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OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA Ms Stephanie Ann ALEXANDER OAM, 20 Robinson Road, Hawthorn Vic 3122 For distinguished service to education through the design and establishment of schools-based learning programs promoting improved food and eating choices for children, and as an author. Founder, Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation, 2004; Director and Board Member, since 2004. A not-for-profit charitable organisation that provides experience-based kitchen garden programs to primary schools across Australia. After a successful trial program at Collingwood College in Melbourne in 2001 it is now a nationally-funded program offered in late 2013 to over 35,000 primary school children in over 350 schools across Australia; the program has been replicated in the United Kingdom and New Zealand, and has inspired similar approaches in Kenya and Uganda. Co-Author, Kitchen Garden Cooking with Kids, 2006; Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Companion, 2009. Author, 14 books, including her signature publication The Cook's Companion. Speaker and Lobbyist, various health and education forums for the food industry, government, and health-related organisations. Awards/recognition include: Awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day 1994 Honours List for her service to the hospitality and tourist industry, and to the encouragement of apprentices. Centenary Medal, 2001. Named Victorian of the Year, Victoria Day Council, 2010. 9

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Ms Stephanie Ann ALEXANDER OAM, 20 Robinson Road, Hawthorn Vic 3122 For distinguished service to education through the design and establishment of schools-based learning programs promoting improved food and eating choices for children, and as an author. Founder, Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation, 2004; Director and Board Member, since 2004. A not-for-profit charitable organisation that provides experience-based kitchen garden programs to primary schools across Australia. After a successful trial program at Collingwood College in Melbourne in 2001 it is now a nationally-funded program offered in late 2013 to over 35,000 primary school children in over 350 schools across Australia; the program has been replicated in the United Kingdom and New Zealand, and has inspired similar approaches in Kenya and Uganda. Co-Author, Kitchen Garden Cooking with Kids, 2006; Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Companion, 2009. Author, 14 books, including her signature publication The Cook's Companion. Speaker and Lobbyist, various health and education forums for the food industry, government, and health-related organisations. Awards/recognition include: Awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day 1994 Honours List for her service to the hospitality and tourist industry, and to the encouragement of apprentices. Centenary Medal, 2001. Named Victorian of the Year, Victoria Day Council, 2010.

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Professor Christine Constance BENNETT, Greenwich NSW 2065 For distinguished service to medicine and healthcare leadership, as a clinician, researcher and educator, particularly in the fields of child and family health and social policy. Dean, School of Medicine, Sydney, University of Notre Dame Australia, since 2011. Chair, National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission, 2008-2010. Chair, Australian National Preventive Health Agency Advisory Council, since 2011. Chair, Sydney Children's Hospital Network Board, since 2012. Strategic Health Adviser, Price Waterhouse Coopers, since 2011. Member, Inteq Advisory Panel, since 2005. Current Member, Obesity Australia Board. Board Director, Integrated Clinical Oncology Network Pty Ltd, since 2012. Chief Medical Officer and Director of Healthcare Leadership, Bupa Australia, 2008-2011. Non-Executive Director, Bupa Health Dialog, since 2010. Chair, Medical Advisory Panel, since 2009. Current Chair, Bupa Health Foundation Steering Committee. Group Executive and Chief Medical Officer, MBF Australia, 2006-2008. Member, Diabetes Advisory Group, 2010-2012. Member, Mental Health Expert Working Group, 2010-2012. Chief Executive Officer, Westmead Hospital, 1997-2000. Director, Westmead Millennium Foundation, 1997-2000. Director, Resonance Health, 2002-2006. Director, Pacific Nursing Solutions, 2003-2005. Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Total Healthcare Enterprises, 2001-2002. Director, Clinical Services and Population Health, South Eastern Sydney Area Health Service, 1996-1997. General Manager, Royal Hospital for Women, 1992-1996. Director/Company Secretary, The Royal Hospital for Women Foundation, 1994-1996; Founding Member. Associate Director of Services Planning, Department of Health NSW, 1990-1992; Associate Director of Program Development, 1989-1990; Head of Child and Family Health and Specialist Medical Adviser, 1985-1990. Director of Child Safety Centre, Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, 1988-1992. Staff Specialist in Community Child Health, Central Sydney Area Health Service, 1990-1992. Director, Australian Centre for Health Research, 2006-2008 and 2010-2011. Non-Executive Director, Symbion Health, 2007-2008. Deputy Chairman, Neurosciences Institute of Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders, 2000-2006. Non-Executive Director, HeartWare Inc, 2004-2012. Chairman, Australian Panel on Marketing Agreement for Infant Formula, 1996-2001. Vice-President and Founding Member, Women's Hospitals Australia, 1994-1996; Member, Executive Council. Board Director/Chairman, Health Roundtable, 1998-2000. Chairman, Research Australia, since 2010; Non-Executive Director, since 2006; Managing Director, 2002-2006. Councillor, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 1990-1997; Chairman, Social Issues Committee, 1992-1997; Member, Health Policy Committee. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

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Professor Anthony Roland BLACKSHIELD, Wollstonecraft NSW 2065 For distinguished service to the law as an academic, to legal education and scholarship, as a contributor to leading professional publications, and as an author and commentator. Professor of Legal Studies, La Trobe University, 1979-1987; involved in the establishment of the 'Law and Social Justice' Unit at the University of Sydney, first unit in Australia to introduce new subjects such as Indigenous Affairs and Legal Aid in 1970. Emeritus Professor of Law, Macquarie University, since 1999; Professor of Law, 1988-1999; involved in the development of the Macquarie Law School. Visiting Professor of Law, University of New South Wales, since 1999; Founding Academic, Faculty of Law, 1971; Associate Professor, 1974-1978. Adjunct Professor of Law, Australian National University, 1999-2001. Honorary Professor, Indian Law Institute, New Delhi. Editor and major contributor to a range of professional publications including The Oxford Companion of the High Court of Australia, and Australian Constitutional Law and Theory. Author and publisher of numerous articles on 'Fundamental Rights' for the Journal of the Indian Law Institute and other journals, including the National Constitutions In An International World article in 2008. Constitutional Law Commentator on various media outlets including ABC Radio, SBS Television and Radio 2GB. Member, Australian Academy of Social Sciences.

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Dr Richard John BRENNAN, 30 Chemin En Munet, Grilly 01220, France For distinguished service to the international community through seminal contributions to humanitarian health, emergency medicine, and disaster response organisations, particularly in developing nations. Director, Emergency Risk Management and Humanitarian Response, World Health Organization, Geneva, since 2012. Chief of Party, JSI Research and Training Inc, 2009-2012; involved in the reconstruction of the national health system and health facilities in Liberia, Africa. Director, Health Unit, International Rescue Committee, New York USA, 1999-2000. Involved in numerous International Health Programs in Africa, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Asia, including tsunami disaster relief in Aceh, Indonesia, 2004. Medical Adviser, disaster preparedness for the Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000 Olympics Games. Visiting Scientist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta and Hawaii USA, 1996-1999. Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine, Westmead Hospital, 1994-1995. Researcher and publisher of numerous papers including the Kosovo conflict, mortality in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Pakistan earthquake. Awards/recognition include: President’s Award, World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine, 2013. Paramount Chief, National Traditional Council of Liberia, 2010. Humanitarian Award, International Federation of Emergency Medicine, 2006. ‘Honoree’, 100 Leading Global Australians, Advance, 2006. Christopherson Award for International Child Health, American Academy of Paediatrics, 2006. Louis B Matthews Visiting Professorship, Dartmouth Medical School USA, 2003. Order of the International Federation of Emergency Medicine, 2000. John Gilroy Potts Award, Australasian College of Emergency Medicine, 1994.

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Dr Andrew Arnold BURBIDGE, 87 Rosedale Street, Floreat WA 6014 For distinguished service to the environment as a conservation biologist, to sustainable management practices, and to the preservation of endangered flora and fauna. Current Chair, WA Threatened Species Scientific Committee, Department of Parks and Wildlife; current Chair, Gorgon Barrow Island Net Conservation Benefits Advisory Board. Chair, Commonwealth Endangered Species Advisory Committee and Endangered Species Scientific Sub-Committee, 1993-1999. Director, Threatened Species and Communities Unit, Department of Conservation and Land Management (WA), 1992-2001; Director of Research, 1987-1992. Director of Research, Wildlife Branch, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife (WA), 1978-1985. Board Member, WWF Australia, 2006-2012; current Chair, Western Australia Advisory Committee. Chair, Australasian Marsupial and Monotreme Specialist Group, Species Survival Commission, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), 1991-2000; Member, Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group and Reintroduction Specialist Group, IUCN. Founding Chair, Western Swamp Tortoise Recovery Team, 1990-2003; current Member. Member, Threatened Birds Committee, BirdLife Australia. Member, Editorial Advisory Committee, Australian Wildlife Research, 1979-1984. Has written more than 130 scientific papers, 60 short articles, authored/co-authored three books, and edited/co-edited 14 books.

Mr Robert Ian CAMPBELL PSM, 17 Sue Geh Circuit, Nicholls ACT 2913 For distinguished service to public administration through innovative policy development, reform and administration at the national level, particularly the provision of services for veterans and their families. Secretary, Department of Veterans' Affairs; President, Repatriation Commission; and Chairman, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, 2008-July 2013. Awards/recognition include: Public Service Medal, 2008. Centenary Medal, 2001.

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Professor David Stephen CELERMAJER, Vaucluse NSW 2030 For distinguished service to medicine in the field of cardiology, as a clinician and researcher, to improved medical diagnostic methods, and to the promotion of heart health, particularly in children and young adults. Current Scandrett Professor of Cardiology, University of Sydney. Current Board Member, Menzies School of Health Research, Darwin. Director, Australian Friends of the Tel Aviv University (NSW), since 2011. Chairman, Research Grants Committee, National Heart Foundation, 2006-2011, Member, 2000-2011. Clinical Director, The Heart Research Institute, Sydney, since 2003. Member, Scientific Committee, Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand, 2002-2008. Current Director of Adult Congenital Heart Disease Services and Cardiologist, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Director of Research, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, 2000-2004. Current Member, Editorial Board of Circulation, Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Heart. Current Trustee, Sir Zelman Cowen Universities Fund.

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Professor Michael John COUSINS AM, PO Box 719, Avalon NSW 2107 For distinguished service to medicine through specialised tertiary curriculum development, as a researcher and advocate for reform and human rights in the field of pain, and as an author and mentor. Professor and Foundation Chair of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Northern Clinical School - Royal North Shore Hospital, University of Sydney, since 1990; Founding Head, Discipline of Pain Medicine, since 2011; developed a Diploma and Masters course in Pain Management; fostered the development of the Sydney Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre. Founding Director, Pain Management Research Institute, Kolling Institute of Medical Research, since 1990. Played a key role in the recognition by the Australian Government of Pain Medicine as an independent medical specialty in 2005. Professor Cousins has led the development of Pain Medicine as a discipline in Australia and internationally. He has produced over 300 peer-reviewed publications, 4 books, many reviews and book chapters. Honorary Member, International Association for the Study of Pain, since 1999; President, 1987-1990; Councillor, for many years; Founder, Task Force on Pain Curricula; Chair, 1st International Pain Summit, Montreal, 2010. Founding Director, Painaustralia, since 2011; to facilitate implementation of the National Pain Strategy; Chair, National Pain Summit, 2010. Chair, Executive Committee, Australian National Pain Strategy, 2008-2010; has been adopted as a guide for National Pain Strategies in the USA, Canada, UK and other European countries. Current Member, Expert Advisory Taskforce, NSW Pain Management Plan, NSW Minister for Health. President, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA), 2004-2006; Vice-President, 2003-2004; Councillor, 1995-2006. Founding Chair, ANZCA Foundation, 2007-2011. Founding Dean, Faculty of Pain Medicine, 1999-2002; Chair, Interdisciplinary Committee on Pain Medicine, 1996-1999; achieved recognition of Pain Medicine as a medical specialty by the Australian Government, 2005. Fellow, Chapter of Palliative Medicine, Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACS), since 2005; Chairman, FRACS Primary Examination Committee, 1979-1985. Councillor, Australian Medical Council, 2006-2009. Chair, Committee of Presidents of Medical Colleges, 2005-2007. Councillor, National Health and Medical Research Council, 1998-2000; Chair, Working Party, Australia's first evidence-based medicine guideline on the Management of Acute Pain, 1995-1999. Past President, Australian University Clinical Professors Association. Honorary Fellow, Faculty of Pain Medicine, Ireland, 2013. Honorary Member, Pain Society of Great Britain and Ireland, since 1999. Awards/recognition include: Appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia in The Queen’s Birthday 1995 Honours List for his service to medicine, particularly in the fields of pain management and anaesthesia. Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa), McMaster University, Ontario, Canada, 2012. Orton Medal, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists; College’s highest award. ‘Michael Cousins Lecture’ named in his honour, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. Inaugural recipient, ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’, Australasian Chapter, International Neuromodulation Society. ‘Book of the Year’, British Medical Journal, 2012; awarded in the Neurology Section for his book Fast Facts, Chronic and Cancer Pain. Award of $5 million to develop unique ‘Closed Loop’ spinal methodology for nerve injury pain, NSW Government’s Medical Devices Program, 2013.

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Mrs Virginia Louise COX AM, 70A Blues Point Road, North Sydney NSW 2060 For distinguished service to architecture as a practitioner, through executive roles with international professional organisations, and to architectural education and heritage conservation. President, International Union of Architects (UIA), 2008-2011; First Vice-President, 2005-2008; Vice-President, UIA's Region IV, 2002-2008; Councillor, 1996-2002. Co-President, UNESCO-UIA Validation Council for Architectural Education, 2008-2011. Chairman, UN-HABITAT Professionals Forum, since 2010. Board Member, Standards Australia, 2001-2009; Chairman, Building Sector Board, 1998-2003; Honorary Life Councillor since 2004. Chairman, National Heritage Committee, Australian Institute of Architects, 2002-2008. Member, Historic Buildings Committee, NSW, since 1966. Adjunct Professor, Faculty of the Built Environment, University of NSW, 1998-2008. Member, NSW Architects Registration Board, 2005-2008. Member, NSW Board of Architects, 2002-2004. President, University of Sydney Architecture Alumni, 1998-2002. Has practised in both the planning and architectural fields independently since 1997, specialising in health planning, heritage and conservation planning, institutional planning and contract administration of major health projects. Awards/recognition include: Appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia in The Queen’s Birthday 1999 Honours List for her service to architecture, particularly in the area of preservation, planning and contract administration. Outstanding Service Award, Standards Australia, 2003.

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Professor Michael Matthew DAUBE, PO Box 834 , Subiaco WA 6904 For distinguished service to medicine, particularly in the area of public health policy and reform, through advisory roles with leading national and international organisations, and to youth. Professor of Health Policy, Curtin University, since 2005. Adviser and Consultant, World Health Organisation, since 1977; Member, Director-General's Special Working Group on Smoking and Health; Member several Expert Committees; Member, Expert Advisory Panel on Tobacco and Health Promotion. Consultant to Governments and non-government organisations in over 30 countries including BBC Television; Health Education Council UK; Scottish Health Education Group; US Smoking Control Advocacy Resource Centre; Advisory Committee and Planning Group - Trade for Life USA; and Council of Europe Expert Committee on Health Education. Chair, Tobacco Program, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC); Member, UICC Council; Consultant on Smoking and Health; Chairperson, Publications Project Committee; Chair, UICC Programmes for Africa and the Middle East; Co-Author, UICC Guidelines for Smoking Control. Chair, Tobacco Expert Advisory Committee, World Federation of Public Health Associations; Member, Conference Steering Committee, 2008-2011. Smokefree Kids Project Adviser, Bloomberg Philanthropies and World Lung Foundation. President, International Non-Government Coalition against Tobacco. Current President, Australian Council on Smoking and Health; Life Member, since 2009. Current Chair, Member, Advisory Council, Australian National Preventative Health Agency, current Member, Research Committee. Current Member, Prevention and Community Health Committee, National Health and Medical Research Council. Founding Co-Chair, National Alliance for Action on Alcohol, since 2009. Current Convenor, Alcohol Special Interest Group, Public Health Association of Australia; President, 2006-2010; Vice-President, 2006; President, WA Branch, 2006-2011; Life Member. Current Member, Expert Advisory Committee, National Tobacco Campaign. Current Member, Advisory Committee, National Indigenous Tobacco Campaign. Current Member, Plain Packaging Expert Advisory Committee, Department of Health and Ageing. Deputy Chair, National Preventative Task Force, 2008-2011; Chair, Tobacco Expert Committee; Member, Obesity Committee. Board Member, National Heart Foundation, 2006-2011; Chair, Audit and Governance Committee and Executive Committee, for many years. Inaugural Director, McCusker Centre for Action on Alcohol and Youth, since 2008. Current Chair, WA Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies. Director, Public Health Advocacy Institute, since 2008; Chair, Indigenous Smoking and Health Project Advisory Committee, since 2009. Co-Convenor, WA Alcohol and Youth Action Coalition, current. President, Heart Foundation (WA), 2006-2011 and 1996-2000; Board Member, 1988-1996. Chair, Western Australian Alcohol and Drug Authority, 2002-2010. Member, Healthy Roads WA, since 2008. Advisory Council Member, Australian College of Health Service Executives (WA), since 2008. Director General, Department of Health Western Australia, 2001-2005; Acting Commissioner for Health, 1990-1991; Assistant Commissioner (Public Health) and Executive Director, Health Promotion and Education Services, 1984-1991. Chief Executive Officer, Cancer Foundation of Western Australia, 1999-2001. Executive Director, Office of Youth Affairs, Western Australia, 1996-1999. Chief Executive, Task Force Office Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet, Western Australia, 1993-1997. Acting Director General, Department of Community Development, Western Australia, 1992-1993. Chief Executive Officer, Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Western Australia, 1991-1992.

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Mr Robert de CASTELLA MBE, C/- The Indigenous Marathon Project Foundation, PO Box 6127, Mawson ACT 2607 For distinguished service to the community through programs promoting children's health and fitness, as a supporter and mentor of young Indigenous men and women, and to marathon running. Managing Director, SmartStart (Australia) Pty Ltd, since 1997; established the largest longitudinal database of children's health and fitness statistics in Australia. Director, Indigenous Marathon Project, since 2009. Established the Deadly Fun Run Series, 2010. Competitor, Marathon Running, 1979-1992. Gold Medallist, Brisbane 1982 and Edinburgh 1986 Commonwealth Games. Competitor, Olympic Games, 1980 (10th placing); 1984 (5th placing); 1988 (4th placing); and 1992 (26th placing). First, Rotterdam Marathon, 1983 and 1991. First, Boston Marathon, 1986. First, Helsinki Marathon, 1983. First, Fukuoka Marathon, 1981. Australian Marathon Champion, 1979. Director, Sport Australia Hall of Fame, since 1997; Chairman, Selection Committee, since 2003. Chair, Leisure Australia Foundation, 2006-2009; Chairman, Leisure Co, 2006-2009; Director, 1999-2006. Director, Australian Institute of Sport, 1990-1995; oversaw the introduction of sports scholarship programs; Board Member, Australian Sports Commission; Laboratory Technician, 1982. Member, Bushfire Recovery Task Force, ACT Government, after 2003 bushfires. Member, ACT Urban Forest Park Review Committee; involved in the redevelopment of the fire-affected Stromlo Forest into Stromlo Forest Park, a multi-use, recreational sporting facility. Patron, ACT Division, National Heart Foundation, 1993-2010. Patron and volunteer, range of organisations including the ACT Olympians Club, Camp Quality, and the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Public Speaker, range of schools and clubs. Participant, Health Strategy Australia, 2020 Summit, 2008. Chairman, Healthpact, 1995-2003; ACT Health Promotion Board. Awards/recognition include: Appointed as a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his service to athletics, 1983. Australian of the Year, 1983. Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Centenary Medal, 2001.

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Dr Dimity Ann DORNAN AM, 3/32 Tipuana Place, Bardon Qld 4065 For distinguished service to the international community, particularly through the establishment of health care and clinical training programs to prevent and treat hearing loss in babies and young children. Founder, Hear and Say Worldwide, 2007. Founder, Hear and Say Research and Innovation (established as the research arm of Hear and Say), 2008; established a world recognised model for the diagnosis, rehabilitation and mainstreaming of children with hearing loss; provides Auditory-Verbal Therapy training to teaching professionals; established national and international Auditory-Verbal Therapy electronic model training programs. Chair/Founder, Ling Consortium, since 2010; a global consortium of 8 university postgraduate professional training courses teaching deaf children to listen and speak. Current Board Member, Ken Fletcher Foundation. Board Member, AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language, 2005-2009; peak international academic board for teaching listening and speaking to deaf children. Current Co-Chair, Professional Education and Training Program, Coalition for Global Hearing Health. Chair, First Voice, 2011-2012; current Chair, Research Advisory Committee. Member, Fellowship Committee, Speech Pathology Australia. Chair/Founder, Queensland Hearing Nexus, since 2010; involved with the roll-out of Newborn Hearing Screening across all hospitals in Queensland. Adjunct Associate Professor and Visiting Lecturer, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, 2002. Currently involved with diagnostic assessment and research projects with Indigenous Australians. Fellow, Speech Pathology Australia, 1999. Awards/recognition include: Appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia in The Queen’s Birthday 1998 Honours List for her service to children with hearing impairments through the establishment of the Hear and Say Centre and the Queensland Children’s Cochlear Implant program. Alumnus of the Year, University of Queensland, 2011.

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Emeritus Professor Ronald Charles DUNCAN, 10/127 Hopetoun Circuit, Yarralumla ACT 2600 For distinguished service to international relations as a leading economist, and through innovative economic policy development to raise living standards in Papua New Guinea and Pacific Island nations. Current Emeritus Professor of Economics, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University; Director, Asia Pacific School of Economics and Management, 2000-2002; Professor of Economics and Executive Director, National Centre for Development Studies, 1994-2002. Foundation Executive Director, Pacific Institute of Advanced Studies in Development and Governance, University of the South Pacific, 2003-2007. Aid Advisory Council Member, 1998-2007; ongoing Consultant; Adviser on poverty reduction strategies in the Pacific region. Chief, International Trade Division, The World Bank, 1990-1993; Chief International Commodity Markets Division, 1982-1990; Senior Economist, International Commodity Market Division, 1980-1982. First Assistant Commissioner, Industries Assistance Commission (now Productivity Commission), 1979-1980; Assistant Commissioner, 1974-1979. Principal Research Economist, Division of Marketing and Agricultural Economics, NSW Department of Agriculture, 1972-1974; Research Economist, 1965-1972; Research Team Leader, Agricultural Research Station, Grafton, 1967-1968. National President, Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, 2002; President, ACT Branch, 1976 and 1999. Member, Economic Society of Australia and New Zealand. Member, American Agricultural Economics Society. Joint Editor, Pacific Economic Bulletin. Editor, Asian-Pacific Economic Literature. Distinguished Fellow, Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, 2006. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001.

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The Honourable Michael Rueben EGAN, Sydney NSW 2000 For distinguished service to the Parliament of New South Wales through a range of senior ministerial roles, to tertiary education administration and medical research, and to the community. Service to the Parliament of New South Wales includes: Treasurer, 1995-2005. Minister for State Development, 1995-2005. Minister for Energy, 1995-1997. Minister Assisting the Premier, 1995-1997. Acting Premier of New South Wales, on several occasions between 1995 and 2005. Vice-President, Executive Council, 1995-2005. Leader of the Government, NSW Legislative Council, 1995-2005. Leader of the Opposition, NSW Legislative Council, 1991-1995. Member, NSW Legislative Council, 1986-2005. Senior Adviser to the Honourable Barrie Unsworth, the (then) Premier of New South Wales, 1984-1986 Chairman, Public Accounts Committee, 1981-1984. Labor Member for Cronulla, 1978-1984. Chancellor, Macquarie University, since 2008; Council Member, since 2006. Chairman, Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine and Cell Biology, since 2005. Governor, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, 2005-2009. Chairman, Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group, since 2010. Chairman, Australian Fisheries Management Authority Commission, since 2009. Chairman, Terria Access Seekers Association, 2008-2009; a consortium of Australian Internet service providers. Director, State Super Financial Services, 2007-2009. Chairman, Australia Day Council of New South Wales, 2006-2010. Board Member, NSW Maritime Services Board, 1984-1986. Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors, since 2006.

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Dr Penelope Ruth (Penny) FLETT, Perth WA 6000 For distinguished service to aged persons through significant contributions to improve care and support services, to education, and to the community of Western Australia. Chief Executive Officer, Brightwater Care Group (formerly Homes of Peace), since 1996; Ex-Officio Board Member, since 2004; Deputy Executive Director and Clinical Services Director, 1986-1995. Chair, WA Aged Care Advisory Council, Department of Health, Western Australia, since 2002; oversaw development, State Aged Care Plan for Western Australia. Chair, Advisory Board, Western Australian Centre for Health and Ageing, since 2000. Board Member, National Seniors Australia, 2002-2006. Board Member, Carers Association of Western Australia, 2002-2006. President, Nursing Homes and Extended Care Association of Western Australia, 2002-2003; Board Member, 1996-2006. Board Member, Positive Ageing Foundation of Australia, 1999-2002. Inaugural Chair, Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency, 1997-2000. Pro-Chancellor, University of Western Australia, since 2008; Member, Senate, since 2007. Chairperson, College Council, Methodist Ladies' College, Claremont, since 2012. Board Member, St George's College, 1999-2006. Member, Western Australian State Training Board, 2000-2002. Chair, Australian Bravery Decorations Council, since 2011; Member, since 1999. President, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia, 2006-2008; Board Member, 2004-2011; Inaugural Member, Health and Community Services Council, 1996-2004. Board Member, Water Corporation, Western Australia, 2003-2006. Member, Zonta Club of Perth, Zonta International, since 1991; also served as President. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001.

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Mr Louis FLEYFEL OAM, 12A Martin Street, Brighton Vic 3186 For distinguished service to the Lebanese community in Australia, to the identification and implementation of bilateral trade and investment opportunities, and to philanthropy. Founding Director and Honorary President, Australia Lebanon Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 2012-2013. Mentor and supporter in its establishment, Australian Lebanese Medical Association, 2012. Provided significant assistance to the Australian Emergency Response Team during the evacuation of over 5,000 Australian citizens from Lebanon during the war between Hezbollah and Israel, 2006. Visits Lebanon regularly and supports the community by providing land and construction materials to develop facilities for youth activities. Founder, Fleyfel Charitable Trust; a perpetual trust fund to be set up from his estate which has two aims: - to support the education of members of the Maronite community in Victoria, especially the disadvantaged, to give them every opportunity to succeed in life; - and to provide and build aged and health care facilities. Major donor to the St Paul’s Hostel, Thornbury, for the construction of a new wing which opened in 2008. Major donor to the Maronite Community Centre in Victoria, 2012. Awards/recognition include: Awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in The Queen’s Birthday 1982 Honours List for his service to ethnic welfare.

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The Honourable Justice Robert William GOTTERSON, Brookfield Qld 4069 For distinguished service to the judiciary and to the law, to legal education, administration and professional standards through a range of senior roles, and to the community of Queensland. Judge, Supreme Court of Queensland, and Judge of Appeal, since 2012; Member, Queensland Supreme Court Library Committee, 1993-2012; Member, Collections Sub-Committee, since 1978. Barrister in private practice, Brisbane, 1976-2012; appointed Queen's Counsel, 1988; Solicitor, Feez Ruthning and Co, Brisbane, 1973-1975. President, Law Council of Australia, 2003-2004; Chair, Model Equal Opportunity Briefing Working Group, 2004-2010; President Elect, 2002-2003; Treasurer, 2001-2002; Chair, Equalising Opportunities in the Law Committee, 1999-2002; Executive Member, 1999-2004; Councillor, 1996-1999. President, Australian Bar Association, 1998-1999; Vice-President, 1997-1998; Council Representative, 1996-1997. President, Bar Association of Queensland, 1997-1999; Vice-President, 1996-1997; Council Member, 1991-1996; Ethics Councillor and Member, The Mullenjawaka Trust Committee, since 2010; Presenter, Bar Practice Federal Court Practice Session, 1992-2006; Life Member, since 2006; initiated a ‘twinning’ arrangement with the Solomon Islands Bar Association. Member, Board of Management, Australasian Institute of Judicial Administration, since 2011; Chair, Membership and Communications Committee, since 2011; Councillor, since 2004; Member, since 2003. Member, Australian Association of Constitutional Law, 2003-2012. Director, Australian Advocacy Institute, 1999-2004. Member, Taxation Institute of Australia, 1984-2012; Councillor, Queensland Division, 1987-1990. Member, Law Faculty Advisory Committee, Queensland University of Technology, 2006-2010. Chairman, St Peter’s Lutheran College Foundation, 1994-1997; Director, 1990-2000; current Trustee Member. Member, St Peter’s Lutheran College Parents and Friends Association.

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Dr John Michael GRILL, Sydney NSW 2000 For distinguished service to engineering, and to business, to the minerals, energy and power supply industries, and as a supporter of advanced education and training. Non Executive Chairman, WorleyParsons, since 2013; Chief Executive Officer, 1975-2012; Executive Director, 2002-2012; Founder, 1971. Chairman, National Precincts Board, Department of Industry, since 2013. Current Chairman, John Grill Centre for Project Leadership, Sydney University. Member, Professional Services Taskforce, Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services (New South Wales). Member, Engineers Australia, since 1971; financial supporter. Financial supporter to: - The Serpentine Foundation. - Clunies Ross Foundation, Australian Technological Sciences and Engineering. - The Warren Centre for Advanced Engineering, University of Sydney. - Sir John Monash Foundation. - John Grill Centre for Project Leadership, Sydney University. Director, Neuroscience Research Australia, since 2010. Director, Australian Chamber Orchestra, since 2013. Supporter of Aboriginal Health and Ageing, since 2009; research program for Neuroscience Research Australia. Honorary Fellow, Engineers Australia, since 2011; Fellow, since 1984.

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Professor Richard Anthony JOHNSON MBE, Wahroonga NSW 2076 For distinguished service to architecture, particularly the design of iconic Australian public buildings, to the visual arts and the museum and galleries sector, and to professional associations. Professor of Practice, Architectural Studies, University of New South Wales, since 2008; Adjunct Professor of Architecture, 1999-2008. Director, Johnson Pilton Walker Pty Ltd, since 2000. Director, Denton Corker Marshall Pty Ltd, 1985-2000. Principal Architect, Commonwealth Department of Housing and Construction, 1969-1985. Founding Director, Australian Architecture Association. Current Director, Australian Technology Park. Current Director, Redfern Waterloo Authority. Current Member, Lord Mayor's Design Advisory Panel, City of Sydney. Current Member, Public Art Advisory Panel, City of Sydney. Member, National Trust of Australia (NSW), since 1996. Councillor, NSW Chapter, Royal Australian Institute of Architects, 1992-1993. Associate, Design Institute of Australia. Associate, Japan Institute of Architects. Major Projects include: National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. New Zoology Building, Australian Museum. First Government House Place, Sydney. Museum of Sydney, 1995. New Asian Gallery, Art Gallery of NSW. Australian Embassy in Beijing. SIP Exhibition Building - Suzhou, China. Redevelopment master plan and feasibility study, National Gallery of Victoria. Master Plan, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. Master Plan, Australian National Maritime Museum. Master Plan and refurbishments, Sydney Opera House. Master Plan, Australian Embassy in Tokyo. Spanish Pavilion and Exhibits, Expo '88 (Brisbane). Queensland News Pavilion and Exhibits, Expo '88 (Brisbane). Australia Post Pavilion and Exhibits, Expo '88 (Brisbane). Australian Pavilion, Expo '85 (Tsukuba, Japan). Australian Pavilion, Expo '75 (Okinawa, Japan). Australian Pavilion, Expo '74 (Spokane, USA). Sydney Opera House, 1998-2008; work in association with Jorn Utzon AC. Life Fellow, Royal Australian Institute of Architects, since 2011; Fellow, since 2005. Awards/recognition include: Appointed as a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his service in the field of architecture, 1976. Gold Medal, Royal Australian Institute of Architects, 2008.

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Dr Murray Chilvers KEMP, 30 Selwyn Street, Paddington NSW 2021 For distinguished service to education as an economic theorist and academic, to international trade, through contributions to leading professional publications, and as a mentor. Emeritus Professor, University of New South Wales, since 2008; Head, School of Economics, for several years from 1961; Dean, Faculty of Economics and Commerce; Research Supervisor, for many years; Professor of Economics, 1961-2003. Former Professorial Fellow, Macquarie University, 2004-2007. Visiting Fellow, various institutions including Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA), University of California at Berkeley (USA), Columbia University (USA), London School of Economics (UK), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), Chukyo University (Japan), Hebrew University (Jerusalem), and Institute for International Economic Studies (Stockholm). Associate Editor, International Economic Review; Journal of International Economics; and Bulletin of Economic Research. Author of 18 books and approximately 250 articles and book chapters written in peer reviewed journals and leading international economics publications. Council Member, Econometric Society, 1964-1967 and 1995-1998. President, International Economics and Finance Society, 1997-1998. Distinguished Fellow, Economics Society of Australia, 1989. Fellow, Econometric Society, 1971. Awards/recognition include: Alexander von Humboldt Prize Winner, 1987.

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Dr Andrew Nicholas LIVERIS, 2030 Dow Center, Midland MI 48674, United States of America For distinguished service to international business through senior roles with multinational organisations, as a supporter of Australia-US educational and cultural relations, and to the community. President and Chairman, The Dow Chemical Company, since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, since 2004; employee, since 1976. Board of Directors, IBM, since 2010. Past Director, Citigroup. Chair, University of Queensland in America Foundation, since 2011. Current Senior Patron, American Australian Association. Former President and Chairman, US-China Business Council. Current Board Member, International Council of Chemical Associations; former Chairman. Chairman, The Business Council, since 2013; Vice-President, 2011-2012. Former Chairman, American Chemistry Council. Current Member, US Business Roundtable. Foreign Co-Chair, China Development Forum, Beijing, 2012. Current Member, Board of Trustees, Herbert H and Grace A Dow Foundation. Co-Founder and current Chairman of the Board, The Hellenic Initiative; a non-profit, non-governmental organisation that aims to leverage Diaspora resources to encourage entrepreneurship and job-creating investments in Greece. Current Member, Board of Trustees, United States Council for International Business. Current Member, Board of Trustees, California Institute of Technology (Caltech). Current Member, Board of Trustees, Tufts University. Co-Chair, US President's Advanced Manufacturing Partnership. Current Member, US President's Export Council. Current Member, US-India CEO Forum. Current Member, The Peterson Institute for International Economics. Current Member, Business Advisory Board, University of Technology Sydney. Current Member, Board of Directors, Special Olympics International.

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Mr Keiran James McNAMARA, deceased, Late of City Beach WA 6015 For distinguished service to public administration in Western Australia, to natural resource management and environmental protection policy reform and implementation, and to the community. Director General, Western Australian Department of Environment and Conservation (CALM amalgamated with the Department of the Environment to form the Department of Environment and Conservation in 2006), 2006-2013. Chief Executive Officer, Western Australian Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM), 2001-2006; Director of Nature Conservation, 1991-2001. A range of positions, Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service, 1978-1985, before transferring to CALM. Western Australian Representative, Ministerial Councils and Standing Committees including Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities and Council of Australian Governments, 1992-2013. Member, World Commission on Protected Areas World Conservation Union, International Union for Conservation of Nature. Member of a range of professional scientific societies in wildlife and ecology. Member of a range of Western Australian and national committees and Boards in various environmental fields including biodiversity conservation, protected areas, research, heritage, natural resource management and environmental protection, for many years. Mr McNamara died on 28 March 2013.

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Professor Geofferey Norman MASTERS, 3 Granville Street, Camberwell Vic 3124 For distinguished service to education research, to the formulation of a national curriculum and performance reporting mechanisms, and to improved educational outcomes for young people. Chief Executive Officer, Australian Council for Educational Research, since 1998; Associate Director, 1988-1998. Professor Masters was involved with establishing the Standing Committee on Indigenous Education, the Indigenous Employment Strategy, and the Indigenous Research Fellowship. Member, Advisory Board for Schools, National Australia Bank, since 2006. Chair, Education Network, Australian National Commission for UNESCO, 2006-2008; Honorary Member, 2005-2008. National President, Australian College of Educators, 2003-2005. Deputy Chair, Expert Working Group, Prime Minister's Science, Engineering and Innovation Council, 2009. Member, Research Committee, International Baccalaureate Organisation, since 2006. Founding President, Asia-Pacific Education Research Association, 2001-2005; current Member. Professorial Fellow, Department of Learning and Educational Development, University of Melbourne; Senior Lecturer in Education, 1983-1988. Adjunct Professor, Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland, since 2011; Founding Member, Science of Learning Research Centre. Member, Education, Skills and Innovations Taskforce, Business Council of Australia, 2007; Chair, Technical Advisory Group, Program for International Student Assessment, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 1998-2002. Member, National Schools Data Expert Working Group, Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs, 2008-2010. Member, Strategic Think Tank, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (Victoria), 2008-2010. Fellow, Australian College of Educators, since 1999.

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Dr Susan Denise MEEK, Canberra ACT 2600 For distinguished service to science, to the development and implementation of policy for science and research, particularly gene technology regulation, and through leadership roles with professional organisations. Chief Executive, Australian Academy of Science, since 2008. Inaugural Gene Technology Regulator, Office of the Gene Technology Regulator, Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, 2001-2008; instrumental in developing the gene technology regulatory scheme in Australia, 1991-2008. Chair, Commonwealth Inter-Departmental Committee on Gene Technology Regulation; Member, Commonwealth-State Consultative Groups on Gene Technology Regulation and Genetic Manipulation; Member, Joint Ministerial Committee on Gene Technology Regulation. Established Science Policy and Public Sector Intellectual Property Management Policy for Western Australia. Executive Director, Science and Technology Division, Department of Commerce and Trade, 1997-2001; Manager, Research and Development Branch, 1994-1997. Manager, Emerging Industries Branch, Department of State Development, 1991-1994. Manager, Biotechnology Branch, Technology and Industry Development Authority, 1988-1991. Technical Director, Sue Meek and Associates, 1984-1988; consultancy group specialising in biologically-based ventures. Consultant Biologist, Australian Mineral Development Laboratories, 1981-1984. Current Board Member, Australian Council of Learned Academies; Chair for 2012. Current Board Member, Bioplatforms Australia Ltd. Former Board Member, Western Australian Biomedical Research Institute. Member, Australian Biological Resources Study Committee, since 2013. Member, Inter Academy Panel Biosecurity Working Group, since 2010. Chair, Center for Environmental Risk Assessment (International Life Sciences Institute Research Foundation), Washington DC, USA, since 2011; Member, since 2009. Member, ACT Divisional Committee, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, since 2008. Former Member, Commonwealth, State and Territory Advisory Council on Innovation. Former Member, Working Group on Resource and Infrastructure Consolidation and Co-operation, National Innovation Summit, 2000; former Member, Life Sciences Expert Panel, Co-operative Research Centres Committee. Former Member, Commonwealth-State Consultative Group on negotiation of United Nations Biosafety Protocol. Member, Access to Australia's Biological Resources Consultative Group. Former Committee Member, range of government and non-government organisations in Western Australia including: Premier's Science Council. Medical and Health Research Infrastructure Council. Joint Venture Management Committee, Strategic Research Fund for the Marine Environment. Coordination Committee on Science and Technology. Renewable Energy Advisory Council. Marine Research Taskforce. Intellectual Property Committee, University of Western Australia. North West Shelf Environmental Management Study Steering Committee. Agricultural Biotechnology Centre Management Committee. Institute for Science and Technology Policy Management Committee, Murdoch University. Science and Technology Awareness Raising Program Advisory Committee. Western Australian Aquaculture Development Council. Elected to the Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, 2005.

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Mr Peter Neil MULLER, 201/19 Hickson Road, Sydney NSW 2000 For distinguished service to architecture, to the adaptation and preservation of Indigenous design and construction, and to the integration of the built and environmental landscape. Architect in private practice: - Peter Muller International – London UK; Loches, France; and Clare, South Australia, 1990-2007. - The Office of Peter Muller, Sydney and Marulan NSW, 1953-1988. Director, National Capital Branch, National Capital Development Commission, Canberra, 1975-1977; wrote the design competition brief for the new Parliament House. Proponent of organic design based on the principles of Frank Lloyd Wright; committed to the role of landscape and environment as critical determinants in the design and realisation of buildings, sites and cities; his work includes both residential and commercial buildings in Australia and overseas. A key initiator of what became known as the 'Sydney School' of architecture, having respect for the Australian landscape and leaving materials such as stone, timber and brick in their natural state. A principal founder of 'Bali Style' architecture influenced by his work and life in Indonesia in the 1970s; the style embraced Asian architecture and craft traditions. Fellow, Australian Institute of Architects, 1970.

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Dr Sadanandan E K NAMBIAR, 13 Florina Place, Hawker ACT 2614 For distinguished service to science, particularly in the field of sustainable productivity and management of forests, as a researcher and author, and as a role model for young scientists. Honorary Fellow, CSIRO Ecosystems Sciences, since 2005; Member, Board of Management, Southern Tree Breeding Association, Mount Gambier; Research Officer, CSIRO, 1976-2005. Board Member, Forest and Wood Products Research Development Corporation (now Forest and Wood Products Australia), 2006-2010. Chairman, International Working Party, International Union of Forestry Research Organisations, 1986-1995; Chairman, International Subject Group, 1995-1997. Keynote Speaker, New Zealand Institute of Forestry and the Institute of Foresters of Australia Conference, 2011. Current Member, Editorial Board, Forests. Co-Author, Plantations, Farm Forestry and Water, 2001. Author, Site management and productivity in tropical forest plantations: a progress report - workshop proceedings, 7-11 December 1999, Kerala, India, 2000. Author, Sustained Productivity of Short and Medium Rotation Plantation Forests for Commercial and Community Benefit in Indonesia: An Analysis of Research Priorities: Workshop Proceedings, 6-7 May 1998, Bogor, Indonesia, 1998. Co-Author, Site management and productivity in tropical forest plantations, 1998. Editor, Management of Soil, Nutrients and Water in Tropical Plantation Forests, 1997. Co-Author, New Forests: Wood Production and Environmental Services, 1995. Co-Author, Effects of Nitrogen on Growth and Properties of Stem Wood of Pinus Radiata Families, 1993. Co-Author, Managing the Nitrogen Fertilization of Pinus Radiata from Planting Age 10 Years, 1991. Co-Author, Dynamics of Organic Matter and Nitrogen between Crop Cycles of Radiata Pine, 1989. Co-Author, Nutrition of Plantation Forests, 1984. Co-Author, Advances in Research on Copper Deficiency in Cereals, 1981. Co-Author, Influence of Weeds on the Water Potential, Nutrient Content and Growth of Young Radiata Pine, 1980. Author, Root Configuration and Root Regeneration in Pinus Radiata Seedlings, 1980. Author, Effects of Certain Agronomic Factors on Trace Element Relationship between Soil and Plant, 1970.

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Professor Peter W G NEWMAN, 31 Russell Street, Fremantle WA 6160 For distinguished service to science education as an academic and researcher, through contributions to urban design and transport sustainability, and to the community. Academic Professor of Sustainability, Curtin University, since 2008; Director, Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute, since 2008. Director, Institute for Sustainability and Technology Policy, Murdoch University, 1991-2007; Professor, 1993-2007. Manager of Strategic Planning and Market Assessment, Australian Co-operative Research Centre (CRC) for Renewable Energy, 1997-2000; Associate Professor, 1987; Senior Lecturer, 1980; Foundation Lecturer in Environmental Science, 1974. Visiting Professor, School of Architecture, National University of Singapore, since 2010. Visiting Professor, University of VirginiaUSA, 2007-2009. Visiting Professor, Urban Design, Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, 1996 and 2006. Visiting Professor, Sustainable Cities, University of Pennsylvania USA, 1995, 1997 and 1999. Current Member, Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment, Ecopolis Project, UNESCO. Member, Global Research Network on Human Settlements Advisory Board, UN-HABITAT, 2004-2007. Lead Author, 5th Assessment Report on Transport, 2011-14, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Science Director, Program on Sustainable Urban Development, CRC in Spatial Information, since 2010. Director, Program on Greening the Urban Environment, National Centre for Sustainable Built Environments, since 2010. Member of Expert Commission for Cities and Climate Change, World Future Council, since 2010. Member, Advisory Committee, Infrastructure Australia, since 2008. Member, Built Environment Industry Innovation Council, since 2008. Director, Sustainability Policy Unit, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Western Australian, 2001-2003. Member, Premier’s Science and Innovation Council, Western Australia, 2003-2009. Member, Sustainability Committee, Western Australian Planning Commission, 2003-2008. Chair, WA Sustainability Roundtable, 2003-2006. NSW Sustainability Commissioner, 2004-2005, responsible for overseeing the sustainability aspects of the Sydney Metropolitan Strategy. Member, Board of Transperth, 1987-1993. Has published over 200 academic papers and 12 books, including The Knowledge Arc Light Rail: A concept for delivering the next phase of public transport in Perth, 2010. Co-Author, Resilient Cities Responding to Peak Oil and Climate Change, 2009. Co-Author, Cities and Automobile Dependence; an International Sourcebook, 1989. Co-Author, Sustainability and Cities: Overcoming Automobile Dependence, 1999; named as one of the most influential books on sustainable cities, 2011. Inaugural Chair, Habitat for Humanity Australia, Western Australia, 2004-2010. Volunteer, Carbon Neutral Project, Fremantle Senior High School. Founder, Friends of the Railways, 1979. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001.

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Mr Robert Ian OATLEY BEM, 100 Pacific Highway, St Leonards NSW 2065 For distinguished service to the Australian wine and tourism industries, to yacht racing, and to the community as a supporter of medical research and visual arts organisations. Founder and Chairman, Robert Oatley Vineyards, since 2006; fully established, 2009; produces over four million bottles of wine annually. Deputy Chairman, Southcorp Ltd, 2001-2004; resigned as a Director in early 2005. Founder, Rosemount Wines, Hunter Valley, 1969; sold in 2001 to Southcorp Wines. Owner, Hamilton Island, since 2003; transformed it into the largest tourist resort in Australia; created many jobs during the development phase and continues to be a major employer; the Qualia Resort on the island was voted ‘Best Resort in the World’ in Conte Naste's International Travel Awards, 2012. Owner, the maxi-yacht Wild Oats XI, line honours winner in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race seven times since 2005; race record holder. Commodore, Hamilton Island Yacht Club. Member, Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, Middle Harbour Yacht Club, and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Sardinia, Italy. Participant, Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, for many years. Led the crew that won the Admiral's Cup (in the UK) for Australia in Wild Oats X, 2003. Donated funds for the provision of training programs and facilities for the Australian Olympic Sailing Team and the Australian Elite Sailing Squad; donated four 470 class sailboats to the team. Has contributed to the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, the St Vincent's Hospital, and the National Portrait Gallery. Awards/recognition include: The British Empire Medal, 1985; for his contribution to the economy of Papua New Guinea.

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Professor Rosemary Joan OWENS, Glenelg SA 5045 For distinguished service to the law, particularly to legal education as an academic and administrator, to national and international employment and labour organisations, and to women. Professor of Law, Adelaide Law School, University of Adelaide, since 2008; Dean, 2008-2011; Acting Dean, 2007; Associate Professor, 2005-2007; Senior Lecturer, 1995-2005; Lecturer, 1989-1994; Tutor, 1987-1989. Council Member, The Law Society of South Australia, 2007-2011; Member, Graduate Diploma in Legal Education Committee, since 2008; Member, Course Advisory Panel, 2007-2008. Member, Editorial Committee, Australian Journal of Labour Law, since 1995; and Editor, 2003-2006. Member, Australian Labour Law Association, since 2002; Member, National Executive, and Treasurer, 2002-2006. Associate Member, Centre for Labour and Employment Relations Law, University of Melbourne, since 2004. Current International Reader, Australian Research Council. Member, Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations, International Labour Organisation (United Nations specialised agency), since 2010; Committee Representative, Tripartite Constituents Discussions, 2013; Member, General Survey Working Party on the law and practice of all ILO member States, 2012. Current Member, International Network of Transformative Employment and Labour Lawyers. Current Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Forum on Public Policy (international). Current Member, Australian Academy of Law. Current Member, Industrial Relations Society of South Australia. Deputy Committee Member, Working Women's Centre South Australia Inc, 1991-1994 and since 2007; Chair, 2003-2006; Deputy Chair, 1994-2003. Chair, South Australian Ministerial Advisory Committee on Work/Life Balance, 2010-2013. Non-Executive Director, SA Water Corporation, 2003-2008. Member, Audit Committee, 2003-2008; Member, Remuneration Committee, 2003-2008. Trustee, ASKM Adelaide Recitals Trust, ca2002-2012.

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Professor Stephen John PARKER, University of Canberra, Bruce ACT 2617 For distinguished service to tertiary education through administrative, academic and representational roles, and as a leader in the growth and development of the University of Canberra. Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Canberra, since 2007; established the ANZSOG Institute for Governance, 2009; established partnerships with the National Museum of Australia, the Australian Institute of Architects and the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects to create the Gallery of Australian Design. Collaborations with the ACT Government include: - Chairman, Australian Capital Territory Board of Senior Secondary Studies, 2008-2011. - Agreement for the development of a new public hospital on the Bruce Campus of the University of Canberra, 2012. - Partnerships with two ACT Government schools allowing college students (Years 11 and 12) and teachers full access to university resources, workshops and enrichment programs. Established a Memorandum of Understanding with the Canberra Institute of Technology, 2007, creating improved opportunities for vocational students to continue their studies at university level. Member, ACT Tertiary Education Taskforce, 2010. Appointed to the Learning Capital Council; a collaboration between tertiary education providers, industry, community and the ACT Government. Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Monash University, 2003-2007; Dean and Professor of Law, 1999-2003. Professor of Law, Griffith University, 1994-1998. Lecturer and Reader in Law, Australian National University, 1988-1993. Member, Universities Australia. Board Member, Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG), since 2010; Member, Foundation and Investments Committee; the University of Canberra was a Foundation Member of ANZSOG. Academic Auditor, Australian Universities Quality Agency (now known as Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency), 2001-2007; chaired several audits and major internal reviews. Board Member, Australian Qualifications Framework Council. Former Member, Humanities and Creative Arts Panel, Australian Research Council. Barrister and Solicitor, Supreme Court of the ACT. Barrister in Law, Supreme Court of Queensland. Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales. Practised law in the United Kingdom prior to moving to Australia in 1988.

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Scientia Professor Deo Karan PRASAD, 33 Romani Parade, Matraville NSW 2036 For distinguished service to architecture, particularly in the field of sustainable urban design, as an academic and researcher, and to the solar renewable energy sector. Scientia Professor and Chief Executive Officer, Co-operative Research Centre (CRC) for Low Carbon Living, Faculty of the Built Environment, University of New South Wales, since 2012; awarded $28 million in Australian Government funding, 2012-2019. Director, Centre for a Sustainable Built Environment, 1996-2008. Program Director, Master of Built Environment (Sustainable Development), since 1998; established the first tertiary academic program on sustainable development, 1997. Member, Emeritus Professor Committee, 2007-2012. Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies, 2002-2004. Member, Management Committee, Energy Research, Development and Information Centre, for 10 years. Established two national education programs for school studies – ‘Sustainable Living’ and ‘Eco-Innovate’. Academic, Teacher and Researcher, since 1986. Service with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) includes: Visiting Professor, UNEP Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development, Tongji University, China, 2006-2012; Board Member, Regional University Consortia, 2004-2012; Foundation and current Member, Advisory Committee, Developing Master of Sustainable Development Program. Board Member, UNEP Eco-Peace Leadership Centre, Korea, 2006-2012. Leader, 'Greening Universities Toolkit' Project, Global Universities Partnership for Environment and Sustainability, 2012. UNEP Expert Observer, Shanghai Environmentally Friendly Cities Initiative, 2010. Founder and Chair, Pacific Youth Environment Network, Pacific Islands, 2007. Expert, Special Committee on Urbanisation in the Asia Pacific Region, Bangkok, since 2004. Founding Participant, UNEP Asia Pacific Leadership Program, since 2004. Founding Member and former Chair, The Kensington Group. External Member, Scientific Advisory Committee, Smart Net-zero Energy Buildings Strategic Research Network, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, since 2010; Board Member, Solar Buildings Research Network, 2005-2010. Chair, Global Civil Society Forum, Asia Pacific, for 5 years; Lead representative into Global Ministerial Council deliberations of the UNEP. Academic Advisory Board Member, University Technology Petronas, Malaysia, since 2009. Expert Member, International Energy Agency. Current Member, Beijing Energy Conservation and Environment Protection Centre, China. Leader, Indian Passive Solar Housing Project, AusAID, 1998-2000. Expert Member, Expert Task in Photovoltaics and the Built Environment, International Energy Agency, Paris, France. Chair, Australian Technical Committee EN-003 Energy Efficiency and Thermal Performance of Buildings, Standards Australia, for many years; contributor to the development of the Australian Building Energy Code. Founding Director, National House Energy Rating Management Body, 1998-2003. Director, Sustainable Energy Industries Council of Australia, 1997-1999. Board Member, Energy Research and Development Corporation, Australian Government, 1996-1999. Founding Contributor, Environment Design Guide Project, Australian Institute of Architects. Australian Board Director, International Solar Energy Society, 2003. President, Australia New Zealand Solar Energy Society, 1994-1996. Former Editorial Board Member, Architectural Science Review and Solar Energy Journal. Conference Chair, Australian Solar Energy Society, 1994 and 2011. Chair, Asia Pacific Solar Conference, Sydney, 2008 and 2011. Chair, Solar World Congress, Adelaide 2001. Fellow, Australian Institute of Architects, since 1991.

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Ms Kaye Elizabeth SCHOFIELD, 78 Windsor Street, Paddington NSW 2021 For distinguished service to vocational and adult education and training, as a researcher and commentator, through contributions to policy development and regulation, and to the community. Director, Kaye Schofield and Associates Pty Ltd, since 1994. Author of a range of publications including; Report of the Independent Investigation into the Quality of Training in Queensland's Traineeship System, Vocational Education, Training and Employment Commission, Queensland, 1999. A Risky Business: Review of the Quality of Tasmania's Traineeship System, Office of Vocational Education and Training, Tasmania, 1999. Delivering Quality: Report of the Independent Review of the Quality of Training in Victoria's Apprenticeship and Traineeship System, Office of Post Compulsory Education, Training and Employment, Victoria, 2000. Principal Sector Specialist-Education, AusAID, 2012-2013; Special Adviser on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the Pacific, 2010-2012. Appointed to review Australia's assistance to employment and skills development in Timor-Leste, 2008. Board Member, Australia-Indonesia Institute, 1996-2000. Chief Design Adviser, Australia-Pacific Technical College. Interim Executive Chair, Australian Skills Quality Authority, 2010-2011; led the implementation of a national system of regulation in the VET sector and the establishment of the Australian Skills Quality Authority. Contributor, Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency, 2010. Chairperson, NSW Board of Adult and Community Education, 1998-2010. Member, NSW TAFE Commission Board, 1998-2010; former senior employee, TAFE NSW. Trustee, Dusseldorp Skills Forum; Board Member, 2000-2005. Chair, National Advisory Committee, Adult Literacy and Numeracy Australian Research Consortium, 2001. Chief Executive Officer, South Australian Department of Labour, Public Works and Administrative Services, prior to 1994. Adjunct Professor of Education, Faculty of Education, University of Technology Sydney, 1999-2004. Former Executive Director, Research Centre for Vocational Education and Training, 1999-2002. Consultant, and Associate, OVAL Research (Australian Centre for Organisational, Vocational and Adult Learning), 2003. Director, International Centre for Excellence in Water Resource Management, since 2005. Board Member, eWater, since 2012. Trustee, Sydney Cricket Ground Trust, 1996-2013. Former Commissioner, Australian Sports Commission, 1994-1997.

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Mr John SINCLAIR, 1/32 Weston Street, Coorparoo Qld 4151 For distinguished service to conservation and the environment, through advocacy and leadership roles with a range of organisations, and to natural resource management and protection. Current Director, Australian Tropical Research Foundation. President, Australian Committee, International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, 1982-1983; Member, Commission Environment Planning, 1978-1987. Founder, Go Bush Safaris, since 1988; a program of visiting all major national parks and World Heritage areas in Australia to observe management from the viewpoint of an advocate and visitor, expanding to Papua New Guinea in the early 2000s. Committee Member, Total Environment Centre, 1987-1991. Councillor, Australian Conservation Foundation, 1975-1989; held Executive roles including Vice-President, Natural Environment and Wildlife Policy and Publications Committee, for several years; Honorary Life Membership, 1990. Delegate, First National Conservation Society, 1973. President, Outdoor Tour Operators Association of New South Wales, 1992-1994. Founder, Fraser Island Defenders Organisation, 1971; Chief Executive Officer and President, 1971-1983; led safaris to Fraser Island, 1971-1988. President, Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland, 1978-1985; Honorary Secretary, Maryborough Moonaboola Branch, 1967-1978. Author, Discovering Fraser Island and Cooloola, 1997; envirobook. Co-Author, Fighting for Fraser Island: a man and an Island, Kerr Publishing, 1994. Awards/recognition include: Recipient, International Goldman Environmental Prize, 1993. Named in the Global 500 Roll of Honour, United National Environmental Program, 1990. Recipient, Australian of the Year, The Australian newspaper, 1976.

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Emeritus Professor Malcolm Preston SKILBECK, PO Box 278, Drysdale Vic 3222 For distinguished service to tertiary education as an administrator, researcher and author, and through significant contributions to curriculum development and policy formation, both nationally and internationally. Principal, Connell Skilbeck, International Education Research and Consultancy, 1998-2008. Professor Skilbeck has undertaken various studies for educational bodies including the Federal Department of Education, Science and Training; the Higher Education Authority, Ireland; the Commonwealth of Nations; UNESCO; and the OECD. Deputy Director (Education), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Paris, 1991-1997. Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Deakin University, 1986-1991. Professor of Education, Institute of Education, University of London, 1981-1985. Director of Studies, Schools Council for Curriculum and Examinations for England and Wales, 1981-1983. Foundation Director, Australian Curriculum Development Centre, 1975-1981. Professor and Dean of Education, University of Ulster, 1971-1975. Former Council Member, Australian Council for Educational Research, and Commonwealth of Learning. Honorary Life Member, National Foundation for Educational Research for England and Wales. Publications include: The University Challenged: A Review of International Trends and Issues with particular reference to Ireland, 2001. Education for All: Global Assessment, 2000. Redefining Tertiary Education, 1998. The Vocational Quest, co-author, 1994. Curriculum Reform, 1990. School Board Curriculum Development, 1984. Evaluating the Curriculum for the Eighties, 1984. Co-Author Effective Teachers – Australia, 2002. Co-Author Access and Equity in Higher Education, 2000.

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Mr Jonathan Donald STANHOPE, 4 Rocky Point Road, Christmas Island 6798 For distinguished service to the community of the Australian Capital Territory through leadership roles, to the advancement of human rights and social justice, and to economic development. Administrator, Australian Indian Ocean Territories, since 2012. Chief Minister, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 2001-2011; Treasurer, 2006-2008; Attorney General, 2001-2006; Minister for inter alia: - Territory and Municipal Services, 2008-2011. - The Arts and Heritage, 2008-2011. - Business and Economic Development, 2006-2011. - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, 2004-2011. - The Arts, 2004-2008. - The Environment, 2003-2006. - Women, 2001-2002. - Health, 2001-2002. Introduced the first Bill of Rights, the ACT Human Rights Act. Decriminalised abortion in the ACT Amended ACT laws as not to discriminate against sexual preference/same sex couples; resulting in the ACT Civil Partnership Act 2008 Established the ACT’s Human Rights Commissioner, Children and Young People's Commissioner and Disability Services Commissioner. Former Senior Adviser on Native Title to the (then) Federal Labor Leader Kim Beazley AC, 1996-1998. Former Senior Adviser and Chief of Staff to the (then) Attorney General Michael Lavarch AO, 1993-1996; involved in turning the Mabo decision into legislation. Secretary, House of Representatives Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, 1990-1993. Professional Fellow, University of Canberra, since 2011. Past President, ACT Council for Civil Liberties. Awards/recognition include: Commendation for Brave Conduct, 2004; for his participation in the rescue of a pilot after a helicopter crashed into the Bendora Dam during the ACT 2003 Bushfires. Centenary Medal, 2001.

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Professor Susan Patricia STREET, Brisbane Qld 4000 For distinguished service to the performing arts, particularly to dance education at a tertiary level, as a teacher and administrator, to professional organisations, and as a mentor. Executive Director, QUT Precincts, Division of International and Development, Queensland University of Technology, since 2011. Chair of the Faculty Advisory Committee, Faculty Academic Committee, Faculty International Advisory Committee, Faculty Examinations Committee, Faculty Promotions Committee, and the Faculty PDL Committee, 2005-2011. Member, Vice Chancellors' Advisory Committee, and University Academic Board, 2005-2011. Member, QUT Creative Enterprise Australia, 2005-2011. Executive Dean, Creative Industries Faculty, 2005-2011. Emeritus Professor, 2000; Professor, 1998; Associate Professor, 1993. Head of Dance, Academy of the Arts (formerly Brisbane College of Advanced Education), 1988-1999; Acting Head, Academy of the Arts, 1993-1994; Chair, Postgraduate and Research Committee, 1995-1998; Lecturer, 1984; Tutor (part-time), 1983. National President, Ausdance, 2006-2012; Immediate Past President, 2012; National Honorary Life Member; President, Ausdance Queensland, 1996-1998; Member, 1988-1999. Member, Australian Learning and Teaching Council, 2009. Chairperson, Dance Panel, Australia Council, 1997-1999; Council Member, 1997-1999. Consultant, Australian Ballet School, 1995. Chairperson, Tertiary Dance Council of Australia, 1993-1996; Member, 1988-1999. Australasian Adviser, Royal Academy of Dance, London UK, since 2012. Member, Advisory Board, Australia-China Council, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, 2007-2013. Dean of Dance, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, 1999-2005; Staff Representative, Council, 2001-2004. Chair, Artistic Advisory Committee, Hong Kong Ballet, 1999-2005; Board of Governors, 1999-2005. Performing Arts Expert Adviser, Leisure and Cultural Service Department, Hong Kong Government, 1999-2005. Arts Adviser, Hong Kong Arts Development Council, 1999-2005. Member, International Advisory Board, 'Research in Dance Education', since 1999. Honorary Artistic Adviser, Odyssey Dance Theatre, Singapore, 1999-2005. Chairperson, World Dance Alliance - Asia Pacific Dance Education Association, 1996-2006. Specialist Adviser, Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation, 1993-2005; Chair, Ballet Stream Re-accreditation panel, 1998. Chair, Board of Trustees, Queensland Art Gallery, since 2012. Trustee, Queensland Performing Arts Trust, 2010-2013. Co-Chair, Arts Touring Funding Committee, Arts Queensland, 2009-2011. Director, Brisbane Arts and Environment Trust, Brisbane City Council, 1998-1999. Director, Creative Partnerships Australia Board, since 2013. Member, Arts Investment Advisory Board, since 2013. Member, Expert Assessment Panel, Regional and Touring Arts Program, 2011-2013. Professor Street has choreographed many dance pieces including: - Urban Ballet - Dance Bytes, QUT, 2007. - Faust (Act II), Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 2004. - 11 Travatore (Act II), Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 2001. - Prayer, Odyssey Dance Theatre, Singapore, 2000. Professional dancer, 1976-1982. Glory Box - Dance Collections, QUT Theatre, 1998. Heavens Place - contribution to the work of John Utans, Dance Graduation, QUT Theatre, 1997.

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Professor John Francis THOMPSON, Pyrmont NSW 2009 For distinguished service to medicine in the field of oncology research, particularly melanoma, to national and international professional organisations, and to medical education. Executive Director, Melanoma Institute Australia (formerly Sydney Melanoma Unit), since 2002. Member, Executive Council, Clinical Oncology Society of Australia. Former Chairman, NSW Melanoma Oncology Group. Former President, International Sentinel Node Society. Chairman, NSW Melanoma Network. Chairman, Australia and New Zealand Melanoma Trials Group. Chairman, Melanoma Clinical Practice Guidelines Expert Panel, National Health and Medical Research Council. Author of over 550 scientific publications, 50 book chapters, and 12 books. Over 10,000 citations (including 2 publications with over 1,400 citations, 20 others with more than 100 citations). Over 100 scientific presentations at meetings since 2006. Editor/Editorial Board Member, Annals of Surgical Oncology; European Journal of Surgical Oncology; Journal of Surgical Oncology; and Australia and New Zealand Journal of Surgery. Professor of Melanoma and Surgical Oncology, University of Sydney, since 1999. Former Member, Court of Examiners, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Fellow, American College of Surgeons. Honorary Fellow, British Association of Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.

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Professor Charles David THROSBY, Hunters Hill NSW 2110 For distinguished service to the community as a leading cultural economist, to the promotion and preservation of Australian arts and heritage, and to tertiary education. Cultural Policy Adviser, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), since 1994; Member, Experts Committee for the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, 2005; Member, Scientific Committee for the World Culture Reports, 1998 and 2000. Member, High-Level Group on Culture and Development, Commonwealth Foundation London UK, since 2009. Board Member, Association for Cultural Economics International, 1992-2000; President, 1996-1998. Member, Economics and Heritage Committee, International Council on Monuments and Sites, since 2007. Key Speaker on the contribution of Culture to the implementation of the Europe 2020 Strategy, European Union's Conference, 2011. Member, National Cultural Policy 'Creative Australia' Reference Group, 2011-2013; Member, Advisory Committee, 2008-2010. Chair, New South Wales Arts Advisory Council, 2003-2008. Chairman, Working Groups on Ecologically Sustainable Development, 1990-1991. Distinguished Professor of Economics, Faculty of Business and Economics, Macquarie University, since 2010; Professor of Economics, 1974-2010. Patron, National Association for the Visual Arts, since 1998; Foundation Chairman, 1984-1998. Member, Culture Network, Australian National Commission for UNESCO, 2000-2010. Foundation Chairman, Viscopy Ltd, 1995-1997; Board Member, 1998-2000. Chair, Book Industry Collaborative Council, 2012-2013. Convenor, Australian Chapter, Economists for Peace and Security, since 1995. Distinguished Fellow, Association for Cultural Economics International, since 2008. Fellow, Academy of Social Sciences, since 1988.

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Ms Jacqueline Ruth (Jacki) WEAVER, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 For distinguished service to the performing arts as an actor and entertainer, as a supporter of social welfare organisations, and as a role model and mentor to young performers. Ms Weaver is an actor and entertainer with a career that has spanned more than 50 years in film, television, theatre and music. Film roles include: Wild Oats; Parkland; and Stoker, 2013. The Five-Year Engagement; and Silver Linings Playbook, 2012. Lois, 2011. Animal Kingdom; and Summer Coda, 2010. Early Checkout, 2009. Three Blind Mice, 2008. Cosi, 1996. Caddie, 1976. Picnic at Hanging Rock; and The Removalists, 1975. Alvin Purple, 1973. Stork, 1971. Television roles include: The McCarthys, 2013. Satisfaction, 2009. Hammer Bay, 2007. The Challenge, 1986. The Girl from Moonooloo, 1983. Water Under the Bridge; and Trial by Marriage, 1980. The Dick Emery Show in Australia, 1977. Do I Have to Kill My Child, 1976. The Last of the Australians, 1975. Matlock Police, 1971. Division 4, 1969. Homicide, 1967. Wandjina, 1966; and many more. Theatre roles includes: Death of a Salesman, 2008. Ruby's Last Dollar, 2005. The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead, 2004/2005. Last of the Red Hot Lovers, 2003/2004. Through the Wire, 2003. Member, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, USA, since 2011. Member, Management Committee, Actors Benevolent Fund of New South Wales (ABF), for 10 years; Patron, since 2008. Ambassador, Carers Australia, 2009. Awards/recognition include: Best Supporting Actress for Animal Kingdom, National Board of Review of Motion Pictures (USA), 2010. Best Supporting Actress for Animal Kingdom, Los Angeles Film Critics Association (USA), 2011. Best Lead Actress for Animal Kingdom, Australian Film Institute, 2010. Australian Performing Arts Centres Association Drover Awards Touring Legend, 2006. Best Actress Theatre for Old Masters, Mo Awards, 2002. Variety Club Australia Heart Award Best Actress for They're Playing Our Song, 1992. Variety Club Australia Heart Award Best Stage Actress for Shadowlands, 1991. Logie for Best Actress for Do I Have to Kill My Child, 1976. Best Supporting Actress for Caddie, Australian Film Institute, 1975. Best Actress for Stork, Australian Film Institute, 1971.

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Associate Professor Edward Thomas WILKES, Yokine WA 6060 For distinguished service to the Indigenous community as a leading researcher in the area of public health and welfare, to youth in Western Australia, and to the provision of legal support services. Founding Chair and Leading Researcher, Kulunga Research Network (Aboriginal Child Health Survey), Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, since 2000. Chair, National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Committee, Australian National Council on Drugs, since 2006. Associate Professor, Indigenous Research Programs, Faculty of Health Science, National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University, since 2006; Inaugural Head, Centre for Aboriginal Studies; Professorial Fellow in Aboriginal Health, Centre for Developmental Health. Member, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Advisory Committee, National Health and Medical Research Council, 2011-2012; Member, Australian Alcohol Guidelines Working Committee; Researcher, Indigenous Capacity Building Grant, 2005-2009; participant, 2020 Summit, ca2005. Current Member, National Advisory Group, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Information and Data. Current Member, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Advisory Committee. Founding Member, National Aboriginal Men's Health Research Group. Founding Director, Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service, 1986-2002; Member, since 1986. Head, Working Party for the Development of the National Drug Strategy, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Complementary Action Plan, 2003-2009. Current Co-Chair, Inter-Governmental Committee on Drugs Working Party. Prime Ministerial appointment to the Australian National Council on Drugs, 2006. President, Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia, 1993-1998. Current Member, WA State Committee on Indigenous Justice Issues. Awards/recognition include: Current Ambassador for the Commission for Children and Young People in Western Australia.

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