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

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

The Honourable John Neil ANDREW, Gilberton SA 5081 For service to the Parliament of Australia through the advancement of parliamentary administration and reform, and to the community in the areas of agricultural research, development and education. Service to the Parliament of Australia includes: Speaker, House of Representatives, 1998-2004. Chief Government Whip, House of Representatives, 1997-1998. Deputy Opposition Whip, House of Representatives, 1985-1989 and 1990-1993. Chair, Parliamentary Public Works Committee, 1996-1997. Chair, Coalition Rural and Regional Committee, 1992-1996. Member, Parliamentary Aboriginal Affairs Committee, 1983-1986. Chair, Parliamentary Library Committee, 1998-2004. Member for Wakefield, 1983-2004. Chairman, The Crawford Fund, since 2005; part of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, and sponsors courses and tertiary study to increase the Australian engagement in international agricultural research, development and education. Chair, industry working group to develop models for bulk barley marketing, South Australian Department of Primary Industries and Resources, ca2006. Chair, South Australian Advisory Board of Agriculture, 1980-1983. Chair, International Steering Committee, 2nd International Salinity Forum, 2006-2007. Member, Murray-Darling Association (Region 5). Member, Murray Citrus Growers Association. Member, Riverland Dried Fruits Association. Member, Roseworthy College Curriculum Committee, 1980-1982. Landholder, Sunlands and Golden Heights Irrigation Trusts. Landholder, South Australian Central Irrigation Trust. Board Member, National Capital Authority, since 2007. Board Member, Liberal Foundation South Australia, since 2005. Councillor, District Council of Waikerie, 1975-1982. Honorary Member, Rotary Club of Gawler, 1990-2003. Awards/recognition include: Honorary Fellow, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, 2006. Australian Nuffield Scholar in Agriculture, 1975.

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Sir John Arthur BRABHAM OBE For service to motor sport as an ambassador, mentor and promoter of safety, and to the community through support of charitable organisations. Sir Jack was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1966, and named Knight Bachelor in 1979 for his services to motor sport. Formula One World Champion in 1959, 1960 and 1966; retired from motor racing in 1971. Current Director, Jack Brabham Engines Ltd. Current Patron, Victorian Historic Racing Register. Current Patron, Aurora Vehicle Association; a solar car group. Honorary Ambassador for Motor Sport for SA. Supports the Australian Institute for Motor Sport Safety. Former Member, Commonwealth Government Road Safety Committee. Has assisted the Macular Degeneration Foundation in raising awareness of the disease, since 2005. Life Governor, Apex Foundation, since 1997. Other awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Gregor Grant Award, AutoSport UK, 2006. Named 'Legend of Australian Sport', Sport Australia Hall of Fame, 2003; inducted, 1985. Inducted, International Motorsports Hall of Fame, 1990.

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The Honourable Dean Craig BROWN, 11 Leonard Terrace, Torrens Park SA 5062 For service to the Parliament of South Australia, to the promotion of economic development and reform, and through enhancing business and investment opportunities. Service to the Parliament of South Australia includes: Deputy Leader of the Opposition, 2002-2005. Shadow Minister for Health, 2004-2005. Shadow Minister for Human Services and Disability Services, 2002-2004. Deputy Premier of South Australia, 2001-2002. Minister for Human Services, 1997-2002. Minister for Disability Services; Minister for Ageing, 1997-1998. Minister for Industrial Affairs; Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, 1996-1997. Minister for Information Technology, 1995-1996. Premier of South Australia, 1993-1996. Leader of the Opposition, 1992-1993. Minister for Industrial Affairs; Minister for Public Works, 1979-1982. Liberal Member for Finniss, 1993-2006. Liberal Member for Alexandra, 1992-1993. Liberal Member for Davenport, 1973-1985. Chairman, Hillgrove Resources Ltd, since 2006. Director, Scantech Ltd, since 2007. Director, Foodbank SA Board, since 2006. Board Member, Playford Memorial Trust Inc, since 2007. Member, National Youth Mental Health Health Advisory Board, since 2006. Council Member, University of Adelaide, 1973-1979. Board Member, Botanic Gardens, Adelaide, 1973-1975. Awards include: Centenary Medal, 2001.

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Mr Richard Leigh CLIFFORD, Melbourne Vic 3000 For service to business through executive roles in the mining industry, to the promotion of international trade and the development of export markets, and to the arts. Chief Executive, Rio Tinto, 2000 to April 2007; Chief Executive, Global Energy Group, 1999-2000; instrumental in the development of trading relationships globally, but particularly throughout Asia; employed by Rio Tinto, 1970-2007. Chairman, International Council on Mining and Metals, since 2006. Director, Freeport-McMoran Copper and Gold Inc, 2000-2004. Chairman, Coal Industry Advisory Board, International Energy Agency, 1998-2000; Member, for a number of years. Senior Vice-President, Minerals Council of Australia, 1998-1999; Executive Committee Member, 1996-1998. Fellow, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Director, Barclays Bank, since 2004. Member, Bechtel Board of Counsellors, since May 2007. Former Councillor, Australia-Japan Business Co-operation Committee. Supporter of art and, in particular, instrumental in the Rio Tinto donation of Fred Williams Pilbara paintings to the National Gallery of Victoria.

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Sir James Winter CRUTHERS, Claremont WA 6010 For service to the community of Western Australia through support and involvement with a wide range of community and charitable organisations, particularly in the fields of health and medical research, to the media, and the arts. Sir James was named Knight Bachelor in 1980 for his services to television and to the arts in Western Australia. The following summarises his service and achievements since then. Founding and current Patron, Lions Eye Institute; Vice-President, Fundraising Campaign, 1993-1995, raising over $3 million. Chairman, Fundraising Appeal Committee, John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library, Curtin University of Technology, 1991-1994, raising over $16 million. Other fundraising involvements include support of the Arthritis Foundation; Vice-President, TVW Telethon Institute of Child Health Research, 1994-1996, raising more than $11 million; and the Government House Foundation. Contribution/loan of personal art collections to organisations, including the University of Western Australia, the Art Gallery of Western Australia, the Wilson Art Gallery and the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Board Member, Art Gallery of Western Australia, 1990-1991. Founding Governor, Western Australian Museum Foundation. Member, Senate Development Committee, University of Western Australia; Patron, Hackett Foundation; Board Member, Berndt Museum of Anthology. Board Member, WA Research Institute for Child Health; Vice-President, Fundraising Campaign. Chairman, Ophthalmic Day Surgery Trust, 1993-1995. Chairman, Friends of the WA Cancer Institute, 1990-1992. Member, Rottnest Island Foundation, 1986-1992. Member, WA Branch, National Trust of Australia. Vice-Chairman, Urological Research Centre Campaign, Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, 1995-1996. Board Member, Oz Concert. Chairman, Australian Film Commission, 1982-1983. Chairman, WA Betting Control Board, 1982-1983. Foundation Member, Australian Children's TV Foundation, 1979-1983. Vice-Chairman, the former WA Institute of Technology (now Curtin University of Technology), 1982-1983; Council Member, 1977-1983. Life Member, Princess Margaret Children's Medical Research Foundation. Recent appointments include Board Member, Positive Ageing Foundation of Western Australia; Vice-Patron and Trustee of the Surf Life Saving Association; Board Member, Western Australian Institute for Medical Research; and Patron, RSL Veterans Aged Care Foundation, formed to provide accommodation for ex-service personnel. Business roles include Executive with The News Corporation Ltd, New York, London and Australia, 1981-2002; Chairman, Sunday Times, Perth, 1990-2001; Vice-Chairman, News America Publishing Inc, 1984-1990; Director, United Telecasters (Sydney) Ltd, 1981-1986; Director, Bunnings Ltd, 1982-1983; Director, Westralian Sands Ltd, 1982-1983; and Chairman and Manager, TVW Enterprises Ltd, 1975-1981. Other awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Honorary Doctor of Letters (business and community), University of Western Australia, 2005. WA Citizen of the Year (industry and commerce), 1980.

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Mrs Lisa Gaye CURRY-KENNY MBE OAM, 1/12 Newspaper Place, Maroochydore Qld 4558 For service to the community through encouraging national pride and identity, particularly through leadership of the National Australia Day Council. Mrs Curry-Kenny was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 1983. She was then awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day 1994 Honours List for her service to the sport of swimming. The following summarises her service and achievements since then. Chairman, National Australia Day Council, since 2000. Managing Director, Curry Kenny Group. Author of various publications including: Lisa Curry's Pregnancy and Fitness. Lisa Curry's Total Health and Fitness. Get Up and Go. Fit Kids. Other awards include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Centenary Medal, 2001.

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Mr Joseph Benjamin ELU, 27 Warrumbul Street, Ngunnawal ACT 2913 For service to the Indigenous community through contribution in the field of economic development, the promotion of financial independence and facilitating community partnerships with skilled volunteers. Chairman, Indigenous Business Australia (formerly the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commercial Development Corporation), since 1996; under Mr Elu’s chairmanship, Indigenous Business Australia has grown from a captial base of $30 million to over $600 million; successful business partnerships include Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort in Western Australia and the Scarborough House refurbishment in the Australian Capital Territory. Inaugural Chairman, Outback Stores (subsidiary company of Indigenous Business Australia), since 2006. Business enterprises established under Mr Elu’s leadership include: Commercial rental accommodation, holiday park and campground, kiosk and restaurant, service station, and supermarket in Seisia; Seisia is located at the tip of Cape York Peninsula; the supermarket allows the community to access healthy fresh produce on a regular basis. Two cattle properties at Tarzali in far north Queensland; incorporating an abattoir and meat processing facilities. Foundation Member, National Indigenous Council, 2004-2006; provides advice to the Australian Government on policy, program and service-delivery issues to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Board Member, Reconciliation Australia, 2000-2005. Co-Chair, Indigenous Community Volunteers, for 5 years; organises for volunteers from a variety of professional and skilled backgrounds to work with Indigenous communities. Board Member,Torres Strait Regional Authority, since 1994. Chairman, Seisia Island Council, since 1987. Deputy Chairman, Island Coordinating Council, since 1988; Board Member, since 1987. Member, Indigenous Tourism Leadership Group; advises the Minister for Tourism on issues that impact on the development of Indigenous tourism. Chairperson, Torres Strait Islander Advisory Board. Chairperson, Islanders Board of Industry Services. Board Member, Special Broadcasting Service, 2001-2006. Former Director, Henry Walker Eltin Group Ltd; mining company which became a subsidiary of Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd in 2006. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Honorary Doctorate in Economics, Queensland University of Technology.

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Lady (Nancy) FAIRFAX OBE, deceased, Late of Point Piper NSW 2027 For service to the community, particularly through philanthropic support of a range of organisations in the ethics, health, aged care, volunteering, church and arts sectors. Lady Fairfax was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1976 for her service to the community. Patron, Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation, 2001-2007; Chairman, 1993-2001; inaugural Trustee, 1962-2001. Financial supporter, Vincent Fairfax Ethics in Leadership Program, St James Ethics Centre. Co-Founder, Vincent Fairfax Resource Centre, Alzheimer's Australia NSW, 1990s; financial supporter, for several years. Financial supporter, Children's Hospital at Westmead, for 5 years. Patron, Malcolm Sargent Cancer Fund (now known as Red Kite), 1990-2007. Financial supporter, South Eastern Section, Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, for several years. Vice-President, Rachel Forster Hospital, 1960-1984. Volunteer, Darling Point Branch, Australian Red Cross NSW. Patron, Centre for Volunteering (includes Volunteering NSW), until 2007. Financial supporter and Life Patron, Retired Seniors Volunteer Program Centre; volunteer at the Centre, for many years. Financial supporter, St Mark's Anglican Church Darling Point, for several years; Patron and former President, Friends of St Mark's, until 2007. Financial supporter, National Institute of Dramatic Arts, for several years. Financial supporter, Art Gallery of New South Wales, for several years; Foundation Governor, until 2007. Financial supporter, Australian Ballet, for several years; Patron, until 2007. President, Board, Australian Pre-School Association, 1966-1977. Lady Fairfax died on 7 July 2007.

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Professor John Kerr (Jock) FINDLAY AM, Hawthorn Vic 3122 For service to medicine in the field of reproductive endocrinology as a researcher through contributions to the regulation and promotion of assisted reproductive technology and treatment, and to the development of national and international health programs. Professor Findlay was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in The Queen’s Birthday 2001 Honours List for his service to medicine as a researcher, particularly in the field of reproductive biology, and as a medical administrator. The following summarises his service and achievements since then. Deputy Director, Prince Henry’s Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, since 1990; Head, Female Reproductive Group; Member, Development Board; Member, Investment Committee. Chair, Infertility Treatment Authority, Victoria, since 2001; has participated in policy reviews conducted by the Victorian Law Reform Commission in recent years. Board Member, Victorian Breast Cancer Research Consortium, since 2003; Chair, Scientific Advisory Committee, since 2006; Member, since 1999. Council Member, National Health and Medical Research Council, 2003-2006; current Chairman, Embryo Research Licensing Committee. Chair, Scientific Technical and Advisory Group, Department of Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organisation, 1998-2003. Current Chair, Advisory Committee, Monash University Faculty of Medicine. Chair, External Review Committee on Animal Ethics, Queensland University of Technology. Chair, Review of Biological Testing Facility, Garvan Institute of Medical Research. Author of over 230 reviewed papers (38 since 2001), proceedings of symposia, workshops and book chapters. Other awards/recognition include: Distinguished Scientist Award, UK Society for Reproduction and Fertility, 2006; first Australian to receive the award. Dale Medal, Society for Endocrinology UK, 2006; highest award given by the Society, for outstanding studies which have changed our understanding of endocrinology in a fundamental way.

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Professor Alan David GILBERT, Manchester, United Kingdom For service to tertiary education, particularly in the area of administrative and funding reform at Melbourne University, to the promotion of electronic learning in developing countries, and to Australia's contribution to global developments in higher education and research. President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Manchester, United Kingdom, since 2004. Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Melbourne, 1996-2004. Chair, Melbourne University Private Ltd, 1998-2003; commercial operation of the University of Melbourne. Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Tasmania, 1991-1995. Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of New South Wales, 1988-1991. Member, Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee, 1991-2004. Member, Universities Grants Committee, 1998-2000. Member, Australian Higher Education Council, 1991-1995. Chair, Universitas 21 Ltd (incorporated association of international universities drawn from 10 countries), 1999-2001; Chair, Board of Directors, U21 Global (Singapore), 2001-2004; Chair, Board of Directors, U21 Equity, from 2001. Former Chairman, Group of 8. Chair, Hong Kong University Grants Committee, 1998-2000. Member, Minister's Reference Group during the Crossroads review of Australia's higher education system. Member, Melbourne Grammar School Council, for 3 years in the late 1990s. Fellow, Academy of Social Sciences of Australia. Board Member, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, 1989-1990.

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Dr William John GLASSON, 46 Hawthorne Road, Hawthorne Qld 4171 For service to medicine through contributions to people in rural and remote areas, to the eye health of Indigenous people, and to professional medical organisations. President, Federal Council, Australian Medical Association, 2003-2005; Federal Councillor, 2001-2005; Member, Taskforce on Indigenous Health, 2002-2004; Member, Medical Indemnity Taskforce, 2001-2003; President, Queensland Branch, 2001; State Councillor, since 1997. Current Vice-President, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists; current Board Member; Chairman, Indigenous and Rural Eye Health Committee, 1999-2000 and since 2006; Fellow, since 1987; also served as Treasurer, Secretary and Chairman between 1992 and 1997. Current Consultant Ophthalmologist (rank of Lieutenant Colonel), Health Services Army Reserve, Queensland, Royal Australian Army Medical Corps; Visiting Ophthalmologist, 2nd Health Support Battalion, until 2003. Consultant, Craniofacial Clinic, Mater Adult Hospital, Brisbane, 1992-1995; Visiting Consultant Ophthalmologist, 1989. Registrar, Ophthalmology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, 1984-1986. Lecturer in Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of Queensland. Private practice, since 1989. Current Chairman, Cancer Australia. Current Chairman, Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee. Current Deputy Chairman, Medical Services Advisory Committee. Current Member, Northern Territory Emergency Response Taskforce. Current Member, Indigenous Eye Health Committee of Vision 2020 Australia. Chairman, Trachoma and Aboriginal Health Board. Current Director, Medical and Associated Professions Superannuation Fund. Current Federal Hospitaller, Executive Board, St John Ambulance Australia. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Current Member, Australian Optometry Association.

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Major General Stephen Newman GOWER AO (Retd), Sutton NSW 2620 For service to the museum sector, particularly through innovative leadership and management strategies as Director of the Australian War Memorial, and to tourism through involvement with and support for regional industry organisations. Major General Gower was initially appointed a Member in the Military Division of the Order of Australia in The Queen's Birthday 1990 Honours List, and was then appointed an Officer in the Military Division in the Australia Day 1996 Honours List. The following summarises his service and achievements in the civilian sector. Director, Australian War Memorial, since 1996. Chairman, Council of Australian Museum Directors, 2000-2004; Member of Executive, 2004-2006; inaugural Member, Collections Council of Australia, 2004. Current Member, Tourism, Arts and Sport Task Force, Canberra Business Council. Member, Museum Management Board, International Council of Museums, 2001-2007. Board Member, Australian Capital Tourism, for 3 years. Board Member, Canberra Convention Bureau.

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Mr Peter Bruce HARMSWORTH, Macedon Vic 3440 For service to public administration through leadership of a range of policy areas, in advancing the study and practice of public administration and as a champion of continuous improvement strategies. Inaugural Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, State Services Authority - Victoria, 2005-2006 (retired). Secretary, Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development, 2003-2005; instrumental in establishing new agencies within the Department, including Regional Development Victoria, Innovation Economy Advisory Board, Invest Victoria and the Small Business Commissioner. Secretary, Department of Justice, 1998-2003; introduced the Australian Business Excellence Framework across the Department to target critical resources better to enhance improvement impact, especially in the areas of strategic planning, research and modelling, and knowledge management; promoted stronger linkages across the Justice System. Deputy Secretary, Office of Training and Further Education, Victoria Department of Education, 1992-1993; reviewed Industry Training Boards; Director, Office of Training and Further Education, 1993-1998; played a central role in the Ramler Committee which reviewed the delivery of TAFE services in the Melbourne metropolitan area, 1998; developed a TAFE on-line course delivery capability. Executive Director, State Training Board; Chair, National Vocational Education and Training CEO’s Forum. Director-General, Victorian Office of Corrections, 1988-1992; Deputy Director-General, 1986-1988. Commissioner, Victorian Prison Industries Commission; Victorian Representative, Board of Management, Australian Institute of Criminology; Chair, Corrections Community Agencies Consultative Committee. Manager, Organisational Development, State Electricity Commission of Victoria, 1984-1986. Director, Management Consultancy and Organisational Studies, Victorian Public Service Board, 1981-1984; Director, Recruitment and Personnel Services, 1981; Senior Management Consultant, 1980-1981; Deputy Director, Management Systems Division, 1979-1980. Earlier service in the Law Department, the Commonwealth Department of Transport and the Victoria Police, 1960s and 1970s. President, Institute of Public Administration Australia – Victoria, 1997-2006; key contributor to the revival and growth of the organisation. Played a central role in establishing a program to support the development of public administration training courses in Timor-Leste. Inaugural Chair, Victorian Public Sector Continuous Improvement Network, 1999-2006; established to encourage and promote continuous improvement practices across the Victorian Public Service. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. National Fellow, Institute of Public Administration Australia, 2002; Fellow, Victorian Division, 1999. Fellow, Australian Institute of Management, 1999.

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Professor Ross James HOMEL, 35 Lytham Street, Indooroopilly Qld 4068 For service to education, particularly in the field of criminology, through research into the causes of crime, early intervention and prevention methods. Director, Key Centre for Ethics, Law, Justice and Governance, Griffith University, 2004-2007; Deputy Director, 1999-2004. Convenor, research report Pathways to Prevention: Developmental and Early Intervention Approaches to Crime in Australia. Head, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, 2002-2003; Foundation Professor, since 1992. Director, Centre for Crime Policy and Public Safety, 1992-1995 and 1998; Deputy Director,1995-1997. Head, School of Justice Administration, 1993-1996. Member, Teaching, Learning and Research Advisory Group, 1998-2000. Visiting Scholar, School of Social Sciences, University of Queensland, 2002. Visiting Fellow, Research School of Social Sciences, Australian National University, 1997-1998. Associate, Advisory Committee on Justice Studies Courses, Queensland University of Technology Law Faculty, 1998-2001. International Member, United Kingdom Economic and Social Research Council, Longitudinal Research Network, since 2001. Research Consultant, Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth, 2003-2004; Member, since 2001. Member, Children, Youth and Family Network Reference Group, since 2003. Member, Australia 21, since 2002. Member, Expert Advisory Committee on ‘Injury Prevention Through Community Development Initiative in Central Australia’, since 2001. Member, National Investment for the Early Years, since 1999. Member, Council of Capital City Lord Mayors Drugs Advisory Committee, since 1998. Member, Intersectorial Committee on Prevention of Alcohol and other Drug Misuse, Queensland Department of Health, 1996-2001. Co-Founder and Member, Queensland Coalition for Crime Prevention, 1995-2000. Commissioner (part-time), Queensland Criminal Justice Commission, 1994-1999. Member, Brisbane Lord Mayor's Illicit Drugs Taskforce, 1998-1999. Member, National Expert Advisory Group on Alcohol, 1999. Member, Advisory Board, National Institute for Law, Ethics and Public Affairs, 1994-1998. Member, Queensland Police Education Advisory Council, 1993-1997. Member, Queensland Council for Civil Liberties, 1994-1997. Member, Reference Group for Local Government Safety Plan, 1994-1996. Member, Steering Committee for Gold Coast City Council Surfers Paradise Safety Action Project, 1993-1994. Member, Advisory Committee, Queensland Court Statistics, 1994. Member, Management Committee, National HIV Social Research Centre, 1993. Board Member, Council of the Humanities, Arts and Social Studies. Vice-President, Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology, 1995-2001. Associate, Australian Institute of Criminology, since 1996. Associate, International Council for Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety, since 1994. Associate Editor, Addiction, since 2003; Member, Editorial Board, Criminal Justice: The International Journal of Policy and Practice, since 1999; Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Risk Security and Crime Prevention, 1995-2001; Editor, Crime Prevention Studies (vols 5 & 7), 1996-1997; Member, Editorial Board, Evaluation Journal of Australasia, 1993-1996; Editor, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Criminology, 1992-1994; Co-Editor, Australian Journal of Social Issues, 1987-1991. Publications include 2 books, 5 edited volumes, 52 peer-related articles, 34 book chapters, 8 major government reports, 18 other research reports, and 36 papers in conference proceedings. Awards include: First prize (jointly), National Violence Prevention Award, Australian Institute of Criminology, 2004. Benjamin Drug Prevention Award, Queensland Department of Health, 1998.

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Reverend the Honourable Professor Brian Leslie HOWE AM, Carlton North Vic 3054 For service to education and the community as an academic, an advocate for social sustainability and a facilitator of debate about public policy, particularly in the housing, employment and welfare sectors, to the development of public administration, to theology, and to the arts. Professor Howe was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day 2001 Honours List for his service to the Parliament and people of Australia through policy and legislative reform in the areas of social justice issues, health, and urban development. The following summarises his service and achievements since then. Professorial Fellow, Centre for Public Policy, University of Melbourne, since 1996. Director, Australia and New Zealand School of Government, since 2003; involved in the School’s establishment. Inaugural Chairperson, Victorian Disability Housing Trust, since 2005. Chairperson, Melbourne Affordable Housing, 2005-2006; Director, 2000-2006. Director, Brotherhood of St Laurence, 2000-2005; Charter Member, since 1997. Patron, Australian Theological Forum, since 2000; Board Member, 1998-2000. Patron, Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Society, since 1998. Honorary Fellow, Planning Institute of Australia. Phone Nos: Business Hours (03)8344 9469 After Hours (03)9387 7009 Mobile 0408 307 762 Dr Leo KELIHER For service to public administration in Queensland and New South Wales, particularly as a leader in the implementation of public sector reform initiatives. Commissioner and Chairman, Queensland Service Delivery and Performance Commission, since 2005. Director-General, Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet, 2001-2005. Commissioner, New South Wales Department of Corrective Services, 1996-2001. Director-General, Queensland Department of Emergency Services, 1994-1996. Director of Review, Queensland Public Sector Management Commission, 1992-1993; Manager of Review, 1990-1992. Board Member, Australian Government Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, 2001-2005. Trustee, MacArthur Museum, Brisbane, circa early 2000s. Board Member, South Bank Corporation, circa early 2000s. Former Member, New South Wales Council on the Cost and Quality of Government. Former Adjunct Professor, School of Social Sciences, University of Queensland. Manager, Information Technology Policy Unit, Centre for Information Technology and Communications, 1988-1990; various information technology roles, 1970-1985. Awards include: Centenary Medal, 2001.

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Dr John Francis LAKER, Balmain NSW 2041 For service to the regulation of the Australian financial system and to the development and implementation of economic policies nationally and internationally. Chairman, Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), since 2003; Board Member, since 1998. Current APRA Representative, Council of Financial Regulators. Current APRA Representative, Payments System Board; Deputy Chairman, 1998-2003. Assistant Governor (Financial System), Reserve Bank of Australia, 1998-2003; Assistant Governor (Corporate Services), 1994-1998; Chief Representative in Europe, 1991-1993. Has held senior positions in the economic, bank supervision and international areas since 1982. Current Member, Joint Trans-Tasman Council of Banking Supervisors. Employed by the International Monetary Fund, Washington USA, for 4 years and the Commonwealth Treasury, prior to 1982. Adjunct Professor Michael LAWRENCE-BROWN, City Beach WA 6015 For service to medicine, particularly in the field of endovascular surgery, as a clinician, researcher and teacher, and through contributions to professional organisations. Current Adjunct Professor, School of Population Health, Curtin University. Current Director of Vascular Surgery Perth Metropoloitan Regions, Health Department of Western Australia. Current Emeritus Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Royal Perth Hospital; Head of Department, Vascular Surgery, 1996-1999; Consultant Vascular Surgeon, 1984-2000; Director of Quality Assurance, 1991-1994. Current Consultant to Cook Medical. Clinical Associate Professor, School of Population Health, University of Western Australia, 2004-2006. Senior lecturer Surgery (University of Western Australia), Repatriation General Hospital Hollywood, 1982-1988. Has authored and co-authored over 100 scientific published papers and 10 book chapters, and presented over 100 papers at national and international meetings in the fields of Quality Assurance in Hospitals, blood salvage during operations, aortic aneurysm disease and endovascular surgery. Co-inventor of the Zenith Endovascular Stentgraft for Aortic Aneurisms. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Chairman, WA State Committee, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 1995-1997. President, Australian and New Zealand Society for Vascular Surgery, 2004-2005. Honorary Member, Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland, 2004. Member, International Society of Endovascular Specialists. Member, Andreas Greuntzig Society. Member, Australian Medical Association.

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Dr Rex John LIPMAN AM ED, ‘Manyara’, Balhannah SA 5242 For service to the tourism and hospitality industry, particularly as a founder of the International College of Hotel Management, and to education through support of learning opportunities for young people. Dr Lipman was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in The Queen’s Birthday 1989 Honours List for his service to the banking industry and to the thoroughbred horse industry. The following summarises his service and achievements since then. Advancing professional training within the hospitality industry, in particular being the Co-Founder and inaugural Chief Executive, International College of Hotel Management, 1991-1999. Current Chief Executive Officer, Angas Travel and Professional Conference International; Founder, 1976; has organised language learning and cultural tours to Europe for Australian secondary school students and concert tours to Italy, France and England for Australian school orchestras and choirs, since the late 1980s. Author, The Anjou Trilogy (The Quetteville Diaries, The Countess of Anjou, and Noblesse Oblige). Author, Luck's Been a Lady. Author, When All Else Fails - Read the Instructions, 1998. Other awards include: Efficiency Decoration, for his long service as an officer in the Citizen Military Forces, 1951; served as Commanding Officer, Adelaide University Regiment.

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Ms Catherine Brighid LIVINGSTONE, Lane Cove NSW 2066 For service to the development of Australian science, technology and innovation policies, to the business sector through leadership and management roles and as a contributor to professional organisations. Chairman, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, 2001-2006. Director, Worley Parsons Ltd, since 2007. Director, Macquarie Bank Ltd, since 2003. Director, Telstra Corporation Ltd, since 2002. Director, Rural Press Ltd, 2000-2003. Director, Goodman Fielder Ltd, 2000-2003. Director, Q-Vis Ltd, 2000-2001. Director, Export Finance Insurance Corporation, 1995-2001. President, Chief Executive Women, since 2007. Member, Future Directions International, since 2007. Member, Business-Industry Higher Education Collaborative Council, since 2004. Chairman, Australian Business Foundation, 2002-2005. Board Member, Australia China Council, 1998-2000. Board Member, The Sydney Institute, 1998-2005. Member, Advisory Board, Department of Finance and Accounting, Macquarie University, 1997-2005. Managing Director, Cochlear Ltd, 1994-2000; joined Nucleus/Cochlear Group in 1983. Controller International, Protector Safety Division, OPSM Ltd, 1982-1983. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Macquarie University Alumni Award for Distinguished Service (Professional Category), 2006. Chartered Accountant in Business Award, 2000. Australian Fellow, Eisenhower Foundation, 1999.

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Professor Michael Joseph MILLER, 32 Fowlers Road, Glen Osmond SA 5064 For service to science, particularly through leadership roles in the innovation and development of future generation telecommunications technology. Inaugural Director, Institute for Telecommunications Research (ITR), and Professor of Communications, University of South Australia (UniSA), 1987-2000; Emeritus Professor of Telecommunications, 2000. Founding Head, Digital Communications Group (now ITR), South Australian Institute of Technology (now UniSA), 1986. Deputy Director, Co-operative Research Centre for Satellite Systems (CRCSS), 1998-2000, joint venture between private enterprise, 6 universities and the Federal Government. Leader, Satellite Communication Program, instrumental in the development of Advanced Data and Messaging payload on FedSat satellite - first Australian built scientific satellite for 30 years, launched 2002. Member, CRCSS Governing Board, 1998-2005. Co-Chair, International Advisory Committee, International Space University; established links with the University and UniSA. Chair, Ministerial Task Force to investigate feasibility of Regional Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation; UniSA representative to Centre, since 2005. Prepared submission to the Federal Government for Advanced Networks Program to create test and trial environment for ‘next generation’ wireless technology infrastructure and supporting services, 2000; represented UniSA in consortium to start project (now m.Net Corporation). Inaugural Chairman, m.Net Corporation, until 2005. Member, Broadband Advisory Group to the Federal Government, 2002-2003; provided advice on issues related to developing and stimulating broadband market. Board Member, Australia-Korea Foundation; assisted the development of links in information technology; conceived and convened Broadband Summit 2003; involved in the establishment of inter-governmental and commercial links in the field. Member, Advisory Committee, Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith Fund, since 1999; for the advancement of the science of aeronautics and of education therein. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Sargent Medal, Electrical College, Engineers Australia, 1999. Hooke Award, British Institute of Electrical Engineers, 1998. Australian Engineer of the Year, Engineers Australia, 1995. Fellow, Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, 1993. Fellow, Engineers Australia, 1991.

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Ms Susan Kathleen (Sue) MILLIKEN, Queens Park NSW 2022 For service to the film and television industry through a range of organisations, as an advocate for the development of the industry, for support and encouragement of Indigenous film makers, and as a producer. Chairman, Australian Film Commission, 1994-1997; Commissioner, 1992-1997. Member, Film and Literature Board of Review, Office of Film and Literature Classification, 1989-1994. Council, President and Vice-President, Screen Producers Association of Australia, 1980-1990; Life Member. Reviewer, South Australian Film Corporation, 1998. Chair, Review of the Western Australian Film Industry, Western Australian Department of the Arts, 1992. Board Member, ScreenWest, 2000-2005. Producer, Samson Productions, since late 1970s; has produced a range of films and television productions including Crocodile Dreaming, Farscape, My Brother Jack, Paradise Road, Dating the Enemy, Sirens, Black Robe, The Fringe Dwellers and The Odd Angry Shot. Australian Representative, Film Finances Inc (completion guarantee company), since 1980. Awards include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Raymond Longford Award, Australian Film Institute, 1993.

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Dr Spiro MORAITIS CBE, 8 Sidwell Avenue, St Kilda East Vic 3183 For service to the Greek community through a range of executive roles with migrant assistance and aged welfare organisations, and to medicine as a general practitioner. Dr Moraitis was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1982 for his service to the ethnic community. Foundation President, National Association of Australian Greek Community and Welfare, 1992-1994. Chairman, Victorian Migrant Welfare Agency Forum, 1992. Chairman, Service Development of Migrant Communities, 1992. Life Governor, Fronditha Care (formerly Australian Greek Society for the Care of the Elderly), since 1984. Member, Board of Management, Australian Greek Welfare Society, 1988-1992; President, 1988-1992; Chairman, 1982-1988; Member, since 1972. Health Committee Member, Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria, 1987-1990; Media Committee Member, 1978-1988. Member, Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria, since 1968. Trustee, Ethnic Alcohol and Drug Dependence Committee, since 1985. Fellow, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, since 1984; Member, since 1983. Committee Member, Health Advisory Council of Victoria, 1979-1983. Member, Victorian Division, National Heart Foundation, 1983-1991. Member, Victorian Council of Social Security, for 6 years. Honorary Medical Officer, World Masters Games, South Melbourne Athletics Club and Victorian Veterans Athletics Club. General Practitioner, since 1957. Donated manuscripts and personal papers, National Library of Australia, ca2002.

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Dr James Gardner MURRAY PSM, Holder ACT 2611 For service to the development and implementation of policies related to animal and plant health, pest and disease control, quarantine, food safety, agricultural trade and emergency management, and to veterinary science. Chief Veterinary Officer, Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 1989-2006; Special Adviser, 1993-1998 and 2005-2006; Executive Director, Product Integrity, Animal and Plant Health, 1998-2004. Executive Director, Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, Australian Government Department of Primary Industries and Energy, 1987-1993; Director, Bureau of Rural Resources, 1986 and 1989. Chair, International Advisory Committee of Experts (reviewing food safety and biosecurity programs), Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore, 2002-2003 and 2005. Leader, Technical Assistance Missions to China, 2004 and 2006 (to assist with preparations for 2008 Olympics), Office international des épizooties (also known as the World Organisation for Animal Health), 2004; Reviewer, South East Asia Foot and Mouth Disease Campaign, 1999 and 2003. Team Leader, Expert Review Team (Emergency Prevention System Livestock Program), Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, 1998. Current Governing Board Member, Australian Biosecurity Co-operative Research Centre for Emerging Infectious Disease. Current Chair, Australian Biosecurity CRC International Advisory Standing Committee. Current Chair, Australian Animal Health Laboratory Strategic Policy Group. Current Chair, Australian Animal Health Laboratory Industry Forum. Current President, Regional Commission for Asia, the Far East and the Pacific, Office international des épizooties; current President, Sub-Commission for the South East Asia Foot and Mouth Disease Campaign. Director, Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, 2002-2005. Past Chair, Australian Animal Health Laboratory Advisory Council; Member, since 1985. Past Commissioner, Australian Plague Locust Commission. Former Member, Australian Government Counter Terrorism Policy Committee. Former Member, Australian Government Inter-Departmental Committee on Pandemic Influenza. Member, Australian Veterinary Association, 1969-2006. Fellow, Australasian Institute of Tropical Medicine, since 2004. Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors, since 2002. Fellow, Australian Institute of Management, since 1989. Awards/recognition include: Public Service Medal, 2002. Centenary Medal, 2001. Kendall Medal Oration, Australian Veterinary Association, 2004. Gold Medal Award, Office international des épizooties, 2001. Distinguished Australian of the Year Award, Australian Meat Council, 1999. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, University of Glasgow, 2003. Honorary Fellow, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, 2006.

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Sister Patricia Mary RHATIGAN, Sisters of St John of God, PO Box 7391, Broome WA 6725 For service to rural and remote education, particularly through activities supporting Indigenous development and learning in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, and through Catholic, governmental, educational and representational roles at state and national levels. Sister Patricia entered the Kimberley Congregation of the Order of the Sisters of St John of God in 1958. Kimberley Regional Officer, Catholic Education Office (CEO) of Western Australia, 1983-1992. CEO State Representative, State Accreditation Committee for Training Courses (for Indigenous people working in schools), 1992. CEO State Representative, Priority Country Area Program, Kimberley Education Committee, 1984-1992. CEO State Representative, Aboriginal Affairs Regional Coordination Committee, 1990-1992. CEO State Representative, Broome Learning Network Centre, 1991. Foundation Chairperson, CEO Language Team, 1985-1992. Head, Economics Department, Nulungu Catholic College, Broome, 1974-1981; involved in the establishment and development of the College. Taught at the Holy Rosary School, Derby; at the Beagle Bay and Lombodria Aboriginal communities; and at the Nulungu Catholic College in Broome. Founding Dean, Broome Campus, University of Notre Dame, mid-1990s until 2002; Member, Academic Council, 1998-2001. Representative (Higher Education Sector), Aboriginal Education and Training Council, 1998-2001; inaugural Member. Member, Interim Committee, Kimberley TAFE Services, 1995-1996. Committee Member, National Catholic Education Commission, 1987-1989; concerned with the recruitment and support of teaching staff in remote Indigenous schools. Member, Education Committee, New Era Aboriginal Fellowship, 1960s. Fellow and Member, Australian College of Educators, since 1997. Co-Commissioner for WA, Human Rights National Inquiry into Rural and Remote Education, 1999-2000. Foundation Member, Rural, Regional and Remote Women's Network, 1996-1997. Member, Management Group, Far North West Area Consultative Committee (renamed Kimberley Area Consultative Committee), 1994-2001. Committee Member, Centre for Indigenous History and the Arts, University of Western Australia, 1997. Member of ‘Rural and Remote Roundtable’ and ‘Universities and Regional Development Thinktank’, both held in Canberra in 2001.

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Mr Ross Kenneth ROLFE, 23 Darling Point Road, Darling Point NSW 2027 For service to the community through the development and implementation of major infrastructure policies and in the coordination of whole-of-government program initiatives in Queensland. Director-General, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Queensland, since 2005. Coordinator-General of Queensland; 1998-2002 and since 2005. Director-General, Department of State Development, 1998-2002. Director-General, Department of Environment and Heritage, 1996 and 1998. Policy Coordinator (Land), Department of Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs, from 1991. Deputy Director, Department of Aboriginal Affairs, 1988-1990. Member, Reform Advisory Panel, Queensland Health, since 2006. Chief Executive Officer, Stanwell Corporation, 2002-2005; a Queensland Government owned corporation. Chairman and Director, Queensland Manufacturing Institute. Director, Queensland Centre for Clean Coal Technologies. Director, iLab. Partner, Australia TradeCoast Initiative. Board Member, Queensland Resources Council. Board Member, Institute of Molecular Biosciences. Board Member, South Bank Corporation. Board Member, Tennis Queensland. Member, Construction Queensland. Member, Senate of the University of Queensland. Member, Council of the Queensland University of Technology. Member, Health Promotions Queensland. Awards include: Centenary Medal, 2001.

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Brigadier William Douglas ROLFE (Retd), 24 Arthaldo Court, Nicholls ACT 2913 For service to veterans, particularly through leadership roles with the Veterans' Review Board, to the development and implementation of program initiatives, and to professional education. Principal Member, Veterans’ Review Board, 1997-2007; instrumental in developing association with School of Law and Justice, Southern Cross University; enables veterans to study relevant legislation. Commissioner, Repatriation Commission, Department of Veterans' Affairs, since January 2007. Member, Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission. Awards include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Mr Joseph Alexander SKRZYNSKI AM, NSW For service to the cultural environment, particularly through visionary leadership and management strategies as Chairman of the Sydney Opera House Trust, through mentoring Australian film makers, to business through the venture capital and private equity industry, and to support for Indigenous scholarships. Mr Skrzynski was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in The Queen’s Birthday 1993 Honours List for his service to the electronic media, particularly through the Australian Film, Television and Radio School. The following summarises his service and achievements since then. Chairman of the Sydney Opera House Trust, 1996-2005; instrumental in reconciliation with Jorn Utzon, architect of the Sydney Opera House. Fellow of the Senate, University of Sydney, since 2006; Chairman, Investment and Commercialisation Committee. Director, Sydney Film School, since 2004. Former Director, Medical Imaging Australasia, 1999-2003. Deputy Chairman, Major Organisations Fund, Australia Council, 1995-2000. Chairman, National Planning Authority, 1993-1994. Founder and Chairman, Australian Venture Capital Association, 1993-1994. Managing Director, Castle Harlan Australian Mezzanine Partners (CHAMP-capital venture company), since 2000. Managing Director, Australian Mezzanine Investments Pty Ltd, since 1987. Manager, Sheridan Global Holdings and Sheridan International, 2000-2005. Director, Rogen International, 1999-2004. Member, National Investment Council, Australian Small Business Council, 1994-1995. Financial supporter of Yalari since 2005; $100,000 donation 2006; Yalari gives Indigenous children from remote communities around Australia education opportunities through full boarding scholarships at high achieving secondary schools.

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Mr Mark Anthony SULLIVAN, 88 Doyle Terrace, Chapman ACT 2611 For service to the community, particularly Australia's veterans, through contributions to new governance arrangements, and to major public policy developments in the areas of family support, multicultural affairs and Indigenous service delivery. Secretary, Department of Veterans' Affairs, since 2004; President, Repatriation Commission; Chairman, Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission. Secretary, Department of Family and Community Services, 2002-2004. Chief Executive Officer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, 1999-2002. Deputy Secretary, Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, 1993-1999; First Assistant Secretary, 1988-1993. Senior Account Executive, Wang Australia, 1987-1988. Head, Corporate Services, Special Broadcasting Service, 1986-1987. Senior Assistant Director, Department of Social Security, 1984-1986; various middle-level management positions, 1978-1984. Various middle-level management positions, Australian Taxation Office, 1972-1978. Fellow, Society of Chartered Accountants of Australia. Awards include: Centenary Medal, 2001.

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Professor Gerard Roger SUTTON, 64 Beach Drive, Woonona NSW 2517 For service to tertiary education through administrative and representational roles, particularly as a leader in the growth and development of the University of Wollongong, through the promotion of international engagement in Australian higher education, and to the community of the Illawarra. Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Wollongong, since 1995; Deputy Vice-Chancellor, 1990-1995. Foundation Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of Technology Sydney, 1988-1990; Senior Lecturer, 1976-1988; Emeritus Professor, since 1990. Chair, Universities Australia, 2007; President, Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee, 2006-2007; Deputy-President, 2004-2005; Director, since 1999; Member, International Standing Committee, 1998-1999; Convenor, NSW Vice-Chancellor's Conference, 1999-2000. Director, Australian Academic and Research Network, 2000-2004. Senior Member, Australian Education International North American Advisory Board, since 2004. University Representative, Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee (NSW), since 2002. Board Member, Illawarra Technology Corporation, since 1990. Member, Illawarra Telecommunications Taskforce, since 1997. Current Chair, Regional Impacts of Climate Change Working Group, Prime Minister's Science, Engineering and Innovation Council. Council Member, Library Council of NSW, 1997-1999; Member, Grants Committee, 1997-1999; Board Member, State Library of NSW Foundation, 1997-1999. Current Member, Australian Mathematical Society. Current Member, Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists. Awards include: Centenary Medal, 2001.

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