OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Mr Roger David BEALE AM, 13 Curlewis Crescent, Garran ACT 2605
For service to conservation and the environment, particularly the development and
implementation of major Australian government policies related to heritage,
management of natural resources, and sustainability issues, and to fostering public
involvement in local protection and restoration projects.
Secretary, Department of the Environment and Heritage, 1996-2004; role included serving as:
Commissioner, Australian Heritage Commission;
Prime Minister's representative on climate change negotiations;
Member, Prime Minister's Task Force on Salinity;
Chairman, Secretaries Committee, Greenhouse Policy and Oceans Policy;
Chairman, National Environment Protection Council Committee and inter-governmental
Natural Resource Management Council; and
Chairman, Heritage Standing Committee; Australia's representative to World Heritage
Committee, 1998-2001.
Established Australian Greenhouse Office and National Oceans Office.
Contributed to Australia's negotiating position at Conference of Parties, Climate Change
Convention, Kyoto, 1997.
Chairman, Whole of Government Sub-Committee, contributing to preparation of Management
Advisory Committee Connecting Government report, 2004.
His service since retiring in 2004 includes:
Chairman, Advisory Board, National Institute for Governance, University of Canberra.
Consultant, Allen Consulting Group; oversaw development of Group report to Australian
Greenhouse Office on national climate change risks and adaptation priorities.
Member, Australian Heritage Council.
Director, Lane Cove Tunnel Company, since 2004.
Synod Member, Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn; Chairman, Diocesan
Committee for the Environment.
Mr Beale was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia in The Queen’s Birthday 1995
Honours List for his service to public sector policy development, particularly micro-economic
reform.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
The Honourable Justice Margaret Joan BEAZLEY
Supreme Court of NSW, GPO Box 3, Sydney NSW 2001
For service to the judiciary and the law, particularly through contributions to
professional and ethical standards, to the advancement of women in the legal
profession and the community.
Judge, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of New South Wales, since 1996.
Part-time Member, Australian Law Reform Commission, 1998-1999; Consultant, 1994-1995.
Chairperson, New South Wales Chapter, Australian Institute of Administrative Law.
Member, Australian National Committee, Union Internationale des Advocats.
Member, Planning Committee for 2006 International Conference of International Association
of Women Judges.
Judge, Federal Court of Australia, 1993-1996.
Additional Judge, Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory, 1994-1997.
Judge, Industrial Relations Court of Australia, 1994-1996.
Assistant Commissioner, Independent Commission Against Corruption, 1991-1992.
Acting District Court Judge 1990-1991.
Chairperson, Law Reform Committee, New South Wales Bar Association, 1991; Member, Bar
Council, 1989-1992. Member, Professional Conduct Committee 1989-1992, Chairperson,
Federal Court Liaison Committee 1990-1991 and Member 1989-1991, House and
Entertainment Committee 1989, Equity Liaison and Listing Committee 1989, Family Law
Committee 1980-1981.
Member, Company Committee, Law Council of Australia, 1990-1991.
Judicial Member, Equal Opportunity Tribunal, 1984-1988.
Queen's Counsel, 1989-1993; Counsel, 1975-1989.
Member, National Executive, Amnesty International, 1980.
Member, Women's Advisory Network, National Breast Cancer Council.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Professor Julie Hazel CAMPBELL, 181 Savages Road, Brookfield Qld 4069
For service to science and to medical research, particularly in the area of cell biology
of coronary artery and other vascular diseases, and to education.
Director, Centre for Research in Vascular Biology, University of Queensland, since 1991;
Professor since 1995; Member, Executive Committee, Department of Anatomical Sciences,
1999-2001; Member, Academic Board, 1996-1998, 1994; Member, Biological Sciences
Group Council, 1994; Chair, Biological Sciences Group Research Committee, 1994, Member
1992-1994; Convenor, Working Party on Award Restructuring for Research Staff, 1993.
Director, Wesley Research Institute, Wesley Hospital, since 1996.
Senior Principal Research Fellow, National Health and Medical Research Council, since
1995; Principal Research Fellow, 1987-1995; Senior Research Fellow, 1985-1987. Research
Fellow, Baker Medical Research Institute, 1981-1985; Senior Research Officer, 1978-1980.
Member,Training Awards Committee, 2001-2003; Chair, Grant Review Panel (Cell Biology),
2001; Chair, Discipline Pane (Cell Biology), 2000; Deputy Chair, Discipline Panel
(Cardiovascular), 1999; Member, Program Grant Committee, 1993 and 1996; Member,
Regional Grants Interview Committee, 1992-1996; Member, Assignors Panel, 1992-1996;
Secretary, National Association of Research Fellows, 1994-1995 and 1996-1997.
Member of Council, Australian Academy of Science, 2003-2006; Secretary for Education and
Public Awareness, from 2006 for the next 4 years; Member, Steering Committee, Stem Cell
Science and Therapies, 2005; Chair, Annual Symposium A Celebration of Australian Science,
2004; Chair, Selection Committee for the Gottschalk, Fenner and Burnet Medals, 2004;
Organiser and Chair, High Flyers Think Tank, 2004.
Member of Council, Queensland Institute of Medical Research; Member, Director Selection
Committee, 1998; Chair, Appointments and Promotions Committee, 1998-2006; Member,
Sub-Committee for Award Restructuring, 1997-1998.
Member, Health and Medical Research Council, Queensland, 2002.
Member, Cardiovascular Health Advisory Committee, National Heart Foundation of Australia,
1999.
Chair, 10th International Vascular Biology Conference, 1998.
Member, Senior Selection Committee, Griffith University, 1998.
Invited Judge, Queensland Biomedical Research Awards, 1993-1996 and 2000-2001.
Founding President, Australian Vascular Biology Society, 1992; Executive Officer.
Past President, Australian Atheriosclerosis Society.
Member, Editorial Board, Organogenesis, since 2004.
Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Vascular Research, 1995-1998 and 2001-2002.
Member, Editorial Board, International Vascular Biology Newsletter, since1995.
Member, Editorial Board, Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology.
Director, VasCam Pty Ltd (private company marketing device to grow-your-own arteries).
Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, for her service to Australian society and science in vascular biology, 2001.
‘Queensland Great’ Award, 2004.
Wellcome Australia Medal and Award for Scientific Research, Australian Academy of
Science, 1995.
After Hours (07)3374 1453 Mobile 0418 984 602
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Mr Terrence Arthur CAMPBELL
C/- Goldman Sachs JBWere, GPO Box 2050S, Melbourne Vic 3001
For service to business and the financial services sector, to the arts, and as a
supporter of corporate social responsibility through contributions to community and
charitable organisations.
Current Executive Committee Member, Australia-Japan Business Cooperation Committee.
Director, Business Council of Australia, 2001-2004; Member, since 1998.
Current Deputy-Chairman, Australian Davos Connection.
Board Member, Australian Stock Exchange, for 3 years.
Corporate financial commitment to the Asia Society AustralAsia Centre, 1997; Member,
Membership Committee.
Participant in the World Economic Forum, since 1987.
Honorary advisory roles to Government on economic and financial sector issues.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Goldman Sachs JBWere Pty Ltd, since 2003;
Chairman, Goldman Sachs JBWere Capital Markets Ltd; Executive Chairman, JBWere Ltd,
1997-2003; Group Managing Director, Were Stockbroking, 1987-1997.
Director Australian Foundation Investment Company Ltd, since 1984.
Director, AMCIL Ltd, 1997-2003; former Chairman.
Chairman, Mirrabooka Investments Ltd.
Director, Djerriwarrh Investments Ltd.
Advocate for business participation in philanthropy.
Chairman, Goldman Sachs JBWere Foundation; Foundation contributes to a range of
community/arts/social welfare organisations and causes.
Board Member, The Australian Business Arts Foundation, since 2004; Councillor, since 2000;
Chairman, Victorian Chapter, since 2003.
Founding Member, Arts Angel Council, The Victorian Arts Centre, since 2001.
Association with/contributions to organisations include the National Gallery of Victoria, Art
Gallery of South Australia, Jewish Museum and Koorie Heritage Trust.
Current Chair, Appeal Committee, Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre, Austin Health;
Member, Intensive Care Appeal Committee.
Patron, Fundraising Committee, St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne, since 2004.
Trustee, Sir Andrew and Lady Fairley Foundation, since 1999.
Former Advisory Committee Member, The Salvation Army.
Awards include:
Centenary Medal, 2001.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Mr Douglas Thorne ELIX
52 Old West Mountain Road, Ridgefield CT 06877, United States of America
For service to the information technology and services industry internationally, to the
business sector through facilitating the introduction of world's best technology in
many companies, and as a mentor to industry professionals.
IBM International:
Senior Vice-President and Group Executive, IBM Sales and Distribution, since 2004.
Chair, IBM Operating Team, since 2004.
Senior Vice-President and Group Executive, IBM Global Services, 1999-2004.
General Manager, IBM Global Services Americas, 1998-1999.
General Manager, IBM Global Services North America, 1996-1998.
President and Chief Executive Officer, Integrated Systems Solutions Corporation USA
(subsidiary of IBM), 1996-1998.
IBM Australia:
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IBM Australia Ltd, 1994-1996; Board
Member, since 1994; Director, Banking Region, 1987-1989; Branch Manager, 1984-1987.
Director, Operations, IBM Australia/New Zealand Ltd, 1991-1993.
Director, Finance Industry, IBM Asia Pacific, 1990-1991.
Member, Prime Minister's National Information Services Council, 1995-1996.
Board Member, Australian Information Industries Association, 1994-1996.
Board Member, Australian Institute of Management.
Member, Business Council of Australia, 1993-1996.
Member, Global Advisory Group - major review of government policy towards the
development of Australia's Information and Communication Technology industry.
Involved in the establishment of Advance - mentoring group for young Australians
establishing their careers in the USA.
Advisory Councillor, NSW Branch, Metal Trades Industry Association, 1995-1996.
Chairman, Roseville College Information Resource Centre Appeal, Roseville College
Foundation Committee, 1994-1995.
Current Member, Board of Directors, Royal Bank of Canada.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Emeritus Professor Kay Adrian ELLEM, 57 Kenmore Road, Kenmore Qld 4069
For service to medical research through significant contributions in the field of cancer
immunotherapy.
Emeritus Professor and Emeritus Senior Principal Research Fellow, Queensland Institute of
Medical Research, since 1999; continues research as a self-funded retiree; Deputy Director
1984-1999; Senior Principal Research Fellow, 1980-1984.
Conjoint Professor (Experimental Oncology), University of Queensland, 1980-1999.
Director, Institute for Medical Research of Bennington, Vermont USA, 1973-1980.
Professor, Biochemistry, University of Vermont USA, 1978-1980.
Professor of Pathology, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia
USA, 1968-1973; Associate Professor of Pathology, 1964-1968.
Member, NHMRC Regional Grants Interviewing Committee, since 1981.
Member then Chairman, Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee, since 1982.
Chairman, Grant Review Panel, Queensland Cancer Fund, since 1983.
Member, Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee, Australian Cancer Research
Foundation, 1983-2000; Deputy Chairman.
Member, National Cancer Advisory Committee and Executive Committee of the Australian
Cancer Network, 1993-1996.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Ms Rosemary FOLLETT, PO Box 837, Civic Square ACT 2608
For service to the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly, particularly
through influencing the development of self-government and as inaugural Chief
Minister, and to community development, human rights and the advancement of
women.
Inaugural Chief Minister, ACT Legislative Assembly, 1989.
Labor Leader, ACT Legislative Assembly, 1989-1991.
Chief Minister, 1991-1995; established the ACT Multicultural Advisory Council, the ACT
Indigenous Advisory Council, the ACT Arts Advisory Council and the first Hospice in
Canberra.
Involved in establishing the Sister City Relationship between Canberra and Nara, Japan.
Treasurer, 1991-1995.
President, ACT Branch, Australian Labor Party, 1987-1989.
Member for Fraser, 1985-1986.
Leader of the Opposition, 1995.
Shadow Attorney-General and Shadow Minister for Law Reform, Consumer Affairs, Police
and Emergency Services, 1996-1997.
Shadow Minister for Social Justice, Treasury and the Public Service, 1995-1996.
Chairperson, ACT Vocational Education and Training Authority, since January 2006.
Member, Interim Board, Canberra International Arboretum and Gardens, since 2005.
Inaugural Discrimination Commissioner, ACT Human Rights Office, 1997-2004;
Commissioner, from 1996.
Established the first Women's Unit in the Chief Minister's Department.
Implemented the ACT Women's Consultative Council, 1989; Council operated until 2001.
Fostered the development of access to equal pay and fair employment for women.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Mr Bernard (Ben) GANNON, 11 Gaerloch Avenue, Bondi NSW 2026
For service to the performing arts as a producer contributing to the development of
film, television and theatre in Australia, and in promoting Australian productions and
talented actors overseas, and to the community.
Service to Film as a Producer includes the following:
The Man who Sued God, 2001.
The Heartbreak Kid, 1992-1993.
Hammers over the Anvil, South Australian Film Corporation, 1991-1992.
Daydream Believer, 1990.
Sweet Talker, New Vision Pictures, 1989.
Travelling North, 1986.
Associate Producer, Gallipoli, Associated R&R Films, 1981.
Service to Television as a Producer includes the following:
Head Start, ABC, France 2 and Carlton International Media, 2001.
Co-executive Producer, Wildside, ABC, 1997-2000.
Heartbreak High, 1993-1998 (210 hours, sold to over 70 countries)
Shadow of the Cobra (mini-series), Zenith and BBC (UK) and Seven Network (Aust),
1987-1988.
Shout! The Story of Johnny O'Keefe, Seven Network, 1985.
Service to Theatre as a Producer includes the following:
Broadway version, The Boy from Oz (USA), opened 2003.
Commissioned and Co-produced, The Boy from Oz (Aust), opened 1998.
Established View Films Pty Ltd, 1984; has since expanded to include Ben Gannon
Productions, Gannon TV and Gannon/Jenkins TV.
General Manager, Associated R&R Films, 1980-1983.
Established Ben Gannon Associates, London, 1976-1980.
Provides support to the National Institute of Dramatic Art, the Sydney Symphony and Xavier
College.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Professor Margaret Ann HAMILTON, St Andrews Vic 3761
For service to the community in the areas of social welfare and public health,
particularly as a counsellor, researcher and academic in the fields of drug and alcohol
related issues.
Professorial Fellow, School of Population Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and health Sciences,
University of Melbourne; appointment from 2005 until 2009.
Director, Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre, University of Melbourne,1994-2004; Professor, (former)
School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, 1995-2004, Associate
Professor, 1992-1994; Founder, Drug and Alcohol Research Team; Coordinator, Medical Education Alcohol and other Drugs, 1990-1994; Senior Lecturer, Department of Social Work, 1986-1989.
Member, Editorial Board, Drug and Alcohol Review, since 1993.
External Examiner, Addictions Studies Courses, Trinity College, Dublin, 1999-2002.
Reviewer, Addiction Research Centre, Trinity College, Dublin, 2003.
Co-convenor, Women and Drug Treatment Programs Development Group, World Health Organisation,
1996.
Overseas Representative, Review Panel for Centre for Alcohol Research, University of Auckland, 1994.
Deputy Co-Chair, Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD) since 2005; Executive Member, since
1998; Chair of many ANCD committees and working groups; has represented ANCD at United Nations
Office of Drugs and Crime conferences, Vienna, 2004, 2005 and 2006.
Member, National Expert Advisory Committee on Illicit Drugs, 1996-2004.
Deputy Chair, National Expert Advisory Committee on Alcohol, 1997-2004.
Chair, Drug Advisory Committee, Council of Capital City Lord Mayors of Australia, since 1999; Member,
since 1997.
Current Chair, National Alcohol Strategy Committee; Chair, National Alcohol Campaign Development and
Oversighting Committee, 1997-2004.
Member, Expert Panel Alcohol and Drugs, National Health and Medical Research Council, 1988-1995.
Foundation Board Member, Youth Substance Abuse Service, 1998-2004.
Member, Northern Territory Illicit Drugs Taskforce, 2002.
Member, Victorian Premier's Drug Prevention Council, since 2001.
Member, Victorian Premier's Drug Policy Expert Committee, 2000.
Member, Premier's Drug Advisory Committee, 1996-1997.
Member, Advisory Group on Prevention - Alcohol and Drugs, Victorian Department of Health and
Community Services, 1991-1996.
Member, Australian Medical and Professional Society on Alcohol and Drugs, since 1982.
Member, International Harm Reduction Association, since 1995.
Member, Australian Association of Social Workers, since 1968.
Member, Victorian Association of Alcohol and Drug Agencies, since 1970.
Member, Public Health Association of Australia, since 1982.
Chair, Cancer Council of Victoria, since 2004; Deputy Chair, 2003; Executive Committee Member, since
1998.
Member, Victorian Breast Cancer Research Consortium Board, since 2003.
Member, Human Research Ethics Committee, University of Melbourne, 1996-1998; Chair, Behavioural
and Social Science Sub-Committee, 1996-1998.
Chair, Research Ethics Committee, Royal Women’s Hospital, 1999-2003.
Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, 2001
Excellence Award, Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Australia, 2004.
National Drug and Alcohol Award, 2004.
James Rankin Orator, Australian Professional Society on Alcohol and Drugs, 1997 - elected by academic
and professional peers.
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International, 1974-1975.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Ms Catherine Mary HARRIS PSM, PO Box 57, Sydney Markets NSW 2129
For service to community development through leadership roles in organisations
related to education, health care, advancement of the status of women, the Catholic
Church, the arts and sport, and to international relations between Australia and Asia,
particularly support for Bhutanese people living in Australia.
Deputy Chancellor, University of New South Wales, 2000-2003; current Director, University of
NSW Foundation; Council Member, 1998-2005.
Member, Consultative Council, Australian Defence Force Academy, 2000-2005.
Member, Board of Management, St Margaret’s Hospital for Women, Darlighurst, from 1989
until an incorporation of 3 entities (of which the hospital was one) resulted in the
establishment of Sisters of St Joseph Health Care Ltd in 1991; Ms Harris was appointed a
Board Director and Inaugural Deputy Chairperson; Ms Harris also served as Chairperson,
1992-1997, including Chairperson of St Margaret Hospital which was separately incorporated
in 1993.
Director, Affirmative Action Agency, 1994-1999; worked towards achieving improvements in
employment for women in the Australian workforce.
Commissioner, Australian Catholic Commission for Employment Relations, 2003-2005.
Current Member, Sydney Catholic Archdiocese Finance Committee.
Board Member, National Gallery of Australia Foundation, since 2002.
Board Member, Museum of Contemporary Art, since 2005.
Member, Sydney Sports Ground Trust, since 2003.
Honorary Consul General for Bhutan in Australia, since 2004.
Current Director, Australia Bhutan Friendship Association.
Chair, Australia-Japan Foundation, since 2006; Member, since 2003.
Executive Director, Harris Farm Markets Pty Ltd, since 1999.
Director, Oz Naturally Ltd, since 2003.
Awards include:
Public Service Medal, for her outstanding public service as Director, Affirmative Action
Agency, and for her role in the acceptance of affirmative action by Australia’s business
community. 2000.
Centenary Medal, for her service to Australian society in business leadership, 2001.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Mr Leon HERTZ
4 E 88th Street #5A, New York NY 10128, United States of America
For service to business nationally and internationally, particularly through the print
media sector, and to the promotion of Australian-American relations through corporate,
educational, cultural and social activities.
Executive Vice-President in charge of global marketing, News Corporation Ltd, since 1987;
played significant role in the establishment of News Corporation's operation in the United
Kingdom.
Executive Vice-President, News America, since 1987.
General Manager/Director, News International, London Times, London Sunday Times,
The Sun, and The News of the World, 1986-1987.
Board Member, International Advertising Association (IAA), 1987-2002; World Treasurer;
Member, Global Media Commission, IAA, 1988-2002.
Associate Publisher, New York Post, 1980-1987.
General Manager, Express News, San Antonio, Texas USA, 1975-1980.
General Manager, Australian Nationwide News, Sydney, 1969-1975.
Chairman, Australian Newspaper Council, Sydney, 1973-1975.
Director, American Australian Association, since 1999; instrumental in establishment of
Sir Keith Murdoch Fellowship Education Scholarships for Australians at American
universities; significant fundraiser for the Scholarships.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Emeritus Professor Ifan Odwyn JONES, 78 Elderfield Road, Waterford WA 6152
For service to the mining and minerals industries, including research and education,
to international trade, and to the community of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
Principal, Western Australian School of Mines, Curtin University of Technology, 1976-1991;
Dean, Mining and Minerals Technology, 1976-1991; Director, Brodie-Hall Research and
Consultancy Centre, 1989-1995; Director, University Development (International), 1989-1995.
Chairman, Minerals Research Advisory Committee, Minerals and Energy Research Institute
of Western Australia, since 1998; Deputy Chairman, 1983-1998; Scholarship Student Awards
Committee, since 1998; Ministerial appointee, since 1981.
Chairman, Advisory Boards, Central TAFE, 1996-2001.
Chairman, Board of Directors, Resource Information Unit Ltd, 1986-1992.
Director, Kalgurli Mines Ltd, 1985-1989.
Member, Selection Panel, State Government Science and Innovation Studentship Awards,
2004-2005.
National Vice-President, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 1994; National
Councillor, 1991-1994; Chairman, Eastern Goldfields Branch, 1990; Fellow.
Chairman, Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Panel, Institute of Engineers
Australia, 1984-1987; Accreditation Board Member, 1984-1987.
Fellow, Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, UK.
Member, Federal Government Trade Mission to China, 1993.
Member, Western Australian Government Trade Missions to Iran, 1992 and 1994.
Consultant to Government agencies in Thailand, Papua New Guinea and Iran regarding
proposed education programs, 1992-1993.
Member, IDP Education Australia mission assessing need for Australian educational services
in Kuwait, 1992.
Member, Joint Australian-Indonesian Postgraduate Selection Committee, Australian
International Development Assistance Bureau, 1984-1985 and 1990; other programs in the
Indonesian Mining and Energy Sector 1989, and in Burma 1987.
President, Welsh Society of Western Australia Inc.
Vice-President, Perth’s Welsh Free Church.
Past Chairman, Property and Finance Committee, Como Uniting Church.
Committee Member, Christian Men's Association.
Past Vice-President and Committee Member, Australian-Britain Society (WA Branch).
Council Member, Eastern Goldfields Branch, Royal Flying Doctor Service, 1990-1991.
Awards/recognition include:
‘Odwyn Jones Mining and Surveying Building’ at the WA School of Mines, Curtin University of
Technology, was named in his honour, 2004.
Emeritus Professorship, Curtin University of Technology, 1995.
Gold Bicentennial Medal, Graduates Association of the WA School of Mines, 1988.
Citizen of the Goldfields, 1978.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Professor Raymond Michael LOWENTHAL
19 Derwent Water Avenue, Sandy Bay Tas 7005
For service to medicine in the fields of oncology and palliative care and as a clinician,
educator, researcher and contributor to professional organisations at state and national
levels.
Director, Medical Oncology, Royal Hobart Hospital, since 1990; Director, HIV/AIDS Services, 1986-1996;
Chairman, Research Committee, 1992-1996; Ethics Committee, 1993-1996; Consultant Physician; since
1975.
Clinical Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Tasmania, since 1992; Reader,
1986-1990; Senior Lecturer, 1976; Lecturer, 1975.
Consultant Physician in part-time Private Practice, since 1975.
Visiting Haemato-oncologist, Launceston General Hospital, 1988-1992.
Visiting Medical Oncologist, North-Western Regional Hospital, Burnie, 1985-1991.
Consultant Physician, Repatriation General Hospital, Hobart, 1975-1987.
Medical Officer, Australian Antarctic Division Voyages, 1989 and 1995.
Visiting Fellow/Visiting Professor in Oncology, Haematology and Blood Cell Transplantation at a range of
hospitals and universities in France, Germany, Israel and the United States, between 1979 and 2005.
President, Cancer Council Australia (formerly Australian Cancer Society), 2001-2004; Vice-President,
1998-2001; Patient Affairs Committee, 1995-2000.
Chairman, Australian Antarctic Division Ethics Committee (Human Experimentation), since 1999.
Member, Palliative Care Grants Committee, National Health and Medical Research Council, since 2004.
National Councillor, Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), 1984-1990; Fellow, Australasian
Chapter of Palliative Medicine, since 2000; Written Examinations Committee, 1991-1997; Examinations
Committee, 1989-1995; RACP Representative to the Tasmanian Cancer Registry, 1980-1997; Member,
since 1978.
National Councillor (elected), Haematology Society of Australia (HSA), 1985-1991; HSA representative
on Editorial Advisory Committee, Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin, 1986-1992.
Inaugural Chairman, Australian Leukaemia/Lymphoma Group (formerly Australian Leukaemia Study
Group),1982-1984.
Member, Australian Government National Health Goals and Targets Implementation Working Group.
Inaugural Chairperson, Cancer Council of Tasmania, 1995-2000; Board Member, since 2000.
Chairperson, Tasmanian Haematology, Immunology and Neoplasia Group, since 1976.
Appointed Member, Medical Council of Tasmania, 1994-2004.
Tasmanian State President, Australian Medical Association, 1996-1998; State Representative on the
Federal Council, 1997-2000; AMA Representative to the Tasmanian Health Promotion Council,
1992-1994; Member, Tasmanian Branch Council, 1992-2001.
Deputy Chairman, Cancer Support and Information Service, 1990-1995.
Chairperson, Amnesty International Tasmanian Medical Group, 1990-2000.
Professor Lowenthal is a member of a large number of other Australian and international professional
bodies, including the International Society of Hematology, the American Society of Hematology, the
American Society of Clinical Oncology, the International Bone Marrow Transplant Registry, the Australian
Society for Medical Research, the Australian Bone Marrow Transplantation Cooperative Group, the New
York Academy of Sciences, the Australian Society for Palliative Medicine, the Transplantation Society of
Australian and New Zealand, and the Medical Association for the Prevention of War.
Professor Lowenthal has authored or co-authored over 100 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Author of the book Cancer: What to Do About It, Lothian Press, first edition 1990, second edition 1996.
Awards include:
Centenary Medal, for his service to Australian society through the Cancer Council, 2001.
Pierre Fabre Award, for outstanding Australian contribution and achievement to cancer research or
control, Medical Oncology Group Australia, 2005.
Bob Pitney Memorial Lectureship, Haematology Society of Australia and New Zealand, 2005-2006.
Carl de Gruchy Memorial Oration, Haematology Society of Australia, 1999.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Professor Ronald Clive McCALLUM, Artarmon NSW 2064
For service to the law, particularly as a tertiary educator and industrial relations policy
adviser to government, and to the community through support for people with visual
impairments and in the areas of social justice and human rights.
Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Sydney, since 2002; Foundation Blake Dawson Waldron
Professor in Industrial Law, since 1993; Pro Dean (Teaching Programs), Faculty of Law,
2002; Editor, Sydney Law Review, 2000-2001.
Special Counsel in Industrial Law, Blake Dawson Waldron, 1997-2000.
Associate Professor in Law, Monash University, 1990-1992; Senior Lecturer in Law,
1981-1989; Lecturer in Law, 1974-1980.
Visiting Professor/Lecturer at several overseas universities, including University of Laval,
Canada, 2001; York University, Canada, 1990; and Duke University, USA, 1982.
Member, Queensland Industrial Relations Task Force, 1998.
Chair, Victorian Government Industrial Relations Task Force, 2000.
Chair, Occupational Health and Safety Act (NSW) Review Panel, NSW Department of
Attorney-General, 1996-1997; Technical Adviser to Task Force, 1995-1996.
Principal Executive Officer and Legal Adviser, Australian Industrial Relations Bureau,
1979-1980.
Inaugural President, Australian Labour Law Association, since 2001.
Case Comment Editor, Australian Journal of Labour Law, 1989-2002; Member, Editorial
Board, since 1988.
Director, Board of the College of Law Pty Ltd, since 2002.
Member of the Australian Universities Law Teachers Association; Industrial Relations
Societies of Victoria, New South Wales, and Australia.
Overseas correspondent of US and Canadian National Academy of Arbitrators, since 1982.
Professor McCallum has written several books and many chapters, reviews and journal
articles in the area of industrial and employment law over the past 20 years.
Chairman, 2RPH Radio (Print Radio) in Sydney, since 2003; involved in the print radio
movement for the visually impaired, since the 1970s.
Board Member, Royal Blind Society of NSW (when merged with other organisations to form
Vision Australia), 2003-2004.
Board Member, Vision Australia, since 2006.
Board Member, Braille and Talking Book Library, 1989-1990.
Awards include:
Centenary Medal, 2001.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Dr Colleen McCULLOUGH, PO Box 333, Norfolk Island 2899
For service to the arts as an author and to the community through roles supporting
national and international educational programs, medico-scientific disciplines and
charitable organisations and causes.
Author: Dr McCullough’s works include: Tim, her first novel 1974; The Thorn Birds, 1977;
An Indecent Obsession, 1981; Cooking With Colleen McCullough and Jean Easthope, 1982;
A Creed for the Third Millennium, 1985; The Ladies of Missalonghi, 1987; The First Man in
Rome, 1990; The Grass Crown, 1991; Fortune's Favourites, 1993; Caesar's Women, 1996;
Caesar: Let the Dice Fly, 1997; The Song of Troy, 1998; Roden Cutler, VC, biography 1998;
Morgan's Run, 2000; The October Horse, 2002; The Touch, 2003; Angel Puss, 2004; and
On, Off, her most recent novel 2005.
Member, Board of Visitors, International Programs Centre, Department of Political Science,
University of Oklahoma USA; guest teacher (ongoing).
Honorary Founding Governor, Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute for the
Neurosciences.
Patron of Clinical Research, Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute.
Consultant Emeritus in Clinical Neurophysiology, Royal North Shore Hospital; Dr McCullough
served within the Department for 5 years, followed by service at the Hospital for Sick
Children, Great Ormond Street, London UK, and the Midland Centre for Neurology and
Neurosurgery, Smethwick UK; and subsequently the Department of Neurology, Yale Medical
School, Yale University USA from 1966 until 1976.
Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Member, New York Academy of Sciences.
Patron, Gerontology Foundation of Australia.
Patron, Incontinanace Foundation of Australia.
Patron, Euthanasia NO.
Patron, Monash Medical Centre Literacy Program.
Patron, Direct Democracy Australia.
Patron, Skyline Education foundation, Victoria.
Patron, Macular Degeneration Foundation Australia, 2004-2005.
Member, Board of the Foundation for the Study of Ancient Cultures, Macquarie University.
Financial assistance for medical, educational and other needs of individuals in Norfolk Island,
Australia, and abroad.
Promoter of environmentalism.
Awards/recognition include:
Scanno Prize for Literature (Italy), 2000.
One of the 100 persons named as 'Living National Treasures of Australia', National Trust of
Australia, 1997.
Doctor of Letters (honoris causa), Macquarie University, 1993.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Dr Mary Deirdre MAHONEY, Hamilton Qld 4007
For service to medicine in the field of general practice, to tertiary education and
university administration, and to the community through activities promoting the status
of women and contributions to the early childhood education sector.
Current Visiting Medical Officer, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
Fellow, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, since 1977; Life Fellowship, 2005; Provost
and Member, Queensland Faculty Board, since 2004; current Deputy Chairperson, Central and
Southern Queensland Regional Training Consortium; Director, Queensland Training Program,
1976-2001; Vice-Chairperson, Postgraduate Medical Education Committee, 1990-1999; Member,
Medical Board of Queensland, Queensland Health, 2000-2004.
Current Member, National Research and Evaluation Ethics Committee, Royal Australian College of
General Practitioners; Chair, 1995-1998; Member, National Research Committee, 1995-1998.
Examiner, Australian Medical Council, since 1997.
National Treasurer, Australian Association of Academic General Practice, 1993-1996.
Fellow, Australian Medical Association, 1985; Member of Council, 1978-1988.
Membership of Department of Health and Ageing committees includes:
Australian Medical Workforce Advisory Committee, since 1999;
Access Taskforce, General Practice Partnership Advisory Council, 2003-2004;
Sub-Committee, General Practitioners Workforce in Aboriginal Health, 2003-2004;
Specialist Recognition Advisory Committee, 2001-2003; and
Overseas Specialist Recognition Advisory Committee, 2001-2003.
Service to the University of Queensland includes:
Deputy Chancellor, University of Queensland, 1996-1998 (first female to be appointed to this position);
Member of the Senate, since 1990.
Chairperson, Senate Standing Committee for Equity, Diversity, and Status of Women, since 2004.
Member, Standing Committee on the Status of Women, 1990-2003; Chairperson, 1997-2003; Deputy
Chairperson, 1991.
President, Alumni Association, 2001-2002.
Member, Standing Committee of Convocation, 2000-2005.
Chairperson, Building and Grounds Committee, since 1999; Deputy Chairperson, 1997-1998.
Senate Representative, Faculty of Health Sciences Board, since 1999.
Member, Honorary Degrees Committee, since 1993.
Board Member, Faculty of Medicine, 1989-1998.
Foundation Member, Queensland University of Technology Council, 1989-1990; Member, Queensland
Institute of Technology Council, 1987-1989; Member, Advisory Committee, Centre for Applied Studies
and Early Childhood, 1991-1994.
Treasurer, Queensland Medical Women's Society, 1974-1979; Life Member, since 2004.
Member, Australian Federation of University Women, since 1993.
Member, Australian Institute for Women's Research and Policy, 1993-1997.
Member, National Foundation for Australian Women, since 1991.
Australian Representative, International Status of Women Committee, Zonta International Club,
1994-1996; Charter Member, Zonta Club of North Brisbane, including service as President.
President, Board of Management, Creche and Kindergarten Association of Queensland, since 2000;
Member, since 1983.
Council Member, Brisbane Kindergarten Teachers College, 1979-1982.
Awards recognition include:
Honorary Doctorate, University of Queensland, 2005.
Rose Hunt Award, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, 2001.
Research Award for Medical Education, Australian and New Zealand Association for Medical Education,
1994.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Sister Helen Mary MONKIVITCH, 132 Gipps Street, East Melbourne Vic 3002
For service to the community, particularly through the establishment of major health,
aged and palliative care facilities in Victoria, and to the Catholic Church.
CEO and Sister Administrator, Mercy Hospital for Women, 1984-1995.
Director, Leadership and Mission, Mercy Health and Aged Care; Board Member, since 1995;
involved in the establishment of the organisation; current Chair, Values Committee.
Board Member, St Vincent's and Mercy Private Hospital, since 1998.
Current Board Member, Caroline Chisholm Centre for Health Ethics.
Board Member, Sisters of Charity Health Service Ltd, 2000-2002.
Board Member, Little Company of Mary Health Care, since 2000.
Current Board Member, Catholic Health Australia.
Chair, Australian Catholic Health Care Association (now Catholic Health Australia),
1994-1996.
Involved in the establishment of the Werribee Mercy Public Hospital and the St Vincent's and
Mercy Private Hospital.
Administrator, Office, Prince Henry's Hospital Melbourne, 1982.
Deputy Director Nursing, Mercy Maternity Hospital, 1977-1981; Supervisor, 1975-1976;
Charge Sister, 1971-1974.
Staff Sister, Mercy Private Hospital, 1968-1970.
President, Victorian Branch, Australian College of Health Services Executives, 1992-1993.
Member, Congregational Leadership Team, Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia,
1994-2000; Member, Melbourne Congregation, since 1968.
Awards/recognition include:
Mary Philippa Brazill Foundation Grant, 2000.
Fellow, The College of Nursing, Australia.
Associate Fellow, Australian College of Health Service Executives.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Mr Terence Francis MORAN, 202/30 St Andrews Place, East Melbourne Vic 3002
For service to public sector leadership in key policy areas and program implementation,
including technical and further education at state and national levels.
Secretary, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Victoria, since 2000. Chair, State
Coordination and Management Council of Secretaries, Member, Senior Officials Group
advising the Council of Australian Governments.
Director-General, Department of Education, Queensland, 1998-2000.
Inaugural Chief Executive Officer, Australian National Training Authority, 1993-1998.
Director, Victorian Office of Education and Training, 1987-1992.
Executive Officer, Office of the Premier of Victoria, 1986-1987.
General Manager, Courts Administration, Attorney-General's Department, Victoria, 1985.
Officer, Public Service Board, Victoria, 1982.
Foundation Deputy Chair, Australia and New Zealand School of Government, 2003.
Member, Governing Council, University of Queensland, 1998-2000.
Member, Institute of Public Administration Australia, for over 10 years.
Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, 2001.
Fellow, Institute of Public Administration Australia, 2003.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Ms Olivia NEWTON-JOHN OBE
C/- Fitzgerald Hartley, Suite 100, 34 North Palm Street,
Ventura CA 93001, United States of America
For service to the entertainment industry as a singer and actor, and to the community
through organisations supporting breast cancer treatment, education, training and
research, and the environment.
Internationally renowned recording artist; 5 Number One ‘pop’ hits and 16 Top Ten singles,
since 1971; has released 35 music albums.
Recipient of 4 Grammy Awards, 9 American Music Awards as ‘Favourite Female Vocalist’
and/or ‘Favourite Record’ in Pop/Rock and Country Categories, since 1974; Favourite
Female Musical Performer, People’s Choice, 1974, 1976 and 1979; Top Female Vocalist of
1974 and 1976, and Solo Album of the Year, 1975, Record World.
Most Outstanding Musical Achievement, Musiek Parade Magazine, Holland, 1978.
11 film appearances including Grease, 1978; Xanadu, 1980; Two of a Kind, 1983; and
The Wilde Girls, 2001.
Numerous major international television appearances, over 40 years; including on behalf of
various charities and environmental groups.
International Breast Cancer activist, since 1992; actively supports the Austin Hospital,
Melbourne, in building new cancer centre, donated portion of proceeds of Sydney concert in
2003; promotes ‘LIV-KIT’ device for breast cancer detection; Patron for Australian Breast
Cancer Study.
Assisted with the foundation of Planet Ark, 1993; continues to promote the cause.
Part-founder, international spokesperson and actively involved with the Children's Health and
Environmental Coalition USA.
Ms Newton-John was appointed as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British
Empire in the 1979 New Year’s Honours List for her service to the performing arts in Australia
and overseas.
Other awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, for her service to Australian society and to acting and singing, 2001.
Green Globe Arts and Nature Award, Rainforest Alliance, for her contribution to the
preservation of rainforests, 2000.
Ermenegildo Zegna International Environment Award, Environmental Media Association, for
increasing public awareness of environmental problems, 2000.
‘Woman of the 21st Century’ Award, Women's Guild of Cedar-Sinai Hospital USA, for her
environmental and breast cancer charity work, 1999.
Red Cross Humanitarian Award USA, for her environmental and breast cancer charity work,
1999.
Cadillac Concept Humanitarian Award USA, for spurring breast cancer research, 1998.
United Nations Good Will Ambassador for the Environment, 1990.
Inducted into Australian Recording Industry Association Hall of Fame, 2002.
Golden Hammer Award, Germany, as Top Female Actress, 1978 and 1980.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
The Honourable William Frederick ORMISTON, Toorak Vic 3142
For service to the judiciary and to the law, particularly in the fields of equity and
contract law, and through contributions to expanding and maintaining the collection of
the Supreme Court Library, and to the Supreme Court Rules Committee.
Judge of Appeal, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Victoria, June 1995-February 2006;
Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria, 1983-1995; Barrister, 1961-1983; Queen’s Counsel,
1975-1983.
Co-opted Judge of Appeal of the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of New South Wales, 2000.
Member (as Barrister and Judge), Supreme Court Library Committee, 1975-February 2006;
Chair, 2004-2006.
Member (as Barrister and Judge), Books Sub-Committee of the Supreme Court Library
Committee, 1977-2006; Chair, 1991-2006.
Member, Courts’ Libraries Committee, 1990-2006.
Member (as Barrister and Judge), Supreme Court Rules Committee, 1978-2004; Chair,
2003-2004.
Member, Council of the Australian Institute of Judicial Administration, 1989-1991.
Member, Attorney-General’s Consultative Committee for the Computerisation of the Courts
(Vic), 1989-1993; Chair, 1991-1993.
Member, Judicial Conference of Australia.
Ms Maudie PALMER, PO Box 295, Box Hill Vic 3128
For service to the community through activities fostering greater public knowledge and
understanding of contemporary art and artists, and in curatorial and advisory roles
related to work on collections of national significance.
Director, Tarra Warra Museum of Art, since 2002.
Trustee, National Gallery of Victoria, since 2000.
Curator, Herring Island Environmental Sculpture Park, since 1997.
Curator, Eva and Marc Besen Collection, since 1999.
Member, Board of Monash Gallery of Art, 1998-2002.
Foundation Consultant Moet and Chandon Australia Art Foundation,1997-2001.
Artistic Adviser, responsible for the Artist-in-Residence Program, Parks Victoria, 1997-2001.
Associate to Director, Visual Arts and Publication Program, Melbourne Festival, 1997-1999.
Founding Director, Heide Park and Art Gallery (now Heide Museum of Modern Art),
1981-1995; Fellow of Heide, 1997.
Assistant Director/Curator, University Gallery, University of Melbourne (now the Potter
Museum of Art), 1975-1981.
Awards/recognition include:
Vocational Service Award, Rotary Club of Melbourne, 1997.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Mr Paul Dean RAMSBOTTOM-ISHERWOOD
2/41 Musgrave Street, Mosman NSW 2088
For service to business and commerce in the field of accountancy, and to the
community through sporting, health, school and cultural organisations.
Global Chairman, Coopers and Lybrand (now PriceWaterhouseCoopers), 1987; International
Executive Committee Member, 1985-1994; Australian Executive Chairman, 1985-1994;
Sydney Office Partner, 1969-1995; Member, since 1963.
Trustee, Committee for the Economic Development of Australia, 1986-1998.
Chairman, N M Rothschild Australia Holdings Pty. Ltd, since 2004; Director, 2000-2003.
Chairman, Munich Reinsurance Company of Australasia Ltd, since 2004; Director, since
1997.
Chairman, Globe International Ltd, since 2003; Director, since 2001.
Chairman, Stadium Australia Management Ltd, since 1997; Director, since 1996.
Chairman, Recruiters Australia Ltd, 1999-2000.
Chairman, Cordukes Ltd, 1999-2000.
Chairman, Rocla Industries Ltd, 1998.
Chairman, Noni B Ltd, 1998.
Chairman, Hambros Australia Ltd, 1996-1998.
Deputy Chairman, Howard Smith Ltd, 1998-2001; Director, since 1996.
Director, St George Bank Ltd, since 1997.
Director, CRI Australia Holdings Pty Ltd, 2000-2002.
Director, Arnotts Ltd, 1996-1997.
Member, Professional Standards Council, Attorney-General's Department, NSW, 1995-1997.
President, Australia-Papua New Guinea Business Council, 1982-1983; Committee Member,
1980-1991.
Chairman, Stadium Australia Club, since 1997.
Honorary Treasurer and Committee Member, Royal Sydney Golf Club, 1984-1989.
President, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Australia, 1994-1998.
Chairman, Board of Trustees, Sydney Grammar School, 1990-1995; Trustee, 1978-1995.
President, Sydney Grammar School Foundation Ltd, 1983-1983; Director, 1979-1999.
Councillor, Art Gallery Society of New South Wales, 1986-1989.
Trustee, Geological and Mining Museum Trust, 1989-1993.
Chairman, New South Wales Enterprise Workshop, 1987-1989; Patron, 1995-1997.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Mr Archibald Allan SCOTT OAM
Cnr Penola Road and Spain Road, Mount Gambier SA 5290
For service to the development of the transport industry, focusing on heavy vehicle
driver safety training and through lobbying for improved infrastructure and
development of an integrated freight network, and to the community through a broad
range of sporting, medical research and aged care organisations.
Chairman and Managing Director, Scott Group of Companies, since 1986.
Current Head, Australian Trucking Association Trust Fund; Life Member.
Former Chairman, K&S Corporation.
Former Chairman, Commercial Road Transport Advisory Board.
Former Chairman, Road Transport Industry Research Trust Fund.
Current Board Member and sponsor, Port Power Football Club.
Former Chairman, South Australia TAB.
Chairman, Freemasons Medical Research Trust, 1998-2000; current Patron.
Supports a diverse range of charitable and community organisations, including Wheelchair
Sports; South Australian Jockey Club; Royal Flying Doctor Service; Boandik Lodge Aged
Care, Mount Gambier; and Masonic Homes Incorporated.
Mr Scott was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in The Queen’s Birthday 1986
Honours List for his service to the community.
Other awards/recognition include:
South Australian of the Year, 1986.
SA Great Award, 1986.
Inducted into National Road Transport Hall of Fame, 2002.
Master Entrepreneur of the Year, Central Region, 2002.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Mr Richard Henry SEARBY QC, 23A Hampden Road, Armadale Vic 3143
For service to education, particularly as Chancellor of Deakin University, to the
community as a contributor to the programs of major cultural institutions, and to
business and the law.
Chancellor, Deakin University, since 1997.
Council Member, National Library of Australia, 1992-1995.
Council Member, Museum of Victoria, 1993-1998.
Director, Woodside Petroleum, 1998-2004.
Chairman, Equity Trustees, 1981-2000; Director, 1975-2000.
Director, Shell Australia, 1977-1998.
Director, Rio Tinto (formerly CRA Ltd and RTZ plc), 1977-1997.
Director, Ansett Transport Industries, 1979-1992.
Director, Times Newspaper Holdings, since 1981.
Chairman, South China Morning Post, 1987-1992; Director, 1986-1992.
Chairman, News Limited, 1981-1991; Director, 1978-1992.
Chairman, The News Corporation, 1981-1991; Director, 1978-1992.
Director, News International, 1981-1992.
Director, Reuters Founders Share Co Ltd (Reuters Trustee), 1987-1993.
Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Melbourne, 1961-1972.
Appointed a Queen’s Counsel, 1971.
Served as an Associate to the Right Honourable Sir Owen Dixon, Chief Justice of the High
Court of Australia, 1956-1959.
President, Australian Institute of International Affairs, 1993-1997.
Chairman, Geelong Grammar School, 1983-1989.
on (03)9666 8946 during Business Hours, or on (03)9822 7559 ‘After Hours’
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Dr Scoresby Arthur SHEPHERD, 53 Esplanade, Henley Beach South SA 5022
For service to marine science, particularly in the fields of abalone biology and ecology
through research, education and international collaboration, and to the conservation
of coastal areas.
Senior Research Fellow (Honorary), South Australian Research and Development Institute
(SARDI), since 2001; paid employment, 1993-June 2000.
Research Officer, South Australian Department of Fisheries, from 1968 until 1993 when it
became part of SARDI.
Current Member, Scientific Advisory Committee, Marine Protected Area, South Australian
Department for Environment and Heritage.
Leader of 'Encounter' joint expedition to Nuyts Archipelago with Department for Environment
and Heritage and University of Adelaide, 2002.
President, Royal Society of South Australia, 1980; Member, since 1960s; Society published
his paper on South Australian marine fauna, 1976.
Has published over 100 articles, chapters, books and handbooks.
Chief Editor and contributor to the reference series, Marine Invertebrates of South Australia,
Volumes I, II and III, 1982.
Associate Editor, Australasia, Ciencias Marinas scientific journal, since 2002.
Honorary Scientific Collaborator, Charles Darwin Research Station, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos
Islands, Ecuador, 2001.
President, International Abalone Society, 1997-2000; Senior Vice-President, 2000-2004.
Organised the 1st International Abalone Symposium, La Paz, Mexico, 1989; Senior Editor of
the resulting publication Abalone of the World: biology, fisheries and culture, 1992.
Consultant, Department of Fish and Game, State of Alaska USA, 1998; advised on future
management of abalone fishery.
Appointed Visiting Professor of Fisheries, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 1991;
studied Omani abalone and made recommendations on management.
Worked with Mexican biologists on declining abalone resources, Universidad Autonoma de
Baja California, Mexico, 1986.
Worked with French biologists on problems of decline of seagrass beds in the southern
Mediterranean, Marseilles Oceanological Centre, 1979.
Founder, Federation of Spanish-speaking Communities in South Australia, 1991.
Current Committee Member, Friends of Althorpe Island Conservation Park.
Founding Member, Friends of Gulf St Vincent.
Current volunteer, Reef Watch.
Awards/recognition include:
Jubilee Award, Australian Marine Sciences Association, 1997.
Award for his outstanding contributions to abalone biology, ecology and fisheries,
3rd International Symposium on Abalone Biology, Fishers and Culture, 1997.
New species of jellyfish ‘hexaphilia scoresbyi’ named after him.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Mrs Heather Margaret SMITH
McKean Rehabilitation Centre, PO Box 53, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50000
For service to the international community through the provision of humanitarian aid
to people with leprosy and to people with physical disabilities, particularly through the
programs of the McKean Rehabilitation Centre in Thailand.
Assistant Director, McKean Rehabilitation Centre, Chiang Mai, Thailand, since 1988.
Superintendent, McKean’s Education and Family Development department, 1976-1988; Staff
member, since 1969.
Assists with general administration of entire complex and its outreach programs.
Established education and welfare programs for children with leprosy.
Worked with the Thai government in leprosy control program.
Worked with reintegration of leprosy patients into the community and with craft and
sustainable development programs enabling people with disabilities to be financially
independent.
Serving Member in Thailand, The Leprosy Mission Australia, since 1969.
Worked with her husband in programs to overcome stigma and extend health and social
welfare services to leprosy patients in Laos and Burma and to disadvantaged people in the
border regions of Thailand.
Board Chairman, Chiang Mai International School (formerly Chiang Mai Children's Centre),
since 1982; Board Member, from 1981.
Leader, various community programs, Chiang Mai Community Church.
Established and coordinated education fund for AIDS orphans.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Dr Trevor Charles SMITH
McKean Rehabilitation Centre, PO Box 53, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50000
For service to medicine and to international relations through the provision of medical
and support services to people with leprosy and people with physical disabilities,
particularly through the programs of the McKean Rehabilitation Centre in Thailand.
Medical Director, McKean Rehabilitation Centre, Chiang Mai, Thailand, since 1975.
Responsible for patient care in the hospital, including reconstructive and general surgery, and
supervision of clinics and community-based rehabilitation.
Serving Member in Thailand, The Leprosy Mission Australia, since 1969; assists and trains
local and regional workers in leprosy detection and prevention of disability.
Lecturer, Chiang Mai University and international university students, since 1975.
Coordinator, Leprosy Control and Rehabilitation Programs with Ministry of Health, Laos,
1988-1996.
Worked in advocacy to prevent social rejection of leprosy patients, and in training local
doctors, nurses and physiotherapists in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients in the
Southern Provinces of Laos.
Adviser, leprosy rehabilitation, Eastern Shan States, Burma.
Teacher, ‘barefoot doctors’ in general health care for rural communities.
Leadership, and many other service roles, Chiang Mai Community Church, since 1970.
Awards include:
Companion (Fourth Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant (the highest
Order in Thailand), for his services to leprosy in the Thai community, 1975.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Mrs Judith Eleanore STEEL, 15 Scrymgour Road, Port Elliot SA 5212
For service to the international community through the provision of humanitarian aid
to the people of Uganda as the founder of Uganda Australia Christian Outreach.
Founder, Uganda Australia Christian Outreach (UACO), originally as an Outreach Program of
Westbourne Park Uniting Church, now a registered Non-Government Organisation, 2000.
Independent humanitarian aid work in Uganda, since 1998, led to the establishment of
UACO.
Established primary health care facility and related community outreach programs in
Najjanankumbi in conjunction with local health care providers; programs serve the most
vulnerable in the community and are aimed at improving living conditions and encouraging
self-determination.
Mrs Steel continues to provide nursing and other health care and support when in Uganda;
undertakes fundraising activities for the program when in Australia.
Director of Care, Resthaven, 1994-1998; Director of Nursing, Resthaven Mitcham,
1986-1994.
Developed continence management techniques and promoted them in workshops and written
materials including reference manuals Promoting Continence in the Nursing Home and
Quality Continence Management - A Resource for Carers.
Member, South Australia Branch, Continence Foundation of Australia, since 1990s.
Awards/recognition include:
National Award for Excellence, Aged and Community Services Australia, for her reference
manual Quality Continence Management - A Resource for Carers, 1997.
Woman of Achievement Award, Zonta Club of Adelaide Torrens, Zonta International, 2005.
South Australian Finalist, Senior Australian of the Year awards, 2002.
Mr Michael Joseph THAWLEY
C/- Australian Embassy, Washington DC, United States of America
For service to the community, particularly through significant contributions to the
advancement of Australia's strategic and economic interests internationally.
Australian Ambassador to the United States, 2000-2005.
Involved in negotiations for Australian-American Free Trade Agreement.
Senior Adviser (International), Office of the Prime Minister, 1996-2000.
First Assistant Secretary, International Division, Department of the Prime Minister and
Cabinet.
Postings with the Department of Foreign Affairs from 1972 include:
Australian Embassy, Tokyo; and
Head, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand Branch.
Head, Current Intelligence, Office of National Assessments.
Senior Vice-President, Capital Strategy Research Inc, since 2005.
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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Dr Geoffrey Norman VAUGHAN, PO Box 7, Upper Beaconsfield Vic 3808
For service to scientific research and development, particularly through contributions
to the development of government policy initiatives, to the growth of innovative
technology-based Australian companies, and to education as a mentor and supporter
of young scientists.
Chairman, Cooperative Research Centres Committee, 1996-2005.
Member, Industry Research and Development Board, since
Pharmaceuticals Committee.
2000;
Chairman,
National Manager, Therapeutic Goods Administration, 1992-1996.
Deputy Chairman, Questacon Advisory Council, since 2002; Member, since 2000.
Board Member, Australian Red Cross Blood Service, 1996-2001; Member, Remuneration
Committee, 1996-2001.
President, Section 6, Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of
Science, 1970 and 1983.
Director, Cytopia Ltd (formerly Medica Holdings Ltd), since 1998.
Director, Institute of Drug Technology Australia Ltd., since 1997.
Director, Bresagen Ltd, 1998-2003.
Fellow, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.
Fellow, Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia.
Member, Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Monash University, 1990-1992.
Director, Chisholm Institute of Technology, 1987-1990.
Member, Centre for R&D Leadership Advisory Board, University of Melbourne, since 2004.
Dean and Director, Victorian College of Pharmacy Ltd, 1979-1987; Dean, School of
Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 1968-1978; Associate Dean, 1964; Senior Lecturer,
Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 1963; Lecturer, 1961-1962.
Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, for his outstanding service to medical and pharmaceutical research, 2001.
Churchill Fellowship, 1968.
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