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

Mr Elliot McADAM, PO Box 376, Tennant Creek NT 0860 For significant service to the community of Barkly, and to the Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory. Northern Territory Government: Member for Barkly, Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory, 2001-2008. Minister for Local Government and Housing, 2005-2008. Chair, Legal and Constitutional Committee, 2004. Government Whip. Chairman, Estimates Committee. Chair, Substance Abuse Select Committee. Other service includes: Board Member, Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation, since 2011. Council Member, Charles Darwin University, since 2009. Director, Port Community Ltd, since 2013. Employment and Partnerships Specialist, Group Training NT, current. Electoral Officer, for Ms Maggie Hickey, Member for Barkly, Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory, 1999-2001. General Manager, Julalikari Council, Tennant Creek, 1997-1999.


Mr Anthony David (Jock) MACKAY, 82 Jolimont Street, East Melbourne Vic 3002 For significant service to education through reform in the teaching profession, leadership in curriculum development and innovation in assessment and reporting. Inaugural Chair, Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership, since 2010. Inaugural Deputy Chair, Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, since 2009. Chair, National Education Dialogue, Social Ventures Australia, since 2011. Chief Executive Officer, Centre for Strategic Education, Melbourne, since 1986, Chair, Innovation Unit, London, 2010-2014, Board Director, current. Co-Chair, Global Education Leaders' Program; Founder, since 2010. Founding Member, Governing Council, National College for School Leaders, United Kingdom, 2003-2010. Board Member, Asia Education Foundation, since 1999. Advisor, Global Cities Education Network, Asia Society, USA, 'no dates'. Distinguished Associate, Institute of Educational Leadership, University of Malaya, 'no dates'. Past President, International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement, Life Member, since 2013 and Board Member, many years. Senior Advisor to the President of the US Centre on Education and Economy and Advisory Board Chair, National Institute for School Leadership. Expert Advisor, Centre for Research and Innovation, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, since 1990s. Active Member, Global Futures Program and the Centre for Research and Innovation, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, since 1990s. Past President Member, Australian Curriculum Studies Association. Life Member since 2010. Board Member, Federal Government Financial Literacy Board, current. Life Member, Australian College of Educators, since 2009 and College Gold Medallist; Fellow, since 2006; Member, since 1978. Board Member, Foundation for Young Australians, since 2009. Board Member, Teach for Australia, since 2010. Fellow, Australian Council of Educational Leaders; Gold Medallist, 2010; Nganakarrawa Award, 2008. Fellow, Institute of Public Administration Australia (Victoria). Senior Fellow, Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne.


Associate Professor John Richard MACKAY, 1 Lirrewa Grove, Caulfield Vic 3162 For significant service to medicine in the field of colorectal surgery, to clinical governance, and to professional organisations. Medical Director, Epworth HealthCare, since 2003. Medical Director, (Eastern), Medical Advisory Council, Medical Undergraduate Teaching Sub-Committee, Clinical Review Committee, since 2005. Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Melbourne, 'no dates'. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 1973. Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons, England, 1976. Alumni 1979, Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Colorectal Surgeon, Box Hill Hospital, Eastern Health, 1977-2008 (now Honorary). Colorectal Surgeon, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, 1978-2007 (now Honorary). Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 1997-2013 (now Honorary). Secretary then Chairman, Colon and Rectal Surgery Section, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 1986-1996. Member, Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand, 1988. Chairman, Conjoint Board Post Fellowship Training Program in Colon and Rectal Surgery, 1988-1994. Member then Chairman, Board of General Surgery, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Vic and Tas), 1989-1999. Member then Chairman, Federal Board in General Surgery, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 1994-2001 and Member, Censor in Chief's Committee/Education Policy Board, 1999-2004. Member, Victorian Surgical Consultative Council, since 2010.


Ms Karen MAHLAB, Pro Bono Australia, Suite 2, 115 Chapel Street, Windsor Vic 3181 For significant service to the community through support for the not-for-profit sector and contributions to philanthropic initiatives. Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Pro Bono Australia, since 1999. Chief Executive Officer, Mahlab Group, 1989-2012. Trustee, National Council of Jewish Women (Victoria) Foundation, more than 10 years; Patron, 80th Birthday Celebrations, National Council of Jewish Women of Australia (Victoria), 2008 and Board Member, 2008-2012. Member, Victorian Leadership Council, The Funding Network, since 2013. Ambassador, Australian Communities Foundation (formerly the Melbourne Community Foundation), since 2012; Board Member, 2002-2012; Chair, MacroMelbourne Initiative, 2006-2011; Chair, Grants Committee, 2010-2012. Board Member, Reichstein Foundation, 2015.

Mrs Lucy MARSHALL, PO Box 226, Derby WA 6728 For significant service to the community as an elder and leader, as an advocate for Indigenous Australians, and as a mentor to women in Derby. Chair, Bidan Aboriginal Corporation, current. Contributor, Nyikina Language and Culture Resource Kit, Madjulla Inc., 2004; Founding Chair, Nyikina Inc., since 2004. Member, Ngunga Women's Group. Signatory Party, Nyikina Mangala Indigenous Land Use Agreement, Shire of Derby-West Kimberley, through the Agreements, Treaties, and Negotiated Settlements Project, 2005. Participant, Western Australian Folklife Project, 2004. Board Member, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, 'no dates'. Board Member, Western Australian Department of Aboriginal Affairs, 'no dates'. Foster Carer, for many years, fostering more than 50 children of both indigenous and non-indigenous background. Campaigner for recognition and compensation for those who worked for the Agricultural Protection Board using 245-T herbicide (also known as Agent Orange) in the 1970s and 1980s.


Ms Catherine Jane MILLER, 18 Hughes Street, North Carlton Vic 3054 For significant service to the community through social welfare organisations that support children and young people. Chief Social Worker, Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, 1993-2007; Manager, Social Work, 1993-2007; established, Aboriginal Family Support Unit, and the Kath Dawe Memorial Lecture. Executive Officer, Specialist Child and Family Services, Community Services Victoria, 1989-1993. Associate Director, Victorian Accident Rehabilitation Commission, 1985-1989. Senior Conciliator, Victorian Equal Opportunity Commission, 1983-1985. Sessional Welfare Member, Social Security Appeals Tribunal, 1981-1984. Head, Department of Social Work, Caulfield Rehabilitation Hospital in Victoria, 1978-1983; Deputy Head, 1975-1983. President, Social Work Alumni, University of Melbourne, since 2006; Member, 70th Anniversary of Social Work Conference, 2008-2011; Member, Professional Advisory Committee, Social Work Department, 1995-2002; Member, Board of Social Studies, 1984-1987; undertaking a PhD, history of the social work profession in Victoria, since 2007. Member, Steering Committee, International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health, 1998-2006. President, Victorian Branch Council, Australian Association of Social Workers, 1985; Vice-President and Federal Delegate, 1993 and 1983-1984; Member, Health Social Work Directors' Group, 1993-2007 and 1978-1983; Member and Convener, International Continuing Education Committee, 1993-2006; Convener, Singapore-Melbourne Health Social Work Network, since 1996; Life Member, 2012. National Councillor, Association for the Wellbeing of Children in Healthcare, 1994-1999. International Exchange Member, Mt Sinai Medical Centre, New York, USA, 1993.


Mr Geoffrey Keith MORGAN, Sydney NSW 2000 For significant service to the Scouting Movement, and to the community through executive roles in business, Indigenous education and sporting organisations. Deputy Chairman, Scout Association of Australia, current; Member, The Sir Vincent Fairfax Scholarship Fund Committee, 5 years; Member, Recruitment Committee. Committee member, Australian Scout Education and Training Fund, 5 years; Committee Member, New South Wales Branch - Scouts Association Queens Scholarships, 10 years. Contributor, The Barn Whaling Station, Mosman, in conjunction with the Scouts Australia, 2002 - 2006; Fundraiser, A Night of Stars', Taronga Zoo, 2004. Involved, National Centre of Indigenous Excellence, since 2006. Contributor, Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience, no dates. Supporter, Teen Spirit Foundation, current. Mentor, Cape York Group, no dates. Involved, Djarragun College, Cairns, Queensland, no dates. Chairman, Confederation of Australian Motor Sports Foundation (CAMS), since 2011. Co-Founder and Director, Morgan and Banks, Recruitment Firm, 1985 - 1998; Co-Founder, Morgan and Banks Foundation, 2002. Co-Founder, Talent2 (human resources and recruitment firm), since 2006. Recognition includes: Co-Recipient, Master Entrepreneur of the Year, Ernest and Young, 2004.

Mr William James MURRAY, 22 Thornley Close, Ferntree Gully Vic 3156 For significant service to primary industry, particularly through the development of grain storage, export, and quality assurance programs. Grains Industry Liaison Consultant, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Australian Government, current; Industry Liaison Consultant, National Residue Survey, since 1993. Australian Grain Industry Representative, Codex Alimentarius Commission, since 1999, and 1980s; Coordinator of provision of data for postharvest chemicals at Codex. Chairman, National Working Party on Grain Protection (formerly known as the Working Party on Grain Protectants), Grain Trade Australia, 'for many years' and Founder, 1973. Director, Technical Services, Australian Wheat Board, 1980s and Manager, Technical Services, 1970s.


Mr Robert Tasman NATION, 1/83 Ocean Street, Woollahra NSW 2025 For significant service to architecture and environmental design as a practitioner, to higher education, and to professional organisations. Principal, Nation Architects, since 2012. Design Director, Barangaroo Delivery Authority, since 2012. Panellist, National Capital Authority Design Review Panel, since 2014. Northern Territory Government Architect, 2004-2007. International Design Principal, RMJM Architects, Dubai, Shanghai and Hong Kong, 20097-2012. Commercial, civic, residential and public projects include: International: Australian Embassy in Beijing and Australian Consulate in Shanghai. Government Office Tower, Hong Kong. Adaptive re-use of the British Rail offices at Marylebone Station to Landmark Hotel, London. New Quayside mixed use development including Overseas Terminal, Hotel Residential and Commercial, Dalian, China, 2011. National: Sydney Myer Asia Centre, Melbourne University. Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Royal Alfred Quays, Surfers Paradise. Antarctic Division Australia Headquarters, Hobart. Victoria Park residential complex in Sydney. World Tower in Sydney. Professional Organisations: Australian Institute of Architects (previously Royal Australian Institute of Architects): Co-chair, International Committee, current. National President, 2005-2006 and National Councillor, 2001-2007. Honorary Treasurer 2002-2004 and Member, Executive Committee, 2002-2007. Chairman of Juries, National Design Awards, 2006 and Jury Member, 2000. Member, since 1973 and Life Fellow, 2006. NSW Chapter Councillor, 2000. Chairman, Board of Architectural Education, Tasmanian Chapter, 1978-1980. Academic: Has lectured at a range of tertiary institutions including: Hong Kong University; Melbourne University; Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology; and Tasmanian College of Advanced Education, Hobart. Recognition includes: National Architecture Award, Public Building Commendation, Sidney Myer Asia Centre, University of Melbourne, 2002. Design competition, World Tower at World Square, Sydney, 2000. Hong Kong Institute of Architects Design Award, Wayfoong Plaza Tower, Hong Kong, 2004 and Circular Quay Redevelopment Design Competition, 1995.


Mr Graeme John NEATE, Fig Tree Pocket Qld 4069 For significant service to the law as a leading contributor to Indigenous land rights, and to legal education. Commissioner, Queensland Industrial Relations Commission, since 2014. President, National Native Title Tribunal, 1999-2013; Part-Time Member, 1995-1999. Inaugural Chairperson, Land Tribunals, 1992-2001. Member, Land Court of Queensland and Land Appeal Court of Queensland, 1992-2000. Member, Taxation of Native Title and Traditional Owner Benefits and Governance Working Group. Member, Advisory Committee, Australian Law Reform Commission. Author, Aboriginal Land Rights Law in the Northern Territory, 1989. Principal Legal Officer, Constitutional Commission, 1986-1988. Associate Principal Research Officer Legal and Counsel Assisting, Northern Territory Aboriginal Land Commissioner, 1980-1982. Director, Legal Advising Section, Department of Aboriginal Affairs; Employee, 1982-1986. Involved with the establishment of the Indigenous Law Program and the Indigenous Law Centre (Research and Study facilities), University of New South Wales. Author, numerous published articles, book chapters and conference papers relating to Aboriginal land rights, native title and cultural heritage issues. General editor, Native Title loose leaf service, (Lexis Nexis, formerly Butterworths).


Dr Ralph William NELLER, Boonah-Rathdowney Road, Coochin Qld 4310 For significant service to dentistry as a clinician, to improved community oral health outcomes, and to professional dental associations. President, Australian Dental Council, 2010-2012; Director, 2005-2012. Chair, Queensland Board of the Dental Board of Australia, 2010-2011. Chair, Dental Board of Queensland, 2007-2010 and Vice-Chair, 2004-2007 and Member, 1991-1996 Executive Director, Brisbane Metro North Oral Health Services, Queensland Health, 1999-2013. Chair, Special Needs Sub-committee, Clinical Reference Committee, Queensland Health, 2007. Dento-Legal Adviser, DPL Australia (indemnity insurance company for dentists), since 2013. Dental Trainer, Aceh Health Assistance Rehabilitation Program (Conducting training and assessments of health services in Aceh following the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami), AUSaid, 2006, 2007. Principal Dentist, Brisbane Dental Hospital, 1991-1999. Member, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Executive, 1999-2013. General Dental Practitioner, since 1975.


Dr Anh-Tuan NGO, 216 Hanson Road, Mansfield Park SA 5012 For significant service to veterans and their families, as a supporter of ex-service groups, and to the Vietnamese community of South Australia. Ex-Service Organisations: President, Friends of the Vietnamese Invalid Veterans Association, since 2002. Vice-Chairman, Vietnamese-Australian Benevolent Fund SA Inc, since 2008. President, Vietnamese Veterans' Association, current. Co-Chair, South Australian Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Project Committee, 2003-2006. Chair, Remembrance Ceremony - South Australians Lost in the Vietnam War, 2013. Vietnamese Community Organisations: Deputy Principal, Bo De Vietnamese Ethnic School, 1986-2008. Vice-President, Vietnamese Community in Australia, SA Chapter Inc, 1986-1992. Vice-President, Unified Buddhists Congregation of Australia and New Zealand, 1986-2008. Member, Phap Hoa and Long Hoa Buddhist Association - SA, no dates. Fundraiser and sponsor, Australian Vietnamese Soccer Club, since 2011. Fundraiser and sponsor, Australian Vietnamese Dragon Boat Association, since 2010; International representation in Macau. Other Community: Fundraiser and Sponsor, Community Youth Music Competitions, since 2004. Medical service includes: President and Founder, Australian Vietnamese Health Professionals Association (South Australia), since 2011. General Practitioner, current.


Professor Murray David NORRIS, Children's Cancer Institute Australia, PO Box 81, Randwick NSW 2031 For significant service to medical research as a molecular biologist, and through pioneering development of treatments for cancer in children. Deputy Director, Children's Cancer Institute Australia, since 2000; Head, Molecular Diagnostics Program, for many years; Implemented Personalised Medicine Program, 2013. Chief Investigator, Translational Cancer Research Centre Grant, Cancer Institute New South Wales, to establish the Kids Cancer Alliance, 2011. Researcher, since 1984. President Elect, International Advances in Neuroblastoma Research Association, current. Regional Representative, Australasia/Asia/Africa, International Advisory Board, since 2006. Australian Cancer Research Foundation: Director, Drug Discovery Centre for Childhood Cancer, since 2010. Cancer Council New South Wales: Management Committee Member, Kids Cancer Alliance, current. Member, Standing Committee on Scientific Review, current, and Patron, Sutherland Shire Relay for Life, 2013 and 2014. Former Member, Cancer Research Advisory Committee, Cancer Institute New South Wales; Recipient, Premier's Award for Excellence in Translational Cancer Research, 2012. National Health and Medical Research Council, includes: Co-Chief Investigator, Program Grant researching neuroblastoma, recipient of the NHMRC's 'Ten of the Best' awards, 2012. Reviewer, Research Grants, Leukaemia Foundation of Australia. Supporter, Neuroblastoma Australia, current. Former Conjoint Senior Lecturer, University of New South Wales. Member, Australian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Member, Australian Society for Medical Research. Member, American Association for Cancer Research. Member, American Society of Cell Biology.


Dr William Terry O'BRIEN OAM, 33 High Street, Kew Vic 3101 For significant service to maritime engineering, to the development of innovative marine navigation equipment, and to education. OMC International (O'Brien Maritime Consultants) Executive Director, current. Founder, 1987. Products developed include: Dynamic Under Keel Clearance (DUKC) e-Navigation Management system, to determine the minimum safe under-keel clearance along the transit of a vessel from berth to deep water at ports which have draft limitations, taking into consideration environmental conditions (waves, tides, currents), vessel characteristics and speed, and channel configurations. This allows ships to be loaded to a greater draft than is possible using fixed under keel clearance rules, thus increasing port productivity without the need for new port infrastructure or dredging, and without compromising safety standards. Optimiser, a ship scheduling tool. iHeave, a ship motion measurement instrument. DUKC Chart Overlay. Dynamic Port Capacity Modelling. Berth Warning System. Lecturer, Swinburne University of Technology, teaching DUKC technology case study examples as part of postgraduate port engineering unit, annually since 2008. Senior Lecturer, Reader and Lecturer, Departments of Civil Engineering and Environmental Planning, University of Melbourne, 1965-1986. Permanent International Association of Navigational Congress Member, Working Group 121 (formerly WG49), 2012-2014. Member, Working Group 117 (formerly WG54), 2010-2012.


Mr Michael John OCKWELL, Bremer Street, Griffith ACT 2603 For significant service to conservation and the environment, particularly in the Willandra Lakes Region World Heritage Area. Willandra Lakes Region World Heritage Area: Chair, Community Management Council, Willandra, 1998-2013; Acting Chair, 1994-1996; Chair, Technical and Scientific Advisory Committee, 2004-2013. Foundation Member, Australian World Heritage Advisory Committee. Professional includes: Registrar-General, Department of Justice and Community Safety, Australian Capital Territory Government, 2005-2006 and Executive Director, Corporate Services, 2003-2005 and Director, Australian Capital Territory Prison Project, several years Director, Business Improvement, Chief Minister's Department, Australian Capital Territory Government, 1996-2000;. Public Servant, New South Wales Public Service, 1968-1995. Held various senior executive positions including: Deputy Director-General, Department of Conservation and Land Management, 1991-1995; and Deputy Director of Crown Lands, Department of Lands, 1983-1991.

Ms Valerie Christine PARV, C/- The Tate Gallery Pty Ltd PO Box 3264, Tamarama NSW 2026 For significant service to the arts as a prolific author, and as a role model and mentor to young emerging writers. International best-selling author of romance fiction and non-fiction titles. Has published 85 books and has sold more than 29 million copies worldwide. Founding Member, Romance Writers of Australia, since 1988; Valerie Parv Award, since 1999; annual award established in her honour she also mentors the recipient of the award throughout each year. Established Writer-in-Residence, Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers' Centre, 2012. Australia Day Ambassador, National Australia Day Council, since 2006. Recognition includes: Australian Society of Authors Medal 2014. RT Book Reviews New York Pioneer of Romance Award (only Australian Author to receive the award), 2011


Mr Keith PAYNE VC OAM, Mackay Qld 4740 For significant service to veterans and their families as an ambassador, patron and as an advocate for veterans' health and welfare. Veterans' advocate and long time supporter of veterans' welfare, particularly as an advocate of those suffering post-traumatic stress disorder. Guest speaker at a number of memorial events. Mentor to the Victoria Cross for Australia recipients. Patron, Victoria Cross Trust, since 2012. Executive Committee Member, Victoria Cross and George Cross Association, London, ongoing.

Dr William John PEASLEY, 17 Biddles Place, Broome WA 6726 For significant service to the community as an inland explorer, historian and author, and as a general practitioner. As an explorer, Dr Peasley retraced the expeditions of 19th Century explorers David Carnegie, Lawrence Wells and John and Alexander Forrest, confirming the locations of several historical sites, rediscovering 22 Aboriginal sites and exacting the locations, and registering 33 new place names. He also retraced the 19th Century Calvert Expedition. Dr Peasley was also a member of the expedition party that went in search of Warri and Yatungka in 1977. He authored The Last Nomads in 1983 which detailed his experiences of the expedition, and assisted with making the documentary in 1966. Medical Doctor and participant, Geraldton Historical Society's Centenary Retracing of John Forrest's 1874 Expedition across central Western Australia, 1974. Member, Royal Western Australian Historical Society, 1973-1995. Active Member, Western Australian Explorer's Diaries Project, ongoing. Member, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Derby, Broom, Port Headland, Carnarvon, 1956-1968. Dr Peasley assisted people in the Pilbara, Northwest and Kimberley as well as remote Aboriginal communities. Was a forerunner in providing Indigenous Australians in remote locations with medical assistance. Medical Practitioner, 1955-2012.


Dr Clifford Walter POLLARD, Redcliffe Qld 4020 For significant service to medicine in the field of trauma care, and through contributions to health policy and reform in Queensland. Inaugural Director of Trauma, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, 2008-2012; Module Facilitator, Advanced Surgical Anatomy Course, current. Inaugural Chair, Clinical Ministerial Advisory Council, 2013-2015; Member, Clinical Senate, to 2014; Surgical Advisory Committee, to 2014. Trauma Clinical Lead, Queensland Retrieval Services, to 2013. Chair, Queensland Trauma Clinical Network, 2010-2014. Surgeon, Redcliffe Hospital, Metro North Brisbane Region, 1982-2008; Member, Metro North Hospital and Health Board, several years; Chair, Safety and Quality Sub-Committee, 2012-2015. Development of first statewide Trauma Plan and Trauma System, 2000. Establishment and Administration, first Queensland Trauma Registry, 1998-2012. Inaugural Chair, National Trauma Registry Consortium for Australia and New Zealand, circa 2005. Publication of over 20 papers, 30 reports and 100 presentations on Trauma Care and Prevention. President, Australian and New Zealand Association of Surgeons for Trauma, to 2014. Developed the 'Pollard' forceps, created to ensure the safe placement of intercostal catheters, one of the most common procedures in emergency care. Medical Reservist (has served in East Timor and Bougainville), Royal Australian Army Medical Corp, since 2000. Associate Professor, School of Medicine, University of Queensland, current. Instructor, Definitive Surgical Trauma Course, several years. Lecturer, Paramedic Program, Queensland Ambulance Service, several years. Deputy Chair, National Trauma Committee, Royal Australian College of Surgeons several years; Chair, Queensland Trauma Committee, 1994-2000; member, Court of Examiners, many years; Examiner, 2004-2012 (maximum term); Member, Military Division, many years; Convenor, 2015; Instructor/Director, Early Management of Severe Trauma Course, many years; Recipient, 'Gordon Trinca Medal', 'recognising and promoting contributions to trauma care with particular emphasis on trauma education and teaching', 2012. Fellow, since 1981.


The Honourable Michael Robert POLLEY, PO Box 84, Longford Tas 7301 For significant service to the Parliament of Tasmania as Speaker of the House of Assembly, and to the community. Parliament of Tasmania: Speaker, House of Assembly, 1998-2014, and 1989-1992; Chairman, Parliamentary Party (Caucus), 1982-1987. Member for Lyons, since, 1987-2014; Member for Wilmot, 1972-1987. Shadow Minister for Local Government, 1997-1998; Tourism, 1992-1998; Licensing, 1996-1998; Sport and Recreation, 1992-1994; Minister, National Parks and Wildlife, Lands, 1979-1980; Mines, 1978-1980; Community Welfare, 1978-1979; Social Welfare and Child Care, 1976-1978; Assisting the Premier Administering Tasmanian Office and Government Printery, 1976. Government Whip, 1974-1976. Past National Executive Member, Australian Labor Party. Australian Regional Representative, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, 2009-2011. Patron or past Patron and supporter of a range of organisations including, East Coast Bowls Association; St Mary's Bowls Club; St Helens Athletic Club, 19 years; St Helens Marine Rescue. Honourable Life Member, St Helens Bowls Club, 2012.


Dr George Edward RAYMENT, 11 Sussex Street, Toowong Qld 4066 For significant service to the primary industry sector through a range of expert roles in soil and plant analysis and research. Member, Australasian Soil and Plant Analysis Council, current; Chairperson, 1995-1996; Vice-Chairperson, 1993-1994; Member, Quality Assurance Program Committee, since 1993; President, Laboratory Proficiency Committee, 4 years, Inaugural Convenor, Laboratory Accreditation Committee; Founding Member, 1991; Executive Committee Member, 1992-2004; various other roles, since 1991. Member, International Symposium Organising Committee (6th - 14th symposia), International Soil and Plant Analysis Council, since 1995; Recipient, J. Benton Jones Jr Award, 'in appreciation for dedicated service to the development of soil and plant testing and plant analysis procedures', 2003. President, Queensland Branch, Australian Society of Soil Science Inc, 1992-1993; Vice-President, 1991-1992. Author/Co-Author, 'Soil Chemical Methods - Australasia', (Rayment and Lyons 2011); 'Australian Laboratory Handbook of Soil and Water Chemical Methods', (Rayment and Higginson 1992). Member, Queensland Committee, The Crawford Fund, since circa 2005. Member, Fertcare Technical Committee, Fertilizer Australia, since 2003. Chairperson, Australian Cadmium Minimisation Strategy, 2003-2006 (when disbanded); Queensland Member, 2000-2006; Working Party Member, 1989-2006. Program Leader, Program 1 - 'Protecting the Environment', and Member, Management Committee, Cooperative Research Centre for Sustainable Sugar Production, 1995-2003. Executive Officer and Convenor, Downstream Effects of Agricultural Practices Committee Queensland, 1993-1995. Chairman, Technical Advisory Group, Condamine-Balonne Water Committee, several years. Member, various environmental committees including the Torres Strait Baseline Management Advisory Committee, several years; Water Quality Technical Advisory Panel, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA), several years; GBRMPA/Australian Institute of Marine Science Monitoring Committee, several years. Chemical Laboratory Assessor in the fields of soil, plant and water chemistry, National Association of Testing Authorities, many years. Public Service/Career Various agricultural science positions including Principal Scientist (Science Quality), Principal Chemist, Senior Soil Scientist and Soil Technologist, Department of Environment and Resource Sciences (formerly the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Primary Industries), 1973-2010 (on retirement). Commercial Soil Tester, Consolidated Fertilizers Limited, 1968-1973.


Mr Norman Stephen REABURN, Killora Tas 7150 For significant service to the law, particularly through equality of access to legal and social justice in Tasmania. Director, Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania, 2000-2013. Chair, National Legal Aid, 2008-2010, 2002-2004. Deputy Secretary, Attorney-General's Department, Government of Australia, 1989-2000. Barrister, Supreme Courts of New South Wales and Tasmania. Professional organisations include: Deputy Chair, Criminology Research Advisory Council, Australian Institute of Criminology, current and Member since 1989. Member, Commonwealth Violence Against Women Advisory Group, 2009-2011. Member, Tasmanian Sentencing Advisory Council, 2010-2014. Member, Australasian Institute of Judicial Administration Council, 2007-2013. Board Member, Sexual Assault Support Service Tasmania, current. Academic: Legal Academic for 19 years at Monash University, University of Tasmania and University of New South Wales.

Ms Lesley Ann REECE, The Literature Centre, PO Box 109, Fremantle WA 6959 For significant service to children through improving literacy skills and promoting Australian authors and illustrators. Founding Director and Chair, The Literature Centre, since 1993; Convenor, Youth Literature Program. Member, Judging Panel, Western Australia Premier's Award, 1996-1998. Awarded, Nan Chauncy Award, Children's Book Council of Australia, 2010. Finalist, 2014 West Australian of the Year - Arts and Culture


Mr Archibald William ROACH, PO Box 2046, Fitzroy Vic 3065 For significant service to the performing arts as a singer, song-writer and guitarist, and to the community as a spokesman for social justice. Mr Roach is an Indigenous Australian singer, songwriter and guitarist. He has performed with artists including Bob Dylan, Paul Kelly, Patti Smith, Billy Bragg and Tracy Chapman. Albums: Into the Bloodstream, 2012; 1988, 2009; Journey, 2007; Ruby, 2005; The Definitive,2004; The Tracker, 2002; Sensual Being, 2002 (won a Aria award in 2002); Looking for Butterboy, 1997 (winner of three Aria Awards); Jamu Dreaming, 1993; Charcoal Lane, 1990; Koorie, 1983. Singles: Took the Children Away, (winner of two Aria Awards), 2005; Hold on Tight, 1997; A Child was Born Here, 1997; From Paradise, 1993; Walking into Doors, 1993; Down City Streets, 1991. Recognition includes: Recipient, Lifetime Contribution to Healing the Stolen Generations, Deadlys, 2013 Recipient, Human Rights Achievement Award,(for the song Took the Child Away, first time the award had been bestowed upon a songwriter). State finalist, Australian of the Year, 2011. Recipient, Best Indigenous Album of the Year, and Best New Talent, Australia Record Industry Association, 1992. Recipient, Don Banks Award, Australia Council for the Arts, 2015


Dr Robert Neil ROY, 47 The Ridge, Canterbury Vic 3126 For significant service to medicine in the field of paediatrics, particularly through the development of neonatal transport services. Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne: Emeritus Consultant Paediatrician, since 2007; Divisional Director (Medical) - Neonatal Services, 1995-2007; Senior Paediatric Physician, 1975-2007; Deputy Chairman, Senior Medical Staff Council, 1994-1996; Deputy Chairman, Division of Paediatrics, 1993-1996; Acting Director, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 1993-1996; Secretary, Senior Medical Staff, 1989-1991. Consultant Neonatal Paediatrician, Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne,1975-1977. Board Member, Royal Women's Hospital Foundation, 2005-2012. Director, Newborn Emergency Transport Service (NETS), 1976-1999; Member, NETS Advisory Committee, 1976-1999; directed the establishment of NETS in Victoria, 1976. Neonatal Consultant, Victorian Maternity and Newborn Clinical Network, Victorian Department of Health, 2008-2011; Member, Neonatal Sub-Committee, Consultative Council on Obstetric and Paediatric Mortality and Morbidity, 1984-1999; Member, Perinatal Services Advisory Committee, 2000-2005. Advisory Committee Member, Australian and New Zealand Neonatal Network, 1994-2007. Divisional Director (Medical) - Network Neonatal Services, Women's and Children's Health Care Network, 1999-2004. Chairman/Secretary, Melbourne Neonatal Network, 1976-1993.

Mr Peter Mark SCHOUTEN, Bobin NSW 2429 For significant service to the visual arts as a wildlife and scientific illustrator, and to the preservation and documentation of Australian natural history. Mr Schouten is a freelance wildlife, fine art and scientific illustrator. He has specialised in Australia's natural history since 1976 and is responsible for the illustrations in a number of landmark natural history publications. He is also widely acclaimed for producing the first representations of recent new discoveries such as Homo floresiensis (known as the 'Hobbit') from Flores in Indonesia.


Mr Morris Zoltan SCHWARTZ, Carlton Vic 3053 For significant service to the print media industry as a publisher, and to the community through promoting Australian political and intellectual discourse. Director, Black Inc, since 2001; includes: 'The Quarterly Essay', since 2001; 'The Monthly Magazine' (includes Slow TV - internet content), since 2005 and the 'The Saturday Paper', since 2014. Director, Bookman Press, circa 1990s-2001. Chairman and Director, Schwartz Media Pty Ltd, since 2000; Schwartz Publishing Pty Ltd , circa 1980-2000. Co-Founder and Director, Outback Press, 1973-1980. Chairman and Owner, Pan Urban Corporation, since circa 2000; founder and Director, (online real estate), thehomepage.com.au, since 2009; and Millionplus.com.au, since 2009. Founding Executive Member, Olivia Newton John Cancer Centre Appeal, since 2002. Chairman, Australian Film Institute, 2006-2011; Inaugurated the development of the 'Young Filmmakers International Scholarship' in 2006, and the 'Profession Development Program'. Member, Humanities Research Centre Advisory Board, Australian National University, 2004-2007.


Ms Anne-Marie Lucienne SCHWIRTLICH, PO Box 246, Deakin West ACT 2600 For significant service to the library and archives sector through leadership roles at state and national level, and to professional information management organisations. Director-General, National Library of Australia, since 2011; Library Officer, 1998. Chief Executive Officer and State Librarian, State Library of Victoria, 2003-2011. Acting Director, Arts Victoria, 2006. Acting Director-General, National Archives, 2000-2003; Archives Officer, 1995-1998 and 1978-1984. Senior Curator, Printed and Written Records, National War Memorial, 1988-1995. Member, Australian Library and Information Association, since 1992; Member, Editorial Committee, Australian Academic and Research Libraries Journal, current. Chair, National and State Libraries Australasia, 2004-2006; Member, since 2003. President, Australian Society of Archivists, 1989-1990; Vice-President, 1990-1991; Honorary Secretary, 1983-1985; Fellow, since 1992; Awarded Laureate, 1993. Member, Libraries Australia Advisory Committee and National Cultural Heritage Committee, current. Member, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, ongoing; Member, Conference of Directors of National Libraries. Professional Associate, International Committee on Archives.


Professor John Francis SEYMOUR, Richmond Vic 3121 For significant service to medicine in the field of haematology, through a range of senior appointments in blood and bone marrow cancer research. Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre: Co-Director, Cancer Medicine, since 2014. Director, Department of Haematology, 2006-2014. Chair, Haematology Clinical Service, 2006-2014. Deputy Director, Department of Haematology, 2005-2006. Head, Leukaemia/Lymphoma Service, 1999-2006. Honorary Professorial Fellow, Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, since 2010; Associate Professor, 2006-2010. Honorary Visiting Haematologist, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, since 1998. Member, Medical Advisory Board, Lymphoma Coalition, since 2010. Member, Scientific Advisory Board, Hairy Cell Leukaemia Consortium, since 2010. Member, Advisory Board, International Workshop on Interim-PET in Lymphoma, 2009-11. Member, Advisory Board, International Conference on Malignant Lymphoma, since 2009. Chairman, Executive Committee, Australasian Leukaemia & Lymphoma Group (ALLG), 2005-2010; Board Member, 2010-2012; Member, Scientific Advisory Committee, 2010-2012; Chair, Acute Leukaemia Disease Group, 1999-2012; Chair, Acute Leukaemia / Myelodysplastic Syndromes Disease Group, 2005-2012; Chair, Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia/Myeloproliferative Disorders Disease Group, 2009-2010; Chairman, Australasian Leukaemia & Lymphoma Group, 2005-2010; Member, Tissue Bank Management Committee, 2001-2012; Member, Executive Committee and Treasurer, 1999-2003. Member, Board of Management, Cancer Trials Australia, since 2014. Member, Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme Grant Review Committee, Cancer Australia, since 2012; Member, National Advisory Group on Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer, since 2007; Member, National Research Advisory Group, since 2007. Member, Translational Research Faculty, NH&MRC , since 2012. Member, Steering Committee, ACORD, since 2010. Member, Federal Government Clinical Trials Reference Group (ICT subgroup), 2010-2014. Member, Lymphoma Management Group, Australian Cancer Network, 2002-2005. Member, National Medical Advisory Board, Leukaemia Foundation of Australia, 2000-2005. Councillor, Australian & New Zealand Apheresis Association, 1998-2003. Member, Australian National Assessors Panel for Cancer Research Grants, since 1995. Awards include: Distinguished Alumnus Award, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, USA, 2011; Clinical Research Award, 1994; Clifton D Howe Award for Clinical Excellence in Medical Oncology, 1993; Clinical Research Award, 1993. Peter MacCallum Quality Award, 2005 ' for Transfusion Practice Improvements'.


Ms Sabina Jane SHUGG, Fremantle WA 6162 For significant service to the mining industry through executive roles in the resources sector, and as a role model and mentor to women. National Lead, Mining Performance, KPMG Australia, since Aug 2014. Head of Mining, Momentum Partners, 2006-2014. Senior Consultant, Snowden Mining Industry Consultants, 2005-2007. Senior Mining Engineer, Newcrest Mining, 2001-2004. Range of roles, Normandy Mining , 1987-2001. Founder and Chair, Women in Mining and Resources WA (WIMWA), since 2003. Committee Member, Women in Mining Network, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, current. Member, Graduate Association, West Australian School of Mines, Curtin University, current. Member, R&D Incentives Committee, AusIndustry, 2011-2014. Member, Australian Women in Resources Alliance, Australian Mines and Metals Association, no dates. Board Member, Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities, since 2011. Recognition includes: Included in 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining, Women in Mining (UK), 2013. One of first 100 women inducted into Hall of Fame, WA Women's Hall of Fame, 2011. Inaugural Women in Resources Champion, Chamber of Minerals and Energy in Western Australia, 2010.


Dr Robyn Joyce SLOGGETT, C/- The Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation, The University of Melbourne, Vic 3010 For significant service to the arts in the field of cultural heritage management and preservation as an academic, conservator and adviser. Director, Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation, University of Melbourne, since 2005; Member, Cultural Collections Committee, current; Lecturer, since 1984; Supervisor, advanced degrees and doctorates, ongoing. Member, Advisory and Reference Group, Melbourne UNESCO Observatory for Multi-Disciplinary Research in the Arts, since 2009. Expert Assessor, Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act, Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, since 2000. Chair, Fine Arts Indemnification Scheme Committee, Arts Victoria, 2007-2012; Member, 1999-2012. Member, Collections Committee, State Library of Victoria, 2005-2011. Invited Member, Royal Society of Victoria, 2011. Deputy Director and Grimwade Chief Conservator, Ian Potter Museum of Art, several years; Board Member, 2000-2005; Lecturer and Researcher, 1988-2005. National President, Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material, 1996-1999; State President Victoria, several years; Co-Recipient, 'Outstanding Research in the Field of Materials Conservation', 2013; Named Australian Conservator of the Year, 2004; Developed Directory of Conservation Professionals in the Asia/Pacific Region, 1997. Recipient, Award for International Relations, International Council of Museums Australia, 2014. Foundation Director, AusHeritage, mid 1990s; Member, Development Steering Committee, 1995. Member, ASEAN COCI/AusHeritage Steering Committee, current. Inaugural Co-Chair, Asia-Pacific Twentieth Century Conservation Art Research Network, current.


Ms Helen Leslie SMITH, Williamstown Vic 3016 For significant service to fencing as an Olympic athlete, coach and mentor, and through a range of leadership and administrative roles. President, Commonwealth Fencing Federation, since 2002; Vice-President, 1994-2002; Member, Technical Commission, 1994-2002. President, Oceania Fencing Confederation, since 2002. Women and Fencing Commission, International Fencing Federation (FIE), since 2008; Member, Rules Commission, 2000-2008; Special Commission, 2000-2008; FIE Delegate, International Olympic Committee Conference on Women in Sport, 2008. Special Advisor, Fencing Confederation of Asia, since 2008. President, Australian Fencing Federation, 2000-2008; Board Member, 1996-2000; Coaching Commission Chair, 1996-2009; High Performance Commission Chair, 2000-2009; Selector, over 20 years; Team Manager, 1990-2000. President, Victorian Amateur Fencing Association (now known as Fencing Victoria), 1989-2000. Executive Member, Victorian Olympic Council, 2001-2009. International Referee, over 20 years. Head Coach, Williamstown Fencing Club and Brunswick Dragons Fencing Club, since 1976. Fencing Manager, Australian Fencing Teams, Sydney Olympic Games, 2000; Barcelona Olympic Games,1992; Member, Directoire Technique, Beijing Olympic Games, 2008. Member, Directoire Technique, Junior and Cadet World Championships, South Korea 2006. Member, Directoire Technique, World Championships, Italy 2006. Member, Directoire Technique, World University Games, China, 2010. Coach, various Australian junior and open champions, many years. Member, Australian Fencing Team, Montreal Olympic Games, 1976; Moscow Olympic Games, 1980; Los Angeles Olympic Games, 1984 and World Championships, 1973-1983. Commonwealth Champion, Women's Foil - Individual and Team, 1978, 1974. Awards include: Inductee, International Fencing Hall of Fame, 2013; Member of Honour, International Fencing Federation, 2009. Life Member, Australian Fencing Federation, 2010; Life Member, Victorian Olympic Council, 2010. Inductee, Victorian Honour Roll of Women, Government of Victoria, 2010. Awarded Maitre d'Armes (Master of Arms), Oceania Fencing Masters Academy, 1992.


The Honourable Susan Lynette SMITH, 100 Bellingers Road, Abbotsham Tas 7315 For significant service to local government and the Parliament of Tasmania through leadership roles, and as a role model for women in politics. President, Legislative Council, 2008-2013; Deputy Chair of Committees, 2003-2008. Member for Montgomery, 1999-2013; Member for Leven, 1996-1999; Immediate past Committees; Chair, Standing Orders Committee; Chair, Privileges Committee; Chair, Parliamentary Library Committee; Member, Joint House Committee. Deputy Chair, Ministerial Advisory Council on Forestry, since 2014. Senior Vice-President, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, 2003-2005; President, Tasmanian Branch, 2003-2005. Mayor, Central Coast Council, 1993-1998. Warden (Mayor), Municipality of Ulverstone, 1992; Councillor, 1991-1993, and 1981-1986. Board Member (Community Affairs), Australian Local Government Association, 1994-1998. President, Local Government Association of Tasmania, 1994-1998; Life Member. Independent Director, Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association, current. Board Member, Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania (RACT), since 2014; Member, Road and Traffic Committee, and the North West Regional Advisory Committee, since 2014. Vice-President, Girl Guides Tasmania. Member, West and North-West Tourism Council, many years. Patron and Founding Partner/Sponsor, Enormity Inc (charity), since circa 1996. Patron, Ulverstone Repertory Theatre Society; and Ulverstone Senior Citizens' Club, current. Recognition includes: Citizen of the Year, Central Coast Council, 1999.


Dr William Hugh SMITH, Deakin ACT 2600 For significant service to higher education as an academic and researcher in the field of military sociology, and to the community. Academic: Associate Professor, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of New South Wales, Australian Defence Force Academy, 1996-2004; Visiting Fellow, since 2004. Founding Director, Australian Defence Studies Centre, 1987 - 1991. Involved in program development for the Australian Defence Force Academy, 1980s. Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, University of New South Wales, Royal Military College, Duntroon, 1971-1985. Author, over 50 publications relating to public policy and military sociology and officer education, since 1990. Introduced postgraduate course in military sociology at the Australian Defence Force Academy, 1993. Community: President, Prisoners Aid - ACT, 1983 - 2013; Secretary, since 2013. Member, Review of Adult Corrective Services in the ACT, 1991 and Member, Prison Community Panel, 2000. Involved in establishment and operation of the Court Assistance and Referral Service, since 1989.

Ms Margaret Ann SPRINGGAY, Vale Park SA 5081 For significant service to community health, particularly through leadership and advocacy roles in the area of mental health services. Deputy Carer Co-Chair, National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum, since 2014; Executive Member, 2012-2014; Carer Representative South Australia, since 2010; Chair, Psychosocial Disability Working Group, since 2010. Board Member, NEAMI National, since 2010. Member, Consumer Reference Group, National Mental Health Commission, current. Executive Director, Mental Illness Fellowship Australia, 2001-2008. Chief Executive Officer, Schizophrenia Fellowship South Australia, 1999-2001; Vice-President, 2001-2006, 1998-1999; Treasurer, 3 years; Board Member, 1989-1994; Member, 1988-2001. South Australian Mental Health Carer Representative, National Disability Insurance Scheme, current.


Mr David Alan STANTON, 25 Heights Crescent, Middle Cove NSW 2068 For significant service to the community through programs to improve the mental, emotional and social wellbeing of young Australians. Chairman, Peer Support Australia, 2005-2010; Director, since 1983. Treasurer, Taverner Consort of Voices, since 2010. President, Secretary and Treasurer, The Beefsteak and Burgundy Club (The Rocks), since 1973 and Life Member President, Parents and Citizens Association, North Sydney Girls School, 2010-2012; Vice-President / Secretary, 2007-2010. Vice-President/Secretary, Parents and Citizens Association, Lindfield State School, 2000-2006. President, Cammeray Croquet Club, 2013-2015. President, North Shore District Softball Club, several years; Vice-President (Technical), 1985-2000; Competition Convenor, many years; Life Member; Softball Umpire, state and national level, since 1994. President, St Ives Softball Club, 1984; Member, many years. Managing Director, David Stanton and Associates, 1990-2007. Principal, PTOW Consulting Actuaries, 1973-1990.


Mr Denis William STRANGMAN, 10 Carrodus Street, Fraser ACT 2615 For significant service to community health through advocacy, public policy, and support organisations for people with brain tumours. Founding Chair, International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA), 2005-2014. Co-organiser, First World Summit of Brain Tumour Patient Advocates, California, 2013. Co-editor, Brain Tumour magazine, 2010-2014 and monthly IBTA E-News, 2005-2014. Foundation Chair, Brain Tumour Australia, 2003-2005. Foundation Secretary, Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA), 2008-2012 and Committee member, since 2012. Member, range of Government and Non-Government advisory committees and working groups for Palliative Care Medications (2006-2010), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) for Glioma, (2010), Australian Genomics and Clinical Outcomes of High Grade Glioma, (2007-2012) and the development of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Management of Adult Gliomas, (2005-2009). Consumer representative on committees involved with the development and oversight of cancer and palliative care plans for the Australian Capital Territory, (2007-2014). Member, Executive Reference Group, Canberra Region Cancer Centre, 2010-2014. Co-author, 'The First Documented, Modern-Day Brain Tumour Surgery for a Glioma', 2009.


Mr Anthony Jona TATE, Mount Lawley WA 6050 For significant service to the community through senior roles in peak Jewish welfare, advocacy and sporting organisations, and to tertiary education. President, Jewish Community Council of Western Australia, 2009-2013; Vice-President, 2007-2009. Chairperson, Maccabean Magazine, since 2014. President, Maccabi Western Australia, 1991-1992, 1982-1984; a range of executive positions, 1969-1995; Chairperson, Hall of Fame Selection Panel, 2012-2013, 2008-2009; Inducted into Hall of Fame, 2009; Representative in a range of sports at Australian Maccabi Carnivals, since 1964; Member, since 1966. Trustee, Western Australia Maccabi Trust, 1997-2003 and Honorary Life Member since 1987. Vice-President, Executive Council of Australian Jewry, 2009-2013; President, Jewish Community Security Group, since 2013. President, Maccabi Australia, 1994-1995; Vice-President, 1991-1993, 1989, 1984-1985, 1979-1982; Honorary Historian, 1998-2000; Member, 1981-2000. Vice-President, Maccabi Australia Federation, 1989-1990, 1979-1982; Publicity Officer, 1981-1982; Member, Organising Committee, Maccabiah Games, Israel, 1985; Selector, Lawn Bowls, Maccabiah Games, Israel, 1997, 1993. Vice-Chairperson, World Maccabi Union, 1994-1995; Executive Committee Member, 1991-1993; Australian Delegate, 1990-2000; Chairperson, Constitutional Sub-Committee, 1989-1990. Member, Joint Distribution Committee (Jewish humanitarian assistance organisation), since 2013. Education: Director, Research and Development, Curtin University, 2005-2011; Adjunct Professor, 2001-2011; Director, Strategic Projects, Office of Research and Development, 2003-2005. Director, Development and Communications, Australian Technology Network, 2001-2003. Executive Dean, Division of Science and Engineering, Murdoch University, 1999-2001.


Mr Russell Charles TAYLOR, 33 Butmaroo Street, Bungendore NSW 2621 For significant service to the community as a cultural leader and public sector executive in the field of Indigenous affairs. Principal and Chief Executive Officer, Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, current. Member, National Ministerial Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Higher Education Advisory Council, current. Board Member, Lowitja Institute - National Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research, current. Council Member, University of Technology Sydney, since 2006; Member, Honorary Awards Committee and Social Justices Committee, current; Chair, Vice-Chancellor's Indigenous Advisory Committee, since 2011; Past Chair, Equity Reference Group; Adjunct Professor, Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning, since 2010. Member, Vice-Chancellor's Indigenous Advisory Council, Charles Darwin University, current; Member, Australian Centre of Indigenous Knowledge and Education; Honorary Fellow. Member, Indigenous Advisory Committee, National Museum of Australia, since 2011. Founding Director, Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre, since 2001. Board Member, Healing Foundation, current. Board Member, Nature Conservation Trust, current. Fellow, Australian Rural Leadership Foundation. Fellow, Australian Institute of Management.


Mr Robert Norman THOMPSON, Cessnock NSW 2325 For significant service to the thoroughbred racing industry as an ambassador, a champion rider, and mentor to apprentice jockeys. Professional Jockey, since 1973; 'has ridden in over 26,342 horse races and over 4046 winners'. Holds the Australian record for having ridden over 4000 winners, 2014. Represented Australia, International Jockey Series; including Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore. Competed in Hong Kong, 1990-1992. Member and Mentor, Newcastle Jockey Club, 'many years'; Annual race named in his honour, the Robert Thompson Cup. Annual race named in his honour, Robert Thompson Cessnock Cup Prelude, Cessnock Race Club. Member/supporter, Taree-Wingham Race Club, since 1976. Guest Lecturer, Apprentice School, 'for many years'. Member, Hall of Fame, Cessnock City Council, 'for sporting achievements'; Honoured with a Civic Reception, 2008.

Ms Merle Estelle THORNTON, Collingwood Vic 3066 For significant service to the community as an advocate for women, and Indigenous rights, and to the arts as a writer and director. Co-Protester, Regatta Protest, Queensland, 1965. Judge, Seniors Writing Competition, City of Yarra, 2013. Chair, Archive Forum, National Film And Sound Archive, 2003; Member, Advisory Council, 1984; Founder, Equal Opportunities for Women Association, 1965. Author, 'After Moonlight', 2004. Writer/Director, 'Living Maths', 1995. Playwright, 'Playing Mothers and Fathers', 1990. Co-Founder, Faculty of Arts, Women's Studies Course, University of Queensland, 1972. Writer, 'Prisoner' Network Ten television, 1985 - 1986.


Mr Arvo TINNI RFD, 86 Louisa Road, Birchgrove NSW 2041 For significant service to engineering through contributions to the road construction sector, as an industry leader, innovator and mentor. Held a range of executive positions including: Chief Engineer Services, Chief Engineer Roadworks, Chief Engineer Operations, Divisional Engineer Newcastle, Divisional Engineer Goulburn, Department of Main Roads, New South Wales, 1958-1990. National Roads Manager, Major Projects and Technical Service Group, Abigroup Contractors, 1995-2011. Managing Director, Tinni Management Consulting, 1990-2015. General Manger, Tollaust, 1995-1997. Statewide Roads Technical Management, Sydney 1990-1995. Honorary Member, Australian Society for Concrete Pavements, since 2012. Lecturer, Highway Engineering Course, University of Sydney, 6 years. Lecturer, Contract Management and Quality Assurance, University of New South Wales, 3 years. Colonel, Royal Australian Engineers, Australian Army Reserves, 23 years. Recognition includes: Recipient, John Shaw Medal, Roads Australia, 2010.

Associate Professor Kevin Gerard TOLHURST, Creswick Vic 3363 For significant service to science through land and bushfire management, and to the community through providing expert advice at fire emergencies. Associate Professor, School of Ecosystem and Forest Services, The University of Melbourne, since 2011; Senior Lecturer, since 1997. Project Leader, Bushfire Co-Operative Research Centre, Government of Australia, current; Researcher, since 2003; Co-developer, Phoenix Fire Behaviour model, 2009. Member, Expert panel, 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission, 2009. Expert Advisor, the Black Saturday fires, 2009; The Great Divide fires, 2007; The Grampians and Moondarra fires, 2006; The Alpine fires, 2003; The Sydney bushfires, 2001; The Grampians Mt Difficult fire, 1999; The Linton fires, 1998; The Caledonia fires, 1998; The Alpine National Park fires, 1998; The Blue Mountains fires, 1994. Co-Developer, Fire Behaviour Analyst Course, Department of Environment and Primary Industries, Government of Victoria, 'no dates'.


Mr Robert Neville TOLSON, PO Box 615, Windsor NSW 2756 For significant service to agriculture and food production as a mushroom farmer and industry leader, and to the community. Chairman, Australian Mushroom Growers Association, 1995 - 1998, 1987 - 1988, 1984 - 1985, 1978 - 1981, 1971 - 1972, 1968 - 1969; Representative on a range of committees; Life Member, 1990; Member, 1963 - 2000. Managing Director, Elf Farm Supplies, since 1985; Director, White Prince Mushrooms, since 1996; Director, Premier Mushrooms; Grower, since 1965. Chairman, Sylvan Australia, 1996 - 2011. Board member, Windsor Farm Foods, 1975 - 2008; Chairman, 'for many years'. Member, Waste Management Association of Australia, current. Member, Hawkesbury Nepean Flood Mitigation Action Group, since 1980s. Member, Economic Development Board, Hawkesbury City Council, Government of New South Wales, 1994 - 2000. Sponsor, numerous community groups and events, including: Mushrooms and Motorbikes, current. Hawkesbury Football Club, 2011 - -2012. Sand Castles Exhibition, Windsor, 2012. Hawkesbury Cricket Club, since 2011. Hawkesbury Rugby League Club, since 2001. Windsor Carols by Candlelight, 5 years. Windsor Golf Club tournament, 5 years.


Mr David John TONGWAY, 14 Coppin Place, Weetangera ACT 2614 For significant service to science and research in the area of land management through the development of Landscape Function Analysis. Principal Research Scientist, Sustainable Ecosystems, CSIRO, 1985-2006; Honorary Research Fellow, since 2006; Soil Scientist, 1966-2015. Developer, 'Landscape Function Analysis' tool for the monitoring and evaluating of landscape behaviour, now used worldwide to assist with land management practices, 1990- 2004. Author, numerous papers and journal articles. Reviewer, numerous international peer-reviewed scientific journals, since 1990. Associate Editor, 'Arid Lands Research and Management', since 1994; 'Ecosystems', 2000-2003; 'Rangelands Environment and Management', 2005-2008. Member, Australian Soil Science Society, since 1966; Australian Ecological Society, 1990-2004; Australian Rangeland Society, 1971-2010; Royal Australian Chemical Institute, 1962-1990. Visiting Fellow, Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University, since 2004; Mentor and Supervisor, undergraduate and higher degrees, ongoing. Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Environment and Rural Science, University of New England, since 2009; Mentor and Supervisor, undergraduate and higher degrees, ongoing. Conjoint Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering, University of Newcastle, 2 years; Formal Collaborator, over 15 years. Lecturer Extraordinary, North West University, South Africa, since 2007. Mentor and Supervisor, honours undergraduates and higher degrees at various universities including University of Western Australia, Macquarie University, University of Witwatersrand and North West University in South Africa.


Mr Bruce Ronald TURNER, Penrith NSW 2750 For significant service to public administration through contributions to governance and risk management practices, and to the profession of internal auditing. Chief Internal Auditor, Australian Taxation Office (ATO), 2007-2012. Head, Audit and Risk, Integral Energy Australia, 2004-2007. Director, Audit and Investigations Unit, State Rail Authority of NSW, 2001-2004. Senior Manager, Audit Department, Reserve Bank of Australia, 1990-2001. International Chair, Public Sector Committee, Institute of Internal Auditors - Global; since 2013; Member, since 2012; Member, Global Professional Guidance Advisory Council, since 2013. Board Member, Institute of Internal Auditors - Australia, 'current and many years'; Acting Executive Director, 2012; Chair, Audit and Risk Committee, since 2012. Honorary Chairman, ACT Public Sector Audit Network Group, 2007-2012. Independent Member, Audit and Risk Management Committee, NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet, since 2010 and Chair, 2010-2013. Independent Chair, Audit and Risk Committee, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, since 2014. Independent Chair, Audit and Risk Committee, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, NSW Ministry of Health, 2011-2014. Independent Chair, Audit and Risk Committee, Western Sydney Local Health District, NSW Ministry of Health, since 2012. Independent Member, Audit and Risk Committee, NSW Transport Construction Authority, 2010-2012. Independent Member, Audit and Risk Committee, NSW Country Rail Infrastructure Authority, 2011-2012. Board Member, Western Sydney Local Health District, NSW Ministry of Health, since 2015.

Mr John Albert TURNER, Isaacs ACT 2607 For significant service to the community through policy direction and reform in public administration, and the social welfare sector, and to cricket. Chairman, Communities@Work Inc, 2003-2010; Honorary Life Member, since 2010. Chief Executive, ACT Department of Urban Services, 1989-1997. Served as: City Manager; General Manager, ACTION - ACT bus service; Director, ACT Electricity and Water Authority (ACTEW), 1984-2000; Chair, Ecowise Environment (an ACTEW subsidiary); Chairman, Interim Gungahlin Development Authority; Deputy Chair, ACT Tourism Commission; Director, Totalcare Industries Ltd. Chairman, ACT Cricket, 2000-2010; Board Member, 1997-2010 and Life Member, since 2009.


Mrs Heloise Racheal WAISLITZ, PO Box 5182, South Melbourne Vic 3205 For significant service to the community through charitable and philanthropic support in the areas of health and social welfare. Chairperson, Pratt Philanthropy, which includes the Pratt Foundation and Visy Cares, since 1995. Chair, Pratt Foundation, since 1995, during this time the Foundation's donations include: In 2005 the Pratt Foundation agreed to provide a gift to establish the Centre for Women's Mental Health (CWMH) at The Royal Women's Hospital, Victoria. In 2007, Mrs Waislitz asked the Pratt Foundation to provide funds to supplement initial National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding to the Schizophrenia Research Institute to complete a 'brain bank' of 2000 schizophrenia sufferers. In 2000 at Mrs Waislitz's request the Pratt Foundation commissioned the Department of Psychiatry at Monash University to develop a five year program of clinical treatment, research and training for psychotherapists to assist teenagers with psychosis. In 2002 the Pratt Foundation in response to a submission from the Robert Rose Foundation and Independence Australia Services agreed to fund a range of support services for paraplegics, quadriplegics and carers with funding for counselling and psychology services. The Pratt Foundation sponsors the Global Poverty Project and Mrs Waislitz delivered a speech at their concert in Central Park, New York in 2012. The Pratt Foundation was a sponsor of The Wilderness Society Australia Incorporated. Visy Cares works with local, state and federal governments to establish Visy Care Centres in areas of great social and economic need which are then owned by the local community.


Mr Graham Francis WALKER, 81A Theodore Street, Curtin ACT 2605 For significant service to veterans, particularly those who served in Vietnam, and their families as a researcher, author and spokesperson. National Research Officer, Vietnam Veterans' Federation of Australia, since 1981; promoted and contributed research to the Royal Commission into the Use and Effects of Chemical Agents on Australian Personnel in Vietnam, which recognised the need for repatriation for those affected by chemical agents during war . Successfully lobbied for a review of the account of the Agent Orange controversy in Volume 3 of the Official History of the Vietnam War to acknowledge ongoing health issues resulting from the use of chemical agents during war. Presenter, War Wounds - Medicine and the Trauma of Conflict Conference, Australian War Memorial, 2009. Member, Development Committee, The Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 2003. Project Team Member, Australian Involvement in Vietnam Conflict, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, 1997-2009. Recipient, ACT Senior Australian of the Year Award, 2014.


The Honourable John Arthur WATKINS, 14 Allan Avenue, Ryde NSW 2112 For significant service to the community through leadership positions with health organisations, to tertiary education, and to the Parliament of New South Wales. Chief Executive Officer, Alzheimer's Australia NSW, since 2008. Chair, Little Company of Mary Health Care, since 2010. Chair, McKell Institute in Sydney, since 2011. Chair, Mary McKillop International, since 2012. Chancellor, University of New England, 2013-2014; Member of Council, 2012-2014. Member, Advisory Committee, Centre of Emotional Health, Macquarie University, since 2011; Legislative Assembly Representative, University Council, 1995-2002. Adjunct Professor in Law, University of Western Sydney, since 2009. Member, Panel of Experts - Political Donations, Department of Premier and Cabinet, 2014; Chair, NSW Centenary of ANZAC Commemoration Committee, 2010-2011. Australia Day Ambassador, since 2011. Teacher, 1979-1995. Deputy Premier, Parliament of New South Wales, 2005-2008; Member for Ryde, 1999-2008; Member for Gladesville, 1995-1999; Minister, 1999-2008; Minister for Transport, 2005-2008; Minister for Finance, 2007-2008; Minister for World Youth Day, 2008; Minister for Police, 2003-2007; Minister for State Development, 2005-2006; Minister for Education and Training, 2001-2003; Minister for Corrective Services, 2001; Minister for Fair Trading, 1999-2001; Minister for Sport and Recreation, 1999-2000. Alderman and/or Deputy-Mayor, Hunter's Hill Municipal Council, 1987-1991. Recognition includes: Honorary Doctorate of Letters, Macquarie University, 'For services to the community', 2013.


Mr Stanton De Burgh WELCH, 601 Preston Street, Houston TX 77002, United States of America For significant service to the performing arts as a ballet dancer, mentor, choreographer and artistic director. Artistic Director, Houston Ballet, since 2003. Resident Choreographer, Australia Ballet, since 1995; Leading Soloist, circa 1990-1995. Scholarship Student, San Francisco Ballet School, 1989. Mr Welch has received choreographic commissions from several international companies including: American Ballet Theatre; Australian Ballet; Houston Ballet; San Francisco Ballet; Atlanta Ballet; Joffrey Ballet, and Royal Danish Ballet. Mr Welch's works include: Romeo and Juliet, 2015; The Young Persons Guide to the Orchestra, 2014 The Rite of Spring, 2013 and Sons de l'ame, 2013; Tapestry, 2012; La Bayadere, 2010; Marie, 2009; Medioeval Boebes, 2008 and A Dolls House, 2008; Puntillous, 2007; Swan lake, 2006; Sleeping Beauty, 2005; Carmina Burana, 2003; Within you without you: a tribute to George Harrison, 2002; Clear, 2001; Fingerprints, 2000; and Bruiser, 2000.


Ms Janet Mary WHITING, 250 Domain Road, South Yarra VIC 3141 For significant service to the community through contributions to the arts, health and major events sectors, and as a legal professional. Deputy Chair, Victorian Major Events Company, since 2003; Chair, Risk and Audit Committee, current; Acting Chairman, 2005-2006. Director, Bell Shakespeare Company, since 2013. Director, National Australia Day Council, since 2010; Chair, Audit and Finance Committee, current. Patron, Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation, since 2009. Director, Tourism Australia, several years until 2014; Chair, Audit and Financial Committee, several years. Inaugural Chairman, Harold Mitchell Foundation, 2000-2007. Named one of Australia's 100 Most Influential Women, Westpac and Australian Financial Review Awards, 2012. Council Member, Newman College, University of Melbourne, since 2012. Council Member, University of Divinity, current; Member, Finance and Investment Committee, current. Member, Agenda Victoria , since 2013. Founding Director, L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, 1996-2006. Vice-President, Melbourne International Festival of the Arts, 1993-2001. Council Member, Film Central Victoria, 1989-1996. Board Member, Melbourne International Film Festival, 1987-1993. Director, Royal Women's Hospital, 2004-2010; Member, Finance Committee, 2004-2012; Member, Redevelopment Committee, 2005-2008; Inaugural Chairman, Royal Women's Hospital Foundation, 1997-2005; Director, Women's and Children's health, 2001-2004. President, Arts Centre Melbourne, 2010-2012; President and Trustee, Victorian Arts Centre Trust, 2001-2012; Member, Risk Management and Audit Committee, 2001-2012. Board Member, St Martin's Youth Arts Centre, 1986-1989. Professional: Partner, Gilbert Tobin, since late 2013. Partner, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, 1996-2013 and Partner-In-Charge Melbourne, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, 1999-2002; Member, Strategy and Management Committee, 1996-1999; Chair, Corrs Women in Business, several years. Lawyer, since 1991. Member, Law Institute of Victoria, since 1991'.


Mr Craig WHITWORTH, Mosman NSW 2088 For significant service to sailing as a yachtsman, a sail maker and sponsor of youth training programs, and to business in the retail sector. Whitworth's Marine and Leisure: Chairman of the Board, current. Co-founder, Miller and Whitworth, 1962. Supporter of a range of marine rescue organisations across Australia, as well as charities including Sailability. Yachting Association of Australia Supporter, 'Tackers' Sailing Program. Provided 75 Optimist boats, 'Mobile Tackers' Sailing Program, Yachting Victoria, 2009-2014. Committed to provide a further 75 boats, 'Mobile Tackers' Sailing Program, Queensland, 2012-2016. Provided 40 boats through the Newport Foundation, 2002-2008. Skipper, Ceil III, Overall Winner of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, 1973. Skipper, International Flying Dutchman Class Champion, 1961, 1965, 1966, 1968, and 1969. Crew Member, World 18 Footer Champion, 1960-1961.

Mrs Mary Therese WILLIAMS, Tarragindi Qld 4121 For significant service to nursing as an advocate and spokesperson for post natal depression, and as a mental health administrator and clinician. Clinical Unit Manager, Brisbane Centre for Postnatal Disorders, Belmont Private Hospital, since 1991; Involved in organising 20th Anniversary conference and publications, 2011; Assisted in establishment, Brisbane Centre for Postnatal Disorders, 1991. Developer, Behavioural Therapy Treatment Program, Brisbane Centre for Postnatal Cognitive Disorders, incorporating the Triple P program and Circle of Security program, 'no dates'. Queensland Representative, Australian Mother-Baby Units symposium when presenting at the International Marce Society Conference, United Kingdom, 2014. Member, Steering Committee, Marce Society Conference to be held in Australia in 2017.


Mr Warren Robert WILSON, Avoca Beach NSW 2251 For significant service to business and commerce through the sports entertainment industry, and to the community of Western Sydney. Chief Executive Officer, Panthers Rugby League Club, since 2012. Chief Executive Officer, Warren Wilson Holdings, 2005-2011. Chief Executive Officer, New South Wales Totalisator Agency Board (TAB), 1999-2004. Chief Executive Officer, Sky Channel, 1995-1999. Supporter, Panthers on the Prowl, and Panthers Women in League, current. Member, Board of Directors, St Mary Rugby League Club, 1977-1984.


Professor Fredrick Clive WRIGHT, Drummoyne NSW 2047 For significant service to dentistry, particularly in the area of population oral health, as an academic, educator, administrator and research scientist. Associate Director, Centre for Research and Education on Ageing, Concord Clinical School, and Clinical Professor, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney, since 2012; Honorary Clinical Professor, 2011; Honorary Adjunct Professor, 2006-2011; External Consultant, 1991-1992. Professor Emeritus, Preventive and Community Dentistry, University of Melbourne, since 1997; Honorary Professorial Fellow, 1999-2002; Deputy Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, 1996-1997; Head and Associate Dean, School of Dental Science, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, 1990-1997; Dean, Faculty of Dental Science, 1989; Professor and Chair, Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, 1989-1997; Senior Lecturer and Reader, 1981-1988. Chair, Australasian Committee of Dental Deans, 1993-1995; Member, 1989-1997. Board Member, Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, University of Adelaide, 2005-2013. Adjunct Professor, Charles Sturt University, NSW, 2010-2015. Visiting Professor, Graduate School, Dental School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan, 2008-2009 and 2002. Member, Fluoride Reference Group, National Health and Medical Research Council, since 2013. Chair, National Oral Health Promotion Plan Committee, Department of Health, 2012-2013; Member, National Oral Health Advisory Committee, 1995-1997; Member, Dental Auxiliary Advisory Committee, Dental Board of Australia, 2010-2011. Chief Dental Officer and Director, Centre for Oral Health Strategy, NSW Ministry of Health; 2005-2012; Dental Member, Dental Tribunal of NSW, 2013. Chair, Research Governance Committee, Dental Health Services Victoria, 2012-2014; Director, Health Promotion and Research, 1999-2002; Board Member, 1996-1997; Acting Director, Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, 1999-2000; Member, Committee of Management,1990-1995; Chair, Dental Advisory Committee, 1990-1991; Member, 1984-1996. Member, Specialist Qualification Committee, Dental Board of Victoria, 1989-1997. Chair, Victorian Ministerial Review of Dental Services, 1985-1986. Inaugural Chief Advisor (Oral Health), Ministry of Health, New Zealand, 2003-2005.


The late Dr Bevis Graham YAXLEY, Late of Lindisfarne Tas 7015 For significant service to education in Tasmania, particularly through curriculum development, as an administrator and academic. Associate Professor, National Key Centre for Science and Mathematics Education Centre (SMEC), Curtin University, circa 2006-2014; Involved in establishing, Postgraduate Educational Inquiry and Research Network, 'no dates'. Director, Tasmanin Educational Leaders Institute, 'no dates'. Director, Institute for Inclusive Learning Communitites, 2005 . Head, Department and Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Tasmania, circa 1970's. Director, Centre for the Continuing Education of Teachers, 'no dates'. Vice-Principal, Elizabeth College, Hobart, 'no dates'. Assistant Principal, Devonport High School, late 1960's. Awards include: Recipient, Chancellors Award, Curtin University.

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