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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

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Mr Trevor FARRELL, Auchenflower Qld 4066 For service to people with a disability. National CEO, MS Australia, 2011-2012. Executive Director, MS Australia Queensland, 1983-2011; Vice-President, 1981-1983; Member, since 1981. Has overseen the implementation of significant initiatives: - Community Education Program; educational program with six regional coordinators. - The MS Clinic: a centre for medical information, care and support at the Brisbane and Women's Hospital, 1995. - Client Information Line: a free telephone information line for people with MS and their families, 1994. - 'Life at Annerley': a house providing assisted living for eight people with MS who might otherwise live in a nursing home. President, People with MS International Committee, MS International Federation, 1990-1996; Executive Member, 2009-2011; MS Australia's representative, 1986-2011; Chairman, Pacific Region, 2004-2008. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Mr Jules Mark FELDMAN, 95 Olinda-Monbulk Road, Olinda Vic 3788 For service to the print media industry. Co-Founder, Modern Magazines Pty Ltd, 1953; Managing Director, 1972-1975. Editor-in-Chief, Modern Motor, launched in 1954: - Road tested vehicles and reported on their performance. - Instigated the Modern Motor Car Awards, 1964. Gradually expanded the business starting in 1965 to publish additional magazines; Editor-in-Chief of most of them, including: - Modern Boating. - Modern Fishing. - Australian Golf Digest. - Rugby League Weekly. - Australian Cricket. - Motorcycle News. - Hi Fi Review. - Electronics Today International (later also published in the UK, Canada and in France as Electroníque pour Vous). Most of these magazines are still published today by other magazine publishers. Editor-in-Chief, Hudson Publications, 1946-1953; including: - Seacraft, 1946. - Outdoors and fishing, 1947. - Wheels, 1953.


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Mr Graham Henry FELTON, Avoca Beach NSW 2251 For service to the community through aged care organisations. Patron, Ageing and Alzheimer's Research Foundation, University of Sydney, since 2007; major fundraiser for the Foundation, since 2004. Supporter and fundraiser for several charities, including Concord Health and Ageing in Men Project. Mr Michael Angel FERNANDEZ, 14 Government Road, Primbee NSW 2502 For service to the community through public health programs. Mr Fernandez has been contributing to the prevention of communicable diseases like HIV and Hepatitis C for more than 20 years; has also helped people to address their drug problems and to become productive members of the community. Manager, First Step Program, South Eastern Sydney and the Illawarra Area Health Service, since the late 1990s. Health Worker, Needle and Syringe Program, Illawarra Area Health Service, since 1992. Developed and delivers Sex and Drugs in the Suburbs' workshops, a health promotion project that challenges participants to confront their own value judgements about drug use and to develop understanding about the means of reducing the transmission of blood borne diseases. Adviser to other New South Wales Area Health Services, especially on Needle and Syringe Program service delivery, since 2005.


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Mrs Holly FERRARA, 45 Mount Shadforth Road, Denmark WA 6333 For service to youth through the Scouting movement. Treasurer, Denmark Scout Group, since 1998;vVolunteer, since 1986; Supervisor for Scout Hall Renovations, 2001; current Purchasing Officer. Secretary, Denmark Cottage Crafts Inc, since 2008; Member, since 2006. Volunteer Helper, Denmark Surf Life Saving Club, during the 1980s and 1990s. Volunteer Manager/helper, Denmark School Canteen, ca1983-1990. Mrs Juanita Mary FIELD, 3256 Benalla Tocumwal Road, Waggarandall Vic 3646 For service to the community through church and women's organisations. President, Central Murray Group, Country Women's Association of Victoria, 1993-1995, 2001-2003 and 2007-2009; current Member, State Social Issues Fact Finding Committee; current Member, Committee, Australian Country Women of the World. Life Member, Country Women's Association of Victoria; Member, for over 64 years. Division Commissioner, Central Murray Girl Guides, 1998-2003. District Leader, Invergordon Girl Guides, since 2003. Acting District Leader, Numurkah Girl Guides, 2006. Involved with the Girl movement, for over 44 years. A range of roles with the Katamatite and Invergordon Uniting Churches including lay preacher, Sunday school teacher and organist, Uniting Church in Australia, for approximately 60 years; current, Devotional Coordinator, Ladies Fellowship. Involved with the Methodist Church prior to the formation of the Uniting Church in Australia. Member, Youanmite Hall Committee. Member, Youanmite Social Connections Group. Awards/recognition include: Citizen of the Year, Tungamah Shire.


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Mr Jack Leonard FISHER, Potts Point NSW 2011 For service to the community through a range of Jewish organisations. Chairman, Rookwood Jewish Cemetery Trust, since 2005; Trustee, since 1979. President, NSW Board of Jewish Education, 1996-2000; Board Member, 1977-2000; served in several executive positions; Life Member, 2001. Board Member, The Great Synagogue, Sydney, 1975-1987; served in several executive positions including Treasurer. Mr Joseph FLEMING ED, PO Box 1517, Maroubra NSW 2035 For service to the community, and to aged care. Current Treasurer, Our Lady of the Annunciation (Catholic Church) Pagewood; Member, Parish Finance Committee, for many years; Member, for 50 years. Treasurer, Probus Club of Randwick, 1999 and since 2002; President, 1996 and 2001; Vice-President, 1996; Secretary, 1992-1995; Member, since 1989; Life Member, 2010. Auditor, Cape Banks Family History Society, since 2004. Vice-President, Clovelly Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League, 2006-2011; Assistant Treasurer, 2001-2011; Trustee, since 2008; Delegate, Eastern Metropolitan District Council, 2007-2011; Alternate Delegate, 2001-2006; Member, since 1998. Foundation Treasurer and Membership Registrar, 17th Infantry Battalions Association, since 1989. Member, Reserve Forces Day Committee, 1998-2000. Treasurer/Director, Army Museum of NSW (Victoria Barracks), 1999-2011. Treasurer/Financial Adviser, Little Bay Coast Centre for Seniors, since 2004; Public Officer, since 2010; volunteer French Language Tutor, since 2007; Life Member, 2012. Awards/recognition include: Efficiency Decoration, long service award presented to officers in the Army Reserve prior to the establishment of the Reserve Force Decoration.


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Mrs Deborah FLEMING-BAUER, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 For service to the television industry. Executive Producer, Australian Story, ABC Television, since 1996. Executive Producer, 7:30 report, ABC Television, during the 1990s. Author, Australian Story: Behind the Scenes, 2005. Awards/recognition include: Honorary Doctorate, Griffith University, 2006; for her services to Journalism. Walkley Award for Leadership in Journalism, 2005. Best Current Affairs, Documentary or Feature, Queensland Media Awards, 2006, 2007 and 2009. Media Award for Best Profiling of an Athlete, Team or Coach - Broadcast Media, Australian Sports Commission, 2006, 2007 and 2009. Best Current Affairs Report, TV Week Logie Award, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2008. Media Peace Award for Increasing Awareness and Understanding of Women's Rights and Issues, United Nations Association of Australia, 2008. Media Peace Award for Promotion of Multicultural Issues, United Nations Association of Australia, 2000 and; 2008. Most Outstanding Documentary Series, TV Week Logie Award, 2003. Media Peace Award for Promotion of Aboriginal Reconciliation, United Nations Association of Australia, 1998 and 2001. Media Peace Award for Best Television, United Nations Association of Australia, 1999. Reality Television, TV Week Logie Award, 1999. Most Outstanding Contribution to Journalism Award, Alliance Queensland Media Awards. Mr Roy Alton FLYNN, 'Gwandalan', 8444 Gore Highway, Millmerran Qld 4357 For service to local government, and to the community. Chief Executive Officer, Millmerran Shire Council, 1996-2008; employee, 1967-2008. Various Executive roles including President, Secretary and Vice-President, Millmerran Memorial Sportsman's Club, 1973-1999; Life Member. Treasurer, District Community Support Association, 1996-1998. Committee Member, Millmerran Indoor Sports and Recreation Association, 1996-1998. President, Treasurer and Secretary, Millmerran Rugby League Club, 1973-1979; Life Member. Committee Member, Millmerran Junior Rugby League Club, 1991. Committee Member, Millmerran Squash Club, 1987-1988. Treasurer, Millmerran Pistol Club, 1975-1976. Secretary, Millmerran Tennis Club, 1968-1970. Coordinator, Millmerran Bi-centenary Celebrations, 1987-1988. Honorary Auditor, Country Women's Association, Millmerran. Honorary Auditor, Millmerran Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia.


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Mrs Wendy FOLVIG, Claremont WA 6010 For service to the community through a range of organisations. Member, Country Women's Association of Western Australia, since 1951, including Wiluna, Albion Downs, Wellard-Baldivis, the City of Perth and Murchison Postal Division Branches; President/Secretary of a number of those Banches; Life Member, since 1994; Divisional President, Murchison Division; Member, Archives Committee, 2004-2009; Member, Social Issues Fact Finding Team, in the mid-1980s; Editor, The Countrywoman of Western Australia, 1977-1980 . Volunteer, National Trust of Australia, WA Council, since 1991; Life Member, since 2009; current Member, Classification Standing Committee; current Media Monitor; current Old Observatory Property volunteer; Country Women's Association Representative, 1991-1994; Member, Golden Pipeline Committee, in the late 1990s. Country Women's Association Representative, State Emergency Service, for 11 years. Secretary, Wiluna Branch, Pastoralists and Graziers Association of WA, during the 1960s. Member, Wiluna Hospital Board, during the 1950s and 1960s. Major Norman Glyn FORD (Ret'd), 245/45 Avenue Road, Payneham SA 5070 For service to the community. Member, Kiwanis International, 1981; Fellow, 1994; Life Member. Governor, Australian District, 1993-1994; Leader, Australian contribution, Worldwide Service Project - Global United Nations Program for the Elimination of Brain Damage due to Nutritional Iodine Deficiency, 1984-1997; Member, District Board of Trustees, for many years; involved with Kiwanis Terrific Kids program, for 10 years. Lieutenant Governor, Division 3, South Australia, 1990-1991. Current Member, Rostrevor Campbelltown Club. Former Board Member, Mental Health Association. Supporter, Marjorie Black Club. Former engineer, Engineering and Water Supply Department, South Australian Government; Deputy Chief Inspector and Assistant Director, Department of Labour and Industry; chaired various state and national technical and policy committees. Kiwanis International Foundation awards include: Member, Legion of Honour, 2007. George F Hixson Fellowship, 2003. Tablet of Honour, 1994.


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Mr Ronald Neil FORTE, Palm Lake Resort, 175/272 Fryar Road, Eagleby Qld 4207 For service to surf lifesaving, and to the community. Treasurer, Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park Surf Life Saving Club, 2006-2008; Assistant Treasurer, 2004-2006 and 2008-2011; Captain, 1966-1969; Member, since 1959; Life Member, since 2007; 25 and 30 years' Service Awards. Member, numerous Sub-Committees including the Life Members and Honours Committee, the Constitutional Committee and the Building and Redevelopment Committee. President, Old Lifesavers Association, since 2001. Volunteer, Australian Business Volunteers, 2002-2009; undertook a number of assignments in the Cook Islands; Regional recruitment Interviewer, 2005-2009. Current volunteer Driver, Transcord Community Transport, and 2001-2009; Treasurer, 2004-2008. Awards/recognition include: Inducted into the Hall of Fame, Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park Surf Life Saving Club, 2011. International Volunteer Award, Volunteering Gold Coast, 2004. Professor Bradley Scott FRANKUM, Orangeville NSW 2570 For service to medicine as an educator and administrator. Deputy Dean, School of Medicine, University of Western Sydney; Professor of Clinical Education. Former Clinical Dean, Macarthur Clinical School; located at Campbelltown Hospital. Director of Complex Care, General Practice and General Medicine, Sydney South West Area Health Service, 2002-2010; responsible for the oversight of General Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Neurology, Immunology, Clinical Infectious Diseases, Ambulatory Care, Diabetes and Endocrinology. Former Member, Clinical Council. Former Member, Clinical Quality Council. Established a specialist Immunology Service in the Macarthur District (Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals). Current Board Member, NSW Division, Australian Medical Association; Councillor, South West Metropolitan Zone Class, 2011-2013. Current Board Member, South West Sydney Local Health District. Member, Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, since 1993. Current Member, National Examinations Committee, Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP); current NSW Coordinator of RACP Clinical Examination. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, since 1995.


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Mr Albert William GAMBLE, 41 Derriwong Road, Round Corner NSW 2158 For service to youth through the Scouting movement. National Commissioner, International Projects, Scouts Australia, 1990-1993; International Commissioner, 1982-1990; Joint Coordinator, Bangladesh-Australia Child Health Project, 1986-1993; Delegate to several Asia-Pacific and World conferences; Honorary Commissioner, NSW Branch, since 1993. Committee Member, Lord Baden Powell Society, 1996-2006; fundraising arm of Scouts Australia. Oversaw travel arrangements for international scouts to World Scout Jamboree, Sydney, 1988. Area Commissioner, Cumberland Area, 1975-1981. Co-Founder, Save the Children Fund, Toongabbie Branch, 1963; continued sponsorship, 1966-2001. Mr Geoffrey Philip GARNETT, Melville WA 6156 For service to the sport of athletics as an official and administrator. Vice-President, Athletics Western Australia, 1996; Treasurer, 1984-1988; Track and Field Director, 1992-1995; Chief Track Referee, since 1992; Chief Track Judge, 1982-1991; Life Member, 2000. Member, Strive Athletics WA Track and Field Committee, since 1996. President, Melville Athletics, 1987-1992 and 1994; Treasurer, 1984-1986; Vice-Patron, 1995; Life Member. Chief Track Referee, Public Schools Association (boys) and Independent Girls Sports Association, for the past 20 years. Chief Track Referee, Associated Catholic and Combined Schools, for the past 12 years. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000.


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Mr Glen David GARRICK, Buderim Qld 4556 For service to surf lifesaving. Member, Board of Directors, Surf Life Saving Queensland, 2004-2005; Branch Councillor, 2000-2008; Helicopter Rescue Crewman, 1984-1987. President, Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC), 2000-2008; Honorary Solicitor, 1991-1995; Life Member, 2007. Chairman, Branch Judiciary, Surf Life Saving Sunshine Coast, 1992-1995. Club Captain, Coolum Beach SLSC, 1984-1986; Honorary Solicitor, 1983-1986. Volunteer surf lifesaver, since 1981. Mr Yvon Albert GATINEAU, 158 Lord Street, Newtown NSW 2042 For service to the community of Lightning Ridge. Fundraiser and supporter of a range of community groups and organisations including: - Lightning Ridge Neighbourhood Centre, since 2007. - Outback Arts, since 2005. - Lightning Ridge Arts and Craft Council, since 2005. - Yawarra Meanei Women's Group, since 2008. - Women's Refuge Group, Lightning Ridge Safe House, since 2008. - Lightning Ridge Men's Shed, since 2010. - Food for Families Foodbank New South Wales, since 2011.


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Dr Robert Pem GERNER, 19A Angophora Place, Catalina NSW 2536 For service to architectural education, particularly in the field of urban design. Academic in the field of architecture and urban design, lecturing on the subjects at: - College of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales, 2006-2009. - Urban Development Institute of Australia, 2005-2008. - University of Technology Sydney, 1994-1996 and 2002-2005. - University of Canberra, 1996-2000; Adjunct Professor, Centre for Developing Cities, 1998-2000. - University of Adelaide, 1980-1984; Member, Faculty of Architecture. Examiner, NSW Architects Registration Board, 2006-2009. Member, Urban Design Advisory Committee, North Sydney Council, 2002-2009. Member, Assessment Review Committee, ACT Urban Design Advisory Design Committee, 1997-2000. Examiner, ACT Board of Architects, 1998-2002. Councillor and Executive Member, Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ), NSW, 1994-1996; Interview Examiner, Certified Environmental Prectitioner (CenvP) qualification for EIANZ, 2006-2008; Councillor EIANZ, ACT Division, 1997-2000. Co-Author, Architecture By Team, 2008. Co-Editor, Cityscape, online journal, 2005-2012. Director, Pem Gerner Design, 1996-2008. Director, DEM Planning, 1993-1995. Fellow, Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand, 1998. Fellow, Australian Institute of Architects, 1982.


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Mr Mark Bradley GEYER, Penrith South NSW 2750 For service to the sport of Rugby League football, and to the community through a range of charitable organisations. Rugby League player, 1987-2000; played at club, state and national levels, representing: - Penrith Panthers, 1987-1992. - Balmain Tigers, 1993. - Western Reds, 1995-1997. - New South Wales State of Origin 1989-1991. - Australian Kangaroos, 1990-1991. Presenter, The Grill Team, Triple M Radio Show, since 2009; through his role at the radio station, he has established a regular segment called Random Acts of Kindness aimed at assisting those less fortunate in the community. Panel Member, NRL on FOX, Fox Sports Australia, since 2012. Panel Member, The Sunday Roast football show. Organiser, 2011 Legends of Origin Charity Match, 2011; a fundraising initiative to provide support to the Queensland Floods recovery effort, the match raised $455,345 for victims of the floods. Supporter, Police and Community Youth Clubs, since 2001. Supporter, Work Direction, 2007-2009. Supporter, D-Sport, 2003-2005. Supporter, Yellow Ribbon Foundation, 2002-2004. Supporter, 'Fight For Life' Charity Boxing Event. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Ambassador, Save Our Sons, since 2007. Goodwin Ambassador, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, since 2005.


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Dr Francesco GIACOBBE, 19A Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill NSW 2110 For service to the Italian community of New South Wales. Member, Italian Community Ministerial Consultative Committee (Federal Government). Honorary President and Director, Italian Forum Ltd; the Forum Cultural Centre in Leichhardt, NSW. Foundation Member and Coordinator, Association of Sicilian Organisations in Australia. Member, Editorial Committee, Il Ficodindia newsletter. Volunteer Broadcaster, Call the Experts program, Rete Italia Radio Station. Organiser and Chair of a range of conferences and events on themes and issues related to social security, welfare, culture and education. Promoter and Organiser of social and cutural exchanges between Italy and Australia. Promoter, Italian Community Committee for a Social Security Agreement between Italy and Australia. Member, Ethnic Liaison Committee on Social Security Agreements. Senior Lecturer, Management Accounting, University of Technology, Sydney. Accountant, Registered Tax Agent and Management Consultant. Researcher and Co-Author of a range of academic and professional articles. Justice of the Peace. Awards/recognition include: University Medal, University of Technology, Sydney. Mr Richard James GIDDINGS, Pontville Tas 7030 For service to the community of Brighton. Chairperson, Brighton Police Liaison Group, 1994-2003. Current Chair, Code of Conduct Tribunal. Member, Environment and Heritage Special Committee. Contributed to Brighton and Surrounds; a book commissioned by the Council researching the history of Brighton. Member, Brighton Anglican Parish Council, for 20 years: Honorary Secretary. Member, Brighton Heritage Association, for the past 17 years; current Guide, Tasmanian Heritage Week Historic Walk around Pontville. Brighton Heritage Association Representative on the Brighton Council's Senior Citizens Management Committee. Guides tours around Pontville Historic Precinct, St Mark's Monumental Cemetery, for the past 17 years. Inaugural Chairperson, Bush Watch Tasmania. Member, Friends of Tasmania Military Museum. Member, Crimestoppers, Southern (Tasmania) Region, 1995-2005. Awards/recognition include: Appointed as a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Papua New Guinea, 1993.


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Mr Lionel Herbert GILLMAN, 134 River Street, Corowa NSW 2646 For service to the community through Lions Australia. Director, District 201V6 Lions Foundation Ltd, since 1996; a fund established to assist people or organisations in need within the boundaries of District 201V6; current Treasurer. Member, Council of Governors, Lions Australia Multiple District 201, 1993-1994. District Governor, District 201V6, 1993-1994; Chairman, District Constitution and By-Laws Committee. Member, Lions Club of Corowa, since 1961; served in several executive roles including President and Zone Chairman; Life Member, since 1986. Councillor, Corowa Shire Council, 1983-1991. General Manager, Martins Tour Group, Albury, 1984-2010; Consultant, since 2010. Current Authorised Driver Trainer, Ministry of Transport. Founding Member, Organising Committee, Rutherglen Winery Walkabout, 1974-1980. Mr Giuseppe Gianpiero GIUGNI, Kingston ACT 2604 For service to the community through multicultural and charitable organisations. Supporter, National Multicultural Festival, ACT. Supporter, Hartley Lifecare. Supporter, Diabetes ACT. Supporter, The Canberra Times Fun Run. Supporter, The Royal Thai Embassy. Supporter, Vascular Research and Development, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney. Supporter, Renal Research and Development, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney. Supporter, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney Annual sponsor, band, orchestral and choral divisions, Australian National Eisteddfod. Sponsor, The Smith Family. Sponsor, Australian Red Cross. President, Italy Earthquake Appeal Committee, L'Aquila, Abruzzo, 2009. Member, Australia Day Committee, ACT. Member, Italo Australian Club, Canberra. Board Member, Villaggio Sant' Antonio, 1974-1979 and 2006; retirement village. Board Member, Fyshwick Markets Pty Ltd; Founding Member, 1971. Owner, Wiffins Fruit and Vegetables, Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets, until 2007. Awards/recognition include: Canberra Citizen of the Year, 1999. Guardian Angel Award, Diabetes ACT, 2010. Award, 21st Annual Ethnic Business Awards, 2009.


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Mr Gordon Holland GLASCOCK, 2/16-24 Oxford Street, Sutherland NSW 2232 For service to the community. Captain, Veterans Golf Club, Woolooware Golf Club, 1984-2009; President, Legacy Committee, 1988-2009; Welfare Officer, 1988-2011; Life Member, 2008. Member, Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club, since 1940; received 50 years' service plaque, 2000. Current President, Coast Artillery Association Branch, Royal Australian Artillery Association. President, Loftus Rovers Football Club, for 3 years; Coach, 1969-1979; Life Member. Mr Brian Thomas GLEESON, Kingswood SA 5062 For service to the community of South Australia through the management of sporting events. Event Manager, Clipsal 500 Adelaide, since 1999. Involved in the management of other events including: - Australian Rally Championship, 2001-2007. - Australian Formula One Grand Prix, 1985-1996. - World Bowls Championship, 1996. - Adelaide International Horse Trials, 1997, 1998 and 1999. - Adelaide International Rodeo. - Tasting Australia. - as well as music events and concerts.


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Mrs Mary Laelia GLEN, deceased, Late of Condobolin NSW 2877 For service to local government, and to the community of Condobolin. Councillor, Lachlan Shire Council, 2008-2011. President, Condobolin Branch, United Ladies Hospital Auxiliary, 2005-2011. Foundation President, Condobolin Home Care Service, for 13 years. Manager, Hotel Service, Condobolin District Hospital, 1974-1987; Member and fundraiser. Coordinator, Condobolin Meals on Wheels; Founding Member. Member, St Joseph's Parish Condobolin. President, Condobolin Catholic Women's Group; Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Teacher, Religion Education, Condobolin Primary School and Condobolin High School. Awards/recognition include: Condobolin Citizen of the Year, Lachlan Shire Council, 2006. Mrs Glen died on 17 January 2012. Mr Peter John GOERS, Norwood SA 5067 For service to the community as a radio broadcaster. Host, Evening Show, ABC Radio, Adelaide, since 2003. Theatre critic for The Advertiser newspaper, 1985-1996. Artistic Director, University of Adelaide Theatre Guild, during the 1980s; Life Member. Board Member, Carclew Youth Arts, 2001-2003. Board Member, Adelaide Festival, since 2011. Trustee, Adelaide Festival Centre Trust, 2003-2011. Patron, Turkish Association of South Australia; and other organisations. Awards/recognition include: SA Local Hero, Australia Day Awards. Radio Broadcaster of the Year Award, Media, Arts and Entertainment Alliance, 2008 and 2009.


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Mr Frederick Charles GOODE, 4 Mingay Avenue, East Maitland NSW 2323 For service to veterans and their families. Vice-President, Hunter Valley District Council, Returned and Services League of Australia Sub-Branches, since 2004; Member, Management Committee, since 2001; Delegate, since 2000. Founding Member, Hunter Valley Welfare and Pension Officers Network, 2002. Vice-President, Maitland Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2002; currently maintains website; Trustee, since 2002; Pensions Officer, since 2001; Member, since 1998; Youth Club Liaison Officer; Research Officer; Memorials Officer; Historian. Current President, Reserve Forces Day, Newcastle Regional Council; Vice-President, 2000-2009; Member, 1998-2009 and since 2010; Maitland/Coalfields Liaison and Publicity Officer. Member, New Medal Group (Australian Defence Medal), 2003-2006. Committee Member, NSW Defence Reserve Association, since 2010. Justice of the Peace, since 2004. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Mr John Kevin GOODFELLOW, Kardinia International College, Kardinia Drive, Bell Post Hill Vic 3215 For service to education. Founding Principal, Kardinia International College, Geelong, since 1996. Principal of four colleges, embracing 29 years; first Principalship when 26 years old. Senior Lecturer, Australian Catholic University, Canberra, and Edith Cowen University, WA.


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Mrs Robin Leslie GORDON, PO Box 302, Belmont NSW 2280 For service to the preservation of social and local history, and to the community. President, Australian Society of the Lacemakers of Calais, 2007-2011; Member, for over 20 years. Committee member, Newcastle Girls High School Ex Students' Union, since the 1960s; President; Patron. Co-Author and Publisher of a range of historical books including: - A Golden Age of Nursing, 1998. - A Book of Memories, Belmont School, 1996. - Newcastle High School: The First 75 Years, 1983. Founding Member, Friends of the Library Group; formed to prevent the closing of Belmont Library. Founding Member, Belmont Hospital Watchdog Committee; to save Belmont Hospital. Founding Member, Aged Care Working Group; formed to raise funds to assist with establishment of the aged care facilities, particularly for people with dementia. Member, Belmont Chamber of Commerce, since 1990; Board Member, 'Main Street' program. Patron and Member, Belmont Branch, Australian Red Cross, for over 20 years. Supporter/fundraiser, Rotary Club of Belmont, for many years . Supporter/fundraiser, Coastal Patrol Lake Macquarie. Organiser and Coordinator, 'Lakefest' annual event. Awards/recognition include: Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Belmont. Mrs Carolyn Mary GOULD, Kellyville NSW 2155 For service to the cashmere industry, and to the community. Coordinator, National Telephone Line, Australian Cashmere Growers Association, 1992-2010; Executive Officer, 1992-2005; Life Member. Magazine Editor, 1989-2005; assisted with publication of Australian Goat Notes. Viatel Data Base Editor and Financial Controller, Innovative Marketing Scheme, 1986-1992. Cashmere Grower. Vice-President, The Band Association of New South Wales; Liaison Officer; Member, Management Committee, from the 1990s until 2008; Delegate, until 2010. Secretary, Management Committee, City of Sydney Youth Band, from the early 1990s until 2010. Secretary, Castle Hill RSL Youth Band.


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Mr Bernard Frederick GRAHAM, 9 Marion Street, Altona North Vic 3025 For service to the community through a range of organisations. Director, Newport Outlets Co-operative Neighbourhood House, since 1993; President, for 12 years. Foundation President, North Altona Combined Probus Club, 2005-2007; Public Officer, for 6 years; Newsletter Editor, for 4 years; Committee Member. President and Treasurer, Williamstown Blue Light Disco, Committee Member, since 1986; fundraiser. Area Coordinator, Newport Neighbourhood Watch, for approximately 10 years; District Chairman; State Committee Member. Executive Member, Roadsafe Westgate Road Safety Council; Member, for 20 years. Councillor, Williamstown Council, 1993-1994. Community Visitor, Office of The Public Advocate, for 11 years; Promotions Officer for Volunteers, since mid-2012. Volunteer, Independant Third Person Program; the program has volunteers attending at a police station when a person under 17 years of age requires a witness and parents are unable to or refuse to attend when their child is being interviewed by police. Williamstown Representative, Shell Companies Community Advisory Group. Committee Member, Westgate Migrant Resource Centre, for 12 years. Volunteer, Williamstown Youth Housing Group.


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Mr David GRAHAM, 27 Upton Street, Altona Vic 3018 For service to the community through a range of organisations. President, Rotary Club of Footscray, 1988-1989; Committee Member, Community Service Trust Fund; Member, since 1977. Governor's Representative, District 9800, responsible for the formation of the Rotary Club of Maribyrnong Highpoint, 1992-1994. Founding Member, Probus Club of Footscray, since 1987; President; Secretary; Life Member. Inaugural Chairman, Management Board, Hobsons Bay Community Advancement Co-operative, since 1997. Chairman, Board of Directors, Altona Community Hospital, for over 12 years. Involved in the development of the Footscray Society for the Aged by negotiating exchange of the land, in the 1980s. Principal, Footscray North Primary School, 1976-1994. Founding Committee Member and Administrator, Footscray Emergency Teachers Replacement Scheme. Deputy Principal, Manager Assistant and Teacher, various primary schools, 1951-1975. Former Member, Victorian Primary Principals Association, and Australian College of Education. Councillor, Hobsons Bay Council, 1976-1992; Mayor, 1982-1983 and 1990-1991; Member of various boards and committees. Representative, Investigating Committee for Altona-Williamstown transport study, 1982. Life Member, Hobsons Bay Altona Garden Club Inc. Life Member, Footscray YMCA Garden Club Inc. Elder and Chairman, Altona-Trinity Congregation, Uniting Church of Australia; Founding Member. Founding Member, Presbyterian Church of Altona, in the 1950s; Elder, Youth Council. Mr Keith Cyril GRAHAM, 28 Milray Street, Swansea NSW 2281 For service to the community of Swansea. Secretary, Swansea Advisory Committee, since 1973. Secretary, Swansea Meals on Wheels, since 1974. Secretary, Coon Island Landcare Group, since 1991; involved in restoration of Coon Island Nature Reserve. Executive Member, Lake Munmorah Recreational Reserves Trust, 1977-1988; the NSW Government made the Reserve into a National Park. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001.


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Mr William Hamilton GRANT, 6 Fraser Terrace, Highgate Hill Qld 4101 For service to business, and to the community. Chairman, Brisbane Airport Corporation, since 2009; Director, 2006-2009. Chief Executive Officer, South Bank Corporation, 1997-2005. Director, Brisbane Development Association, since 2006. Non-Executive Director, New Hope Corporation Ltd, since 2006; Chairman, Remuneration and Nomination Committee; Member, Audit Committee. Director, Northern Energy Corporation, since 2011. Chairman, Urban Land Development Authority, Queensland, 2007-2009. Board Member, Brisbane Marketing, 2003-2006. Chairman, Business South Bank, 2000-2005. Chief Executive Officer, Newcastle City Council, 1992-1997. Non-Executive Director, Life Without Barriers, 2002-2011; Member, Risk Management Sub-Committee; Policy and Procedure Sub-Committee. Trustee, Queensland Performing Arts Centre Trust, since 2006-2010; Chair, Risk Management and Audit Committee, since 2007; Deputy Chair, 2006-2010. Member, Conservatorium of Music Council, Griffith University, 2002-2006. Foundation Member, Place Leaders Association of Australia, 2002. Chair, Williams Hall Chadwick Chartered Accountants, 2009-2011. Past Member, International City Managers Association. Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors, since 1994. Past Fellow, Australian Institute of Management. Past Fellow, Institute of Municipal Management. Awards/recognition include: Best Government Urban Development' Global Award, South Bank Corporation, 2004. Mr Ross GRAYSON, 'Sunset Villa', 29 Grayson Road, Killarney Qld 4373 For service to the community of Killarney. Director, Killarney Memorial Aged Care, 1980-2008; Chairman, 1999-2007; Member, Hospital Association Committee, 1977-2008. Foundation Member, Killarney Polocrosse Club Inc; former President; current Patron. Former President, Killarney Rodeo and Show Society Inc. Former President, Killarney P&C Association. Involved with several other organisations in the local area including the Killarney Pony Club and Killarney Recreation Club. Justice of the Peace.


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Mr Roger Michael GREENAN, 3 Manfred Avenue, Windale NSW 2306 For service to the community through contributions to men's health and well-being. Member, Management Committee, NSW Branch, Australian Men's Shed Association, since 2011; Member, Development Committee, since 2002. President, Windale Men's Shed, since 2006; Treasurer; Public Officer; Committee Member; Founding Member, since 2002. President, Hunter Valley Shed Cluster Group Inc (now known as 'Men's Shed, Hunter Cluster'). Secretary, Windale Community Group, 2001-2005. Secretary, Public Officer, Committee Member, Friends of the Second Infantry Battalions Inc. Member, Battle for Australia Newcastle Commemorative Committee; Secretary and Treasurer, for 6 years. Researcher and Writer, Newcastle's World War II Sites of Significance military booklet. Mrs Doreen Clare GREENHAM, 33 We Street, Balranald NSW 2715 For service to the community of Balranald. Councillor, Balranald Shire Council, 1997. Board Member, Balranald District Hospital, for 18 years; Foundation Treasurer, Hospital Auxiliary. Conductor, Sing Australia Balranald, since 2009; Founding Member. Secretary, Shamrock Social Club. Foundation Member, Meals on Wheels and Home Help. Librarian, Balranald Central School (BCS), 1972-2004; Teacher with various schools, 1955-1972. Secretary, BCS Parents and Citizens Association and St Joseph's Parents and Friends. Current Chairperson, St Dympna's Catholic Parish Council, Balranald; Organist, since 1990. Awards/recognition include: Excellence in Teaching Award, Balranald Central School, 1998. Received an Apostolic Blessing from Pope John Paul II, 1997.


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Mrs Maureen Joy GRIEVE, NSW For service to the community of Ballina. Details not available at the request of Mrs Grieve. Mr Bruce Atkin GRIFFITHS, 8 Monomeath Avenue, Toorak Vic 3142 For service to the automotive manufacturing industry, and to the community. Chairman, Futuris Automotive Group, 2009-2012; Executive Chairman, 2007-2009. Former Chairman, Air International Thermal Systems, 2008-2011; current Board Adviser. Managing Director, Futures Automotive, 2002-2007. Managing Director, Air International Group (now Air International Thermal Systems), 1992-2002; Sales Manager, 1974-1992. Vice-President, Federation of Automotive Products Manufacturers, 1990-2012; Director, since 1987; Member, Southern Region Policy Committee. Foundation Director, Co-operative Research Centre for Advanced Automotive Technology Ltd (now AutoCRC), since 2005. Current Director, Industrial Capability Network Ltd. Member, Automotive Industry Innovation Council, Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, since 20098; Inaugural Rail Supplier Advocate, since 2009. Member, Manufacturing Advisory Board, Enterprise Connect, Australian Federal Government, 2008-2009; Member, Enterprise Connect Advisory Council, since 2010; Member, National Auto Innovation Council, since 2010. Supporter, Mazda Foundation. Chairman, Sail Melbourne, since 2008. Member, Couta Boat Association, current; Chair, Rules Sub-Committee. Vice-Commodore, Sorrento Sailing Club (now Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club), 2007; Committee Member, 2000-2008. President, Couta Boat Club, 1997; Committee Member, since 1994. Inducted into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame, Business Victoria, 2003. Pioneer Award, Vehicle Air Conditioning Specialists of Australasia, 1999. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001.


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Mr Geoffrey Leonard GRIMISH, 78 The Esplanade, Cronulla NSW 2230 For service to the community through fundraising activities. Has made large donations to a range of organisations including; - The Children's Hospital at Westmead. - Kidney Health Australia. - Pittwater Friends of Soibada; support group for the village of Soibada, East Timor. - 12th Field Regiment (Vietnam) Association. - Sydney University. - Hoc Mai Foundation for Vietnam. - Northcott Disability Services. Mr Sydney GROLMAN, Cammeray NSW 2062 For service to the community. Current Board Member, Rotary Club of Northbridge; Member, Rotary Foundation Committee; Member, Community Services Committee, for many years; Member, Communication Committee, for many years; also served as Honorary Treasurer, for 4 years; Club Coordinator, BowelCare Program, Member, since 1998, Principal Organiser, Annual Fireworks Fundraising Evening, for many years. Current Treasurer, Sailability Middle Harbour; Shore Crew Member, since 2005. Initiated and promoted the set up of the Mobile Blood Donor Service at Northbridge Shopping Centre, Australian Red Cross Blood Service, which has received over 680 donations since 2008; personally made 383 plasma donations, Sydney Town Hall Centre; includes some whole blood. Office Support and Patient Transport Coordination volunteer, New South Wales State Office, Leukaemia Foundation, since 2009; volunteer Patient Transport Driver, 2004-2009. Organiser, Monthly Men's Discussion Group, Sir Moses Montefiore Jewish Aged Care Home, since 2007. Supporter of StreetWork and their outreach programs, since 1998; Sydney-based charity helping young people aged between 11 and 18 who are at risk. Member, Strategic Planning Group, 2008; involved in fundraising with the Rotary Club of Northbridge to purchase the organisation a new bus. Has prepared, covered and packaged around 1,000 new and pre-loved books for the Indi-Kindi Pre-School Literacy Project, Jumbana Group; a leading Australian Indigenous strategy and design company.


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The Honourable Paul Marshall GUEST QC, 1/51 Mathoura Road, Toorak Vic 3142 For service to the community, and to the sport of rowing. Director and Board Member, Lasallian Foundation, since 2008; current Board Member, Children's Rights International. Donor, Biennial 'Paul Guest Drawing Prize', Bendigo Art Gallery; Chairman, 'Notfair', promoting young talented artists. Judge, Family Court of Australia, Victoria, 1998-2008. Member, Australian Institute of Judicial Administration, since 2001. Member, Governing Council of the Judicial Confederation of Australia, 2001-2007. Chairman, Family Law Bar Association (Victoria), 1996-1998. Member, Ethics Committee, Victorian Bar Association, 1989-1997. Appointed Queen's Counsel, 1983. Solicitor, 1965. President, National Federation Appeals Tribunal, Rowing Australia, since 2004. President, Banks Rowing Club, since 2007. Winner of 3 Gold Medals, World Masters Rowing Championships, 2002. Competed at the Olympic Games in 1960, 1964 and 1968. Gold Medallist, Commonwealth Games, Perth, 1962. Competed at World Championships, 1962, 1966 and 1970. Has participated in Masters Rowing Championships, since ca1970s. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Mr Harmick HACOBIAN, 745 Warringah Road, Forestville NSW 2087 For service to the Armenian community. Founder and President, Hamazkaine Armenian Sydney Dance Company, since 2000. President, Armenian Chamber of Commerce in Australia, 1997-2009; Co-Founder; Member, Founding Committee. Co-Founder, Armenian Galstaun College, 1987. Awards/recognition include: Hamazkaine Medal of Honour, Armenian Hamazkaine International Committee, 2010.


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Mr Christopher Ben HALFORD, Griffith ACT 2603 For service to the international community following the earthquakes and tsunami which occurred in Japan in 2011. Member of the second group of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade staff members who volunteered to travel to Sendai to assist with locating over 100 Australian citizens believed to be in East Japan Coastal Prefectures at the time of the 11 March 2011 earthquakes and tsunami. Mr Ted HAMILTON, Toorak Vic 3142 For service to the performing arts, and to the community. Chief Executive Officer, Newport Digital Technologies Pty Ltd, Australia, since 2003. Singer/Songwriter with bands including the Bob Gibson Big Band, the Australian All Stars, and the Australian Jazz Quintet, during the 1950s. Singer/Songwriter starring in shows including Bandstand; In Melbourne Tonight; Revue 61/62; Ted Hamilton's Musical World; Ted Hamilton's New Wave; and The Ted Hamilton Show, during the 1960s and 1970s. Songwriter for artists including Dean Martin, Glen Campbell, Tom Jones and Barry Crocker. Starred in stage shows including The Boys from Syracuse, 1966-1967; The Music Man; Hamlet and Macbeth. Starred in television shows including Division 4, 1969-1974; MASH, 1975; Love Boat, 1976; and Guinevere Jones, 2002. Produced and starred in The Pirate Movie', 1981, the first Australian film to receive a general release in the USA. Founder and Chairman, TV - Make it Australian Committee, 1969-1974. Co-Organiser, It's Time Campaign, for the Australian Labor Party, 1972. Creator, CUBE - Children Unifying for a Better Environment, 2012. Creator, SOS EARTH musical for children, 2012. Creator and CEO, NDTA. Smart-r-Tag science project; in collaboration with the Victorian Chamber of Advanced Manufacturing Materials and the La Trobe University. Founding Contributor, Odyssey House Sydney. Co-Convenor, Australia Party (later Australian Democrats), 1972-1974. Member, Australian Squash Team, late 1960s-early 1970s; World Champions. Awards/recognition include: Australia Day Ambassador, Victoria, since 2011.


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Mr Noel Bernard HANNANT, 30/530 Bridge Street, Wilsonton Qld 4350 For service to the community of Toowoomba. President, The Older Mens Network (TOMNET), Toowoomba, since 2001; involved in its establishment, 2000; formerly the Toowoomba Older Mens Network originally financed by the Queensland Government to combat suicide amongst older men. Since 2001 TOMNET has outreached to 15 areas including Oakey, Pittsworth, Crows Nest, Longreach, Goondiwindi, Injune, Mitchell, Inglewood, Roma, Tara and Dalby; as well as the aged settlements at Nubeena, Lourdes, Yukana and Westhaven within Toowoomba. Involved, Mentoring Program, Toowoomba Flexi School (Flexi), since 2004; also sourced bakeries who would donate bread and other products to the school. Mr Warwick William HANSEN, 21 Old Wilson Drive, Colo Vale NSW 2575 For service to the community, and to the funeral industry. Past President, Rotary Club of Dapto. Supporter, Dapto Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia; instigated Remembrance Day Service, 1987; instigator of several memorial projects including for Korean War veterans. Member, Advisory Committee, Illawarra Centenary of ANZAC, 2015. Current President, Australian Funeral Directors Association (NSW Division); Member, National Council; Member, since 1973. Founding Member, Australasian Cemeteries and Crematoria Association, 1985; active Member, until 1997. Chairman, Cemeteries and Crematoria Association of NSW, for 9 years. Regional Manager, InvoCare (formerly Hansen and Cole Funeral Directors), since 1994. Proprietor, Hansen and Cole Funeral Directors, 1973-1994.


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Mr Thomas Frank HARDING ED, 72 The Esplanade, Torquay Vic 3228 For service to the community through historical and service organisations. Founder and Chairman, Farina Restoration Group Inc, South Australia, since 2008. Member, Lions Club of Torquay, since 2003. Chairperson, Board of Management, Lions Village (Torquay), 2005-2010; Member, since 2004. State Council Member, Victorian Caravan Industry, for 15 years; State President, for 5 years. Member, National Board, for 4 years. Convenor, Victorian Caravan Show, for 10 years. Awards/recognition include: Efficiency Decoration, long service award presented to officers in the Army Reserve prior to the establishment of the Reserve Force Decoration. Inaugural Inductee to the Hall of Fame, Caravan Industry Australia, 2010. Mr Trevor Albert HARGREAVES, Yarrawonga Vic 3730 For service to the community of Yarrawonga. Director, Mulwala and District Services Club, for 35 years; Board Member, for 23 years; President, for 19 years; Life Member. Member, Yarrawonga-Mulwala Sub-Branch Returned and Services League of Australia, since the 1970s; President, 1993-1996; Life Member, since 1995. Member State Executive, Returned and Services League of Australia (Victorian Branch) Inc, for 10 years. Member, Yarrawonga Football Netball Club, since 1972. Member, Yarrawonga District Cricket Association, since 1972. Legatee, Cobram-Yarrawonga Group of Melbourne Legacy, 1993-1996. Volunteer, Wilby and District Memorial Hall, 1966-1986. Volunteer, Wilby Recreation Reserve, since 1966.


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Mr Alan Murray HARPER, Eastwood NSW 2122 For service to education. Honorary Secretary, Teachers Guild of New South Wales, since 2004; President, 1996-2004; Member of Council, since 1994. National Councillor, Australian College of Educators, 1996-2000; President, NSW Branch, 1998-2000; Convenor, National Conference, 2000; Vice-President, NSW Branch, 1993-1997; President, North Harbour Regional Group, 1993-2001; Member, since 1987. Inaugural Convenor, Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia Director of Studies Network, since 2003; Foundation Member. Member, Governing Council, Arden Anglican School, since 2001; Chair, Education Sub-Committee, 2002-2012; oversaw the expansion from Primary School to full K-12 on two campuses. Member, Commission for School Education, Uniting Church of Australia (NSW), since 2000, now School Education Reference Group; Elected Member, NSW Board of Education, 1997-2000; Current Chair, Eastwood Uniting Church Council. Director of Studies, Trinity Grammar School, since 1999. Director of Studies, Macarthur Anglican School, 1994-1998. Studies Coordinator and Chair of College Studies Council, St Patrick's Marist College, 1987-1993. Teacher, NSW Department of Education, 1978-1987. Mrs Antona HARRIS, 34 Menangle Road, Glen Alpine NSW 2560 For service to the community. Member, Rotary Club of Macarthur Sunrise, since 1998. Member, NSW Harness Association, since 1984; Blue Coat Ambassador, for 15 years; Director, Credentials Committee; donated 2 marques for amenities. Member, Fishers Ghost Association, Campbelltown City Council. Volunteer for a range of other local community organisations. Assisted Odyssey House in obtaining a building in the Campbelltown Central Business District, 2008. Donated Medical Library to the Campbelltown Ambulance Station. Awards/recognition include: Citizen of the Year, Campbelltown City Council, 2009. Spirit of Macarthur Volunteer Award, Order of Macarthur Awards, Campbelltown, 2008. Rotary Quiet Achievers Award, Rotary Club of Macarthur Sunrise. Community Service Award, Campbelltown City Council, 2006.


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Dr James Michael HARRIS, 2 Russell Crescent, Sandy Bay Tas 7005 For service to veterinary science and animal welfare. Principle, Mayfair Veterinary Clinic, Sandy Bay, since 2001. Treats wildlife free-of-charge to anyone seeking treatment of orphaned or injured animals, including volunteer wildlife carers, members of the public, the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment's Threatened Species Unit and the Raptor Rescue Centre. Involved in research into Tasmanian Devil facial tumour disease. Established a devil enclosure on his property which is used by researchers from the Menzies Research Institute and maintained by the Tasmanian Government. President, Association of Avian Veterinarians, 2011-2012. Member, House of Delegates, American Veterinary Medical Association, for over 10 years. President, Australasian Committee, Association of Avian Veterinarians, since 2010. Member, Australian Veterinarian Association, since 2001. Member, Avicultural Society of Tasmania, since 2002. Mrs Beryl Gwendalen HAY, 5 Madura Close, Westlake Qld 4074 For service to the blind and partially sighted. Current Member Executive Council, Queensland Braille Writing Association; current Tutoring Coordinator Braille and Moon alternative print formats; current volunteer proof-reader. Author, I Can Read Braille program. House Manager, Blind and Low Vision Youth Support Association (formerly Narbethong Welfare Association), Lady Grey House, 1990-1995. Volunteer Tutor, Transcriber, Proof-reader, Royal Blind Society NSW, since 1996. Teacher Braille, Adult Literacy, Yerong TAFE, 1993-1995. Teacher-in-Charge, Special Education Unit for Visually Impaired, Frenchville State School (later at Mount Archer State School), Rockhampton, 1984-1990. Teacher, Rockhampton Primary Schools, 1966-1982. Teacher, Queensland School for Deaf and Blind Children, 1952-1957. Tutor and teacher, Braille, since the 1950s . Current Member, Queensland Branch, Australian Braille Authority.


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Mr Peter John HAYES-WILLIAMS, Wheeler Heights NSW 2097 For service to veterans and their families. Senior Vice-President, City of Sydney RSL and Community Club, since 2012; President, 1989-2011; Vice-President, 1989; Director, since 1985; Member, since 1985. The Club has been providing financial assistance to a range of organisations for many years including the Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick and Gallipoli Scholarship Fund. Member, City of Sydney Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 1996. Mr Raymond Shane HAZEN, PO Box 891, Barham NSW 2732 For service to radio broadcasting. Chief Executive Officer, Southern Community Media Association, since 2006; President, 2003-2006; Secretary, 1999-2003; Board Member, 1997-2006. Initiated X Awards to recognise excellence in community broadcasting. Convenor and initiated National Regional Rural and Sub-Metro Broadcasters Conference. Range of Executive positions, 2 State FM - Barham including Chairman, Manager and Presenter, 1990-2006.


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Mr Charles Harry HEATH, PO Box 326, Metung Vic 3904 For service to the real estate industry, and to the community. Co-Founder, First National Real Estate Group, 1981; Chairman, 1984-1985; Board Member, 1981-1994; Life Member, 1996; the Group now has more than 400 member offices. Chief Executive Officer, King and Heath First National Real Estate, Bairnsdale, 1957-1999. Founder, Victorian Properties Pty Ltd. Involved in the establishment of the Victorian Eastern Development Association; served as President; Member, for many years. Director, Eastwood Corporation, since ca1991; the Corporation has been involved in the establishment and development of the Eastwood community in Bairnsdale, and is one of the largest land sub-divisions in country Victoria. Developer of residential developments in the Paynesville, Metung, Kings Cove in East Gippsland, from the 1980s to 2010. Chair, Riviera Properties, until 2009; Inaugural Chairman, 1996-1998; Board Member, 1990-2009; conceived the Riviera Harbour's waterfront development, since the mid-1980s. Key Member, Ski Club of East Gippsland, during the 1960s and 1970s. President, Bairnsdale Apex Club, no dates. Board Member, Bairnsdale Hospital, during the 1980s. Philanthropic contributor to a range of organisations in the Bairnsdale - East Gippsland area, including the Bairnsdale Regional Health Service. Mr Robert Glen HEINRICH, Highbury SA 5089 For service to the information technology industry. Chairman, SA Branch, Australian Computer Society (ACS), 1982-1983; Vice-Chairman, 1981; Treasurer, 1977-1980; Executive Committee Member, since 1976; National Treasurer, ACS, 1985-2004; Life Member, 1989; Fellow, 1999. Employed by South Australian Health Department, 1974-2006; contributed to the development of IT infrastructure within the SA Health Commission. Played major role in the establishment of COMTEC (IT) Expo, which ran for 18 years; Foundation Member, COMTEC Committee; Treasurer, for 4 years.


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Mr Douglas Rayment HENDERSON, C104 'Rivage Royale', 75 Brighton Parade, Southport Qld 4215 For service to veterans and their families, and to youth. National Vice-President, Vietnam Veterans' Federation of Australia, 2000-2002; President, Queensland Branch, 1999-2002; Welfare Officer, NSW Branch, 1994-1995. Member, National Operations Working Party, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 2000- 2004. Member, National Suicide Prevention Committee, Federal Government. Member, National Alcohol Management Forum. Member, Southern Queensland Regional Consultative Forum, Vietnam Veterans' Counselling Service. Welfare Officer, Nerang Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia. Chair, Queensland Ex-Service Round Table Conference, for 18 months. Member, Queensland Veterans' Consultative Forum. Founder and Chairman, Kokoda Challenge Association, since 2005. Mrs Nina Olive HIGGINS, 89 Boundary Street, Bundaberg Qld 4670 For service to the community of Bundaberg. Deputy Principal, Bundaberg State High School, 1992-1993; Senior Teacher, 1974-1992; appointed teacher, 1968. Organiser, Bundaberg State High School's Centenary Celebration. President, Bundaberg University of the Third Age, since 1995; Life Member, 2004. Current Secretary, Bundaberg and District Council on the Ageing. Trophy Convenor, Bundaberg Eisteddfod Committee, 1994-2012; Chair, Organising Committee, Queensland State Eisteddfod held in Bundaberg, 2008. Coordinator, Pageant of Lights Parade, Bundaberg Regional Council, 1998-2012. President, Organising Committee, Queensland Brass Band Championships held in Bundaberg, 1996, 2004 and 2007. Member, Bundaberg Netball Association, 1978-1979; Publicity Officer, 1991; Coach, 1975-1991; Coach, Queensland State Team, 1975. Organiser, Seniors' Week Activities, since 1998. District Commissioner, Bundaberg, Queensland Branch, Scouts Australia, 1997-2004; District Club Leader, 1972-1997. Assistant Cub Scout Leader, Pialba Scout Group and Kepnock Scout Group, 1962-1972. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001.


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Mrs Margaret Ann HODGENS, Inverell NSW 2360 For service to the community of Inverell. Founder and President, Inverell District Family History Group, 1984-1987 and 2005-2012. Researcher, 'Women of the High Lean Country' travelling exhibition, 2007; Inverell Section. Research Coordinator, Family Ties Project, in conjunction with the University of New England, since 2003; researching the histories of the people of the Newstead/Elsmore pastoral district near Inverell in northern New South Wales. Also involved with the interpretation phase of the restoration/conservation of the Newstead homestead, 2007; in partnership with the Inverell Shire Council. Current Member, Newstead Advisory Board, Inverell Shire Council. Current Leader/Guide, Newstead Homestead, Historic Houses Trust of NSW. Current Member/Family Ties Project Representative, Inverell Cultural Group. Invited Speaker, New England and North West Regional Royal Australian Historical Society's Annual Conference, Armidale, 2010. Invited Speaker, Royal Australian Historical Society's Annual NSW State Conference, Maitland, 2011. Co-Convenor, NSW and ACT Association of Family History Societies' State Conference, Inverell, 2011. Author and Co-Author of local history publications including: - The Byron Arcade. - A Fine Body of Men: Inverell Remembers the Kurrajongs 1916. Mr Robert John HOLLOWAY, 23 Dorothy Avenue, Armidale NSW 2350 For service to the community, and to veterans and their families. Life Member, Lions NSW/ACT Save Sight Foundation; Board Member, for 4 years. District Governor, District 201 N1, Lions International, 1995-1996; Zone Chairman, 1985; Cabinet Member, for 23 years. President, Lions Club of Armidale Dumaresq, 1983-1984; active Member, since 1978. Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, for 15 years. Honorary President, Armidale Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2003-2005 and since 2007; Vice-President; Honorary Secretary; Honorary Treasurer; Honorary Pension and Welfare Officer; actively involved with the BEST Program (through the Department of Veterans' Affairs) and the RSL Day Care Club; active Member, since 1980. Life Member, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2010. Founding Member and Flight Commander, 37 Flight, Air Training Corps, Armidale (now No 337 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets), 1996-2001.


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Mr Trevor William HOLLOWAY, ACT For service to the international community following the earthquakes and tsunami which occurred in Japan in 2011. Leader and support team member of the second group of DFAT officers that accompanied the NSW Fire Brigade's Urban Search and Rescue Team deployed to the Minami Sanriku area following the 11 March 2011 earthquakes and tsunami. Dr Miriam Frances HOLMES, Bellbowrie Qld 4070 For service to youth through the Guiding movement. National Trainer, Girl Guides Australia, 2003-2011; Assistant Chief Commissioner, 2006-2010; Member, Procedures Committee, for 5 years; Coordinator, Global Action Theme, 2009-2011. Representative/ leader with numerous initiatives involving legislation and procedures. State Resource Leader, Girl Guides Queensland, 2000-2011; Assistant State Training Adviser, 2002-2006; Acting Executive Officer, 2003 (for 6 months - unpaid). Member, State Council, 2002-2006, 1992-2001; Executive Member, 1995-1996, 2003-2004 and 2005-2006; Assistant Commissioner, 1997-2001; Trainer, 1991-2003. Assistant Region Commissioner, 1995-1997; Chair, Adventurous Activities Committee, 1994-1997; Member, Training Sub-Committee, 1992-1996. Leader, Moggill Guides, 1987-1994. Life Member, Orienteering Queensland, 2003; Editor, Queensland orienteering newsletter, for 10 years; Treasurer, Ugly Gully Orienteers Club, for 4 years; Entries Coordinator for various major competitions; involved in training.


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Ms Susan Ruth HOOPMANN, 1 Brookes Street, Hunters Hill NSW 2110 For service to local government. Mayor, Hunters Hill Council, 1999-2001 and since 2004; Deputy Mayor, 1998-1999; Councillor, 1987-1991 and since 1995; Emeritus Mayor, 2007; Member, various local government committees. Chair, Metro Pool (Co-operative Self Insurance Scheme), since 2003; Delegate, since, 2000. Vice-Chair, Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils, since, 2004; Member/Delegate, since 2000. Delegate, Sydney Harbour Councils Group, since 2001. President, Le Vesinet Friendship Committee. Board Member, Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, 2000-2010. Initiated, pioneered fundraising and opened new community pre-school, called Riverside Pre-School, 2012. Dr John Dennis HORTON, 27 Duncan Street, Birchip Vic 3483 For service to medicine, and to the community. General Practitioner in Birchip 1973-2003; provided medical support to Birchip Bush Nursing Hospital and Wirrim Lodge Aged Care Facility. Chairman, Medical Staff Group, East Wimmera Health Service, for many years. Elder, Birchip Uniting Church. Leader, Birchip Scouts, 1982-1996. Fellow, Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine.


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Mr Richard Lancelot HOUSE, 23 Burke Street, Victor Harbor SA 5211 For service to conservation and the environment, and to the community. Chairman, Victor Harbour Coastcare, since 2003; Founding Member, 1998; Coastcare tackles problems like dune erosion, loss of native plants and animals, storm water pollution, weeds and control of human access to sensitive areas. Volunteer grower, Trees for Life, since 1991; over 10,000 trees have grown. Member, South Coast Dune Care, for over 15 years. Treasurer, Burnside Historical Society, since 1995; President, 1989-1994; Secretary and Treasurer, 1982-1989; Life Member, 1989; Member, since 1980. Awards/recognition include: Community Award, City of Burnside, 2003. Ms Louise Amelia HOWDEN-SMITH, Tareena Street, Nedlands WA 6009 For service to the performing arts, particularly ballet. Executive Director, West Australian Ballet, 1996-2007. Founder and Convenor, West Australian Aboriginal Contemporary Dance Company, since 2008. Executive Director, Craft Council of WA (CraftWest), 1990-1996. Director, Tresillian Community Arts Centre, Nedlands, 1984-1989. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001.


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Mrs Catherine Gai HOWELLS, Kensington NSW 2033 For service to physiotherapy, and to people with a disability. Resident Physiotherapist, APC Prosthetics (Advanced Prosthetic Centre), since 1998. Consultant Amputee Physiotherapist, since 1994. Head Physiotherapist, Amputee Clinic, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, 1988-1994 Author, The Amputee Coach: Empowering you to Walk Well, Be Fit and Enjoy Life. Coach and Mentor to Paralympic amputee contestants. Lecturer, Lower Extremity Prosthetics Course, University of NSW. Presenter at many major conferences. Mrs Suzanne Joy HOYLE, Kettering Tas 7155 For service to the community through health care organisations. Secretary/Treasurer, Ostomy Tasmania Inc, since 2003; Member, since 1983; Treasurer, since 1985. Responsible for: - Supervision of the distribution centre's operations, serving over 1,500 members. - Financial management of the organisation including payroll. - Liaising with Medicare and the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing in relation to the Stoma Appliance Scheme. - Liaising with the Tasmanian Department of Health. - Out-of-hours emergency contact person for the supply of appliances. Member, Stoma Product Assessment Panel, Department of Health and Ageing, since 2009. Tasmanian Delegate, Australian Council of Stoma Associations, since 1985; National Treasurer, 1990-1994; National Appliance Officer Coordinator, since 2007.


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Mrs Leslie Irene HUGGINS, deceased, Late of Apollo Bay Vic 3233 For service to local government, and to the community of Alice Springs. Mayor, Alice Springs Town Council, 1983-1992; Deputy Mayor, 1982-1983; Alderman, 1978-1992; Member, Town Planning Authority, 1982-1991. Member, Northern Territory Local Government Association, 1983-1989; President, 1984; Association's Representative to the Territory Anti-Litter Committee, 1985-1991. Vice-President, Australian Council of Local Government Associations, 1984-1985. Foundation Secretary, Alice Springs Spastic Council, 1969; President, 1969-1973; Patron, from 1988. Foundation Secretary, Central Australian Aviation Museum; Life Member, since 1977. Foundation Member, Araluen Arts and Cultural Trust; Member, 1980-1986. Official Visitor, Giles House Remand Centre, 1985-1992. Official Visitor, Alice Springs Correctional Centre, 1985-1991. Member, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Central Section, 1982-1992. Member, Northern Territory Australia Day Committee. Deputy Chairman, Alice Springs Australia Day Committee, 1983-1991. Chairman, Central Australia Olympic Games Appeal Committee, 1984-1992. Member, ABC National Advisory Committee, 1989; Member, ABC Advisory Council, Northern Territory, 1988. Chairman, Territory Tidy Town Committee, 1981. Foundation Secretary, Alice Springs Branch, Australian Stockmen's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre, 1982. President, Alice Springs Toastmistress Club, 1980. Member, Hamilton Downs Youth Camp Committee, 1989-1992. Patron of a range of organisations in the Alice Springs district including the Alice Springs Dog Obedience Club; Alice Springs Town Council Social Club; National Heart Foundation, Northern Territory; Holyoak Foundation; and the Alice Springs Little Athletics Club. Justice of the Peace, from 1989. Mrs Huggins died on 18 April 2012.


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Professor Robert IANSEK, 115 Brunel Street, Malvern East Vic 3145 For service to medicine in the field of neurology. Current Head, Clinical Research Centre for Movement Disorders and Gait, Monash Ageing Research Centre, Monash University; Professor, Geriatric Neurology, since 1997. Director, Geriatric Research Unit, Kingston Centre, Southern Health, since 1993; Geriatric Neurology Service, since 1995. Head, Movement Disorders Program, Kingston Centre, since 1994; involved in establishing the program, 1994. Involved in establishing the Clinical Centre for Research Excellence in Gait Analysis and Gait Rehabilitation, 2005; Chief Investigator, since 2005. Author of approximately 160 peer reviewed articles in journals and has written training books, and contributed to CDs and websites. Member, Editorial Board, Movement Disorder Journal, International Movement Disorder Society, 2000-2007. Member, Editorial Board, Parkinsonism and Related Disorders, World Federation of Neurology, for many years. Current Director, Victorian Comprehensive Parkinson's Program. Chair, Asian and Oceania Section, International Movement Disorder Society, 2007-2009; Member, Web Oversight Committee, 2009; Member, Membership Committee, 2004-2006; Member, Education Committee, 2000-2007. Member, Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists. Member, Movement Disorder Society of Australia.


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Mr Robert John IRVINE, 3 Sunningdale Street, South Bunbury WA 6230 For service to education, to regional development, and to the community. Dean, Faculty of Regional Professional Studies, Edith Cowan University (WA), since 2008; Member, South West Campus (Bunbury) Advisory Board; Member, Bunbury-Jiaxing Business Development Committee; Member, Critical Horizons Regional Futures Series Committee. Head, Western Campuses, University of Ballarat (Vic), 2001-2008; Executive Officer, Horsham Community Consultative Committee; Manager, National Centre for Sustainability; Member University Consultative Committee. Teacher, Business Studies and Computing, Wimmera Institute of TAFE (WIT), 1987-1998; Program Manager Business Studies, Stawell Campus, Ararat Campus and Prison Education Centres at Ararat Prison and Langi Kal Kal Prison; in 1998, WIT merged with the School of Mines and Industries Ballarat and the University of Ballarat. Teacher, Stawell Technical School, 1980-1986. Teacher, Business Studies and Pastoral Care, Swan Hill Technical School, 1976-1980. President, Stawell Primary School Council, for 3 years. Member, Stawell Secondary School Council, for one term. Member, Cape Naturaliste College Board (WA), 2012. Board Member, Regional Development Australia South West (WA), since 2012. President, Karkana Support Services, 2002-2008. Treasurer/Board Member, Wimmera Southern Mallee Local Learning and Employment Network, 2001-2008. Board Member, Wimmera Development Association, 2002-2008. Committee Member, Wimmera Business Centre, 2001-2008. Member, Regional Migration Incentive Fund Steering Committee, 2005-2008. Board Member, Leadership Wimmera, 2001-2008. President, Stawell Athletic Club, 1994 and 2002; Secretary, 1996-2008; current Presentation/Communications Officer, Stawell Easter Gift; Life Member, 2007; Member, since 1987. Chair, International Committee and Rotary Foundation, Rotary Club of Bunbury (WA), since 2010; Member, since 2008; instrumental in reintroducing the Youth Exchange Program. Chair, Vocational Services Committee, Horsham East Rotary Club (Vic), 2005-2006; Member, 2004-2005; Member, Youth Committee, 2006-2007; Member, 2001-2008. Awards/recognition include: Volunteer Administrator of the Year, VicSport, 2003.


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Mr Peter Boutros JABBOUR, 24 Wingham Street, Dandenong North Vic 3175 For service to the community through multicultural and charitable organisations. Secretary-General and Founder, Australian Arab Multicultural Association, since 1995. Committee Member, South Eastern Region Migrant Resource Centre, 1993-1999. Supporter, Australian Albanian Community Association - Dandenong. Supporter, Arabic Youth Power Awards, SBS Radio. Supporter, Foodbank, Dandenong. Philanthropic support of several charities including The Royal Children's Hospital and the Deafness Foundation. Co-Founder and volunteer, Saints Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, Hampton Park. Supporter, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Dandenong. Mr Sigmund Alexander JABLONSKI, NSW For service to Vietnam veterans. Volunteer companion and part-time carer to a fellow Vietnam veteran, for over 30 years. Mr Clifford Robert JACKSON, 9 Pasadena Street, Monterey NSW 2217 For service to the blind and partially sighted, and to the aviation industry. Volunteer, Vision Australia, since 1994; involved in establishing a community-based support network for the visually impaired. NSW Regional Director, New South Wales, Ansett Industries, and Chief Executive, British Aerospace - Ansett Pilot Training College, Tamworth, NSW, 1988-1993. State Manager NSW, Ansett Airlines, 1983-1988. Operations Manager, Sydney Airport, Ansett Airlines, 1976-1983. Airport Manager, Brisbane Airport, Ansett Airlines, 1973-1976. Co-Founder, Papuan Air Transport, Port Moresby, 1964; renamed Papuan Airlines Pty Ltd. Papuan Airlines Pty Ltd was sold in 1970 to Ansett New Guinea Aircraft Services Pty Ltd and later merged with TAA PNG (Trans Australian Airlines) to become Air Nuigine, the national airline of PNG. Former Manager, Papuan Air Transport; and former Managing Director, Papuan Airlines Pty Ltd. Former Manager, Ansett New Guinea Aircraft Services Pty Ltd.


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Mr William Robert JACKSON PSM, Calwell ACT 2905 For service to the international community following the earthquakes and tsunami which occurred in Japan in 2011. Former Consul-General, Australian Embassy Tokyo, until January 2011. Seconded from his current posting to lead the second group of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade staff members who volunteered to travel to Sendai to assist with locating over 100 Australian citizens believed to be in East Japan Coastal Prefectures at the time of the 11 March 2011 earthquakes and tsunami. Awards/recognition include: Public Service Medal, 2003. Mr Edward JAKU, 26/6 Trelawney Street, Woollahra NSW 2025 For service to the Jewish community. Senior Guide, Sydney Jewish Museum, since 1992. Mr Claude Justin JEANNERET, 34 Ashmore Road, Bundall Qld 4217 For service to surf lifesaving. Mr Jeanneret has been involved at Club, State and National levels of Australian surf lifesaving, since 1949. Gear Steward, Australian Championships, 1983-2012. Life Member, Queensland Surf Lifesaving, 2010; Club Delegate to Queensland Appeals Committee, since 1955. Member, South Coast Branch, Queensland Surf Lifesaving, 1954-2012; Life Member, 2007. Member, Northcliffe Life Saving Club, since 1982; Life Member, 2002; Member, Management Committee, since 1989; Vice-President of Administration, 1991-1995 and 2001-2012. Member, Judiciary Committee, Surfers Paradise Life Saving Club, 1956-1957, 1997-1999 and 2003-2004; Life Member, 1964.


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Mr Harold Dawson JOHNSTON, deceased, Late of Glen Iris Vic 3146 For service to the community through aged care and charitable organisations. Treasurer and Secretary, Ashburton Support Services, for 17 years. Board Member, Samarinda Aged Services, 1991-2010; Member, Finance Committee; Member, Project Committee to construct the Lodge. Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, for 23 years. Co-Inventor, 'Bowling Arm', for use by bowlers with physical handicaps. Treasurer, Ashburton Combined Probus Club, for 3 years; Newsletter Editor; Member, since 1994. Involved in the establishment of the Ashburton Branch of the Bendigo Bank. Volunteer, Friends of Gardiner's Creek. Founder, H&K Johnston Foundation, 2005; supporting organisations including The Salvation Army, Australian Red Cross, Cabrini Foundation, Samarinda Aged Services, and the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute. Chief Executive Officer, Ideal Dairies, 1963-1987. President, Milk Distributors Association. Federal President, Market Milk Australia. Foundation President, Milk Processors Association of Victoria. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Mr Johnston died on 30 September 2011.


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Dr Anthony Douglas JORDAN, PO Box 119, Woori Yallock Vic 3139 For service to the Australian wine industry as a wine maker, administrator and judge. Owner and Director, Oenotec Pty Ltd, since 2008; Founding Co-Owner and Director, 1978-1987. Managing Director/Winemaker, Domaine Chandon, Australia, 1987-2008. Chief Executive Officer, Cape Mentelle, Western Australia, 2002-2008. Chief Executive Officer, Cloudy Bay, New Zealand, 2002-2008. Technical Director Winemaking, Moet Hennessy, Argentina, California, Spain, France, New Zealand and Australia, from the 1990s to early 2000s. Board Member, Wine Australia, since 2008. President, Yarra Valley Wine Growers Association, 2008-2010. President, Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology, in the early 1980s; Secretary, in the early 1980s. Planning Committee Member, Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference. Established Wine Science program, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, during the 1970s. Chairman of Judges at the Perth Royal and Royal Hobart Wine Shows. Judge at a range of international, national and regional wine shows including: - Decanter World Wine Awards, UK. - Trophy Wine Show, South Africa. - Winpac Wine Show, Hong Kong. - Hong Kong International Wine Competition. - Easter Show, New Zealand. - Royal Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth Royal, Royal Hobart, Sydney and Brisbane Wine Shows.


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Mr Sigmund JÖRGENSEN, 'Montsalvant', 7 Hillcrest Avenue, Eltham Vic 3095 For service to the visual arts, and to the community. Chief Executive Officer and Artistic Director, Montsalvat, 1969-2006; Australia's oldest artists' colony and home to practising artists; Board Member; Arts and Heritage Adviser; Director, of over 40 festivals. Founder, Montsalvat Trust, 1975. Founder, Montsalvat Poets Festival, 1972-2002. Founder, Montsalvat International Jazz Festivals, during the 1980s and 1990s. Founder, Montsalvat Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Co-Founder, Music in the Round, in the 1970s. Mayor, Shire of Nillumbik, for one year; Councillor, 1999-2002; involved in a number of committees including the Green Wedge Protection Group, the Nillumbik Reconciliation Group and the Eltham Gateway Action Group. Founder, Clichy Restaurant, 1978. Food Business Consultant, SIP Consultants. Food Writer and Critic. Judge, Melbourne Asian Food Festival, for several years. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Mr Raivo KALAMAE, PO Box 72, Bankstown NSW 1885 For service to the community through multicultural and veterans' organisations. Current Vice-Chairman, Council of Estonian Archives in Australia; Chairman, 1990-2006. Vice-President, Council of Estonian Societies in Australia, 2009-2011; Chairman, 1979-1981 and 2006-2008; Vice-Chairman, 1982-1984; Secretary General, 1988-1991 and 1998-2000. Chairman, Baltic Council of Australia, 1979-1980 and 2009-2010; Deputy Chairman, 1985-1986; Vice-Chairman, 1983-1984. Conductor and Musical Director, Estonian Men's Choir, since 1998; Member, since 1992. Accordionist, Sydney Estonian Folk Dance Group Virmalised - Northern Lights, 1960-1990. Warranted Senior and Rover Leader, Estonian Scouts, 1958-1970. President, Estonian Sub-Branch, Returned and Service League of Australia, 1973-1981, 1983-1984, 1986-1990, 1994-1995 and since 1998; Member, NSW Branch, since 1970; Life Member, since 1990.


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Mrs Patricia May KENNEDY, 20 Edgar Street, Bedford Park SA 5042 For service to veterans and their families, particularly as an entertainer. Founder/Organiser/Host, Vietnam Veterans' Day Concert, Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day Committee, Torrens Parade Ground, Adelaide, since 1999; Committee Member, since 1999. Performer/Entertainer, Australian Forces Overseas Fund Concert, Vietnam, 1966 and in 1968 for 3 months; performed under the stage name 'Big Pretzel'. Has performed at numerous memorial concerts for Vietnam Veterans around Australia. Awards/recognition include: Inducted into 9 RAR Family, 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Association of South Australia, 2003. Ms Lillace Mary KENTA, NSW For service to the international community following the earthquakes and tsunami which occurred in Japan in 2011. Volunteer facilitator and support team member for the NSW Fire Brigade's Urban Search and Rescue Team deployed to the Minami Sanriku area immediately following the 11 March 2011 earthquakes and tsunami. Mr Malcolm John KERR, 98/2 Alexander Avenue, Taren Point NSW 2229 For service to the Parliament of New South Wales. Member for Cronulla, Parliament of NSW, 1984-2011. Served on various Parliamentary committees including: - Chairman, Committee on the Independent Commission Against Corruption. - Joint Select Committee on Police Administration. - Committee on the Office of the Ombudsman. - Police Integrity Commission. Instrumental in legislating matters for the Police Integrity Commission.


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Mr Anthony KHOURI, 20 Boundary Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 For service to the community through multicultural organisations. Honorary Consul of the People's Republic of Bangladesh in Sydney, since 1998. Honorary Treasurer, NSW Consular Corps, since 1999. Board Chairman, Centre for Middle East and North African Studies, Macquarie University, 1998-2010; Founding Member. President, Mejdlaya Association Australia. Patron, Bangladesh Forum for Community Engagement, to raise funds for a cancer hospital in Bangladesh. Member, Diocesan Development Council, Maronite Catholic Community, Central Western Sydney; active contributor to major events and activities including World Youth Day, 2008. Mrs Norma KING, South Fremantle WA 6162 For service to the community as a historian. Mrs King has made a contribution to the recording and documenting of the history of the Western Australian goldfields and has given her time and expertise to students, writers, journalists, researchers, film-makers and tourists. Writer of booklets and brochures for tourism Industry in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder region, for many years. Writer of numerous articles for Countryman and Kalgoorlie Miner newspapers, 1969. Author of: - Letters from an Innocent Abroad, 2006. - Then they Called Me Norma, 2003. - The Hannans Club - The First 100 Years, 1996. - The Voice of the Goldfields - 100 Years of the Kalgoorlie Miner, 1995. - Wings over the Goldfields, 1992. - Daughters of Midas: Pioneer Women of the Eastern Goldfields, 1988. - The Waldeck Story, 1990. - Colourful Tales of the Eastern Goldfields, 1980. - Nickel Country - Gold Country, 1972. Life Member, Western Australian Section, Fellowship of Australian Writers, 1989. Life Member, Eastern Goldfields Historical Society. Life Member, Golden Mile Art Group.


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Mr George KLEIN, NSW For service to community health through drug and alcohol related programs. Mr Klein has worked as a clinician in drug treatment in both hospital and community settings, since 1981; including several years during which he worked cross-culturally with 'dual diagnosis' patients. He designed and helped to establish several innovation residential services for people affected by substance dependence, including two residential services and an involuntary treatment service; and he has undertaken evaluation and other research projects related to substance abuse and drug treatment. Mr Klein teaches in the Graduate Medical Program, Sydney University, and in the Tobacco Dependence and Treatment Program, Brian and Mind Research Institute NSW. Mrs Christine Anne KNIGHT, PO Box 487, Merbein Vic 3505 For service to the community through a range of organisations. Mrs Knight has fostered approximately 23 children on respite, long and short term placements through Mallee Family Care, since 1986. Member, Our Lady of Sacred Heart Catholic Parish, for many years; Member, Theresians International Women's Prayer and Discussion Group, for many years; volunteer, Church maintenance and cleaning and Bulletin preparation, for many years. Honorary Secretary, Bingarra Aged Care Units, since 2000. Honorary Secretary, Merbein Cemetery, since 1999. Volunteer, Merbein Meals on Wheels. Mr Brian James KOTZ, Blakeview SA 5114 For service to the community, particularly veterans and their families. Chairman, Stone Hut Soldiers Memorial Hall Committee, since 1998. Vice-President, 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Association, South Australia, since 2004.


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Mr David Allan LANE, PO Box 436, Lightning Ridge NSW 2834 For service to local government, and to the community. Deputy Mayor, Walgett Shire Council, since 2011; Councillor, since 1995. Member, Lightning Ridge Advisory Board, Department of Industry and Investment, since 2012; Member, Lightning Ridge Mining Board. Unit Controller, Lightning Ridge State Emergency Service, since 1989; Member, since 1987; instrumental in establishing the Lightning Ridge Mines Rescue Unit. Participated in over 30 mine rescues; Member of team sent from Lightning Ridge to assist during the Thredbo disaster. President, New South Wales Volunteer Rescue Association, 2007-2011; Member, for over 10 years; Committee Member, Volunteers Association Welfare Fund. President, Australian Opal Centre (Lightning Ridge Opal and Fossil Centre Inc), 1998-2010. President, Lightning Bush Safari Committee; Coordinator, for many years; Member, since 1992; raised over $250,000 for local organisations. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. NSW SES Commissioner Commendation for Service, 2010. Mrs Anne Merle LANG, 15 Bridge Street, Kensington SA 5068 For service to the community through sporting and fitness organisations. Owner/Training Manager, Fitness on the Park, since 1997; Fitness in the Park is a fitness centre in Adelaide for all ages but with a strong emphasis on the fitness and social needs of older adults and those with injuries. In addition to normal gym activities, Mrs Lang organises and leads fitness centre members on walks in the Adelaide Hills and longer treks overseas. Organiser, athletics training sessions three times weekly in early morning (independently of any club or fitness centre). Instructor for the predecessor of Fitness on the Park, the Institute for Fitness Research and Training, an affiliate of Adelaide University at the time, from 1986. Member, South Australian Masters Athletics Club (SAMA); successful competitor at state, national and international levels; since 1991. Mrs Lang has won 17 National Masters titles, four World Masters medals and holds 10 current SAMA records. She won the gold medal in steeplechase at the National Masters Games in Brisbane in 2011, and at the World Masters Athletics in Sacramento, USA, also in 2011. Awards/recognition include: Recreation and Sport Industry Award, Fitness Category, South Australian Department of Sport and Recreation, 2002.


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Mrs Margaret Ruth LANGE, Dernancourt SA 5075 For service to music as an educator and administrator. Founding Member, Adelaide Girls Choir, 1988-2011; later known as the Young Adelaide Voices. Founding Member, Kodaly Music Education Institute of South Australia, since 1978; Coordinator, National Conference, 1984, 1994 and 2012; Treasurer, since 2008. Member, National Council, Kodaly Music Education Institute of Australia. Teacher, Department of Education (South Australia), 1954-1985; and then at Wilderness School, 1985-1995. Began teaching music in the regions from 1958 until officially joining the Music Branch in 1960; Regional Adviser, 1973-1984. Life Member, Kodaly Music Education Institute of Australia. Life Member, Primary Schools Festival Choirs, Department for Education and Child Services. Awards/recognition include: Recognition of Excellence, Council of Education Associations of South Australia, 2007 and 2008. Ms Diane Therese LANGMACK, 149 Cabarita Road, Cabarita NSW 2137 For service to the community through charitable and women's organisations. Chairperson, Cure the Future Foundation, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, since 2012; Deputy Chairperson, 2011-2012; involved, since 2009. Involved in fundraising, Victor Chang Foundation, since 1990. Involved, Champagne for Charity. Involved in fundraising for other organisations including the McGrath Foundation, the National Breast Cancer Foundation and White Ribbon Day. Director of Public Relations, Penrith Panthers Rugby League Club; involved in the establishment of Panthers Women in League, 2005. Involved, Panthers on the Prowl-Community Development Foundation, since 2007. Awards/recognition include: Community Award, 2012; for her work with the Cure the Future Foundation.


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Mrs Patricia Anne LANHAM, PO Box 64, Manly NSW 1655 For service to the community, particularly through mental health organisations. Chairman, Burdekin Association, 2002-2005; Deputy Chairman, 1996-2002; Committee Member, for 9 years; involved in the re-establishment of Birkley Cottage. Former Chairman, Manly Warringah Pittwater Mental Health Task Force. Involved in the establishment of Pioneer Clubhouse, 1994; former Secretary and Treasurer; Member, Building Committee, 2007-2012; Member, Management Committee, for 17 years. Member, Plan International Australia, since 1996; sponsor of 6 children, since 1972. Involved in the establishment and Public Officer, Australian Doctors International, 2001; Secretary/Board Member, 2001-2008; Volunteer Project Manager, 2001-2011. Involved in establishment/inaugural Secretary, Manly Friends of Oecusse, 2010. Volunteer, Villawood Detention Centre, 2001-2003. Mr Max Andrew LAURIE, 24R Nulla Road, Dubbo NSW 2830 For service to the community. Mr Laurie comes from one of the oldest Carnival families in Australia, who for several generations have taken their amusement rides to agricultural shows in capital cities, regional centres and small country towns throughout Australia. President, Victorian Showmen's Guild (VSG), since 2002; Executive Member, for over 20 years; Member, since 1966. Ex-Officio Member, Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association. Former Vice-President, Showmen's Guild of Australasia; still an active member. VSG Representative, Standards Australia; contributed to the development of the Australian Standard for Amusement Rides and Devices.


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Mr George LAZARIS, 266 Storey Street, Maroubra NSW 2035 For service to the community through multicultural organisations. President, Cyprus Community of New South Wales, 1968; Vice-President; Member, since ca1960. Committee Member, Coordinating Committee of New South Wales, Justice for Cyprus, since 1974; Vice-President; Co-Founder, 1974. Co-Founder, Federation of Cyprus Communities and Organisations of Australia and New Zealand, 1970; range of executive roles including Vice-President and delegate, since 1970. Founding Director, Cyprus Hellene Club, 1977; President; Member, since 1977. Chanter, St Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, for 50 years. Certifying Officer, Cyprus High Commission, for 20 years. Justice of the Peace, for 40 years. Mrs Anne Elizabeth LEADBEATER, 104 Orchard Road, Kinglake Vic 3763 For service to the community of Kinglake, particularly in the aftermath of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires. Mrs Leadbeater led the community of the Kinglake Ranges through a 12-week recovery period following the 2009 bushfires. She was a Council employee at the time at the Kinglake District Service Centre/Murrindindi Shire Office in Kinglake and was directed by the Council (70 kilometres away in Alexandra) to coordinate immediate response and recovery efforts in the community. Mrs Leadbeater subsequently coordinated the ongoing response to the fire by local, state and Commonwealth agencies in her community including the police, State Emergency Services, Department of Human Services and the Australian Army for approximately three months. Committee Member, Mountain Monthly community magazine. Council Member, Middle Kinglake Primary and Yea High Schools. Committee Member, Whittlesea Agricultural Society.


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Mr Lloyd Christie LEAH, Aldgate SA 5154 For service to conservation and the environment. Founding Member, Friends of Mount George Conservation Park, since 1992; Committee Member, 1992-2006; Treasurer, 1992-1999; Coordinator of Working Teams, 2000-2007. Mr Leah and his late wife also donated some of their own land to the Mount George Conservation Park. Founding Member, Deanery Community Landcare Group, 1994. Founding Committee Member, Mount Lofty Districts Historical Society, 1978; Member, since 1978; Life Member, 1990. Chairman, Stirling District Council, 1980-1988; Councillor, Crafers Ward, 1975-1989; involved in the establishment of the Council's Botanic Advisory Board and Sports and Recreation Advisory Board; also served as Chairman, Country Fire Service Group Committee. Mr Hugh LEE, PO Box 490, Eastwood NSW 2122 For service to the Chinese community of Eastwood. President, Eastwood Chinese Senior Citizens Club. President, Australian Asian Association of Bennelong. Executive Member, Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Australia) Association. Executive Member, Eastwood Chamber of Commerce. Board of Directors, Ryde Hunters Hill Symphony Orchestra. Member, Peak Community Participation Council. Member, Ryde Hospital Community Consultative Committee. Member, Eastwood Police Community Safety Precinct Committee. Member, COTA NSW Sydney Consumer Reference Group. Vice-Chair, Ryde Lunar New Year Organising Committee, City of Ryde Council; Member, Eastwood Events and Promotion Committee; Member, Harmony Reference Group.


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Mr James Kyungkyu LEE, 7/28 Weigand Avenue, Bankstown NSW 2200 For service to the Korean community of Canterbury. Various roles, Canterbury City Council, since 1993, including: Site Supervisor, Clean Up Australia Day Committee, since 1999; Member, since 1993. Member, Seniors Week Event Committee, since 2001. Member, Australian Day Organising Committee, since 2001. Member, Canterbury City Community Centre, since 2010. Member, Canterbury Harmony Group Committee, since 2008. Member, Social Plan Community Forum Committee, since 2003. Member, Multicultural Access Disability Network, 2002-2006. Member, International Women's Day Organisation Committee, 2002-2006. Member, Canterbury Aged Network, since 1998. Involved in the Australian/Korean Flags Raising Ceremony, Parramatta City Council, 2005, 2006 and 2010. Member, Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee, Strathfield Municipal Council, 2001-2005; Member, Multicultural and Community Development Advisory Committee, 2001-2005. Member, Australia-Korea Advisory/Supporting Committee for Sydney 2000 Olympic Games; Paralympic Torch Bearer. President, Sydney Korean Seniors Performance Group, since 1990; established the Group and the English School. Range of roles, Sydney United Senior Citizens Association Inc, 2001-2007. Member, Sydney Korean Society Inc, 1991-2006; range of roles including English Teacher. Senior Committee Member, Korean Welfare Interagency Meeting, 1996-2004. President, Australian Korean Senior Citizens Association Inc, 1997-2001. Involved in National/Community/Family Tree Planting Day, since 2004. Member, Resident Panel, Bankstown Community Plan, since 2010. Member, Ethnic Child Care, Family and Community Services Co-operative Ltd, Marrickville, since 2001. Member, Advisory Committee, Australian Korean Airforce Veterans Association, since 2010. Member, Cultural and Welfare Committee, Monument of Participation in Korean War, since 2010. Member, Cultural and Welfare Services Committee, Australian Korean Veterans Association, 1996-2002. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001.


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Mr Allan Andrew LEES, PO Box 2042, Hornsby Westfield NSW 1635 For service to the performing arts. Mr Lees has been a Director, Designer and Consultant Costumier for Opera, Ballet, Theatre, Musicals and film in Australia and internationally for 52 years and for over 350 major productions including inter alia: Opera Opera Australia: Fidelio, 1970 and 1979; Rigoletto, 1972; Tosca, 1981-2000; Hamlet, 1982; Adriana Lecouvreur, 1984. Opera Queensland: Tosca, 1988, 1995, 2003 and 2011. Opera New Zealand: Faust, 1970; La Traviata, 1993; Rigoletto, 1997. Victoria State Opera: Fidelio, 1988; Tosca, 1995. State Opera South Australia: Fidelio, 1989; Adriana Lecouvreur, 1994. Southern Operas: Madama Butterfly, 2003; Carmen, 2007. Ballet Royal New Zealand Ballet: Romeo and Juliet, 1988; Hamlet, 1992. Richmond Ballet, Virginia, USA: Romeo and Juliet, 1996 and 2010. West Australian Ballet: Don Quixote, 2010; Cinderella, 2011. Theatre and Musicals NZ Consortium: Les Miserables, 1994, 2001 and 2002. Court Theatre: Macbeth, 1999; Othello, 2001; The Jungle Book, 1998 and 2001. Executive roles with the Australian Production Designers Association. Head of Design, National Institute of Dramatic Arts, 1974-1981; Senior Tutor, Stage Design, 1967-1974. Guest Lecturer, Costume, TAFE NSW. Guest Lecturer, Theatre, New Zealand Drama School in Wellington. General Manager, State Opera House, Wellington, New Zealand, 1991-1994. Chairman and Executive Director, Allan Lees and Associates, 1981-1991. Associate Consultant, Tom Brown and Associates, 1970-1991. Guest Designer, Opera Australia. Resident Designer, Old Tote Theatre Company. Resident Designer, Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust.


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Mr Bruce David LINDENMAYER, 17 Monkman Street, Chapman ACT 2611 For service to conservation and the environment. President, Canberra Ornithologists Group, 1990-1993; Committee Member, 1988-1996 and since 2012; Assistant Secretary, 1989; Member, Landcare Sub-Committee, 1990-2000. Vice-President, Canberra Myna Action Group, 2007-2011. Executive Member, ACT Conservation Council, 1993-2001. Supporter, Australian Conservation Foundation. Supporter, Mulligan's Flat Nature Reserve. Member, South East Conservation Council, 1993-2002; Past President. Member, Birds Australia, since the 1980s. Mr Russell John LOANE, Carindale Qld 4152 For service to engineering in the field of illumination. Chairman, Lighting Council Australia, 2002-2005 and since 2006; Founding Member. Chair, Environmental Working Group, Global Lighting Forum; Member, since 2008. Founding Member, SPARC, since 2011. Founding Member, SPARC Design, since 2001. Involved in discussions with the Federal Government to review lighting applications to cut power consumption and greenhouse gases, and to promote a new system of electrical equipment safety within the industry. President, Illuminating Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand, 1993-1994; Member, 1985-1994; President, Queensland Chapter, 1987-1989. Managing Director, LCA Holdings Pty Ltd (trading as Eye Lighting Australia Pty Ltd), since 1974.


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Sister Berneice Mary LOCH, Rockhampton Qld 4700 For service to the community through the Institute of Sisters of Mercy. Leader, Institute of the Sisters of Mercy, Australia and Papua New Guinea, since 2011. Leader, Congregation of Sisters of Mercy, Rockhampton 1991-1996 and 2006-2011. Foundational Congregational Leader, Institute of Sisters of Mercy Australia and Papua New Guinea. Member, Sisters of Mercy, since 1964. Worked to found Mercy Partners, 2004-2011; Mercy Partners Council, 2010 and 2011. Member, Board of Directors, Mercy Health of Aged Care Central Queensland Ltd; Chairman, Company Members. Administrator, Mercy Community Health Services, Balgo Region, Western Australia, in the 1990s. Principal, Deputy Principal, Consultant and Teacher with various Catholic Secondary Schools in Mackay, Gladstone and Rockhampton, since 1969. Involved in the development of the Wadja Wadja Indigenous High School, Woorabinda, in the early 1980s. Mr Kerry Thomas LONERGAN, Toowong Qld 4066 For service to the media, and to the community. Foundation Executive Producer, Landline, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), 1991-2007; specialist commodities reporter, interviewer and commentator, since 2007. Journalist with the ABC since 1986. Print, radio and television journalist in Australia and overseas, for over 40 years. Producer, ABC broadcast of the annual Rural Aid Appeal telethon held during the Gympie Music Muster, 1982-2004 and since 2009; the telethon raised funds for a number of charities throughout Australia. Supporter and voluntary media adviser, Queensland Schizophrenia Research Foundation; involved with the 'Clear Thinking Cube' event to raise awareness about youth mental health. Supporter/Steward, ‘The Ekka’ Brisbane, for many years.


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Mr Patrick John LONG, 11 Sail Street, Noosaville Qld 4566 For service to the aerial mustering industry. Chief Pilot and Sales Manager, Bell Helicopter, 1969-1990; Co-Pilot, 'Cattle Muster Demonstration' and 'Emergency Services Demonstration' national tours, during the 1970s; Sales and Demonstration Helicopter Pilot, Helicopter Sales Australia, 1968. Manager, Northern Territory Division, Helicopter Utilities, ca1960-1968; Pilot (helicopter), since 1958. Pilot (aeroplane), Bush Pilot Airways, ca1950-1958. Member, Darling Harbour Heliport Regulatory Sub-Committee, Helicopter Association of Australasia, in the early 1980s. Mr Richard Craig LONGMORE, 2/3 Bonrook Street, Hawker ACT 2614 For service to herpetology, particularly the study of snakes and lizards. Public Officer, Australian Society of Herpetologists, 1983-2007; Editor, 1984-1999; Assistant Secretary/Treasurer, 1976-1977; Committee Member, 1981-2007; Life Member, 1999. Vice-President and Excursions Officer, ACT Herpetological Association, for 15 years; Founding Member, since 1985; Life Member, 2008. Founder and Coordinator, Annual Snakes Alive exhibition, Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra, since 1987. Supporter, Tadpole Kit School Education Program. Reptile Rescue Volunteer, for 12 years. Officer, Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service, for 20 years; Senior Officer, Australian Biological Resources Study, for 10 years. Editor, Atlas of Elapid Snakes of Australia, Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra, ACT, 1986. Executive Editor, Kowari Series (biological reports of various animals or plants of Australia), Australian Nature Conservation Agency, ca1991-1995. Awards/recognition includes: An annual award named the Ric Longmore Student Prize for Best Poster; Australian Society of Herpetologists. A tiger snake discovered around Lake George and its environs has been named after Mr Longmore.


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Mrs Mary Elizabeth LOVETT, 433 Melrose Road, Mudgee NSW 2850 For service to the blind and partially sighted, and to the community. Co-Founder (with husband), Mudgee Branch, Vision Australia, 1972; current President, for many years; current active Member; former President, Black and White Committee; current Publicity Officer. Chairman, Central West NSW Branch, Blind Citizens Australia; currently contributing to work on the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Founder/Chairman, Mudgee VIP Group (Vision Impaired Persons Friendship Group), 1997-2012. Mudgee Library: introduced talking books and technology to assist people with a vision disability; with the assistant of VIP Group. Involved in several Mid-Western Regional Council committees including: - Chairperson, Mudgee and Gulgong Access Committee; Inaugural Member, since 2002. - Transport Working Party. - Mid-Western Regional Interagency Committee. - Western Region Access Committee. Member, Mudgee Health Council, since 2001. Former Secretary, Orana Sheltered Workshop, in the 1980s. Board Member, Mudgee Disability Support Services, for 23 years; former Chairperson. Member, Riding for the Disabled; led to the formation of Mudgee Accommodation Support Services, 1989-2012. Mrs Theda Claire LOWE, Ashgrove Qld 4060 For service to the performing arts. Wardrobe Mistress, Ashgrove Dance Studio, since 1973. Wardrobe Mistress, Ballet Theatre of Queensland, 1962-1992. Wardrobe Mistress, Joy and Nell Bassett School of Dancing, 1954-1973. Commissioned to create costumes for the choir to perform during the visit of Her Majesty The Queen for the Brisbane 1982 Commonwealth Games. Designed and created numerous costumes for a range of performing arts organisations including Opera Queensland, North Queensland Festival Ballet Company, Royal Academy of Dancing and Queensland Review Theatre.


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Mr Charles LOWLES, 9 Hardy Street, Blackett NSW 2770 For service to local government, and to the community. Mayor, Blacktown City Council, 1995-1999 and 2008-2010; Deputy Mayor; Councillor, since 1989. Committee Member, 'Pastor and the Imam' project, 2009. Chair, Works and Finance Committee; Community Services Committee. President, Park Committee; initiated and implemented 'Wellness Parks Program'. Involved in the development of a range of community projects including the Mount Druitt Library and Community Hub; Mount Druitt Swimming Complex; Volleyball and Basketball Courts; Emerton Youth Centre; Emerton Leisure Centre and Sister Cities Program. President, Coach and Manager, Lethbridge Park Rangers Soccer Club, for over 20 years. Ms Abigail Margaret LUDERS, Griffith ACT 2603 For service to the international community following the earthquakes and tsunami which occurred in Japan in 2011. Member of the first group of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade staff members who volunteered to travel to Sendai to assist with locating over 100 Australian citizens believed to be in East Japan Coastal Prefectures at the time of the 11 March 2011 earthquakes and tsunami.


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Mrs Margaret Mary LYNCH, 1 Armfield Street, Brighton Vic 3186 For service to the community through adult multicultural education. Mrs Lynch has been providing a range of support services to newly-arrived migrants and refugees, particularly women, for over 40 years. Apart from teaching English as a second language, she has also assisted numerous families with accommodation arrangements, medical appointments, access to social benefits, employment, immigration processes and financial assistance through a range of fundraising activities. Founder, Coordinator and English Teacher, Family Language Program, Pregnancy Care Clinic, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, Adult Multicultural Education Services, since 1990. Teacher, English as a Second Language, since the late 1960s. Founder, Convenor and English Teacher, International Parents' Support Group, Brighton Grammar School, since 1995. Mr Richard John LYTHAM, Collaroy Plateau NSW 2097 For service to surf lifesaving. Member, National Life Membership and Honours Committee, Surf Life Saving Australia, 2010-2011; Australian Championships Boat Area Referee, 2000-2005; Member, World Championships Organising Committee, 2000; Life Member, 2010. Deputy President, Surf Life Saving New South Wales, 2000-2002; Surf Sports Adviser, since 2004; Member, State Meritorious Awards Committee, 1988-1999, 2001-2004 and 2005-2008; Member, Rules and Regulations Committee, 1997-2009; Member, Competition Organising Committee, 2001-2011; State Councillor, 1996-2000; Life Member, 2005. President, Sydney Northern Beaches Branch, 1996-2000; Deputy President, 1995-1996; Director, Coaching and Competition, 2002-2004; Member, Meritorious Awards Committee, 2004-2008; Member, Competition Panel, 1995-1996 and 2003-2008; Member, Selection Committee, 1998-2004; Surf Sports Official, 1989-2011; Life Member, 2001. President, Collaroy Surf Life Saving Club, 1993-1996; Chairman, Ways and Means Committee, 1985-1992; Member, Premises Committee, 1985-1994; Touring Team Manager, 1989-1991; Carnival Organiser, East Coast Masters, 1990-1995; Life Member, 2008; Member, since 1984. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Citation of Merit, International Life Saving Federation. Distinguished Service Award, Sydney Northern Beaches Branch, Surf Life Saving New South Wales, 2000. Distinguished Service Member, Collaroy Surf Life Saving Club, 1989.

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