. Recorded in a range of formats including: 'Reflets dans la glace: sound adventures for piano', Edwin Roxburgh, NMC, 2007. 'Silent Strings', Paul Goodey (oboe), Sally Mays (piano), 'Orientis', 2005; 'Cantilena', 1991; 'Antares', 1988; 'Elegy', 1982; 'Images', 1967. 'Anthology of Australian Music', 15 CD set, Australian Music and Musicians, Canberra School of Music, Jade Records, 1999. 'Arc And Other Electronic Works', Barry Anderson, Continuum, 1989. Featured performances in broadcasts by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, including: Works by Robert Allworth, Eric Gross, Gerald Glynn, Don Kay, (all written for Ms Mays), 2000 and 2001 and subsequent years. Melbourne premiere, a piece by Gerald Glynn, and a work by Ann Ghandar, 1999. Melbourne premiere and broadcast, a work by Helen Gifford, 1990. Planned and Performed, Bicentenary Piano Series, State of Play: A Survey of Australian Piano Music', New Directions Festival, Seymour Centre and Old Darlington School, Sydney, 1988. Composer: Ms Mays has written and arranged many works for chamber music ensembles, piano, voice and instrumental groups. Contemporary piano music commissions include for the: Australian Council for the Arts and The Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council of New Zealand. Editor: Contemporary Australian Piano Music, a 5 volume series of graded original works, Currency Press. Selected and edited a number of Australian works for Wirripang Press. Lecturer, Tutor and Music Teacher: Taught at all levels in schools and universities, and privately including: Goldsmiths College, University of London, for 30 years. Grinnell-in-London. City Literary Institute, London, for 25 years. Guest lectures and lecture-recitals to universities and colleges in the United Kingdom, Australia and world-wide. Examiner: Appointed Examiner, Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music, 1981-2012. Examines in a range of international locations including: United Kingdom; Sarawak, Malaysia; South Africa; Hong Kong; Indonesia and Singapore. Studied with Marcel Ciampi and Irene Kohler, Trinity College London. Recipient Clarke Scholarship, Royal College of Music, London and Associate in her first term, 1950-1954. Melbourne University Conservatorium, late 1940s. Awards and recognition include: Chappell Gold Medal, Royal College of Music in London, 1953. Fellow, Trinity College of Music London. Associate, Royal College of Music, London and Licentiate, Royal School of Music, London.


Dr Nicholas Christopher MILTON, Sydney NSW 2000 For significant service to the arts, particularly to classical orchestral music performance, as a musician, conductor and artistic director. National service includes: Chief Conductor and Artistic Director, Canberra Symphony Orchestra, since 2007. Chief Conductor, Willoughby Symphony Orchestra, since 2001. Concertmaster and Associate Conductor, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, 1996-2002. Violinist, Macquarie Trio, 1998-2005. International service includes: Major appointments: General Music Director and Chief Conductor, State Opera House Saarland (Saarlandisches Staatstheater), Germany, since 2014. Chief Conductor, Innviertler Symphony Orchestra, Austria, since 2011. General Music Director, Jena Philharmonic Orchestra, Germany, 2004-2010. He regularly conducts leading European orchestras, including: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Konzerthausorchester, Berlin. NDR Sinfonieorchester, Hamburg. NDR Radiophilharmonie, Hannover. SWR Radio Sinfoniorchester, Stuttgart. Deutsche Radio Philharmonie, Saarbrucken. Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana, Lugarno. Sinfonia Varsovia, Warsaw. Bruckner Orchestra, Linz. As a conductor of opera he regularly appears at the Volksoper, Vienna and at the Komische Oper, Berlin. He has led opera performances in Liepzig, Stuttgart, Dortmund, Innsbruck, Halle and Mainz. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Michigan State University College of Music Distinguished Alumni Award, 2015. Recipient, Centenary Medal, 2001. Recipient, Sir Charles Mackerras Conducting Prize, 2000 Recipient, Conductor of the Year, Symphony Australia Conductor's Competition, 1999.


Dr John Eric MOODY, Berwick Vic 3806 For significant service to clinical dentistry, particularly in remote Indigenous communities, and in the establishment of oral cancer treatment programs in India. Service includes: National: First 'Flying Dentist', Arnhem Land, Northern Territory Aerial Medical Service, 1948-1950. Contributed to the American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land, sponsored by the National Geographic Society, the Smithsonian Institution and the Commonwealth Government of Australia, 1949. International: Dentist, Kugler Hospital, Guntur, India 1988 Established a Dental Clinic, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India, 1950-1960. Lecturer, medical students, Madras University, 1950-1960. Publications: Has published a number of case studies including: 'Some Cases of Fractured Mandible'; 'A case of Infected Dentigerous Cyst in Ramus'; 'Osteomyelitis of the jaws and its treatment', Australian Dental Journal, 1953-1958. 'The Dental and Periodontal Conditions of Aborigines at Settlements in Arnhem Land', Records of the American Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land, 1948.


The Honourable Norman Frederick MOORE 48 Congdon Way, Booragoon WA 6154 For significant service to the Parliament of Western Australia through a range of portfolio responsibilities, to education, and to the community. Service includes: Parliament of Western Australia: Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, 1996-2001 and 2008-2012. Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, 2001-2008. Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Fisheries, Electoral Affairs, Justice, 2008-2013. Minister for Mines, Tourism, Sports and Recreation, and Racing and Gaming, 1999-2001. Minister for Mines, Tourism, Sport and Recreation, 1997-1999. Minister for Education, Employment and Training, 1993; 1995-1997. Minister for Mines, Tourism, Sports and Recreation, and Parliamentary and Electoral Affairs, 1995-1997. Minister assisting the Minister for Commerce and Trade, 1993-1995. Member for Lower North Province, 1977-1989. Member for Mining and Pastoral Region, 1989-2013. Parliamentary Secretary, 1980-1982. Community: Chair and Patron, Western Australia School of Mines Graduates Association, current. Principal, Laverton High School, circa 1977. Secondary School Teacher, Karratha Senior High School, Tom Price Senior High School, Laverton High School, Carnamah District High School, Central Midlands Senior High School, 1967-1977. President, Tom Price Tennis Club, 'no dates'. President, Tom Price Golf Club, 'no dates'. President, Nameless Festival Committee (Tom Price), 1974-1975. Treasurer, Tom Price Parents and Citizens Association, 1970's. Treasurer, Laverton Parents and Citizens Association, 1970's. Chair, Laverfest Committee, 'no dates'. President, Laverton Tennis Club, 'no dates'. Secretary, Murchison Racing Association' for over 25 years' and Life Member, 1993. Chair, Cannings Purple, since 2014.


Mr Philip Stanley MOSS, Deakin ACT 2600 For significant service to public administration, particularly in the areas of law enforcement integrity, anti-corruption and human rights. Service includes: Integrity Commissioner and Head, Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity, 2007-2014. Head of Australian Delegation, Assembly of Parties to the International Anti-Corruption Academy, Vienna, 2012. Chairperson, Australian Anti-corruption Commissions Forum, 2011-2014. Health Services Commissioner, Australian Capital Territory Human Rights Commission, 2006-2007. Community and Health Services Complaints Commissioner, Australian Capital Territory, 2004-2005. Other community service includes: Board Member, Diocesan Schools Council, Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn, 2000-2009. Member, Professional Standards Reference Group. Member, Professional Standards Board. Chair, Defence Reserves Support Council of ACT and South East NSW, since 2011 and Member, 2008-2011. Member, National Defence Reserves Support Council, since 2011. Wing Commander, Royal Australian Air Force Active Reserve, since 1989. Executive Officer, No 28 (City of Canberra) Squadron, 2002-2006. Officer of Cadets, Air Training Corps (now Australian Air Force Cadets), 1979-1993. Flight Commander, No 15 Flight Canberra, NSW Squadron, 1988-1991. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, United States Bronze Star Medal, 2007. Recipient, ACT Emergency Medal, 2003.


Mrs Judith NEILSON, Chippendale NSW 2008 For significant service to the arts through the museums and galleries sector, and as a benefactor of cultural and educational organisations. Service includes: Director and Founder, White Rabbit Gallery and Trustee, Neilson Foundation, since 2009. (The White Rabbit Gallery is a registered charitable institution funded by the Neilson Foundation. The collection was founded in 2000 and is a large, privately-owned collection of contemporary Chinese art). Board Member, International Council, Museum of Modern Art in New York, since 2014. Ambassador and Benefactor, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, since 2008. Benefactor, School of Built Environment, University of New South Wales, 2015. Benefactor, Sir David Martin Foundation, since 2009. Benefactor, Gawura School at St Andrew's Cathedral School, Sydney, 2007. (Gawura School caters to Indigenous students from the inner areas of Sydney).


Emeritus Professor John Warwick NEVILE School of Economics, University of New South Wales NSW 2052 For significant service to tertiary education, particularly economics, as an academic and author, and to professional organisations. Service includes: University of New South Wales: Emeritus Professor and Visiting Professor of Economics, University of New South Wales, since 1993. Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Economics, 1982-1989. Professor of Economics, 1965-1992. Joint Editor, 'Economic and Labour Relations Review', 1990-2001. Chairman, Australian Vice-Chancellors Committee's Panel to review Honours teaching in Australian Universities, 1989-1992. J.W. Nevile Fellowship in Economics established in his honour, 2011. Visiting Professor, North East University of Technology North Korea, 1988 and University of British Columbia, 1980 and Kyoto University, Japan, 1974, and University of Southampton, 1973. Author, 7 books and 140 articles in journals and book chapters, particularly in the field of macroeconomic policy. Inaugural Chairman, Indicative Planning Council, Australian Housing Industry, 1975-1977. Professional Organisations include: President, Economic Society of Australia, 1980-1984 and Distinguished Fellow, 2000. President, Economics Section, Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science, 1973. Fellow, Academy of Social Sciences Australia, 1972 and Executive Committee Member, 1997-2000. Advisor, Economics and taxation policy, Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS), 1999-2007 and Chairman, Commission for the Future of Work (an initiative of ACOSS), 1995-1996. Member, Australian Manufacturing Council, 1988-1990. Member, New South Wales Government Task Force on Taxation, 1987-1988. Member, Australian Science and Technology Council, 1983-1986. Convenor, Social Issues Commission, New South Wales Ecumenical Council, 1990-2003 and Anglican Delegate, ongoing. Committee Member, Australian Council of Churches, 1965-1985.


Ms Genevieve NIHILL, Vic For significant service to the law, and to the community of Victoria, particularly to dispute resolution, human rights and disability services. Service includes: Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal: Deputy President, current. Head of Human Rights Division, current. Head of List for Guardianship and Human Rights, current. Head of Anti-Discrimination, Health and Privacy, and Mental Health Lists, 'no dates'. Senior Member, since 2011. Full time member, since 2010. Sessional member, 2004-2010. Flemington Kensington Community Legal Centre: Principal Solicitor, 1997- 2006. Board member, since 2006. Employee, 1983-2006. Mentor to legal staff, 2006-2010. Sessional Conciliator and Investigator, Disability Services Commissioner, Victorian Government, 2008-2010. Chapter Co-Author, Fitzroy Legal Service Law Handbook, Fitzroy Legal Service, 2006-2007 and Volunteer, 1980s. Sessional Member, Mental Health Review Board, 2002-2010. Volunteer Community Guardian, Office of the Public Advocate, 2000-2004. Sessional Member, Intellectual Disability Review Panel, 1999-2007. Member, Legal Aid Review Panel, 1995-1996. Member, Management Committee, Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture, 1991-1996. Admitted to Supreme Court of Victoria, 1983. Member, Law Institute of Victoria, since 1997.


Mrs Philippa Mary NIKULINSKY, 115 Waratah Avenue, Dalkeith WA 6009 For significant service to the visual arts as a botanical painter and illustrator, to professional associations, and as an author. Service includes: Botanical Artist, since 1970s. Illustrated the cover of 'Landscope' magazine, Western Australian Department of Parks and Wildlife, 1990-2012. Illustrated the Australian Wildflower Collection, Australian Fine China, 1995-2005. Member, Botanical Artists Group of Western Australia, since 1991. Patron, West Australian Guild of China Painters, current. Honorary Patron, Kwongan Foundation for the Conservation of Australia's Biodiversity, current. Author and/or co-author of a range of publications including: 'Cape Arid', with A. Nikulinsky, 2012. 'Soul of the Desert', with S. Hopper, 2005. 'Life on the Rocks; The Art of Survival', with S. Hopper, 1999. 'Banksia Menziesii', 1992. Illustrator, Volumes 8 and 22, 'Flora of Australia', 1982 and 1984. 'Wildflowers of the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia', 1983. 'Western Australian Wildflowers in Watercolour', 1980. Is the namesake of the orchid 'Cyanicula nikulinskyae'.


Mr Brian Joseph O'CONNOR, NSW For significant service to the petroleum transport industry through emergency response safety training, and to the community of Yass. Service includes: Canberra and Region Oil Industry Emergency Response Group (CROIEG): (CROIEG was established to conduct spill response training and recovery of tanker accident courses for fuel carriers in New South Wales, Northern Victoria, and South East Queensland. Currently there is a network of 34 fuel spill response trailers and equipment throughout these areas). Secretary, current. Chairman, 'for several years'. Founder, 1989 National Board Member, Australian Petroleum Agents and Distributers Association, 1985-1988 and State Secretary and Committee Member, New South Wales Branch, 'for 8 years'. Executive Member, Caltex Distributers Association, 'for 12 years'. Safety Consultant, Kirks Tanker Services, 1993-1998. Fuel Distributer, Caltex, 1953-1988. AMU Terminal Manager, Canberra, 1988-1993. Local Government: Councillor, Yass Valley Council, 2004-2008 and 1995-2003. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, The Old Oillies Fellowship of Australia Award, 2013 'for exemplary and meritorious service to the community and wholesale sector of the petroleum industry in Australia'. Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Yass Valley Council, 2009. The Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct, 1956.


Dr William James O'REILLY, 75 Holt Avenue, Mosman NSW 2088 For significant service to dentistry, particularly through leadership roles with professional associations, to education, and as a practitioner. Service includes: President, Commonwealth Dental Association, since 2012 and Vice-President, Pacific Region, 2006 - 2011. Australian Dental Association: President, 2006 and 2004. Vice President, 2002 - 2004. Federal Executive Member, 2001 - 2006. Chair, Special Purpose Committee Web Portal, 2003 - 2007. Life Member, 2007. New South Wales Branch - Australian Dental Association: President, 1998 - 2000. Interim Chief Executive Officer, Centre for Professional Development, 2012. Member of Council, 1996 - 2004. Member of Executive, 1997 - 2002. Life Member, 2005. President, Dental Council of New South Wales, since 2012 and Professional Officer, since 2009. Conjoint Associate Professor, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Newcastle, since 2004. Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney, 2003 - 2004. Non-Executive Director, Dental Corporation, since 2010 and Chair, Clinical Advisory Panel, current. Director, Motor Neurone Disease Association of Australia, since 2008. Director, Manchester Unity Health Care Fund, Australia, since 2003 and Chairman, 2003 - 2007. Member, Nabhealth, (National Advisory Council, National Australia Bank), since 2008. Fellowships: Academy Dentistry International. International College of Dentists. Pierre Fauchard Academy. Australian College of Legal Medicine Dental Faculty Dental Practitioner, 1988 - 2003 and 1978 - 1980. Dental Officer, Permanent Naval Forces, Royal Australian Navy, 1981 - 1988.


Dr Seweryn Antoni OZDOWSKI OAM, PO Box A959, Sydney South NSW 1235 For significant service to the community, particularly to human rights education, social justice and multiculturalism, and as an academic. Human Rights Commissioner and Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission, 2000-2005. Australian Council for Human Rights Education: President, since 2006 and Member, since 2001. Adjunct Professor, Centre of Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Sydney, since 2006. Director, Equity and Diversity, University of Western Sydney, since 2007 and Member, Indigenous Employment and Engagement Advisory Board, since 2008. President, Australian Chapter, World Organisation to Investigate the Persecution of Falun Gong, 2007-2014. Foundation Convenor and Series Co-ordinator+, International Human Rights Education Conference, since 2010. Author or co-author of over 150 papers on sociology of law, human rights, immigration and multiculturalism, and government reports, including: 'A Report from Australia: Centenary of Federation Committee' in 2001. 'A Last Resort? National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention' in 2004. 'National Inquiry into Mental Health Services Not For Service' in 2005. 'People in Disability in Open Workplace Report' in 2005. Board Member, Chain Reaction Foundation, since 2001. Patron, Chances for Children, Mildura, Victoria, since 2001. Patron, Social Firms Australia, since 2005. Chair, Australian Multicultural Council, since 2014. Chief Executive Officer, Multicultural and International Affairs, South Australia, 1996-1999. Founding Member, Australian Institute of Polish Affairs, since 1991. Founding Member, Australian Poland Business Council, since 1983. Ambassador, Australia Day, since 2009. Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors, since 2009. Trustee, South Australian Business Vision, 1998-2003. Member, Westpac Community Consultative Council, 2004-2006. Board Member, Graduate International Scheme Management, University of South Australia, 1997-2000 Awards and recognition include: Recipient, 25th Anniversary Medal for Contribution to Australian Multiculturalism, Federation of Ethnic Communities Council, 2006. Recipient, Paul Harris Award, Rotary International, 'for human rights work', 2014. Recipient, Officers Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland, 2007. Recipient, Solidarity 25th Anniversary Medal, Republic of Poland, 2005. Doctor of Social Science (Honoris Causa), Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), 2004. Honorary Life Member, Poland Australia Society, Poland, 1998.


Mr Kelwin Charles PELL, 137 Neale Street, Bendigo Vic 3550 For significant service to sports administration, particularly in the Bendigo region, and to the development of youth sporting activities. Service includes: Sport: Past Executive Member, Bendigo Athletics Club; Life Member; Founding Member, since 1974; Coach; Kel Pell 6500 Metre Handicap, named in his honour. Member, YMCA Harriers Club, since 1944; Professional Runner, 1945-2008. Past Administrator, Distance Series, Tom Flood Sports Centre. Life Member, Lawn Tennis Association of Victoria (Kooyong Club). Secretary, Central Highlands Region Tennis, 1950s-1960s Secretary, Bendigo Tennis Association, 1952-1976; Treasurer, 1940s-1952; Founder and Administrator, Bendigo Country Tennis Week, 25 years; Past Pennant Committee Chairman; Kel Pell Pavilion, named in his honour, 1974; Life Member. Secretary, Bendigo East Tennis Club, since 1952; Founding Member, since 1948; Founding Coordinator, boys year 9/10 secondary schools competition, 1993-1999; Initiated Junior tennis, 1954. Boundary Umpire, Bendigo Football League, 1947-1972; co-instigator, Bendigo Under 13 Football, 1960s. Awards and recognition includes: Member, Bendigo Advertiser Sports Star Hall of Fame, 1997.


Ms Paula Jean PENFOLD, PO Box 1192, Toowong DC Qld 4066 For significant service to the community through support for people with Muscular Dystrophy, to child health ethical standards, and to medical research. Service includes: Founding and active member, Muscular Dystrophy Association of Queensland, since 1978. Member, Human Research Ethics Committee, Queensland Children's Health Services, Brisbane Royal Children's Hospital, since 1980. Senior Clinical Nurse and Research Assistant, Greenslopes Hospital, 'for many years'. Researched and co-authored several articles for the Neuroendocrine Research Unit, Greenslopes Hospital, 1991. Management Consultant, Paula J Penfold and Associates, current. Associate Fellow, Australasian College of Health Service Management, since 2013.


Mr Colin John PETERS, Fullarton SA 5063 For significant service to the automotive manufacturing sector, to professional industry associations through advisory roles, and to lacrosse. Service includes: Federation of Automotive Products Manufacturers: National Vice-President, 'for 5 years' - no dates. Board Member, 'for 20 years' - no dates. State President, South Australia, 'no dates'. Life Member. Honorary Chairman, Engineering Employers Association Group Training Scheme (EAGTS), 2004-2009 and Board Member, 'for many years'. Past President, Engineering Employers' Association of South Australia and Chairman, Training Scheme, 2004-2009 and Member, Committee of Management, 'for 21 years'. Former Director, Workcover Corporation of South Australia, 'no dates'. Former Board Member, Business S.A., 'no dates'. Board Member, AI Group, 'for many years'. Honorary Chairman, Industry Leaders Fund Inc, since 2009. Former Member, Automotive Export Advisory Board, Austrade, 'no dates'. Former Chairman, South Australian Automotive Industry Advisory Board, 'no dates'. Former Member, Industry Leaders' Forum, South Australia, 'no dates'. Chief Operating Officer, Castalloy, 'for 20 years' and Managing Director, 1999-2002. Lacrosse: Deputy President, South Australian Lacrosse Association, 'no dates'. Vice President, North Adelaide Lacrosse Club, 'no dates'.


Dr Oswald Marino PETRUCCO RFD, Burnside SA 5066 For significant service to medicine and education in the field of obstetrics, human reproduction, and child health, and to professional groups. Service includes: University of Adelaide: Member, Emeritus Faculty, Robinson Research Institute, current. Deputy Head, REPROMED, (a fertility clinic owned by the University of Adelaide), 2003-2005. Senior Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Adelaide, 1973-2006. Clinical Associate Professor, since 2006. Director, Department of Gynaecology, Adelaide Women's and Children's Hospital, 1993-2006 and Senior Visiting Specialist, 1970-2010. Co-Founder and Board Member, Fertility SA, current. Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Foundation Fellow, 1980. Board Member, Research Foundation, since 2002. Chair, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Committee, 1997-2002. Chair, Surgical Skills Working Party, 2000-2002. Chair, Subspecialties Committee, 1998-2002. Chair, Examination Committee, 1998-1999. Councillor, 1992-1996 and Fellow, 1974. Member, South Australian Council on Reproductive Technology, since 2004 and Deputy, 1999-2004. Chair, Reproductive Technologies Advisory Committee, Fertility Society of Australia, since 2006 and Honorary Life Member. Inaugural President, Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society, 1991-1995 and Life Member. Board of Directors, International Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy, 1995-1996. Australian Representative, International Federation of Fertility Societies, since 2009. Member, Reproductive Sciences Committee, Sexual Health and Family Planning Australia, until 2004.


The Honourable Frederick Warren PITT, 15 Burn Close, Gordonvale Qld 4865 For significant service to the Parliament of Queensland through a range of ministerial portfolio responsibilities, and to the community. Service includes: Parliament of Queensland State Member for Mulgrave, 1998-2009 and 1989-1995. Minister for Main Roads and Local Government, 2007-2009. Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, 2007. Minister for Youth, 2006-2007. Minister for Seniors, 2004-2007. Minister for Communities and Disability Services, 2004-2007. Member, Ministerial Legislative Committees for Police and Corrective Services, since 2001. Member, Ministerial Legislative Committees for Natural Resources and Mines, since 2001. Member, Ministerial Legislative Committee for State Development, since 2001. Member, Ministerial Legislative Committees for Primary Industry and Rural Communities, since 2001. Chair, Scrutiny of Legislation Committee, 2001-2004. Member, Legal Constitutional and Administration Review Committee, 2000-2001. Chairman, Estimates Committee, 1999. Minister for Business, Industry and Regional Development, 1995. Chairman, Premier's Northern and Regional Task Force, 1992-1995. Government Whip, 1992-1995 and Deputy Government Whip, 1992. Member, Queensland Rural Council, 2001-2009. Chair, Queensland Small Business Council, 2001-2004. Member, State Executive, Defence Force Reserve Support Group, 2000-2001. Council Member, Council of Economic Development of Australia, 1995. Chairman, Jones Park Management Association, Cairns and District Junior Rugby League, since 2011 and Board Member, 1975-1985 and Referee, 1970-1993 Vice-President, Far North Queensland Men of League, 2009-2010. Life Member, Fretwell Park Sporting Association, 2005 and Chairman, Fretwell Park Sporting Complex, 1995-2005. Life Member, Cairns and District Rugby League Referees' Association, 2005 and Board Member, 1986-1995. Life Member, Far North Cricket Association, 1995. Life Member, Gordonvale Netball Association, 1991 and Founding Member, 1974. Life Member, Mulgrave Athletics Association, 1989 and President, 1982-2001 and Founding Member. Life Member, Cairns Cricket Umpires Association, 1985 and President, 1975-1985. Life Member, Far North Queensland Southern Suburbs Junior Rugby League, 1981 and Patron, 1990-2010 and Coach, 1970-1989. Life Member, Far North Queensland Schoolboys Rugby League, 1980 and Coach, 1970-1985. Life Member, Mulgrave Schoolboys Rugby League, 1979 and Coach, 1970-1985. Life Member, Mulgrave Cricket Association, 1978 and Executive Member, 1972-1989. Life Member, Mulgrave Junior Cricket Association, 1978. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Mulgrave Shire, 1983 and Sports Administrator of the Year, 1988. Recipient, Inclusive Community Champion QLD, Spinal Injuries Australia, 2014.


Mr Bruce Anthony POLLACK, 47 Elizabeth Street, Paddington NSW 2021 For significant service to the community in the areas of social welfare and public health. Service includes: Chief Executive Officer, Bruce Pollack Publicity; Founder, 1982. Past Consultant Publicist, AIDS Council of NSW, and Honorary Returning Officer. Member, NSW Mental Health Information Service Reference Group. Co-ordinator, 5 National publicity campaigns for AIDS Awareness Week and World AIDS Day, Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations. Group Training Facilitator, Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service, 1985-1994, and Secretary, many years, and current Member, and Life Member. Inaugural Publicist, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, 1984, and Board Member or Secretary, 1986-2000, and Honorary Returning Officer, and Consultant Publicist, and appointed to the Hall of Fame, 1994. Founding Member and Chair, Aurora Group A Ruby Foundation, 1990-1995 and Trustee, since 1995. Past Consultant Publicist and Honorary Returning Officer, Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby. Member, PRIDE Publicity Campaigns, current. Consultant Publicist, Drag Industry Variety Awards, 9 years. Co-Founder and Board Member, AIDS Trust of Australia, 1988-1995. Founder, Gay Fathers, 1986. Past Director, Gay and Lesbian Financial Institutions Research Project. Past Vice-President, Gay and Lesbian Business Association. Founding Shareholder, Sydney Star Observer Newspaper. Deputy Chair, Friends of the Australian Ballet, since 2008 and Member, since 2006. Director, Theatresports Pty Ltd, current. General Manager, Nimrod Theatre Company, 1980-1982. Member, Public Relations Institute of Australia College of Fellows. Awards and recognition include: Outstanding Achievement by an Individual, Drag Industry Variety Awards, 2002. Inaugural Outstanding Gay or Lesbian Community Leader Award, Gay and Lesbian Business Association, 2004. Inducted into the Stonewall Hall of Fame, 2001.


Mr Robert Stanley PONTIFEX, 11/70 Finniss Street, North Adelaide SA 5006 For significant service to the community of South Australia, particularly through support for the arts. Service includes: The Arts: Board Member, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Holdings Limited, 2006-2014 and Silver Patron, and Sponsor, Acting Associate Concertmaster, current and Sponsor, Associate Principal 2nd Violin, since 2012. Board Member, State Opera of South Australia, 1994-2003, and Board Member, South Australian Ring Cycle Corporation, 2004 and 1997-1998. Board Member, State Theatre Company of South Australia, 1987-1993. Board Member, Carrick Hill Trust, since 2008. Board Member and Administrator, Coriole Music Festival, since 2008. Optus Mentorship Patron, Helpmann Academy, 2007. Past Board Member, Contemporary Art Society of South Australia. Past Board Member, Leigh Warren Dance Company. Past Board Member, Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society. Benefactor to a range of arts and cultural organisations. Founder and Trustee, The Daniel Pontifex Trust Foundation, since 1998. Professional: Executive Manager, Florey Medical Research Foundation, University of Adelaide, 2001-2007 and past Art Show Coordinator, Member, University of Adelaide Volunteers Committee, 2003. Proprietor, Pontifex Robert Marketing Consultant, and Independent Theatre Advisor.


Mrs Moya Patricia POTTS, 27 Callistemon Close, Epping NSW 2121 For significant service to the Catholic Church and to the community as an advocate for women. Service includes: President, Catholic Women's League New South Wales, since 2014, and Vice-President, 2007-2011. President, Catholic Women's League Sydney Archdiocese, 2011-2013 and 2003-2008, and Vice-President, 1995, 2002, and Council Member, 1980-1985 and since 1987. President, Marian Group, 1983-1984 and Member, since 1979. Committee Member, Santa Sabina College, Strathfield, 1995. Vice-President, Mother's Committee, St Patrick's College, Strathfield, 1991-1992. Vice-President, Mothers' Board, Seisen International School, Tokyo, late 1980s. Committee Member, Japan, Australia, New Zealand Ladies Group, 1986-1987.

Dr Peter Frederick PRATTEN, Mosman Park WA 6012 For significant service to medicine, particularly in the field of radiology as a practitioner, to education, and to professional bodies. Service includes: Radiology: Elected Fellow, Board of Directors, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, since 2014 and Member, Finance, Risk and Audit Committee, since 2014, and Member, Western Australian Branch, since 1970. Partner and Radiologist, Diagnostic Radiology, Perth, 1984-2001 and a pioneer of teleradiology techniques. Staff Radiologist, Bunbury Regional Hospital, Western Australian Department of Health, 1970s-1984 and Staff Radiologist, St John of God Hospital, Bunbury, 1970s. Cystic Fibrosis Western Australia: Co-Founder, 'no dates'. Past Chairman, early 2000s, and Past Board Member. Fundraiser and sponsor, through Capel Vale Wines, since 2002. Certificate of Appreciation, Supporter of the Year, 2010. Member, since 1974, and Life Member, since 2001. Founding Chairman, Board of Trustees, Great Southern Grammar, since 1998, and Co-Founder, 1996. Executive Chair, Capel Vale Wines, current, and Co-Founder, 1974. Inaugural Executive Committee Member, Margaret River Wine Association, 2-3 years. Past Member, Wine Industry Association of Western Australia.


Mr Ian Frederick PYMAN, Brighton East Vic 3187 For significant service to the community, particularly through leadership of education and health organisations, and to the law. Service includes: Monash University: Deputy Chancellor, 2010-2014, and Council Member, 2005-2014. Chair, Audit and Risk Committee, and Member, Selection and Remuneration Committee, and Member, Membership Committee. Ex-Officio Member, Academic Board, and Director, Monash Investment Holdings, and Member, Gippsland Campus Advisory Board. Chair, Faculty of Law Foundation, 2005-2011 and Member, Law Faculty Board, and Chair, Independent Review of Structures and Processes of the Law Faculty, 2002. Adjunct Senior Associate, Monash Law Faculty, current. Community: Legal Counsel, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, 2012-2015. Chairman, Brainwave Australia, 2006-2008 and Director, 2003-2008. Council Member, Caulfield Grammar School, 1993-1998, and President, Caulfield Grammarians Association, 1995-1998 and Senior Vice-President, 1994-1998. Professional: Consultant, Donaldson Whiting and Grindal, since 2008. Consultant, Allens Linklaters (formerly Arthur Robinson and Hedderwicks), 2009-2012 and 2002-2003, and Partner, 1983-2001, and Senior Associate, 1981-1983. Principal, Lewinsky Pyman Frees Pty Ltd, 2002-2012. Principal, Business Redirections, since 2001. Director, Virax Holdings Ltd, 2007-2013.


Mr Januario John RIVAS, 22 Mirrakma Crescent, Lyons NT 0810 For significant service to the Philippine community of the Northern Territory. Service includes: Honorary Consul General for the Philippines in the Northern Territory, since 2010, and arranged a ceremony to honour Filipino Merchant Mariners, 2014. Liaises with Darwin City Council on behalf of the Kabankalan City Council for Sister City relationship, since 2010. Organiser/Coordinator, Harmony Day Youth Concert, 2000-2010. Organiser/Coordinator, Filipino Barrio Fiesta, Darwin, 1997-2010. Organiser/Coordinator, Philippine Sports Commission, Arafura Games, Darwin, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2001 and 1999. Organiser/Coordinator, Commemoration of the Declaration of Philippine Independence in Darwin, 1996-2010. Author, 'History of the Settlement of the Filipino Families in Darwin from 1985 to 2003', 2003. President, Filipino-Australian Association of the Northern Territory, 2000-2009, and Vice-President, 1996-2000, and Executive Member, 1978-1984; Member, since 1978. President, Filipino Association of the Northern Territory, 1974, and Founding Member, 1974-1977. Member, Filipiniana Senior Citizens Association, current. Justice of the Peace, since 2008 and Commissioner of Oaths, since 2009. Educator, Casuarina Senior College, Government of the Northern Territory, 35 years. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Bulawanon Award, Kabankalan City Council, 2010. Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Darwin City Council, 2007. Recipient, Charles See Kee Award, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Government of the Northern Territory, 2005. Recipient, Plaque for Meritorious Service, Department of Education, Government of the Northern Territory, 2005.


Mr Lionel Philip ROBBERDS QC, NSW For significant service to the law, to rowing, and to the community. Service includes: Legal: Barrister, Frederick Jordan Chambers, current. Appointed Queens Counsel, 1982, and Admitted to New South Wales Bar, 1966. Senior Member, Occupational Division, Civil and Administrative Tribunal, New South Wales, since 2014. Counsel Assisting, Royal Commission into the Building and Construction Industry, 2001-2003. Member, National Crime Authority, 1988-1989. Member, Legal Services Tribunal, 1995-1998. Member, Legal Profession Standards Board, 1994-1995. Non-presidential member, Administrative Decisions Tribunal, 1998-2014. Community: Donor, Good Shepherd Australia and New Zealand, current. Donor, Muscular Dystrophy NSW, since 2001. Donor, Marist Mission Centre, current. Sport: Patron, Leichhardt Rowing Club, current, and Member, since 1947, and Captain, 1963. Donor, Bobby Pearce Foundation, Rowing Australia, current. Member Australian Team, Squash Australia, 1973, 1976. Awards and recognition include: Coxed Fours, Olympic Games, 1960. Australian Coxed Four, Gold Medal, Empire Games, 1954. Australian Eight, Silver Medal, and Coxed Fours, Bronze Medal, Empire Games, 1958.


Dr Lyon Phillip ROBINSON, NSW For significant service to medicine, particularly as a pioneer in the field of ophthalmic surgery. Service includes: Head of Corneal Unit, Sydney Eye Hospital, many years, and Ophthalmic Surgeon, 1968-2013. Principal, Sydney Laser and Vision Centre, current. Fund raiser and advocate, Lions New South Wales Eye Bank, 1980s. Involved in the advancement of ophthalmic surgical techniques and technology and their introduction in Australia, including: The use of an operating microscope for eye surgery, 1968. The introduction of a Trabeculectomy operation for Glaucoma, 1973. The first combined cataract and Glaucoma operations, 1974. The first Intraocular Lens Implant for cataracts, Sydney Eye Hospital, 1976. Performance of the first Refractive Surgery-Radial Keratotomy, 1982. Fellow, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, since 1968 and Examiner, 'for 10 years'. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, since 1968 Member, Australian Society of Ophthalmologists, since 1968.


Mr Michael Bruce ROSE, 106 Rowntree Street, Balmain NSW 2041 For significant service to the Indigenous community through advocacy roles, and to the law. Service includes: Indigenous affairs: Chief Executive Partner, Allens Law Firm, since 2007, and involved in the establishment of the company's Reconciliation Action Plan, and involved in creating partnerships and support services for numerous organisations within the Indigenous sector, including as: Ambassador, Australian Indigenous Education Council, since 2011, and Supporter, since 2007. Chair, Indigenous Engagement Task Force, Business Council of Australia, since 2012, and Member, since 2007. Member, Empowered Communities Steering Committee, since 2013. Supporter, Jawun Indigenous Corporate Partnerships, current. Member, Recognise Constitutional Recognition Reference Group, since 2012. Community: Chairman, ChildFund Alliance, since 2011. Chairman, ChildFund Australia, 2007-2011, and Board Member, 2005-2007. Chairman, Sydney Living Museums, since 2010. Ambassador, Menzies School of Health Research, since 2014. Deputy Chairman, The Committee for Sydney, since 2014 and Board Member, since 2013. Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors, since 2013.


Mr Barry Thomas ROYCROFT, 119 Gnotuk Road, Camperdown Vic 3260 For significant service to equestrian sports, as an administrator, coach and competitor. Administration: Chair, Equestrian Victoria, 2011- 014. Chair, Eventing Victoria, 1994-2014. Chair, Melbourne International Three-Day Event, 2010-2014 and Organising Committee Member, since 1990. Member, National Eventing Committee, Equestrian Australia, 1994-2014. Australian Eventing Selector, 2005-2012 and State Selector, 'for many years'. Chair, Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre, 2008-2014. Member, Olympic Appeals Committee, Sydney Olympic Games, 2000. Director, Lakes and Craters Three-Day Event, since 1995, and Member, Organising Committee, since 1976. Eventing Judge, Federation Equestrian International (FEI), 1983 -2014. (Served on Ground Jury at major international competitions including Lexington USA, Burghley and Badminton UK, Adelaide and Melbourne Australia, Pan American Games Brazil, Asian Games Korea, and also at local and state events). Showjumping Judge at Federation Equestrian International World Cup, state and regional competitions including Alice Springs, Katherine, Adelaide, Caboolture QLD and Pony Club and Interschools, 'no dates'. Federation Equestrian and International and National Technical Delegate for Eventing and Crosscountry Course Designer for Senior and Young Rider competitions including Pony Club, 'no dates'. Coaching: National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) Level 3 Eventing , Showjumping and General Coach Educator and mentor. National Young Rider Coach 1990 -2004. Trans Tasman teams for Young Riders between New Zealand and Australia. Consultant and Coach to Japanese Equestrian Federation since 2001. Coached Japanese Eventing team to Asian Games 2006 - 2014 and two riders to London Olympic Games, 2012. Initiated Young Rider Exchange between Japan and Australia since 2001. Competitor: Selected for four Olympic Games and attended three, namely: Tokyo 1960 (showjump rider), Montreal, 1976 (showjump rider), and Seoul 1988 (Eventing rider). Captain of Australian Eventing Team in Trans Tasman Games, 1986, and Seoul Olympics, 1988. Australia's leading Eventing Rider World Equestrian Games 1986. Team Bronze Medal.


Mr William Blackwood SANDERS, 28 White Sands Drive, West Beach SA 5024 For significant service to Australian rules football, particularly as an administrator. Service includes: Adelaide Football Club: Chief Executive Officer, 1990-2001. Chairman, 2004-2008. Board Member, 2002-2008 and 1990-2001. Author, club song, 'The Pride of South Australia', 1992. Life Member, 2000. Inducted, Hall of Fame, 2015. Australian Football League: National Reviewer of Recruitment and Retention of Umpires, 2001. Recipient, 10 year service award. Life Member, 2008. South Australian National Football League: Club Delegate/Director for Woodville, 1983-1990. Life Member, 1995. Inducted, Hall of Fame, 2010. Chairman, Woodville West Torrens, 1990, and Life Member. Chairman, Woodville Football Club, 1982, and Board Member, 10 years, and involved with amalgamation of new club, Woodville West Torrens Eagles. Secretary/Treasurer, Ardrossan Football Club, 1979-1981. Board Member, Yorke Valley Football League, 1979-1981.


Dr Richard James SAWERS, 24 Foster Street, Parkside SA 5063 For significant service to dentistry as a clinician, educator, and to professional dental associations. Service includes: Dentistry, International: Regent, Australasian Section, International College of Dentists, since 2012. Australian Trustee, Pierre Fauchard Academy, since 2004, and Fellow, 1999. National, Australian Dental Association: President, 1986, and Senior Vice-President, 1985, and Junior Vice-President, 1984, and Secretary, 1983. Member of State Council, 1982-1987, and Public Relations Officer 1986-1991, and Newsletter Editor, 1982-1988. State: Chairperson, South Australian Dental Service, 1997-2004, and Deputy Chairperson, 1995-1997, 1992-1993, and Director, 1987-2004. Inaugural Chairperson and founding member, South Australian Foundation for Education and Research (now Dental Education and Research Foundation), 1990-1993. Clinical Lecturer, Restorative Dentistry, Adelaide Dental School, University of Adelaide, since 2009. Chairperson, Adelaide Branch, Seattle Study Club (international group of dentists aiming to improve care in complex cases), since 2007, and Member, since 2001. Secretary, Delta Sigma Delta Fraternity, South Australia, many years. Dentist, South Terrace Dental, since 1972. Chairperson, Governing Council, Parkside Primary School, since 2010; Member, since 2009.


Dr Rosie SCOTT, NSW For significant service to literature as an author, and to human rights and inter-cultural understanding. Service includes: Sydney PEN (an association established to promote literature, freedom of expression, and to foster local culture and understanding): Vice-President, 2002-2005, and Committee Member, 1999-2006, and Life Member, since 2012, and Member, since 1990s. Co-Founder and Chair, Writers in Detention Committee, 2004, and Co-Editor, 'Another Country: Sydney PEN's Refugee Anthology' and 'A Country Too Far'. Co-editor (together with Dr Anita Hess), ' The Intervention', 2015. Founder and Board Member, We're Better than This Campaign, since 2001 (advocacy group for persons in Australian detention centres). Co-founder, Women for Wik, 1997 (provide objective monitoring of the Federal Government's intervention in the Northern Territory). Tutor in Creative Writing, University of Technology Sydney, since 2004. Chair, Australian Society of Authors, 1998, and Committee Member, 10 years, and Life Member. Publications/novels: 'Faith Singer', 2003. 'Movie Dreams', 1995. 'Lives on Fire', 1993. 'Feral City', 1992. 'Nights with Grace', 1990. 'Queen of Love', 1989 (collection of short stories). 'Glory Days', 1988. Poetry: 'Say Thank You to the Lady', 1985. 'Flesh and Blood', 1984. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Sydney PEN Award, 2006. Recipient, STARTTS Humanitarian Award, 2015.


Professor Ego SEEMAN, Department of Endocrinology, Level 2 Centaur Wing, Repatriation Campus, Waterdale Road, Heidelberg Vic 3081 For significant service to medicine, as a researcher in the fields of osteoporosis and endocrinology, and as a clinician and academic. Service includes: Professor of Medicine and Endocrinologist, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, over 30 years, and Head, Seeman Group, current. President, Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society, several years. Editorial Board Member, 'BoneKey', International Bone and Mineral Society, several years. Member, Editorial Board, 'Journal of Bone and Mineral Research', American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, 1996-2014, and Associate Editor, 7th and 8th editions, 'Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism', 2008 and 2013. Board Member, International Osteoporosis Foundation; several years, and Associate Editor, 'Osteoporosis International', since 2006, and Editor, 'Progress in Osteoporosis' (quarterly), since 1993. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 1978, and Member, Adult Medicine Division, current, and Member, Board of Specialities, prior to 2005. Awards and recognition include: Co-Recipient, 'Career Achievement Award', Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society, 2014. John Haddad Award, 'for outstanding lifetime achievements in clinical research', International Bone and Mineral Society, 2010. Foundation Medal, 'for Outstanding Investigation in Osteoporosis Research', International Osteoporosis Foundation, 2009. Recipient, 'Medical Research Foundation Distinguished Scientist Award', Austin Hospital, 2008. Frederick C Bartter Award, 'for outstanding lifetime achievements in clinical research', American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, 2002.


Dr Kerry SMITH, City Beach WA 6015 For significant service to library and information sectors as an academic and researcher, and to professional organisations. Service includes: Curtin University (formerly Curtin University of Technology): Lecturer, 1991-2002, Senior Lecturer, 2003-2009, Associate Professor 2010-2012, Library Studies Head, Library Studies, 1996-1999. Deputy Head School of Media and Information 2001-2002. Head, School of Media, Culture and Creative Arts, 2003-2005. Coordinator, Information Studies, 2006-2008. Head Department of Information Studies, 2008-2011. Academic Staff Representative, Governing Council, 2010-2013. Editor-in-Chief LIBRES, (an electronic journal of library and information science research and research in practice), 1996-2013. Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA): State Committee member 1983-1990. Chair, Conference Publicity Sub Committee 1987-1990. National Committee Member on various committees 1992-2011 and since 2014. President, National Executive Committee, 1997. Recipient, Special Librarian of the Year Western Australia, 1995. Recipient, ALIA Fellowship, 2002 and Member, 1983. International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IRA): Member, Library Theory and Research Standing Committee, 1999-2007, and Secretary, Treasurer 1999-2003, and Chair 2003-2005. Member, Education and Training Standing Committee, 2007-2013 and Secretary 2011-2013. Member, since 1997. Australian Geoscience Information Association (AGIA): National Membership Secretary, since 2005. National Committee Member, 1989-1992, 1998-2001, and since 2005. National President, 1990-1992. Founding President WA Branch, 1984-1986. Other service includes: Member Australian Society of Archivists, since 2006. Member Australian Digital Alliance, 2006 -2012. Awarded Fellow of the State Library of Western Australia, 2014. Community service includes: Elected Member (Councillor) Town of Cambridge 1995-2003, Deputy Mayor 1997-1999. Member of the Council and Executive of the Royal WA Historical Society Inc, since 2013.


Dr Brian Thomas SPAIN, Nakara NT 0810 For significant service to medicine in the discipline of anaesthesia, as a clinician, to healthcare standards, and to professional medical bodies. Service includes: Royal Darwin Hospital: Director of Anaesthesia, since 2001, and Director of Hyperbaric Medicine, current. Co-Director of Surgery and Critical Care, current. Supervisor of Training, 1997, and Chair, Medical Advisory Committee, 2004-2006. Provided critical triage and medical care to patients following the Bali Bombings, 2005 and 2002. Involved in establishment, National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre, since 2004, and Established, Nurse Anaesthetist training program, Timor Leste, 2002. Senior Clinician/Trainer, Australian Medical Assistance Team, since 2000. Volunteer Anaesthetist, Overseas Specialist Surgical Association of Australia, since 2000. Provides services for Indigenous communities in remote Northern Territory, and involved in educational video, 'The Operation Story'. Involved in the development of curriculum training, Australia and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, 2013, and Board Member, Joint Consultative Committee on Anaesthesia, current. Member, Australian Society of Anaesthetists, since 1992, and Member, Overseas Development and Education Committee, since 2008, and Member, National Scientific Congress Organising Committee, 2009 and 2015.


Mrs Heather Jean STACY, Vic For significant service to primary industry, particularly as an administrator, and through the development of rural industries. Service includes: Director, West Gippsland Healthcare Group, since 2015. Director, Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, since 2014. General Manager, International Farming Ventures, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, 2013-2014, and General Manager Milk Supply, Fonterra Australia, 2008-2014. Involved in the establishment of the Geoffrey Gardiner Dairy Foundation and member of various committees and assessment panels, 'for many years'. Executive Director, United Dairy Farmers of Victoria, 1997-2002. Supporter and Member, various committees and assessment panels, Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, since 1994, and Secretary, Leadership Network Committee, 1995-1997, and International Leadership Alumni Delegate, 1995. Supply Chain Planning Manager, BlueScope Steel Distribution, 2002-2008. Non-Executive Director, Central Bayside Division of General Practice, 2002-2005. Non-Executive Director, WorkSafe Victoria, 1998-2002. Distribution Requirements Planning Manager, Simplot Australia Pty Ltd, 1996-1997. Group Manager Information Systems, Metro Meat International, 1994-1995, and Abattoir Systems Manager, 1987-1993. Technical Research Officer, Australian Meat and Livestock Corporation, 1985-1986. Farm Adviser, King Island Dairy, 1980-1985. Volunteer Scorer, Equestrian Events, Australian Olympics, 2000, and Volunteer Scorer, equestrian events in South Australia and Victoria, 1980s-1990s. Secretary, King Island Tourism Association, circa 1980-1985. Secretary, King Island Branch, Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association, circa 1980-1985. Awards and recognition include: ANZAC Fellowship, Australian Rural Leadership Program.


Dr Bruce James STANDEN, PO Box 506, Gordon NSW 2072 For significant service to primary industry, particularly to agricultural economics, sustainability, and research. Service includes: Managing Director, Australian Meat and Livestock Corporation (now Meat and Livestock Australia), 1989-1998; Deputy Managing Director, 1985-1989; Director, Division of Economics and Finance, 1978-1985; Senior Economist and Trade Analyst, 1977. Deputy Chairman, Ocean Watch Australia, since 2005, and Director, since 1997. Independent Director, Sydney Fish Markets, since 1994. Associate Consultant, AgEconPlus Consulting, since 2004. New South Wales Coordinator, Crawford Fund, 2000-2013, and Member, since 2013, Chairman, University of New England Foundation, 2001-2007. President, Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, 1981-1982, and Life Member. Past Chair, International Livestock Resources and Information Centre.


Mr Napau Pedro STEPHEN, 73 Hargrave Street, Thursday Island Qld 4875 For significant service to local government in the Torres Shire, and to the community through various advisory, social welfare and health organisations. Service includes: Local government: Mayor, Torres Shire Council, since 1994; Councillor, since 1991. Community' Pastor, Thursday Island Church, Australian Full Gospel Churches, since 2000; Pastor, since 1989. President, Torres Strait Ministers' Fraternal, since 1999; Founding member, 1999. Executive Member, Torres Strait Sub-branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 1990. Founding member, Torres Strait Rotary Club, since 2000. Executive Member, Port Kennedy Association, since 1988; Founding member, 1988. Member, Thursday Island Community Justice Group, since 1994. Advisory councils: Member, Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Council, since 2006. Member, Torres Strait Regional Authority, 2000-2004. Member, National Council of Aboriginal Reconciliation, January 1995 to December 1997. Member, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board, 1996-1998. Chairperson, Torres Strait Arts and Development Committee, 1994-2000. Board Member, Islanders Board of Industry and Science, since 2012. Member, Torres Strait Islander Regional Education Council, since 1990; Founding member, 1981. Chairperson, Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area District Health Council, 1999-2010; Member, 1996-2010.


Mr Brian Warren STOOKE, Level 8, 420 Collins Street, Melbourne Vic 3000 For significant service to industrial relations, to the resources industry, and to the advancement of women. Service includes: Employment and labour relations: Principal, Stooke Consulting Group, since 2001, and author of a range of publications, including conference papers, submissions, and articles. Member, Division Leadership Team, ExxonMobil, since 2011, and Consultant, prior to 2011. Group Industrial Relations Manager and Canberra Representative, Shell Australia, 1996-2001, and Head, Industrial Relations Coal Team, 1996, and employee, 1975-2001. Shell's Representative, Woodside's North West Shelf Participants Industrial Relations Committee, 1988-2001. Member/Oil Industry Representative, Labour Relations Committee and Council, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1995-2001. Past Member/Oil Industry Representative, Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Alternate Director, Australian Mines and Metals Association, 1998- 2001, and Member, Business Reference Group, 1996-2001. Employer Spokesperson, International Oil Refining Industry, International Labour Office, Geneva, 1998. Consultant, Australian Maritime Industry, 'to lead negotiations for the reform of commercial seagoing tanker operations', 1998. Chairman, Engineering and Transport Committees, Australian Oil Industry, 1980's-1990's. Community and government roles: Strategic Advisor, International Federation of Business and Professional Women, since 2006, and Australian Government Representative, APEC Women's Leadership Network Summit, Tokyo, Japan, 2010. Advisory Board Member, Child Research Net (international), since 2012. Past Volunteer Tutor, Leadership Trust, United Kingdom. Member, Award Review Taskforce Reference Group, Australian Government, 2005-2007. Director, The New National Committee for the Development of Youth Employment, 1997-2006. Member, Business Reference Group, Minister for Workplace Relations, Employment and Small Business, 1999-2001. Member, Board of Governors, National Institute of Labour Studies, Flinders University, 1999-2001. Director, Adult Community and Further Education Board of Victoria, 2001-2009. Inaugural Board Member, Amalgamated Eastern Healthcare Network, 1994-1996, and Board Member, Austin Hospital, 1994-1996.


Ms Kym Robina STUART, Kedron Qld 4031 For significant service to nursing through a range of voluntary roles throughout the developing world, particularly in Asia and the Pacific. Service includes: Volunteer Perioperative Nurse Surgical Assistant, Asia/Pacific Region, Open Heart International (formerly Operation Open Heart), since 1992. Has attended 50 aid trips to a range of developing countries including: Mongolia, Vietnam, Vanuatu, Myanmar, and the Solomon Islands, Cambodia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Nepal and Rwanda. Head, Operating Theatres, during all 20 trips to Papua New Guinea. Fundraiser for, and collector of, various surgical instruments, equipment, clothes and books. Professional service includes: Clinical Nurse, Paediatric Cardiac Operating Theatre, Queensland Paediatric Cardiac Service, Lady Cilento Children's Hospital, (formerly at Mater Children's Hospital), since 2008. Surgeon Assistant, and Nurse Specialist, Cardiac Operating Theatres, Sydney Adventist Hospital, 1990-2005 and was involved in the establishment of the Operation Open Heart project. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Cross of Medical Service Medal, Order of Logohu, Papua New Guinea, 2008, 'for services to public health and the community through participation in Operation Open Heart. Recipient, Paul Harris Award, Rotary International, 2007, 'for contribution to international aid work'.


Ms Diane Elizabeth SULLIVAN, PO Box 9218, Brighton Vic 3186 For significant service to community health, particularly through aged care, Indigenous, and rural health organisations. Service includes: Consultant, Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative, many years, and Inaugural Member, Advisory Committee and Volunteer, current. Advisor, Aboriginal Community Elders Services, since 2009, and Volunteer, since 2009. Chair, South East Palliative Care, since 2011, and Board Member, since 2008, and Member, Audit and Risk Committee, Clinical Governance Committee, and Remuneration and Recruitment Committee, since 2008. External Clinical Governance Advisor to Board, Inner South Community Health Service, South Melbourne, since 2013. Board Member, Gippsland Medicare Local, and Chair, Clinical Governance Committee, since 2012. Member, Residential Aged Care Panel, Commonwealth Department of Health, since 2009. External Advisor, Clinical Governance Committee, Benetas, 2009-2012, and Director, 2011-2012. Managing Director and Principal Consultant, Oban Consulting, since 2004, and Director, Oban Quality, since 2013. Chief Executive Officer, Euroa Health, 2001-2003. Chief Executive Officer, Murray Valley Private Hospital and Cancer Treatment and Radiotherapy Centre, 1998-2001. Chief Executive Officer, Maryvale Private Hospital, 1993-1998; Director of Nursing, 1991-1993. Senior Vice President, Drouin Golf and Country Club, 2006-2009. President, West Gippsland Women's Golf Association, 'no dates'.


Mr Neil Edwin SUMMERSON, PO Box 6132, Fairfield Gardens Qld 4103 For significant service to the finance, commerce and business sectors, to the arts, and to the community. Service includes: Business: Chairman, Bank of Queensland, 2008-2013, and Director, 1996-2013. Managing Partner, Ernst and Young Accountants, 1992- 1997, and Partner, 1981-1997, and employee, 1969-1997. Treasurer, Australian Made, Australian Grown, since 1994. Chairman, IDEC Pty Ltd, since 2004. Chairman, Australian Property Growth Fund Limited, since 2004. Chairman, AlTec Group of Companies, since 2012. Chairman, Glendower Group of Companies, current. Chairman, Motorama Group, 2005-2012. Director, Natural Resources USA Corp, 1988-2011. Queensland State Chairman, Institute of Chartered Accountants, 1999-2000, and Member, since 1974, and Meritorious Service Award, 2013. Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors. Past Fellow of Queensland Council, Australian Institute of Management, and Council Member. Community: As Chairman, established the Museum of Brisbane, 'no dates'. Chairman, Board of Management, Brisbane City Gallery, 1994-1999. Director, Wesley Research Institute, 2004-2007. Chair, Brisbane Water Board, 1996-2007. Honorary, Ambassador of the City of Brisbane. Chairman, Brisbane 2000 Olympic Task Force, and Committee Member, Commonwealth Games bid, 2000. Chairman, Retail Industry Ministerial Advisory Committee, 1998. Trustee, Committee for Economic Development of Australia, 1992-1998. Member, Board of Advice, School of Business, Bond University, 1994-1997. Council Member, Queensland University of Technology Foundation, 1993-2000. Treasurer, Queensland Ballet Company, 1979-1993, and Life Member, 1993. President, Yeronga Services Club, 2001-2002, past Treasurer, and Life Member, 2000. Charitable organisations: Co-founder, InTouch, 1999, and Chairman, 5 years, and Board Member, 10 years. Chairman, Uniting Care Health, 2002-2003. Governor, St Andrew's Hospital, Brisbane, 1998-2000. Trustee, Cancer Research Foundation. Member, Rotary Club of Fassifern Valley, ‘for many years’.


Dr Roderic McKenzie SUTHERLAND, PO Box 52, Natimuk Vic 3409 For significant service to medicine as a general practitioner, and to the community of Natimuk. Service includes: General Practitioner, 1959-1988. Committee Member, Natimuk Bush Nursing Hospital, 1959-1988; Life Member. Life Member, Australian Medical Association and Member, since 1953. Founding Member, Horsham Branch, Bird Observers Club of Australia (now BirdLife Australia), 1989; Past President; Past Magazine Editor. Member, Horsham Rotary Club, since 1983. Inaugural Convenor, Mt Arapile-Tooan State Park Advisory Committee, 1989-2007. Founding Member, Natimuk Field and Game Club; Life Member. Member of a range of community organisations including: Natimuk Tennis Club, Natimuk Golf Club, Natimuk Book Club, Natimuk Vintage Car Club, Wimmera Botanical Artists Group, Arapiles Conservation Group, Horsham Naturalists Club.


Mr John Thomas TANNER, PO Box 446, Benalla Vic 3672 For significant service to state and federal politics through the National Party of Australia, and to the community of Benalla. Service includes: National Party of Australia Immediate Past President, 2012-2015. President, 2006-2012. Vice-President, 2000-2006. Victorian President, 2000-2006; past - State Campaign Chairman, State Councillor and Local Branch President. Administrator, Brimbank City Council, since 2014; Local Government Commissioner, former Shire of Delatite, 1994-1997. Director, Portsea Camp, since 1995. Board Member, North East Regional Water Board, 1997-2001. Board Member, Benalla and District Hospital, 1999-2002. Member, Delatite Economic Board, 1998-2000. State Chair, Timber Industry Road Evaluation Study, 1995-1997. Executive Member, Australian Small Business Association, 1990-1994. Country Delegate, Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce, 1990-1994. Member, Rotary Club of Benalla, 1989-2006 and recipient, Paul Harris Fellow, 1995.


Mr Joseph TAWADROS, Newtown NSW 2042 For significant service to music as an accomplished oud performer, composer and recording artist. Service includes: Oud Player (including 7 string Oud). Released albums include: Storyteller, ABC Classics, 2004. Rouhani, ABC Classics, 2005. Visions, JT, 2006. Epiphany, JT, 2007. Angel, JT, 2008. The Prophet, JT, 2009. The Hour of Separation, Enja JT, 2010. Band of Brothers, ABC Classics, 2011. Concerto of the Greater Sea, Enja JT, 2012. Chameleons of the White Shadow, ABC Classics, 2013. Permission to Evaporate, ABC Classics, 2014. Awards and recognition include: Best World Music Album for Concerto of the Greater Sea, Australian Recording Industry Association Awards, 2012 and Best World Music Album for Chameleons of the White Shadow, 2013 and Best World Music Album for Permission to Evaporate, 2014, Recipient, New South Wales Premier's Multicultural Award for Arts and Culture, 2014. Recipient, Freedman Fellowship for Classical Music, 2006. Australia Day Ambassador, New South Wales, 2015.


Mr Mark Harman THOMPSON, GPO Box 2288, Canberra ACT 2601 For significant service to science as a satellite communications engineer through program management and design. Service includes: Solution Architect, Satellite Payload and Systems, Engineering and Deployment Standards Department, National Broadband Network Company, since 2011. Senior Communications Engineer, Department of Defence, 1999-2011; Worked on projects including Australian Defence Satellite Communications Capability (ADSCC) - first space-based asset to be owned by Department of Defence; selection of US Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS System; and UHF Hosted Payload (Intelsat-22 satellite). Founder and Company Director, Focal Communications Pty Ltd, since 1997; Developed telecommunications consultancy, contracting, training and software development. Including 'Telecommunications Explained!' Training Course. Payload Engineer/Application Engineer, International Mobile Satellite Organisation (INMARSAT), UK, 1990-1996. Principal Communications Engineer, AUSSAT (Australia's National Satellite System), 1982-1990.


Mrs Jennifer Athalie TRELOAR, Wiawera Station, Olary Via Cockburn SA 5440 For significant service to community health through support for primary medical and emergency services in rural and remote areas. Service includes: Mrs Treloar has coordinated a monthly Health Clinic for the South Eastern Section, Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) which is held at the family property Wiawera Station 120km southwest of Broken Hill since 1975. The Wiawera RFDS Clinic covers an area of approximately 8,000 square kilometres, and also provides emergency night landing facilities. President, Royal Flying Doctor Service Women's Auxiliary - Broken Hill, 2003-2007. Vice-President, 2007-2009. Honorary Secretary, 1992-1998. Life Member, 2007. Member, since 1983. Assistant Federal Secretary, Isolated Children's Parents' Association (ICPA), 1977 and Founding Member, 1971 and Secretary, North East SA Branch, 1972-1978. Committee Member, Olary Memorial Hall, 1950s-2011.

Mr Grahame Richard TURK, 2852 Old Northern Road, Glenorie NSW 2157 For significant service to the seafood and fisheries industry through leadership roles, and to the development and sustainability of the sector. Service includes: Chairman, Sydney Fish Market, current; Managing Director, 2000-2012; Chief Executive Officer, 1999-2000; Founding Chairman, 1994-1999. Chair, National Seafood Industry Alliance. Director, National Aquaculture Council. Ministerial Appointment, Primary Industries Ministerial Advisory Council. Chair, NSW Seafood Industry Council.


Mr Michael Desmond VEIVERS, 14 Evans Drive, Benowa Qld 4217 For significant service to sport, particularly rugby league, to the community of the Gold Coast, and to the Parliament of Queensland. Service includes: Founding Chairman, Gold Coast Academy of Sport, since 2010. Member, Legacy Advisory Committee, Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, 2014. Patron, Gold Coast Junior Rugby League, since 2003. Patron, Southport Australian Football League Club (Southport Sharks), over 20 years; Member, many years. Inducted, Gold Cost Sporting Hall of Fame, 1999. Player, Rugby League: Souths Magpies (now Souths-Logan). Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, 1965-1969. Queensland State side, 1961-1964. NSW State side, 1965-1967. NSW City Firsts, 1967. Australia, 1965-1966 and 1962. Rugby League Commentator, 'Sportscene', Channel 7, 14 years (1970s-1980s). Minister for Emergency Services and Sport, 1996-1998, Parliament of Queensland, Member for Southport, 1987-2001; Chairman, Feasibility Committee, Queensland Academy of Sport, 1989. Patron, Queensland Branch, Australasian Association of Old Bastards, since 1995.


Dr John William VORRATH, Drysdale Vic 3222 For significant service to medicine as an otolaryngologist, and through the invention and development of specialist surgical instruments. Service includes: Paediatric Otolaryngologist, Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, 1970-2015; Head of ENT, two extended periods. Visiting Otolaryngologist, Geelong Hospital, 1973-2007. Whilst at the hospital Dr Vorrath initiated the 'Day Stay Tonsil Surgery' program and helped to establish the ENT Registrar Program. Founder, Vorotek, 1971 (Surgical instrument developer and manufacturer). Designed and developed the Vorotek Series of Scopes which is currently being used by many Australian Otolaryngologists. Also designed and developed a wide range of Ear Wax Rings and Hooks; Ear Speculums with pneumatic attachments; and a speculum holding system for stapedectomy surgery. Awards/Recognition: Society Medal for Distinguished Contribution to the Art, Australian Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, 2011. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, since 1972. Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons, since 1969

Mr John VRODOS, 20 Margaret Street, Stuart Park NT 0820 For significant service to the Greek community of the Northern Territory through a range of executive roles with sporting and cultural organisations. Service includes: President, Greek Orthodox Community of Northern Territory, 1995-2000. Founder and Player, Hellenic Athletic Club, 1958; Coach, 1970's. Council Member, Greek Church of St Nicholas, 1990's.


Associate Professor Bruce Fraser WALKER 11 Renwick Street, South Perth WA 6151 For significant service to the chiropractic and osteopathic professions through education and the development of professional organisations. Service includes: Foundation President, Chiropractic and Osteopathic College of Australasia (formerly known as the Chiropractic and Osteopathic Musculoskeletal Interest Group), 1990-1995; Executive Member, since 1995; Life Member 2003; Co-Founder 1989; Editor-in-Chief, Journal, Chiropractic and Manual Therapies (formerly known as Chiropractic and Osteopathy), since 1992. Vice-President, Victorian Branch, Chiropractors' Association of Australia (National) Ltd (formerly known as the Australian Chiropractors' Association), 1981-1993; Honorary Secretary, 1979-1980; former Chairman, Policy Development Committee; Member, Council of Representatives 1990s; Member, approximately 1977-2001. Member, Chiropractors Board of Queensland, 2005. Member, Spine Society of Australia, since 2003; recipient of the Rob Johnston Prize, 2002 and 2003 (awarded for the best post graduate presentation at the Society's annual conference). Member, Chiropractors Registration Board of Victoria, 1992-1996; recipient of an appreciation award, 1996. Head, Chiropractic program and Associate Dean (Research), School of Health Professions, Murdoch University, commenced approximately 2006; Member, Course Advisory Committee, School of Health Professions, current; Member, Human Ethics Committee, 2006-2014. Adjunct Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine, James Cook University (no dates). Member, Course Advisory Committee, School of Chiropractic and Osteopathy, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, approximately 1980s-1990s. Teaching roles at institutions such as the Monash University and the Townsville Division of General Practice.


Mr Michael Hayden WALSH OBE, Sydney NSW 2000 For significant service to the entertainment industry, and to the performing arts through support for young actors, theatre restoration and production. Service includes: Host, The Mike Walsh Show' Ten Network and Nine Network, 1973 - 1985. Founder, Hayden Scott Productions, 2008; Produced; 'A Chorus Line', 2013; 'Umbrellas of Cherbourg', West End, 2011; 'Holding the Man', West End, 2010; 'Exit the King', 2009; 'Three Days of Rain', 2009; 'The Plumbers Opera', 1997. Established, Mike Walsh Fellowship, supporting students from Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and the Victorian College of the Arts, since 2011; National Institute of Dramatic Art, since 1996. Owner, Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne, since 2000. Owner, Hayden Orpheum, Sydney, since 1986. Awards/Recognition includes: Recipient, Gold Logie, TV Week, 1980; Recipient, 24 Logies'. Recipient, Best Light Entertainment Series, Television Society, 1980; Best Current Affairs Interviewer, no dates. Recipient, Order of the British Empire, 1980.


Mrs Valda Ann WALSH, 1603/7 River Street, South Yarra Vic 3141 For significant service to the real estate industry, and to the community through support for a range of charitable organisations. Service includes: President, Real Estate Institute of Victoria, 2000-2001; Branch Secretary, no dates; Life Member; 2012; Recipient, President's Award, 2007; Member, 45 years. Director and State Representative, Real Estate Institute of Australia, 2000-2002. Vice-Chair, Owners Corporation Management, The Como Centre (Housing complex), 24 years. Director, Walsh Cairnes and Co. Pty Ltd (Real estate agency), approximately 45 years. Director, Open Family Australia, 1992-2000. Committee Member, Mercy Hospital, no dates. Supporter, Southern Cross Orchestra, many years. Foundation Member, Rotary Club of South Yarra (later the Rotary Club of Toorak), since circa 1990.


Ms Mary WATERFORD, Wentworth Falls NSW 2782 For significant service to the community through social welfare organisations as an advocate for equity, human rights and social justice. Service includes: Executive Director, Western Sydney Community Forum, 2007-2015; Board Member, 2003-2007. Coordinator, Mountains Community Resource Network (formerly Blue Mountains Community Advisory Committee), 2000-2007 and Disability Worker, 1998-2000 and Member, Management Committee, 1991-1997. Developed kit to assist Indigenous women living in remote communities to access child care, Alice Springs Family Resource Centre, 1996. Coordinator, Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre, 1990-1996 and Part-time, worker, mid 1980s-1989. Support Worker, Marrickville Women's Refuge and South Sydney Women's Centre, 1978-1982. Board Member, Regional Development Australia, Sydney, 2009-2015 and Member, Infrastructure and Planning Sub-Committee. Founding Member, Nepean/Blacktown Regional Task Force on Homelessness, 2009-2014. Member, Sydney Alliance, 2011-2015 (a diverse coalition of community organisations, religious organisations, unions and schools that uses the tools of community organising to make the city a better place to live). Founding Member and Chair, Western Sydney Regional Reconciliation Network, 2009. Involved in establishing first Australian Women's Refuge, Elsie, Women's Refuge Glebe, 1974 and Volunteer Child Care Worker. Founder and Member, Blue Mountains East Timor Sisters (BMETS), since 2004. Founder and Member, Blue Mountains East Timor Friendship Committee, 2005-2015.


Associate Professor David Oliver WATSON, East Perth WA 6004 For significant service to medicine, and to medical education, to professional organisations, and to the community. Service includes: Consultant Physician, St John of God Health Care Subiaco, since 1977. Director, Medical Services, St John of God Subiaco Hospital, 1990-1994. Board Member, St John of God Health Care, 1989-2004.

President, MDA National, 1997-2004 and 2005-2008 and Member since 1972. Executive Member, Western Australian Branch, Australian Medical Association, 1973-1977 and 1981-1990; President, 1985-1986; Member, Federal Council, Australian Medical Association, 1985-1990. Chair, Murdoch Community Hospice, 1990-1993. Board Member and Chair, Quadriplegic Centre, 1985-1990. Deputy Chair, Australian Healthcare Association, 7 years. Board Member, The Hospital Benefit Fund of Western Australia, 1986-1999. Board Member, Westcare Industries, 1987-1993. Associate Professor, University of Notre Dame, School of Medicine, Western Australia, since 2007.


Associate Professor Julian WHITE, Stirling SA 5152 For significant service to medicine, particularly in the field of toxinology, through clinical and leadership roles, and to professional groups. International Society on Toxinology: Secretary and Treasurer, since 2009. Member, Council of the Society, 'for more than 10 years'. Member, Editorial Board, 'Toxicon', (The Society's journal), 'for more than 10 years'. Inaugural Chair, Board of Clinical Toxicology, 'no dates'. Chair, 14th World Congress on Animal, Plant and Microbial Toxins, Adelaide, 2003. Member, since 1982. Assisted with the foundation of the Global Snakebite Initiative, 2008 and endorsed by the International Society on Toxinology, 2009. Founding Member and Founding Vice-President, Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology, 1989. Founding Fellow, Australasian College of Tropical Medicine, 1992. Consultant, Clinical Toxinology for health professionals, through SA Health, since 1990, through CSL Ltd, since 1995 and to Australia's Poison Information centres, since approx. 1996 Occasional Consultant, World Health Organisation and the International Programme on Chemical Safety, 'no dates'. Co-Founding Member, Australian Government Foreign Aid funded project to improve outcomes for snakebite patients, Myanmar, 'no dates'. Educator to health professionals in the area of clinical toxinology, and the diagnosis and management of patients with envenoming and related diagnosis, since 1976. Co-founder, Clinical Toxinology Short Course, University of Adelaide, 1997. (The only comprehensive international level course in clinical toxinology offered globally). Involved in the development of the website, www.toxinology.com, an international information system for clinical toxinology for use by general public and health professionals, 2002. Other service includes: Councillor, South Australian Salaried Medical Officers' Association, since 2008. Publications include: Author/contributor to over 200 publications, monographs, text books, medical manuals and papers, and peer reviewed journals, including: 'Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine', Churchill Livingstone Edinburgh 2014. (Chapter on envenoming). 'A Clinicians Guide to Australian Venomous Bites and Stings', CSL Ltd, Melbourne, 2013. 'Critical Care Toxicology', Elsevier Mosby, 2005. (Four chapters). 'Medical Toxicology', Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, USA, 2004. (Three chapters). 'Handbook of Clinical Toxicology of Animal Venoms and Poisons', CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, USA, 1995. 'Toxic Plants and Animals: A guide for Australia', Queensland Museum: Brisbane, 1987. (Four chapters). 'Ophidian Envenomation: A South Australian Perspective', Records of the Adelaide Children's Hospital, 1980-1981.

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Ms Lisa WILKINSON, NSW For significant service to the print and broadcast media as a journalist and presenter, and to a range of youth and women's health groups. Service includes: Print and Broadcast service includes: Co-host, The Today Show, Nine Network, since 2007. Presenter of a range of special television events including Carols by Candlelight, Australian of the Year Awards and Federal Election coverage. Co-host, Weekend Sunrise, Seven Network, 2005-2007. Co-host, The Morning Shift, Seven Network, 2000. Panellist, Beauty and the Beast, Ten Network and Foxtel, 1996-2002. Co-host, Doug Mulray Drive Show, 2WS-FM, 1998-1999. Editor and International Editor in Chief, Cleo Magazine, 1985-1995. Editor, Dolly Magazine, 1980-1984. Editor-At-Large, Australian Women's Weekly, 1999-2007. Editor-At-Large, Huffington Post Australia, since 2015. Presenter of the annual Andrew Olle Lecture, for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 2013. Board member, The Walkley Foundation. Charitable service includes: Ambassador, National Breast Cancer Foundation, since 2001. Ambassador, Barnardo's The Children's Charity, since 2003. Ambassador, The Big Issue Women's Subscription Enterprise, since 2010. Ambassador, The Ingham Institute, since 2012. Ambassador, Melanoma Institute, since 2012. Ambassador, Australian Women's Health Diary for Breast Cancer Institute Of Australia, since 2012. Ambassador, The Ingham Institute, since 2012. Ambassador, Jamie Oliver's Ministry Of Food, since 2013. Ambassador, Murdoch Children's Institute, since 2013. Ambassador, Adopt Change, since 2014.


Mr Reginald Walter WILLIAMS RFD, 11 Jikara Drive, Glen Osmond SA 5064 For significant service to youth through Scouting at the local and national level, to historical organisations, and to the community. Service includes: Chief Commissioner, Scouts Australia, 2009-2015 and Recipient, Silver Kangaroo, 2013. Chief Commissioner, Scouts Australia (South Australia), 2000-2006 and President and Chairperson, Branch Executive, 2006-2009. Member, Management Sub Committee, Asia-Pacific Region, World Organisation of the Scout Movement, current. Other community service includes: Councillor, District Council of Kadina (now part of the District Council of the Copper Coast), 1971-1984. President, Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival, 1986-1989; Vice-President, 1974-1986. Board member, Australia Day Council of South Australia, 8 years and Vice-President, 2 terms. President, South Australian Mounted Rifles Association, current. Honorary Colonel, 3rd/9th Light Horse (South Australian Mounted Rifles), 2000-2005. Member, Australian Army Reserve, 1965-1998.


Mr Geoffrey Livingstone WILLIS, Sandy Bay Tas 7005 For significant service to business, and to the community of Tasmania, particularly in the planning, energy and water supply sectors. Service includes: Chairman, Aurora Energy, since 2011 and Director, 2007-2011. Director, Network Integration Transition Board, TasNetworks, 2014. Chair, The Forest Practices Authority, 2007-2008. Member, Reliability Panel, National Electricity Code Administrator, Australian Energy Market Commission, 2005-2010. Chief Executive Officer, Hydro Tasmania, 1999-2006. Executive Chairman, Tasmanian Water & Sewerage Corporation, 2008-2010. Chairman, Environment Committee, Energy Supply Association of Australia, 2002-2005. Leadership Member, Renewable Energy Action Agenda, 2002. Director, Renewable Energy Generators Pty Ltd, 2001-2004. Commissioner, Tasmanian Planning Commission, 2009-2011. Executive Committee Member, Australia/New Zealand Business Council. Member, Prime Ministerial Business Delegations to India, 2006 and 2011. Chairman, Colorpak Ltd., since 2004. Managing Director, Amcor Paper Group, 1995-1998 and Group General Manager, Paper Merchanting, 1993-1995 and General Management Positions, including Commercial Director, Amcor Europe, 1982-1993. Other community service includes: Chair, Board of Trustees, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, since 2015 and Chair, Trustees Audit Committee, 2014 and Trustee, since 2003. Chair, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, 2006-2013 and Board member, 2004-2006. Director, Australian Major Performing Arts Board (AMPAG), 2011-2013. Council Member, University of Tasmania, 2007-2008. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Gold Medal, Tasmanian Branch, Australian Institute of Company Directors, 2014. Recipient, Honorary Companion of the Institute, Engineers Australia, 2003.


Mr John William WINNING, 1/7 Gladswood Gardens, Double Bay NSW 2028 For significant service to the community through fundraising and support for charitable organisations, and to sailing and horse sports. Service includes: Member, POSH Gala Ball Committee, Cancer Council NSW, 15 years. Founding member, Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation Golf Club, 2003. (Supports research into children's cancer especially leukaemia). President, South Sydney Rotary Club, 1998-1999 and Member, 1992-2005 and Representative with the Redfern Police Citizens Youth Club. President, Australian 18 footers League, since 2001 and member since 1975 and Life Member, since 1984. Member, Board of Governors, Sydney Heritage Fleet, 'no dates' and provided physical and financial support for the purchase and restoration of historical 18 foot Skiffs. Honorary Provision, Radio Relay Vessel, Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, 'for 10 years'. Patron and Member, Vaucluse Amateur Sailing Club, 'for more than 30 years'. Chair, the Equestrian Australia Patrons Programme, since 2014. Member, Equestrian Australia, since 1998. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 2000.


The Reverend Canon Graeme James WINTERTON 12 Barbara Court, Heathmont Vic 3135 For significant service to the community through disaster recovery and emergency support ministry, and to the Anglican Church of Australia. Service includes: Emergency Response: State Manager, Emergencies Ministry, Victorian Council of Churches 2003-2009. Fellow, Emergency Services Foundation, since 2010 and Member, Alumni Committee. Member, Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority, Department of Health and Human Services Victoria, 2009 and Member, State Social, Health and Community Recovery Planning Sub-committee 2008. Member, East Gippsland Shire Emergency Personal Support, 'no dates'. Disaster Plan Officer, Victorian Council of Churches, 1995-2003. Founder, Victorian Emergency Chaplaincy Network, 2003. Secretary, National Anglican Defence Force Board, 2001-2011. Director, Anglican Military Outreach and Service Foundation, 2004-2011. Chaplaincy: Inaugural Chaplain, Melbourne Legacy, since 2007. Reserve Chaplain, Royal Military College Duntroon; Senior Reserve Chaplain, 3rd Military District, 1991-1994. Victoria Police Chaplain, 2000-2003. Emergencies Chaplain, since 1995. Australian Army Chaplain, Simpson Barracks, 1982-1991. Anglican Church of Australia Parish Appointments in Victoria: Wesleyan Church, 1964-1970. Kew, 1971-1972. Doveton, 1973-1974. Preston East, 1974-1979. Parkdale 1979-1986. Hawthorn, 1986-1990. Duntroon Chapel, 1991-1994. Bairnsdale, 1996-2003. Drouin, 2003-2006. Moonee Ponds, 2007-2012. Locum tenes, since 2012.


Associate Professor Michael Clifford WOODWARD PO Box 463, Rosanna Vic 3084 For significant service to medicine, particularly aged care, geriatric medical research, and Alzheimer’s disease, as an author, and to professional groups. Austin Health: Senior Geriatrician, Aged and Residential Care Services, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, current. Director of Aged Care Research, current and Director, Wound Management Clinic, current. Director, Memory Clinic, current and Medical Director, Aged and Residential Care Services, 1995-2013, and Consultant, since 1988. Geriatrician, Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital, current; Member, Medical Council; Member, Medical Advisory Committee, 2004-2012; Teacher, Clinical Lectures Program; Pressure Injury Prevention Special Interest Group. Principal investigator in excess of 90 research projects and trials including: Scarlet Road Alzheimer's Disease Study, Roche Pharmaceuticals, 2011. Proof-of-concept clinical trial to investigate the safety and efficacy of Opal-A in the treatment of venous and pressure ulcers, Phoenix Eagle Biopharmaceutical, 2010. Chief Medical Adviser, Alzheimer's Australia Victoria, since 2012; Board Member, since 2009. Chair, Australian Centre for Clinical Cognitive Research (AC4R), 2002-2004; Founding and Executive member, since 1999. Member, Medicines Advice and Therapeutic Education Services (MATES) Program, Department of Veterans' Affairs, since 2004. Member, Repatriation Pharmaceutical Reference Committee, Veterans Affairs, Department of Finance, since 1992. Member, Pneumococcal and herpes zoster vaccination advisory boards, several companies. Fellow, Australian Wound Management Association; President, 2006-2010 and Medical Representative on Council, 2004-2008. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Physicians; Chair, Committee for Physician Training, 2000-2006; Deputy chair, 1994-2000. Fellow, Australasian Association of Gerontology. Fellow, Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine. Associate Professor, University of Melbourne. Publications include: Co-Editor, 'Wound Practice and Research', Australian Wound Management Association, current. Chair, Editorial Board, 'Geriatric Therapeutics', Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 1991-2014. Editor, 'Alzheimer's Disease', Research Review Australia, current. Author, Revised guidelines, Immunisation of Older People, Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine, 'no dates'. Co-author, 'Geriatric Medicine: A Pocket Book for Doctors, Nurses, Other Health Professionals and Students', Ausmed Publications, 2000. Papers and publications particularly in a range of areas including Alzheimer's disease, dementia and psychogeriatrics including: 'The Daniel Bell effect: sports injuries and the brain explained', https://theconversation.com, 2011. 'Dementia Risk Reduction: The Evidence', Alzheimer's Australia, 2007. Over 300 presentations since 1990 including: International workshop on Vaccination in the Elderly, NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence - Immunisation in Under Studied and Special Risk Populations with the Public Health Association of Australia, 2014. 'Prevention, Genetics, Pathology and New Treatment Approaches', Australian Centre for Clinical Cognitive Research, 2012. Early Diagnosis of Dementia, Austin Cognitive, Dementia and Memory Service, Annual Conference, 2015.


The Honourable Patricia Mary WORTH, Blayney NSW 2799 For significant service to community health through drug and alcohol prevention organisations, and to the Parliament of Australia. Service includes: Chair, DrinkWise Australia, 2005-2013. Member, Advisory Council, Australian National Preventative Health Agency, 2011-2014. Board Member, National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction, 2007-2011. Chair, NSW Government Alcohol Education and Information Taskforce, 2004-2005. Chair, Advisory Board, National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre, 2007-2011. Member, Pharmaceutical Benefits Tribunal, 2007 Member, Radiation Health and Safety Advisory Board, 2003-2006. Parliament of Australia: Member for Adelaide, 1993-2004. Parliamentary Secretary to Minister for Health and Ageing, 2001-2004. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education, Training and Youth Affairs, 1998-2001. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Family Services, 1997-1998. Government Whip, 1996-1997. Liberal Party of Australia - Federal Organisation: Deputy Chair, Policy Review Committee, 1993-1996. Member, Health Social Security and Senior Citizens Committee, 1993-1996. Member, Aboriginal Policy Review Committee, 1993-1996. Member, Education Youth Affairs and Sports Committee, 1993-1996. Deputy Chairman, 1994-1996 and Secretary, 1993-1994. Member, Federal Council Sub-Committee, 1988 and Member, Federal Executive, 1986-1988. Chair, Federal Women's Committee, 1986-1988 and Member, Advisory Committee on Policy, 1986-1988. Liberal Party of Australia - State Branch: Member, State Executive South Australia, 1984-1987. Chair, Women's Council South Australia, 1984-1987. Member, Policy Review Committee Federal Parliamentary Coalition. Council Member, Centre for Democratic Institutions, 2006-2008. Honorary Member, Australian National Commission for UNESCO, 2005. Secretary, Federation Parliamentarians for a Nuclear Weapons Free World, 1995-1997.


Dr John Kevin WRIGHT Wright Energy Consulting, PO Box 1670, Bowral NSW 2576 For significant service to science and engineering, particularly to renewable energy technology, and to professional organisations. Service includes: International Energy Agency, France: Past Member, Expert Group for Energy Science. Past Committee Member, Hydrogen Implementing Agreement. Past Committee Member, Ocean Energy Systems Implementing Agreement. Past Member, GHG Mitigation Committee. Past Member, Carbon Storage Leadership Forum. Past Member, International Partnership for the Hydrogen Economy. Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering Past Director, 2012-2014. Past Member, Steering Committee, Low Emission Technologies. Past Member, Steering Committee, Green Growth - Energy. Past Member, Steering Committee, Australia-China JCG Partnership Fund. Past Member, Membership Committee. Fellow, since 2002. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO): Principal Author, 'The CSIRO Home Energy Savings Handbook', Pan McMillan, 2009. Inaugural Director, Energy Transformed Flagship Program, 2002-2008. Founder, Newcastle Energy Centre, early 2000s. Chief, Energy Technology, 1994-2002. Project Lead, National Energy Research Demonstration and Development Council, 1984-1994. Leader, Iron Ore Processing Group, Division of Mineral Chemistry, 1973-1980. Recipient, CSIRO Medal for Lifetime Achievement, 2008. Founder and Managing Director, Wright Energy Consulting, since 2010. Member, Advisory Panel, Australian Renewable Energy Agency, since 2013 and Member, Emerging Renewables Program Assessment Committee, 2012-2013. Member, Panel of Experts, Clean Energy Solutions Centre, United States National Renewable Energy Laboratory, current. Member, Strategic Advisory Board, AlterNRG, Canada, current. Fellow, Australian Institute of Energy, current and Member, since 1994.


Ms Ferial ZEKIMAN, Tinamba Vic 3859 For significant service to primary industry, and to business, particularly in the dairy sector through artisan cheesemaking. Service includes: Owner/Manager, Maffra Cheese Company, since 1991. Former Board Member, Agribusiness Gippsland, 'no dates'. Awards and recognition for Maffra cheeses include: Best Australian Cheese, International Cheese Awards, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Grand Champion Cheese, Australia Grand Diary Awards, 2012. Gold Medal, World Cheese Awards, 2012. Gold Medal, Australian Specialty Cheesemakers Association, 2001 and 2002 and 2004 and 2005 and 2006. People's Choice Award, Australian Specialty Cheesemakers Association, 2004. Champion Cheddar, Australian Grand Dairy Awards, 2002.

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