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

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

Mr James FARRELL, Carina Qld 4152 For service to the community, particularly through social welfare and legal access programs. Deputy Chairperson, Council to Homeless Persons, 2011-2013; Board Member, 2010-2012. Manager/Principal Lawyer, PILCH Homeless Persons' Legal Clinic (VIC) Inc, 2009-2011; volunteer lawyer/team leader, 2007-2009; a Public Interest Law Clearing House, it provides access to justice through pro bono legal services to marginalised and disadvantaged people and to the community organisations that support them. Current Member, Victorian Grants Advisory Committee, Streetsmart Australia. Director, G21 (Geelong Region Alliance Ltd), 2005-2007. Chairperson, Queensland Legal Assistance Forum. Co-Chair, Community Issues' Committee, Law Institute of Victoria; Member, Administrative Law and Human Rights Lawyers Section, 2007-2013; Member, since 2002. Committee Member, Geelong Law Association, 2012-2013. Treasurer, Federation of Community Legal Centres, 2006-2013. Treasurer, National Association of Community Legal Centres, since 2012. Member and Victorian Representative, Editorial Board, Alternative Law Journal, since 2010. Volunteer, Western Suburbs Legal Clinic (incorporating Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre), over the last 10 years. Volunteer, Geelong Community Legal Centre, over the last 10 years. Volunteer, Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Service, over the last 10 years. Member, Australian Lawyers for Human Rights. Director, Bellarine Peninsula Community Bank. Member Management Committee, Barwon Heads Football and Netball Club. Student, Bellarine Secondary College, 1992-1998; Member, Student Government. Director, Queensland Association of Independent Legal Services Inc, since 2013; provides support to Queensland's community legal centres. Lecturer, School of Law, Deakin University, since 2011; current Member, Alfred Deakin Research Institute; current Centre Fellow, Centre for Rural Regional Law and Justice. Member, Advisory Committee, UQ Pro Bono Centre. Awards/recognition include: Named as one of ‘40 Young Business Leaders’, Intheblack magazine, 2013. Australian Leadership Award, ADC Forum, 2012. Alumni Achievement Award, University of New England, 2012. Ben Bodna Award, Victorian Council of Social Services, 2011; the award aims to advance knowledge and effective practice in the fields of social justice, community, disability or bio-ethics. Highly Commended, Lawyer's Weekly Awards, 2011. Ambassador, White Ribbon Day.

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Mr Donald George FELTIS, Orchard Hills NSW 2748 For service to rugby league football in New South Wales. Chairman, Penrith Panthers Rugby League Club Ltd, since 2009; Chairman, Panthers on the Prowl, since 2009 (Community Development Foundation); Deputy Chairman, 2006-2009; Board Member, since 2002; Chief Executive Officer, 1991-1995; Inaugural District Coaching and Development Manager, 1989; Member, Coaching and Development Panel, 1986-2006; Part-time selector District Representative Teams, 1974-1979; Coach, Presidents Cup Team, 1971-1973; Life Member, since 1995. Current Business and Legal Manager, Penrith District Junior Rugby League Club Ltd; Chief Executive, 1995-2010; Public Officer, 1986-2006; Secretary/ Administrator, 1986; President, 1985-1986; Vice President, 1983-1984; Life Member, since 1993. Life Member, New South Wales Junior Rugby League, since 2003; Member, Strategic Planning Sub-Committee, 1995-2004; Member, Insurance Sub-Committee, 1995-2006. Life Member, New South Wales Rugby League, since 2007; NSW Junior Rugby League delegate to General Committee, 1999-2006; NSW Junior Rugby League delegate to Coaching and Development Policy Committee, 1999-2006. Player at a range of clubs including Picton, Penrith Waratahs, NSW Police, Wellington, NSW Country, Bourke, St Mary's and Richmond, 1947-1970. Coach at a range of clubs including Penrith Waratahs, St Mary's, Richmond and Emu Plains, 1964-1981. Chairman, Foundation for Disabled Sportsmen and Sportswomen, since 2009. Executive Member and Rugby League Representative, Nepean Valley Sports (Penrith City Council) Foundation Board, 1999-2006. Member, NSW Police, 1955-1986, retiring as an Inspector. Life Member, NSW Police Association, since 1985. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000. James Anderson Memorial Award for outstanding service and commitment to sport in Penrith City, 2007. Penrith Junior Rugby League Volunteer Management Award, NSW Sports Federation, 2005. Wall of Achievement Award for Services to Sport in the Penrith District - Rugby League, Penrith City Council, 2002.

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Ms Evelyn Margaret FIELD, Caulfield Vic 3162 For service to the community, particularly through anti-school and workplace bullying initiatives. Practising Psychologist, since the 1980s; currently trading as Evelyn Field Pty Ltd. Member, Advisory Board, National Centre Against Bullying, since 2002. Member, Australian Psychological Society, since 1979; Media spokesperson. Member, College of Counselling Psychologists, since 1980. Convenor, Therapeutic Practitioners Special Interest Group, International Association on Workplace Bullying and Harassment, since 2012; Co-Convenor, 2009-2011. Honorary Secretary, Australian National Association for Mental Health, 1986-1993. Committee Member, Mental Health Foundation of Victoria, 1982-1993. Involved in the establishment, Mental Health Foundation of Australia, 1979-1981. Author, Strategies for Surviving Bullying at Work, 2011. Author, Bully Blocking at Work: A Self-Help Guide for Employees and Managers, 2010. Author, Bully Blocking: Six Secrets to Help Children Deal with Teasing and Bullying, 2007. Author, Bully Busting: How to Help Children Deal With Teasing and Bullying, 1999. Author, Discover How You Can Be Bully Free - Empowering Anti-Bullying Strategies Revealed, (DVD). Board Member, Victims of Crime Assistance League (Victoria), for 5 years. Accredited Speaker/Member, National Speakers Association of Australia, for 17 years. Fellow, Australian Psychological Society.

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Mr Peter James FILMER, 25 Yellow Rock Road, Yellow Rock NSW 2777 For service to the community, particularly though sport as a coach and administrator. Coach, New South Wales Referees Squad, New South Wales Rugby League, since 2011; Head Coach, Junior Representative Referee Coaches, 2005-2010; Coach, Junior Representative Referee Coaches, 2004-2010; Member, Junior Representative Squad Coaching Panel, 1995-1997. Coach, Junior Representative Squad, New South Wales Rugby League Referees Association, 2004-2010; Coach, Graded Referees' Squad, 2011-2013; Internal Auditor, 1999 and 2012-2013; Director, Referee Development, 2006-2007; Member, Centenary Committee, 2004-2005; Member, Seminar Committee, 1990-1999; Treasurer, 1990-1998 ; Member, George and Amy Hansen Memorial Trophy Committee, 1990-1998; Member, Sponsorship Committee, 1990-1998; Member, Management Committee, 1990-1998; Member, Social Committee, 1998; Life Member, since 1995. Secretary and Treasurer, Penrith District Rugby League Referees Association, for 6 years; Life Member. Video Referee, National Rugby League, 1998-2002; President, Springwood Cricket Club, 1998-2009; current Committee Member; Vice-President, Juniors, 1996-1998; Secretary, for 3 years; Junior Team Coach, for 14 seasons; Life Member, since 2005. President, Penrith Junior Cricket Association, for 3 seasons in the early 2000s; Committee Member, for 10 seasons; Coach Junior Representative Teams; Umpire. President (at age of 19), Blacktown Cricket Club; Secretary; Publicity Officer, during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Chairman, Blacktown Relay for Life Committee, 2006-2010; Committee Member, since 2003; current Team Leader, Blacktown City Council Team. Current Manager, Community Events, Blacktown City Council.

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Mrs Margaret Ann FLANNERY, 78 Mary Street, Dungog NSW 2420 For service to local government, and to the community of Dungog. Councillor, Dungog Shire Council, 1995-2008; Deputy Mayor, 1997-1999; Member, Utilities Committee, 1995-2001; Member, Economic Development Committee, 1995-2006. Member, Newcastle Joint Regional Library Committee, 1995-2008. 'D' Division Delegate, Shire Association of New South Wales, 1995-2008. Board Member, Hunter Councils Inc (formerly Hunter Region of Councils), 1995-2008. Chairperson, Barrington Adult and Community Education Organisation, 1998-2008. President, Dungog Girl Guides, since 1995; Committee Member, since 1987. Current Secretary, James Theatre Community Centre; Committee Member, since 1995; current Member, Friends of the James Theatre Committee. Secretary, Dungog and District Neighbour Care Inc, 1999-2006. Treasurer, Dungog Netball Association, 1990-1995. Canteen Treasurer, Dungog High School, since 1993; Member, Canteen Committee, since 1993; President, Parents and Citizens Committee, 1994-2001. Canteen Secretary, Dungog Public School, 1990-1995; President, Parent Club (now Parents and Citizens), 1989-1994; Life Member, Parents and Citizens, since 1993. Assistant Treasurer, Dungog Pre-School, 1984-1987. Member, Diocesan Council, Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, 2008-2011; Member, Clergy Emoluments Advisory Board, 2008-2011. Member, Parish Presentation Board, Christ Church, Dungog Parish, since 1999; Secretary, Parish Council, 1998-1999 and since 2008; Manager, Op Shop, since 2001. Secretary, Anglican Guild Dungog Parish, since 2000; Vice-President, 1990-2000. Secretary, Mother's Union Dungog Parish, 1990-1997. Scripture Teacher, since 1991. Director, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Board, 1999-2008; current Member, Dungog Support Group. President, Lower Hunter Multiple Birth Association, 1994-1998; Secretary/Treasurer, 1991-1994; Life Member, since 1994. National Vice-Chair, Australian Multiple Birth Association, 1995-1996; National Council Treasurer, 1993-1995; National Council Membership Secretary, 1991-1993. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Dungog Shire Citizen of the Year, 2001. Volunteer of the Year Award, Federal Member for Paterson, 2000.

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Mrs Joy Gwendoline FLETCHER, Templestowe Lower Vic 3107 For service to the community of Manningham. Board Member, Manningham Centre, 1995-2010; Auxiliary President, 2007-2009; Auxiliary Member, for 2 years; volunteer, since 1992; Life Member, 2011. Instigated a singing program at Melaleuca Lodge and established The Melaleuca Singers choir consisting of residents of the lodge. Fundraiser, Daffodil Day, 2010-2011; Coordinator, 2012. Support Team Volunteer, Oxfam Charity Trail Walk, for 4 years. Member, Doncaster Pocket Theatre (a not-for-profit community group), for several years. Member, Babirra Players (performs to raise money for local charities), for 7 years. Vice-President, local Probus Club, 2013; President, 2014. Volunteer, 'Black Saturday' bushfire recovery team, in the week following the fires. Selector, Senior Teams, Bulleen Tennis Club, for several years. Committee Member, Eastern Suburban Tennis Association; Junior Convenor. Participated in the IBISI Breast Cancer Prevention Study, for 10 years. Involved in a food preparation program; Inner Eastern Health, for 3 years; the kitchen used for the program became known as Joy’s Kitchen. Committee Member, Victorian Primary Schools Sports Association (VPSSA), for many years. Helped introduce a Primary School competition in tennis (the Bruce Cup), travelling interstate with teams. Organiser, Zone and District Primary school sports competitions, for many years. Assisted with the running of state, national and international competitions in athletics, swimming and team sports, for many years. Netball Selector, interstate teams. Volunteer, Pacific School Games, on several occasions. President, Manningham District Primary School Sports Association (a division of the VPSSA), for many years. Assistant, reading and music programs, Booroondara Park Primary School, circa 1995-2008. Helper, Stephanie Alexander Garden Program, Westgarth Primary School, 2009-2012. Tutor, Homework Programs, Melbourne City Mission, for 3 years. Founding Member and Tutor Coordinator, 'New World' program (to help improve the language skills of migrants), Manningham City Council, for several years; also included those who had “slipped through” and were illiterate. Teacher, various Victorian primary schools, 1951-2004. Awards/recognition include: Australia Day Award, Federal Electorate of Menzies, 2007. Certificate of Appreciation, Manningham Centre, 2004. Service Award, Victorian Primary Schools Sports Association.

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Mr John Marsden FLINT, St Leonards NSW 2065 For service to the community, particularly through conservation of the natural and built environment. Member/Archivist, Friends of Gore Hill Cemetery, since 1995; involved in a range of restoration works; Team Member, Gore Hill Transcripts, Society of Genealogists, 1976-1977. Secretary-Treasurer, Gore Hill Memorial Cemetery Trust, 1997-2012; the trust was dissolved in 2012. Founding Secretary, Friends of Lord Howe Island Inc, since 2001; conservation volunteer, since 2001. Volunteer, Willoughby Library, Willoughby City Council, since 1995. Volunteer Lecturer, University of the Third Age, since 2007. Director of Community Services, Willoughby City Council, 1993-1995; Manager, Library and Community Services, 1986-1993; Founding Chief Librarian, 1972-1995; involved in establishing the Willoughby City Council Library, 1972-1977. Deputy City Librarian/or Librarian, City of Sydney Library, 1959-1972. Awards/recognition include: Community Service Award, Lane Cove Council, 2009.

Mr Thomas FLOOD, Killarney Vale NSW 2261 For service to community health through leadership and advocacy for people living with stomas. President and Chairman, Ostomy NSW (formerly Ileostomy Association of NSW), since 1998; Director, since 1990. Recently appointed Vice-President of BEECH (Bladder Exstrophy, Epispadias, Cloacal Exstrophy and Hypospadias) Australia Community.

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Mr Garry Allan FROST, Bilgola Plateau NSW 2107 For service to the performing arts as a song writer, performer and producer. Mr Frost is a song writer and musician (guitarist and keyboardist). Musical groups include: Moving Pictures Performer and song writer, 1978-1984, 2005, 2011 and 2013, with hit singles including: - What About Me?, (co-written with Frances Swan), 1982; the first Australian single to achieve Number 1 on the music charts on two different occasions, the second time was by Shannon Noll; the single also reached Number 29 on the USA Billboard Hot 100. - Winners, 1983. - Never, 1983, used in the soundtrack for the movie, Footloose. Albums include: - Days of Innocence, 1981. - Matinee, 1983. 1927 Founder, performer, and song writer, 1987-1990, with hit singles including: - That's When I Think of You, (co-written with Eric Weideman), 1988. - If I Could, 1988; the band's highest performing single, peaking at Number 4 in Australia. - Compulsory Hero, 1989. - To Love Me, 1989. - Tell Me a Story, 1990. Co-Producer, The Other Side (album), 1990. Other hit song writing credits include Wait (co-written with Geoffrey Stapleton), performed by Gyan, 1989. Awards/recognition include: Countdown Song of the Year, 1982, for What About Me. Breakthrough Artist - Single, ARIA Music Awards, 1989, for That's When I Think of You. Breakthrough Artist - Album, ARIA Music Awards, 1989, for 1927’s ...ish. Australian Songwriters Association Award, 2000, for Children of the World.

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Mr Basil Walter FULLER, 17 Torres Street, Cottesloe WA 6011 For service to Australian rules football. Director, Subiaco Football Club, 1987-1992, 1998-2001 and since 2003; Life Member, 1982; Vice-President, 1993-1996 and 2002; Chairman, History Committee, 1997-1999; volunteer, since 1958; General Manager, 1970-1975; Full-Time Secretary, 1966-1969; Honorary Secretary, 1963-1964; Committee Member, 1961-1962. Member, ‘The Golds’, the Past Players and Supporters Association, for many years. Chairman/Deputy Chairman Junior Council Players & Directors Board, 1979-1983. Secretary, Western Australian Football League Players Association, 1976-1978. Delegate, Western Australian National Football League, 1966-1972. Life Member, Western Australia Football Club, 2006. Secretary and player, Shenton Park Mets, 1954-1957. Supporter, The Cerebral Palsy Centre, since 1993. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Club Legend of the Year, Clubs WA, 2010. Merit Award, Western Australia Football Club, 1997; Volunteer Services Award, 1997. Volunteer Services Award, Australian Football League, 2002. Club Diehard, Subiaco Football Club, 2000.

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The Late Mr John Ephraim GARDINER, Dardanup WA 6236 For service to local government, and to the community of the South West region of Western Australia. Shire President, Shire of Dardanup, 2011-2013; Councillor, 1981-1987 and 1998-2013. State Councillor, Western Australian Local Government Association, until 2013; President, South West Country Zone, 2009-2013. Involved in development of the Ferguson Valley region as a tourist destination, 1987-2013. Advisory Board Member, Ferguson Valley Marketing and Promotions Inc, until 2013. Board Member, Bunbury Wellington Economic Alliance, 2003-2013. Board Member, Regional Development Australia - South West, 2010-2013. Delegate/Chairman, Regional Road Group, until 2013. Delegate, Dardanup Retirement Accommodation Committee, until 2013. Vice-President/Member, Australian Wool and Meat Federation, 1978-1986. Board Member, Westralian Farmers Co-operative, 1969-1986. President, Meat Section, Western Australian Farmers Federation, 1972-1978; also served in various other executive roles, 1970-1980. Awards/recognition include: Western Australian Local Government Association Eminent Service Award, 2013. Mr Gardiner died on 2 February 2013.

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Associate Professor Heather Ann GARDNER, Bourchiers Road, Kangaroo Ground Vic 3097 For service to education in the field of public health. Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Public Health, La Trobe University, from 2000 until her recent retirement; Foundation Head and Associate Professor, 1997-2000. Head, School of Health Systems Sciences, La Trobe University, 1996. Chairperson, School of Behavioural Health Sciences, La Trobe University, 1990-1996; Senior Lecturer, 1988-1990. Lecturer, School of Behavioural Sciences, Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, 1983-1988. Tutor, Department of Politics, La Trobe University, 1978-1983. Board Member, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2003-2009. Held several editorial positions with various professional journals, including: - Foundation Editor, Australian Journal of Primary Health, 1995-2002. - Foundation Editor, Environmental Health, 2000-2009. - Editor, Australian Health Review. - Editor, Journal of Family Studies. Authored and/or edited 9 books on Australian Public Health. Honorary Fellow, Australian Institute of Environmental Health, 2003. Chair, District Interview Panel, Rotary National Youth Science Forum, 1988-2003; assisted the Eltham Rotary Club in significant projects.

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Mr Timothy Tempest (Tim) GAVEL, Ainslie ACT 2602 For service to the media as a sports broadcaster, and to the community of the Australian Capital Territory. Sports Broadcaster, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), since 1988. Has broadcasted a range of sporting events including 6 Olympic Games, 5 Commonwealth Games, 2 Rugby World Cups, Rugby Internationals, National Rugby League, basketball, netball, soccer, rowing canoe kayaking, track cycling and boxing, since 1988. Current Board Member, Ronald McDonald House, Canberra. Current Board Member, School Sport ACT Council. Supporter, RiverSmart Australia, for many years; Former Board Member, Children's Physical Activity Foundation, for 5 years. Supporter, Foster Care; involved as a spokesman during a promotional drive some 2 years ago to persuade people to become involved. Patron, Early Morning Centre; provides meals and services for the homeless and disadvantaged in Canberra; his role has been in sourcing sponsorship from the business community to keep the Centre functioning. Involved in fundraising efforts for a range of charities as a guest speaker and Master of Ceremonies, for 25 years; including cancer research. Awards/recognition include: Community Media Award, Australian Capital Territory Chief Minister, 2012. Australian of the Year Local Hero, Australian Capital Territory, 2009. ABC Sports Broadcaster of the Year, on 3 occasions. Super Rugby Caller of the Year, Australian Radio, on 2 occasions. Australian Sport Award, for the ABC coverage of the 2003 Rugby World Cup (with Gerry Collins). Finalist, Sports Broadcaster of the Year, Australian Sports Commission Awards, 2013. Current Ambassador, Heart Foundation. Former Ambassador, Walking School Bus Program; program has now been curtailed.

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Professor Katherine Evelyn GEORGOURAS, 3 Wrench Place, Kenthurst NSW 2156 For service to medicine in the field of dermatology. Founder and Director, Dermatology Centre, Lidcombe Hospital, 1987-1994; on the closure of Lidcombe Hospital in 1993, the Centre was transferred to Liverpool Hospital; Professor Georgouras was actively involved until 1998, establishing a range of dermatological services there, including the Melanoma Prevention Clinic. Professor of Dermatology, University of NSW, 1998 onwards; Associate Professor, 1994-1998; Georgouras Prize for Dermatology funded by Professor Georgouras in perpetuity. Authored and published electronic text book entitled Medical Therapies in Dermatology, 2001. President, Standing Committee of Convocation at University of Sydney, 1977-1979; Member, 1970-2003; facilitated establishment of Chair in Dermatology, and the Dermatology Research Foundation. Fellow of the Senate, University of Sydney, 1979-1993. Established Convocation Medal, University of Sydney; and Distinguished Graduate Award, 1979. Founding Member, Chancellor’s Committee, University of Sydney, 1977. Member, Selection Committee for Registrar Selection, Australasian College of Dermatologists, 1987-1997. Inaugural Chairman, Meriden Old Girls Union Indigenous Bursary Committee, 2008-2012. Foundation Fellow, Australasian College of Dermatologists, 1966.

Mr Philip Frederick GILBERT, Camira Qld 4300 For service to veterans and their families. President, Queensland Branch, Naval Association of Australia, 2004-2009; State Vice-President, 1996. President, Ipswich West Moreton Sub-Section, Naval Association of Australia (Queensland Branch), 1994-1997; Vice-President, 1999-2003; Secretary, 2003-2006; Member, since 1992. President, Ipswich Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2007; current Welfare Officer; Life Member, since 2005; Member, since 1994. Director, Ipswich RSL Services Club, since 2000. Organiser/Manager, RSL Youth Band, since 2007. Supporter, Ipswich Naval Cadets, ongoing. Current Bus Driver, Milford Grange Retirement Home.

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Professor Warwick Bruce GILES, 93/183 St Johns Avenue, Gordon NSW 2072 For service to medicine, particularly in the field of maternal fetal medicine, and to professional associations. Member and Co-Chair, NHMRC Expert Advisory Committee for the development of national Australian Antenatal Care Guidelines. Conjoint Professor, Maternal Foetal Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital/University of Sydney, since 2007. Director, Obstetrics; Director, Maternal Foetal Medicine John Hunter Hospital, 1999-2007; Clinical Chairperson, 2000-2001; Senior Staff Specialist, 1991-1999; Staff Special, 1991-1994. Conjoint Professor, Reproductive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Newcastle, 1999-2007. Supervisor of Training, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Westmead Hospital, 1985-1989. Staff Specialist, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Westmead Hospital, Clinical Lecturer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1985-1991. Postgraduate Research Fellow, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National Health and Medical Research Council and the University of Sydney, 1982-985. Visiting Professor Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Lund Sweden, 2009 and 2010; Visiting Researcher, 1984. Visiting Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Siena, Italy, 1997, 2001, 2005 and 2009. Visiting Professor, John Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, USA, 2005. Visiting Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Bristol, UK; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, 2005. Visiting Senior Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Warwick, UK, 2005. Visiting Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Health Sciences Centre, University of Colorado, USA, 1997. Visiting Research Scholar, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Eccles Institute of Human Genetics, University of Utah, USA, 1997. Director, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Research Foundation, 2006; Senior Examiner in Maternal Foetal Medicine, 2002-2006. Councillor, Australian Council on Health Care Standards, 2000-2006. Chairperson Prenatal Diagnosis Working Party for Genetic Services Advisory Committee, NSW Department of Health, 2001. Executive Committee Member, NSW Perinatal Services Network, 1995-2000; Chairperson High Risk Obstetric Committee, 1995-2000. Honorary Treasurer, NSW Branch, Australian Perinatal Society, 1994-1998. Secretary, Newcastle Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society, 1994-1996.

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Mr Kenneth Struan GILFILLAN, 1/17 Myamyn Street, Armadale Vic 3143 For service to architecture, and to professional organisations. Victorian Representative, National Practice Committee, Australian Institute of Architects, until 2013; Chair, Victorian Practice Committee, 2006; Senior Counsellor, for 30 years; Member, Complaints Tribunal; Associate, since 1959; Fellow, since 1970; Life Fellow, since 1992. Former National Representative, Contracts Committee, Standards Australia. Victorian Representative, National Contracts Committee, for many years. Founding Committee Member, Association of Consulting Architects Australia, 1986-2013; instrumental in founding of the Association; Chairman, National Industrial Committee, 1993-2013; Representative, the Technical Services Architects Interim Award, Productivity Commission, 1998; and the Technical Services Architects Award, 2000. Vice-President, Victorian Branch, 1995-2013; Committee Member, 1986-2013. Arbitrator, Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators, since 1994. Sessional Member and Mediator, Planning and Environmental List, Administrative Division, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, 1994-2008; former Member, Mediation Committee. Consultant and Independent Quality Auditor, Bates Smart (formerly Bates Smart and McCutcheon), Architects, 1994-2010; Chairman, 1986-1998; Director, 1970-1994; Associate, 1966-1970; employee, for more than 50 years.

Mr Neville Arthur GILPIN, Moss Vale NSW 2577 For service to polocrosse. Has held a range of positions with the Burradoo Polocrosse Club, for 60 years; Life Member. Involved in demonstration matches, Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Involved in the establishment of the International Polocrosse Association. Honorary Life Member, Polocrosse Association of Australia. Honorary Life Member, Polocrosse Association of NSW. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000.

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Mr Reginald Francis GOLDFINCH, ACT For service to engineering, particularly through major water supply projects. Founding Member, Australian Water Association (AWA) (previously Australian Water and Wastewater Association), in the 1960s; Federal Secretary/Treasurer, 1971-1977; Reg Goldfinch Award established in 1994. Founder and Editor, Water, journal of the AWA. President, ACT Branch, 1971-1974. Engineering Consultant, Sinclair Knight, 1991; World Bank, 1992-1995. Major projects included: - Changzhou Water Quality Master Planning and Pre-feasibility Studies in China, 1991. - Lagos Water Supply Project and Development of Nigerian National Water Rehabilitation Project, 1992-1993. - Investigations into the rehabilitation of the water supply to the city of Mogadishu, Somalia, on behalf of the United Nations Development Program, 1994. - Reviewed proposals by the Henan Water Designing Institute, China, for water supply to the town of Yima and the County of Mianchi on behalf of the Asian Development Bank, 1995. Responsible for the investigation and reporting on behalf of the Australian Development Assistance Bureau of proposals for development of water works throughout Indonesia, 1980-1990, Provided Consulting Services to the city of Shanghai, AusAID (formerly Australian Assistance Bureau), 1979-1986. Special Adviser, Consultant Services, Australian Construction Services, 1987-1990; Chief Environmental Engineer, 1979-1986: Principal Engineer Major Development, 1970-1979. Superintending Engineer, Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works, 1967-1969; Water Supply Distribution Engineer, 1961-1967; District Maintenance Engineer, 1955-1961; Graduate Assistant Engineer, 1949-1951. Lecturer, Hydraulic, Structural and Construction Engineering, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology; Swinburne Institute of Technology; and University of New South Wales, Royal Military College, Duntroon, Canberra, 1952-1972. Fellow, Engineers Australia, since 1991; Member, since 1948.

Mrs Helena GOLDSTEIN, 199 Military Road, Dover Heights NSW 2030 For service to the community, and to the Sydney Jewish Museum. Volunteer, Sydney Jewish Museum, since 1992; Instigator, ‘Remember Me’ program (monthly presentation); Member, Support Group for Survivor Guides, since 2005. Volunteer Presenter/Member, Courage to Care, since 1999.

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Mr Charles Allen GOODWIN, 177 Cabbage Tree Lane, Balgownie NSW 2519 For service to the community of the Illawarra region. President, Illawarra Master Builders Club, 1977-2002; Director, 1973-2012; Treasurer, 2002-2006; Member, 50th Anniversary Committee; Life Member; Life Member, Saturday Morning Bowlers. Chair, ClubsNSW - Illawarra/Shoalhaven region, for 15 years. Current Patron, North Wollongong Surf Lifesaving Club; Member, for many years; established the Junior Sandpiper Club. Foundation Member, Wollongong Whales (winter swim club). Foundation Member, City of Wollongong Aerial Patrol. Member, Senior Citizens Committee, Wollongong City Council, for 12 years. Member and Supporter, Russell Vale Golf and Social Club, for 18 years. Member, Wollongong Lions Club, for 10 years. Awards/recognition include: Community Volunteer Award, Rotary District 9750, Rotary International. 60 Years’ Long Service Award, North Wollongong Surf Lifesaving Club.

Mr Bruce GOWRIE-SMITH, Darlington Point NSW 2706 For service to agriculture, to rural development, and to the community. Founding Governor Member and involved in establishing, Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, 1992; Deputy Chair, 1994-1998; Board Member, 1992-1998. Member, Board of Directors, Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, 1990-1996. Pioneer and Formation Chair, Ground Water Users Association, 1970-1980. Director, Riverina Development Board, 1993-1996. Formation Chair and Executive Member, Riverina Food Network, 1993. Chair, Oilseed Research Committee of NSW, 1974-1980. Deputy Chair, Australian Coarse Grain Growers Association, 1970-1976; instrumental in developing export of corn and sorghum. Council Member, United Farmers and Woolgrowers Association of New South Wales. Owner, Developer and Adviser to establish large scale row-cropping along the Murrumbidgee River. Owner, Goman Riverina Dried Foods, for approximately 20 years; a family-owned company that produces dried tomatoes, capsicums and plums. Board Member, Rural Press Board, 1986-2007. Awards/recognition include: Doctor of Science (Honors Causa), Charles Sturt University, 1996.

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Mr Angus Boyd GRAHAM, Armadale Vic 3143 For service to a range of charitable organisations, and to the banking and finance sectors. Inaugural Chairman and key initiator, Down Syndrome Australia, since 2011; Independent Director, 2011. Chairman, Steering Committee, Down Syndrome Victoria, 2007-2009; pilot mentoring program for young people with Down Syndrome. Chairman, Bayley House, since 2011; Bayley House provides a range of programs and services for adults with an intellectual disability. Member, Management Committee, since 2007; Member, Finance Sub-Committee, since 2006.Deputy Chairman, Finance Committee, Leukaemia Foundation Australia, 2002-2005; Director, 1998-2006; Director (Alternate Rep for Victoria), since 2006. Foundation Director, Leukaemia Foundation Victoria, 1998-2006 (state foundation wound up to become one national organisation, Leukaemia Foundation Australia). Co-Chair, Fundraising Committee, Financial Markets Foundation for Children, since 2007. Trustee, Mary Jane Lewis Scholarship Foundation, since 2013; the Foundation provides scholarships to under privileged young women to attend university in Victoria. Current Director, Head of Money Market Sales, ANZ Bank (Melbourne); ANZ employee since 2005; previous roles have included Head of Middle Market, Investor Sales, and Team Leader for the introduction of ANZ Climate Trust, 2007. Board Member, Responsible Investment Association of Australasia, 2006-2011. Former Board Member, Responsible Investment Academy, for several years. Director, Finance Committee, Melbourne Football Club, 1996-1999.

Mr Kevin William GRAY, 4 Green Street, Alstonville NSW 2477 For service to the community of Alstonville. Deputy Captain, 204 Station Alstonville, Fire and Rescue New South Wales, 1977-2004; Retained Firefighter, since 1962; volunteer Station Caretaker, for many years. Mail Contractor, 1962-2005. Volunteer, mail sorting centre, since 2005. Proprietor, truck carrying business, 1962-2000.

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Mr Robert Cyril GREEN, 4 Nurran Street, Mount Gravatt East Qld 4122 For service to the community of Brisbane through a range of social welfare organisations. Treasurer and Coordinator, Catholic Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Conference, Coorparoo, St Vincent de Paul Society; Coordinator, Bread Run, 2000-2006; Member and/or Executive Member, since 1968; Member and/or Executive Member, Warwick Parish Conference, 1963-1968. Treasurer, Southside Community Care Inc, since 2005; President, circa 2001-2004; volunteer, since 1988; Life Member; has held a range of executive roles for many years.

Mr Milton Henry (Bill) GREGORY, 87 Arundel Street, Benalla Vic 3672 For service to the community of Benalla. Member, Benalla Bowls Club, since 1970; President, 60 and Over Group, 1987-2002. President, Benalla Probus Club, 1990; Vice-President, 1989; Committee Member, 1988-1991; Member, since 1988. Member, Benalla Fire Brigade, 1940-1986; 45 years’ service clasp; Life Member, 1979. Member, Benalla Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 1990; Chairman, 60th Anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Committee; former Recruitment Officer. Organised reunions for 105 Anti-Tank Artillery Regiment in Benalla, 1990-1995. President, North East Electrical Contractors Association, 1959-1960; Committee Member, 1955-1960. Member, Benalla Primary School Committee, 1956-1974, President, for 12 years.

Wing Commander John David GRIERSON (Retd), 4 Highbury Street, Balwyn North Vic 3104 For service to veterans and their families. Chairman, Legacy National Council, 2007-2008; current Chairman, Statutes Monitoring Committee. President, Melbourne Legacy, 2001; Member, since 1991; served for 3 years as the Legacy representative on the Department of Veterans' Affairs Victorian Consultative Forum. Trustee, Shrine of Remembrance, since 2006. President, Balwyn Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2007. Group Manager (now retired), Aircraft Operations, Aerospace Australia.

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Ms Carole Anne HALL-DUNSTAN, 94 Piccadilly Road, Crafers SA 5152 For service to the performing arts, and to the community. Honorary Chair, Cecchetti Ballet Australia Inc, since 2002; National Council Representative for South Australia, since 1990; Member, Marketing Committee; Examiners Advisory Committee; Grade Syllabus Committee and Examiner Training Committee. Gained Enrico Cecchetti Diploma, 2003 (highest examiner qualification); Examiner, since 1986. Trustee, Valrene Tweedie Scholarship. Founder, The Carolan School of Ballet, since 1973. Former Professional Dancer, Sadler's Wells Opera Ballet, in the 1960s; trained at the Royal Ballet School, London. Volunteer, Stirling Community Theatre Committee, since the 1970s; Life Member. Member, Anglican Parish of Stirling, since the 1990s. Founding Member, Epiphany Craft Group, since 1993. President, Parents Association, Seymour College, for many years. Member, Parents Association, Crafers Primary School, for many years.

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Mrs Margaret Beatrice HANRAHAN, 31 Whitehead Street, Corowa NSW 2646 For service to the community of Corowa. Past President, Corowa Catholic Women's League; former Secretary; Member, for more than 43 years; Life Member, since 1991. Executive Committee Member, Catholic Women's League, Catholic Diocese of Wagga Wagga, for more than 15 years; former Member, Glowery House Committee. Parishioner, St Mary's Catholic Church, Corowa, for many years. Past President, Women's Auxiliary, Returned and Services League of Australia, for 22 years; Member, since 1981; Life Member, since 1994; Member, Corowa Sub-Branch, for many years. Current Acting Chair, Corowa Branch, Albury Legacy; Legatee, since 2007; President, Laurel Club, for some years; Member, since 2003. Current Member, 2/5 Australian General Hospital Association. Past President, Corowa Branch, Australian Red Cross, for 4 years; former Secretary; current Member. Past President, Karinya House Committee, Southern Cross Karinya Apartments and Villages, Women’s Auxiliary; Member, for approximately 12 years. Current Member, Corowa Probus. Current Member, Friends of the Corowa Library. Founding Member, Corowa Committee, Albury. Former volunteer driver, District Community Transport Group; also delivered Meals on Wheels. Life Member, Corowa Rutherglen Football Club. Past Member, Ladies Committee, Coreen Country Football. Awards/recognition include: The Leonine Cross Papal Award, Catholic Women's League, 1994.

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Ms Fiona Maree HARLEY, 3 Dr Abramowski Court, Mildura Vic 3500 For service to the community, particularly family welfare. Deputy Executive Director and Director of Community Development, Mallee Family Care, since 2008. Assisted with foundation of Western Chances, and continuing supporter, since 2003. Program Manager, Chances for Children, since 2002. Manager, Research and Development, in the 2000s. Mildura Manager, Victoria's Children Production, Somebody's Daughter Theatre Company, 2000. Deputy Director, Family Support Services, 1998; Manager, Family Support Services, 1996-1998; Family Support Coordinator, 1992-1996; Family Aide Supervisor, 1982-1992; volunteer, 1980-1982. Current Chair, Northern Mallee Local Learning and Employment Network. Former Secretary, Sunraysia Rural Counselling Service. Former Board Member, Allstar Access Mildura. Former Board Member, Chaffey Secondary College.

Mr Peter Gordon HARLEY, Lismore NSW 2480 For service to the community of Lismore through a range of ex-service and sporting organisations. Foundation Treasurer, Vietnam Veterans of Australia, Far North Coast (New South Wales) Sub-Branch, 1987-2006; Life Member; Committee Member, 2006-2013; Foundation Member, since 1987. Administrator, City of Lismore Returned and Services League Day Care Club, since 2000; Treasurer. Volunteer, Vietnam Veteran's Quality of Life Weekend, Toonumbar Dam, Kyogle, 1995-2006. Treasurer, Far North Coast Vietnam Veterans Memorial Trust. Range of Executive roles, Lismore Workers Rugby League Club (formerly Lismore Western Suburbs Rugby League Football Club), 1961-1999; Club Delegate to Group One Rugby League; Club Selector; Stall Operator; Coach; Ground Cleaner; Life Member, since 1999. Life Member, Lismore Western Suburbs Rugby League Football Club, 1974. Life Member, Lismore Workers Touch Football Club, 1996. Volunteer, Lismore Touch Football Association, for many years; player; Representative player; Referee.

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Mr Neville Charles HARRIS, Villa 129 Lakeside Retirement Village, 157 Marconi Road, Bonnells Bay NSW 2264 For service to the community of Lake Cargelligo. Charter President, Rotary Club of Lake Cargelligo, 1958; Secretary. Treasurer and Director. Member, Rotary Club of Carlingford, 1977-1998. Treasurer, Parish Council of the Anglican Church in Lake Cargelligo, for 17 years. President, Centenary of Lake Cargelligo Committee, 1973. Honoured Guest, Lake Cargelligo 140th Celebration, 2013. Involved in a range of organisations and fundraising activities, including being the Lead Singer of local band, for 5 years (to raise funds for Lake Cargelligo Memorial Hall). Organiser, Festival of the Lakes Function, for many years; (an event that ran over Australia Day long weekend). Involved in Junior Football and Local Ambulance, and served as Commodore of the Sail and Power Boat Club. President, Probus Club of Beecroft West. Treasurer, Buccaneers group, since 1997. Currently involved in a range of activities, Henry Kendall Retirement Village. Licensed Stock, Station and Real Estate Agent, 1954-2004; also an Auctioneer on an honorary basis, fundraising for countless charitable organisations. Awards/recognition include: Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Carlingford.

Mrs Josephine Mary (Jody) HART, 165 Wondai Road, Chinchilla Qld 4413 For service to the community of Chinchilla. Volunteer, Rotary Club of Chinchilla, since 1971. Organiser and Fundraiser, Black and White Charity Balls, Chinchilla Cultural Centre, since 1980. Volunteer, Chinchilla Agricultural and Pastoral Association, for approximately 35 years. Member, Parents and Citizen's, Hopeland State School, 1963-1981; school closed in 2007. Commission of Declarations, since 1996. Awards/recognition include: Australia Day ‘Citizen Award’, Chinchilla Shire, 1997. Paul Harris Fellow with 2 Sapphire Pins, Rotary Club of Chinchilla.

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Mrs Margo Anne HARTLEY, 53 Churchill Park Drive, Endeavour Hills Vic 3802 For service to the community of Dandenong, and to youth through the Scouting movement. Support Team, Nungulinya College, Darwin, ongoing. Fundraising support, Mercy Ships Australia, since 2007. Involved in a range of fundraising activities, Dandenong Hospital, for many years. Vestry Member, St James’ Anglican Church, Dandenong, for over 20 years; Parish Member, for many years. Assistant Area Commissioner, Scouts Australia, Victorian Branch, 1984-1986. Cub Leader and District Cub Leader, 1961-1984. Scouting awards/recognition include: Medal of Merit for Outstanding Service to the Scouting movement, 1982. 20 Years’ Long Service Award, 1983.

Mrs Anne Theresa HARVEY, 603/38-42 Bridge Street, Sydney NSW 2000 For service to music education. Current Music Teacher, Piano Coach, Examiner, Adjudicator and Administrator, Freshwater Music Studios. Board Member (representing independent music teachers), Australian Music Exams Board New South Wales, since 1992. President, Con High Association of Old Students (CHAOS), 2009-2011. Founding Member and Administrator, Special Music 4 Representative Teachers Association (now the Collegiate of Specialist Music Educators), since 2002. Lecturer, Music Education and Academic Studies, Australian Catholic University, for 10 years from late 1980s. Founding Administrator and Director, Freshwater Chamber Music Festival, 2008. Administrator, 3rd Australian Women's Music Festival, 1997. Higher School Certificate Examiner, New South Wales, prior to 1995.

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Mr Geoffrey Loris HASSALL, Palm Beach NSW 2108 For service to the visual arts, particularly to museums and regional galleries. Purchased a collection of Indigenous Art from Alice Springs to support a local fundraising effort, and subsequently donated the collection to the Maitland Regional Art Gallery. Supported Armidale and Maitland by lending art, making donations and assisting with exhibitions. Financial contributor to the University of New South Wales curator scholarship. Supported several national exhibitions, lending and donating private collections. Current Director, Loris H Hassall Trading.

Mrs Helen Patricia HATHERLY, Camberwell Vic 3124 For service to education as a teacher and administrator of specialist schools. Principal, Ashwood School, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Victoria, since 2006; Assistant Principal, 2002-2006; Teacher, 1980-2000. Leading Teacher, Belmore School, 2000-2001. Teacher, Malvern Central School, 1978-1980. Teacher, Cowwarr Primary School, 1977-1978. Teacher, Dandenong Primary School, 1976. Teacher, Dallas North Primary School, 1976. President, Principals' Association of Specialist Schools (Victoria), since 2010. Current Committee Member, Australian Association of Special Education; Treasurer, for one term.

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Emeritus Professor William Richard HAWKEY MBE, 279 Bermagui Road, Akolele NSW 2546 For service to music, and to the communities of Canberra and the South Coast region of New South Wales. Conductor and Music Director, Montague Choristers Inc, Narooma, 2002-2013. Musical Director and Conductor, The Nomad Singers, Merimbula, 2002-2007. Vice-President, Sapphire Coast Music Society, 2003-2012. Patron, Ausdance (ACT), 1998-2005. Vice-Patron, National Eisteddfod Society, 1998-2003. Chair, Advisory Council, Canberra International Chamber Music Festival (held annually by Pro Musica Inc), 1997-2002. Adjudicator, Australian National Operatic Aria Competition, in the 1990s. Organist and Choirmaster, St Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Current fundraiser, Mahboba's Promise. Current Community Representative, Eurobodalla Cultural Infrastructure Feasibility Committee (Sunset Committee). Director and Professor of Music, School of Music, Australian National University, 1996-1998; Deputy Director, 1979-1995; involved in establishing pre-school, primary school and pre-tertiary music programs. Founding Music Director, Canberra School of Music Community Choir (now The Llewellyn Choir), 1980-1992. Foundation Head, Department of Performing Arts, Torrens College of Advanced Education, Adelaide, 1976-1978. Awards/recognition include: Appointed as a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 1974; (New Zealand honour). ‘Artist of the Year’, The Canberra Times, 1996.

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Mr Anthony James HAYES, 10 Hill Street, South West Rocks NSW 2431 For service to the surf lifesaving movement, and to the community. President, South West Rocks Surf Life Saving Club, 1989-1997; Deputy President, 1997-2010; Secretary, 1979-1988; Club Delegate to Mid-North Coast Region, for 10 years; Junior Registrar and Coach, 1970; Member, since 1968; Life Member, since 1983; Life Governor, since 2006. President, Mid-North Coast Regional Branch, 1994-1997; Secretary, 1980-1994; District Supervisor, 1993-1998; Championships Official, for over 20 years; Life Member, since 1994. Life Member, Surf Life Saving New South Wales, since 1999; Mid-North Coast Regional Delegate, 1980-1996. Established, South West Rocks Public School Band, circa 1990-2008. Member, Kempsey District Silver Band, for over 30 years; Life Member, since the late 1980s. Volunteer Bandmaster, Kempsey High School Cadet Corps, for 14 years. Awards/recognition include: Branch Volunteer of the Year, Mid-North Coast Regional Branch, Surf Life Saving New South Wales, 2013.

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Ms Babette Elizabeth HAYES, Mosman NSW 2088 For service to interior design and Australian cuisine as an author. Director, Babette Hayes Design, since 1975. Photographic Interior Designer and Editor, Australian Home Journal, 1964-1966. Cookery Editor, Australian House and Garden, 1964-1968. Cookery Editor, Australian Home Journal, 1968-1972. Interior Design Editor, Woman's Day, 1972-1978, working on a range of publications. Interior Design Editor, Women's Weekly, 1978-1985, working on a range of publications. Interior Design Consultant, Belle Magazine, 1974-1985. Interior Design Columnist, The Australian newspaper, 1973-1975. Writer and Design Stylist for Vogue Living, Belle Magazine, Australian House and Garden, and The Sydney Morning Herald’s Domain and Good Weekend magazine, 1991-2014. Member, Design Institute of Australia, since 2006; former Keynote Speaker, World Interiors Day forum. Member, Society for Interior Designers of Australia, 1968-1985. Guest Lecturer, Speaker, Writer, and Designer for a range of organisations and publications, for many years, including those listed above and others including the International Colour Association (AIC) Colour Congress, and the National Trust of Australia. Author: - Australian Style (with April Hersey), Paul Hamlyn, 1970. - 200 Years of Australian Cooking: The Captain Cook Book, Thomas Nelson, 1970. - Australian Home Decorating, Paul Hamlyn, 1970. - The Australian Cookbook, Budget Books, 1970. - The Complete Book of Cookery in Australia and New Zealand, Paul Hamlyn, 1970. - Barbecue Cooking, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1970. - Family Fare, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1970. - Party Fare, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1970. - Australian Home Journal Cookbook, Golden Press, 1972. - Babette Hayes Cook Book, Pan, 1973. - Kitchen Design for Australian Homes, Paul Hamlyn, 1975. - Australian Country Style Cooking, Hodder & Stoughton, 1978. - Design for Living in Australia, Hodder & Stoughton, 1978. - Woman's Day Home Decorating and Design, Octopus Australia, 1978. - Babette Hayes Talks About Food, Rigby, 1979. - The Australian Kitchen, Cassell Australia, 1979.

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Mr Marty HAYNES, Bulli NSW 2516 For service to community health, particularly cancer support organisations. Creator and Coordinator, i98 Camp Quality Convoy, since 2005; an annual truck convoy that raises funds for Camp Quality; raised $4.5 million so far; in 2012 more than $1 million was raised in one day alone. Patron, Camp Quality, for several years. Patron, The Cancer Support Group ACT, for several years. Event host at many charitable events including for Mission Australia, House with No Steps and the William Campbell Foundation. Member, Eden Monaro Cancer Support Group, from the late 1990 to the early 2000s. Radio Announcer, i98 FM, since 2002. Radio Announcer, 104.7 FM, 1995-2002. Awards/recognition include: Australia Day Citizen of the Year, Wollongong, 2013.

Mr Arthur Macedon (Don) HEATLEY, Byrne Valley, Home Hill Qld 4806 For service to primary industry. Chairman, Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), 2005-2011; Director, 1999-2004; Deputy Chairman, 2004; Board Member, 1998-2011; Member of the MLA Audit Selection and Processor Consultative Committees; Advocate, Meat Standards Australia Program; guided the implementation of the National Livestock Identification System. Queensland Representative, Cattle Council of Australia (CCA), 1997-1999: CCA Representative on the Federal Government Livestock Export Advisory Committee, Producer Initiated Research and Development Committee, and Co-operative Research Centre for Tropical Savannah Management. Member, Ministerial Advisory Committee on Brucellosis and Tuberculosis Eradication Campaign, 1994. Inaugural Chairman, North Queensland Beef Research Committee, North Australia Beef Research Council, 1992-1996; Member, 1992-2003. President, Central and Northern Graziers, United Graziers Association of Australia, 1994-1997; Executive Committee Member, 1985-1999; Chairman, Northern Cattle Committee, 1991; Chairman, Lower Burdekin Branch, 1983; Committee Member, North Australia Program. Vice-President, Queensland Cattle Council. Chairman, Queensland Livestock Export Industry Advisory Committee. Member, AgForce Queensland.

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Mr Terrence James HEHIR, Wyuna Vic 3620 For service to the dairy industry. Inaugural Chairman, Waterpool Co-operative, since 2012. Inaugural Chairman, Australian Dairy Conference, 2002- 2009. Inaugural Chairman, Organic Dairy Farmers of Australia Co-operative, since 2002. Trustee, Organic Federation of Australia, 2009-2012. Has served as Chairman, Australian Mastitis Council, and Chairman, Kyabram Branch, United Dairy Farmers of Victoria. Vice-Chairman, Global Dairyfarmers, for many years. Chairman, Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarships, since 2011; Chairman, Nuffield Victoria, 1996-1999. 30 years’ continuous office holder in dairy industry organisations.

Mr Philip Crosbie HELÉ, Pokolbin NSW 2320 For service to tourism, and to the community of the Hunter Valley. Board Member, Tourism NSW, 2007-2011; Chairman, Regional Reference Group, 2008. Board Member, Regional NSW Flagship Events, 2007. Chairman, Regional NSW Advisory Group, Visitor Economy Taskforce, 2011-2012; (appointed by the Honourable George Souris). Involved in creating brand, Hunter Valley Wine Country, 1991; and known throughout overseas markets as 'Mr Hunter Valley'. Deputy Chairman, Hunter Valley Wine Country Tourism, 1992-2007. Chairman, Accredited Visitor Information Centres, since 2008. Established, Hunter Regional Tourism Organisation (now Tourism Hunter), 1994; Chairman, 1995; and led the organisation to place 700 youth and long-term unemployed people into tourism businesses across the Hunter region. Owner and General Manager, Hunter Valley Resort, since 1990. Current Chief Executive Officer, Team Activity Hunter Valley; creating special team activities for delegates/groups meeting in the Hunter Valley. Co-Founder, Bluetongue Brewery, 2003; (Brewery was sold to Pacific Beverages in 2007).

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Mr Douglas Norman HELLEREN, Rosebud Vic 3939 For service to the community of Rosebud-Rye. Current President, Rotary Club of Rosebud-Rye, 1996/97 and 2005/06; served in a range of executive roles, for many years; Member, since 1987. Co-Founder and Manager, Rotary Opportunity Warehouse and Rotary Shop, 1998-2013; recycling furniture and white goods, etc; fundraising for community projects and to assist underprivileged and disables persons; raised over $1.3 million to date. Co-Founder and financed permanent accommodation for Peninsula Adult Education and Literacy. Secretary and Manager, Rotary Club of Rosebud Rye Easter Art Fair, for 5 years; assistant, for 20 years. Involved in the establishment of the Mornington Peninsula Shire Regional Careers Expo. Co-Coordinator, Family Fun Day, Rosebud, for 6 years. Co-Coordinator, Rosebud Carnival Committee, for 4 years. Supporter, Mornington Peninsula Shire Youth Services, for many years. Supporter, Southern Peninsula Cancer Support Group, for many years. Supporter, Southern Peninsula Community Care. Supporter, Vinnies Kitchen. Supporter, Food-For-All. Supporter, Peninsula Health, Rosebud Hospital. Awards/recognition include: Paul Harris Fellow with Sapphire Pin, Rotary Club of Rosebud-Rye.

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Dr Cameron HENDERSON, 'Corralinn', Manilla NSW 2346 For service to medicine as a general practitioner in the Manilla region. Member, Manilla Health Advisory Committee, Hunter New England Local Health District, 2001-2012. Played a major role in lobbying and advising toward the construction of the Manilla Multi-Purpose Service and HealthOne Manilla (an amalgamation of Manilla health care facilities). Visiting Medical Officer, Manilla Multi-Purpose Service, since 2012; Visiting Medical Officer, Manilla Hospital, 1976-2012. Visiting Medical Officer, HealthOne Manilla, since 2012; medical services are provided by the Manilla Rural Medical Clinic with community health services and private and public allied health services. Principal General Practitioner, Manilla Rural Medical Clinic (major project partner to HealthOne Manilla), since 2009; current Supervisor, Induction Workshop and Clinical Teacher Training Workshop; received an infrastructure grant from UNSW, 2013; provided a weekly clinic at Manellae Lodge, since 1996; Supervisor of a range of Interns, Residents and Registrars, for about 30 years. General Practitioner, Manilla Medical Centre, 1981-2009; part-time, 1976-1981. General Practitioner, Barraba, 1976-1981. Director, Barwon Division of General Practice, 2000-2006. Participant, AgQuip, 2000-2008; annual rural fair held in Gunnedah, providing health checks. Current Adjunct Lecturer, Faculty of The Professions, School of Rural Medicine, University of New England. Current Conjoint Lecturer, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle.

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Mr John Maxwell HENDRY, Geelong Grammar School, 50 Biddlecombe Avenue, Corio Vic 3214 For service to education, and to cricket. Director, Student Welfare, Geelong Grammar School, since 2004; has been involved with the school since 1980 including as Acting Principal, teacher, Head of House and Head of Careers; Member, Positive Psychology Team, 2007; Founder of Restorative Practices Program, since 2005. Member, School Council, Lara Lake Primary School, 1990-1996; President, 1991-1995; Mentor to the Principal. Member, ‘Restorative Practices’ project, Anglican Schools Australia, 2006-2007; Guest speaker at the Inaugural International Conference for Restorative Practices, 2007. Founder, Career Development Association of Australia, 1991; Life member. Teacher, Donald High School, commenced in 1969. Coach, Geelong Grammar School, for 34 years. Coach, Waverley Cricket Club, Melbourne University and Victorian State 19s team. Representative Player, State of Victoria. Player for the Carlton Cricket Club, Melbourne University and Waverley Cricket Club. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000.

Mrs Carol HERBEN, PO Box 449, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519 For service to the community of the Illawarra. Honorary President, Illawarra Historical Society, 2004-2007 and 2010-2013; Museum Manager, 2009-2013; Member, since 1996. Advocate, Andrew Lysaght Park (a cemetery which was turned into a park and was under threat to become an entertainment centre), 1995-2001. Member, Wollongong City Council Heritage Advisory Group, for many years. Involved in compiling registers of the Wollongong District Cemeteries covering the period 1840-1967 when Wollongong City Council acquired the cemeteries. Historical Column Writer, Wollongong Advertiser, for 3 years. Author, 60th Anniversary Commemorative Issue, Illawarra Historical Society, 2004. Compiled, Mt Kembla Mine Disaster 1902 - Commemoration Cemetery Walks, Mount Kembla Mine Disaster Centenary Commemoration Committee, 2002. Researched additional information, White Towers and the Illawarra Lighthouse by A P Fleming, Illawarra Historical Society, 1972; reprinted 2001. Joint Author, From Burren Street to the Gallows: The John and Sarah Makin Story, 1997; reprinted, 2008.

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Mr Noel Reginald HERBST, 'Ayton', 214-222 Mount Warren Boulevard, Mount Warren Park Qld 4207 For service to the Australian prawn farming industry, and to the community. Founder and Managing Director, Gold Coast Marine Aquaculture (GCMA), since 1986; GCMA is one of Australia's largest black tiger prawn farming companies, marketed as Gold Coast Tiger Prawns; the company now has 3 farms comprising 70 hectares of water in the Logan region and 30 hectares near Mossman in far north Queensland. Involved in Black Tiger Prawn Domestication Project, since 2004/2005; in 2010 GCMA was the first black tiger prawn farm in the world to fully stock with juveniles from domestic brood stock rather than juveniles bred from wild caught brood stock. Founding Member, Australian Prawn Farmer's Association, since 1993; also served as Executive Member. The Beenleigh Yatala Chamber of Commerce has held an annual fundraising day on the Gold Coast Marine Aquaculture Logan Farm, since 1999. Ring Master, Beenleigh Show Society, since 1964; Life Member. Sponsor, Beenleigh PCYC. Awards/recognition include: Inaugural Inductee in to the Hall of Fame, Australian Prawn Farmer's Association, 2010. Sydney Royal Fine Food Show Gold Medals, 2002-2007 and 2009-2014; Champion Awards, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2013 and 2014; Heroes Award, 2010; and Award of Excellence, 2010. Finalist, Farmer of the Year, 2012.

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Mr Malcolm John HEWITT, 205 Chapman Parade, Faulconbridge NSW 2776 For service to music education, and to the community. Musical Director, The Occasional Performing Sinfonia (has raised approximately $300,000 for charitable organisations), since 1993; children’s medical funds. President, Friends of the ABC, since 2007; current Editor, Quarterly Update. Foundation President, Collegiate of Special Music Educators, 2008. Involved in their establishment, Annual Celebration Concerts, since 1992; annual charity concerts. Involved in its establishment, General Picton String Band, 1991. President and Musical Director, Public Schools Concert Committee, 1981-1990. Member, Home and Inland Committee, Board of Mission in New South Wales, 1970-1995; led work parties to Pitjantjatjara Country in Northern South Australia to construct buildings for the Indigenous community. Deputy Principal, Riverstone High School, 19911-2005. Head Teacher, Music, Cheltenham Girls High School, 1990-1991. Senior Education Officer, Music, Arts Education Centre, Schools Directorate, 1981-1990. Head Teacher, Administration, Ashcroft High School, 1976-1981. Music Teacher, Merrylands High School, 1967-1975.

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Mr John Edward HIGGS, 7 Yallambee Drive, Bendigo Vic 3550 For service to education, to the arts, and to the community of Bendigo. A Founder, Girton Grammar School, and Foundation Chairman, Girton Grammar School Board, 1992-1998. A Founder, Friends of Girton, 1992. Member, Girton College Board, 1980s-1992. Member, Parents and Friends, 1980s-1990s. A Founder, Bendigo Art Gallery Foundation. President, Bendigo Art Gallery Board, for over 20 years; Board Member, 1984-1999 and 2000-2010; Life Governor, since 2005. President, Friends of Bendigo Art Gallery; Board Member, Melbourne Recital Centre, since 2009. Chair, Advisory Committee La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre, 2006-2010. Member, Vice-Chancellors Art Advisory Committee, La Trobe University. Delegate, Public Galleries Association of Victoria (formerly Regional Galleries Association of Victoria). Chairman, Bendigo Jockey Club, 1995-1998; Treasurer, 1993 and 2007-2010; Committee Member, 1989-2011; Member, since 1975; Life Member, since 2011. Former Director, Country Racing Victoria; former Vice-Chairman. Former Committee Member, Australian Racing Hall of Fame. Former Board Member, Australian Racing Museum, Caulfield.

Mr John Kenneth HIGHAM, 21 Acacia Grove, Pascoe Vale South Vic 3044 For service to athletics as an administrator. President, Victorian Commonwealth Games Association, since 2007; Board Member, since 2002. President, Athletics Victoria, 1997-2002. Coach and administrator, Athletics Essendon. Competitor, Edmonton 1978 Commonwealth Games. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000.

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Mr James William HIGNETT, 18 Wattlebury Road, Lower Mitcham SA 5062 For service to Indigenous communities of South Australia. Coordinator, Organisers Section, Australian Education Union (AEU) of SA; began with the Union as an Organiser in 1979; instrumental in the development of Aboriginal Education Workers Award 1987 and position of Aboriginal Focus Organiser within the AEU; instrumental in improving pay and conditions for Aboriginal Community Education Officers; worked to support the establishment and development of the Kaurna Plains School, for over 25 years Board Member, Reconciliation SA, since 2006. Project Team Member, Aboriginal Ex Service Members and Dependants. Project Member, Register of Aboriginal Veterans of SA, since 2006. Committee Member, South Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial, since 2006. Secretary, 86 Transport Vietnam Association.

Mr Michael William HINSBEY, Caloundra Qld 4551 For service to the preservation of aviation history. Volunteer, Queensland Air Museum, since 1988. Awards/recognition include: Certificate of Appreciation to Australian Volunteers, Parliament of Australia, 2008.

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Mr Vaughan William HINTON, 227-229 Olinda-Monbulk Road, Monbulk Vic 3793 For service to the media through television production, and to the community of Monbulk. Executive Producer, Compass, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, for 14 years; Consultant, since 2000. Executive producer, Outside Broadcasts, including 1st TV coverage of Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Battle of the Coral Sea and Anzac Day parades. since 1994 Executive Producer responsible for all religious programs, 1986. Documentary Producer, including Prisoners of Hope, 1984; Man in Question. Executive Producer, Aboriginal programs, Blackout and First Australians, 1987. Radio Broadcaster, 1963-1980. Secretary, Monbulk Fire Brigade, since 2008; Member, since 2006; current Auxiliary support member. Conducted a University of California and Los Angeles study of primates in Mexico, 1975. National Secretary, Joint Secretariat for Action for World Development, 1970. Founder, Austcare, 1967. Information Officer, Australian Council of Churches, 1963. National Secretary, Australian Council for Overseas Aid, Editor and Contributor, Tides in Change and Struggles in Faith.

Dr Caroline Jane HOFFMAN, Winchfield, Hampshire, United Kingdom For service to community health through breast cancer support organisations. Pioneer in the integration of complementary therapies into healthcare. Introduced complementary therapies into the Intensive Care setting in London, UK, in the late 1980s. Many published research papers in the field, involved in education and lectured internationally over the past 20 years, including UK, Europe, USA and Australia. Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist in Complementary Cancer Care, The Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, 1993-1997. Clinical and Research Director, The Haven Breast Cancer Support Centres, UK, since 1999. Founding Member, Complementary Therapies Studies Development Group, National Cancer Research Institute, UK, 2005-2012. Chair and Vice-Chair, Complementary Therapies Forum, Royal College of Nursing, for over 7 years; established Forum, in the early 1990s; established the Elsevier Journal (now known as Complementary Therapies in Nursing and Midwifery), 1995; Deputy Editor, for over 10 years. Doctor of Philosophy, University of Southampton, 2010, in the field of Mindfulness in breast cancer support, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncolgy, April 2012. Member, Complementary and Alternative Medicine Editorial Board, National Health Service Evidence, 2005-2010. Visiting Fellow, Department of Health and Social Care, University of Hull, since 2014.

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Mr David Alexander HORTON, 10 Malcolm Road, Queanbeyan NSW 2620 For service to the community, particularly through the Anglican Church of Australia. Chairman, Anglican Investment and Development Fund, Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn, 1998-2012; Director, 1996-1998; Executive Director, 1995-1996; Chairman, 1990-1995; Acting Chairman, 1988-1990; Director, 1986-1988. Treasurer, Parish Council, Anglican Christ Church Queanbeyan, 2011; Chairman, 1990; Warden/Executive Member, 1990-2011; current Member, Maintenance Group; Parishioner, since 1989. Honorary Lay Cannon, since 1997. Member, Anglican Home Mission Society Council. Member, Church of England Property Trust, Sydney and Canberra Goulburn. Chairman and Co-Founder, Karabar Housing Co-operative, since 1986; provides and develops housing for low income earners on church land in Queanbeyan. Treasurer, Friendship Force of Queanbeyan, since 2010; Founding Member, since 1989. Volunteer, Bernardos Australia, for many years. Foster Carer, for many years. Head, Department of Finance NSW, 1983-1984. Director, Housing and Co-operatives NSW, 1979-1983. Registrar, Department of Co-operative Societies NSW, 1964-1979; Chairman, Rental Bond Board, 1977. Admitted to the Bar in 1963.

Mr Adrian Peter HOWARD, Risdon Tas 7017 For service to veterans and their families. Founding Member, Friends of Soldiers Memorial Avenue; current President. Contributor, Soldiers Memorial Avenue Management Plan, ongoing. Researcher, Ex Servicemen and Women history, sourcing documents, data and records and involving families, ongoing. Manages functions relating to the Memorial, eg ceremonies involving Members of Parliament, families and the general public, ongoing. Developed a publication to assist other communities in the restoration of local memorials. Coordinator/Supervisor, Volunteers and Community Workers, including Work for the Dole, Green Corps projects, ongoing; coordinates working bees, ongoing. Community Liaison, Hobart City Council. Conducting community awareness sessions and educating the public via open days, websites and newsletters, ongoing. Seeks sponsorship and financial assistance, Department of Veterans Affairs, local businesses, Government bodies and the public, ongoing.

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Dr Peter Dalton HUGHES, Canberra ACT 2600 For service to medicine, to a range of professional associations, and to the community. Chairman and Co-Founder, John James Memorial Hospital , 1970-1972; Director, 1972-2001; Chairman, Steering Committee, 1965-1970; organised the financing and construction, and helped design successive stages of the hospital. Co-Founder, John James Medical Centre, 1977; Urologist, Private Practice, 1965-2008. Member, John James Memorial Foundation, since 2006. Inaugural Member, Medical Advisory Committee, Canberra Community Hospital, 1963-1966 and 1968-1969; established, Artificial Kidney Unit, 1963; Urologist, 1962-2008. Founding President, ACT Visiting Medical Officers Association, since 1998; prominent in industrial action by Canberra VMOs in 1975, 1984, 1987 and 1993. Senior Vice-President and Secretary, Australian Association of Surgeons, since 2011; Member since 1975. Secretary, Retired Doctors Group of the ACT, since 2010. President, ACT Branch, Australian Medical Association, 1984-1986; Founding Member, 1963; Life Member. Founding Member, Provincial Surgeons of Australia, since 1965. Founding Convenor, Australian Private Hospitals Association, 1971. Member, Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand, since 1964. Founder, Australian Private Medical Care Society. Member, Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly, 1974-1979; Leader of the Liberal Party, 1974-1977; resigned from the Liberal Party in 1977 and continued to serve as an Independent until 1979. Member, Committee for Low Cost Accommodation (ACT), 1972-1974. Fellow, Royal Australian College of Surgeons, since 1964. Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons (England), from 1959. Fellow, Australian Medical Association, since 1989.

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Mrs Joan Irene HUMBLE, Taroona Tas 7053 For service to the visual arts as a landscape artist. Artist, since 1965. Art Teacher, Adult Education Hobart, 1978-2012. Foundation Member, Australian Society of Miniature Art Tasmania Inc, 1992; Committee Member, ongoing. Founder, Heritage Art Group, 1998. Member, Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers (UK), since 2009; Associate Member, 2006-2009. Signature Member, Miniature Artists of America, 2011. Current Member, Miniature Art Society of Florida, USA. Current Member, Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers Society of Washington DC, USA. Current Member, Art Society of Tasmania. Current Associate, London College of Music, UK. Fellow, Royal Society for the Encouragement of Manufactures and Arts, since 1996. Awards/recognition include: President's Special Commendation, Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers (UK); an Art Critic Award; and two honourable mentions for the Gold Memorial Bowl (the Society's top award).

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Mr David Lyndon JAMES, North Narrabeen NSW 2101 For service to conservation and the environment, and to local government. Chairman, Save Jamison Park Committee, since 2003; Founding Member, since 2003. Chairman, Narrabeen Lagoon Committee, since 1977; Founding Member. Committee Member, Pittwater Escarpment Committee, 1990-2000. Chairman, Warringah Council's Lagoons Advisory Committee, 1980-1983. Involved in improvements to business centres in Avalon, Mona Vale and Newport, 2004-2012. Involved in the Garigal National Park, Land Acquisition program, from 1978 to its establishment. Vice-Chair, Coastal Councils of Sydney organisation, 2004-2010. Member, Pittwater Natural Heritage Association; involved in saving Currawong, the Warriewood wetlands, and the Warriewood escarpment; established in 1994. Chair, Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Management Authority, 2008-2012. Board Member, Katandra Sanctuary Trust, since 2008; local government advisory group. Mayor, Pittwater Council; 2009-2010; Councillor, 2004-2012. Elected Councillor, Warringah Council, 1980-1983. Member, South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club, for 29 years. Member, Residents Association of Pittwater. Board Member, Community Care Northern Beaches, 2007-2010. Member, Australian Coastal Society, since 2006.

Mr Duncan Kenneth JOHNSTON, Gladesville NSW 2111 For service to veterans and their families. President, Gladesville Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2012; has held a range of executive positions with the Sub-Branch over the past 22 years including Vice-President, Secretary and Registrar. Secretary of his local branch, Royal Australian Air Force Association, for 6 years. Nursing career, NSW Health Department(s), 1947-1986.

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The Reverend Barbara Mary JONES, 11 Amaroo Crescent, Mosman NSW 2088 For service to the performing arts through dance. Founder, Christian Dance Fellowship of Australia, 1978; Life Member; National Coordinator; International Coordinator; Formation Coordinator; Coordinator of the Network for Prayer; Chair, Committee Reference Panel; Network Liaison; Adviser. Founder and Coordinator, International Christian Dance Fellowship, since 1988; including networks in Indonesia, South East Asia, Middle East, North and South America, Canada, Russia, Eastern and Western Europe, UK, South Africa; Conference Organiser, Scotland 2010, Northern Territory 2007, and Thailand 2004. Founder, International Christian Dance Fellowship Foundation, 2010; Director, from 2010; Life Member, International Christian Dance Foundation Committee Reference Panel, 2010. Head of Dance, International Institute for Creative Ministries, 1983-1985. Dean, Dance Studies, Wesley Institute, 1997-2007; Head of Dance, 1983-1985, 1994-1995 and 2000-2002. Course Developer, International Christian Dance Fellowship Dance ministry course, Unity College, Canberra Dance and Movement Teacher, for 35 years. Director, CaraMayan, since 2009. Author, God's People on the Move, 1988; and Growth of Dance Movement, 1987. Founder, Quarterly journal Leaping, 1978-1985. Video Producer, Preparing the Way.

Mrs Pauline JONES, 4 Turnberry Lane, Chirnside Park Vic 3116 For service to people with a disability and their families. Co-Founder, Melba Day Care Centre, in the early 1970s. Honorary President, Support Group for Disabled, 1971-1982. Honorary President, Melba Day Training Centre, 1971-1982; Secretary 1971-1982. Chair, Melba Ladies Fundraising Committee, 1971-1982. Administrator, Melba Day Care Centre, 1971-1982. Public Relations and Fundraising Manager, 1991-1995. Current Member, Marketing and Development Advisory Council. Honorary President, Ladies’ Auxiliary, 1973-1975; Life Governor, appointed 1983.

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Mr John Fotis KARANDONIS, Fairlight NSW 2094 For service to the footwear industry, particularly as a designer and manufacturer. Chief Designer/patternmaker in charge of innovation, Packard Shoes, 1961-1967. Founded, El Greco Footwear, 1968. Established the Karandonis brand, 1971. Approached by various European Signature Brands to manufacture men’s shoes for them under licence in Australia, circa the 1970s and 1980s. Former Member, Footwear Manufacturers Association of Australia. Represented, Powerhouse Museum, Sydney.

Mr Paul Francis KATHNER, 3/F 150 Arden Street, North Melbourne Vic 3051 For service to the performing arts through scenic art and design. Honorary Scenic Designer, Port Fairy Spring Music Festival, for 16 years. Co-Founder and Scenic Artist, Scenic Studios, 1976-1995. Scenic Artist, J C Williamson's, 1973-1976. Resident Designer, St Martin's Theatre, 1963-1973. Designer, Independent Theatre, 1954-1959. Designed and Painted, 3 ballets for The Australian Ballet. Set Designer, 3 productions, Melbourne Theatre Company, 1953. Assistant Scenic Artist, Bill Constable and Elaine Haxton, 1952.

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Mrs Carma KEAST, 3/4 Macpherson Street, Dandenong Vic 3175 For service to the community of Dandenong, and to the Uniting Church in Australia. Current volunteer flower arranger, Trinity Uniting Church, Dandenong, for more than 40 years. Member, Church Council, for many years; Elder, for many years; fundraiser, for many years; participates on a range of committees; Member, Pastoral Care Program, for many years. President, Evening Fellowship Committee, in the late 1970s; Founder (originally as the Gabble Club), 1952. Secretary, Trinity Uniting Tennis Club, 1986-2002. Maintained Church grounds and tennis courts, for many years. Kiosk volunteer, Dandenong and District Hospital, for 38 years. Member, Dandenong Historical Society, for many years. Fundraiser, Legacy and Cancer Council, for many years.

Mrs Anne Christine KEATS, 18/106 Corrimal Street, Wollongong NSW 2500 For service to music as a publisher of works by contemporary Australian composers. Owner and Director, Wirripang Pty Ltd, since 1987.

Mr John Brennan KEATS, 18/106 Corrimal Street, Wollongong NSW 2500 For service to music as a publisher of works by contemporary Australian composers. Owner and Director, Wirripang Pty Ltd, since 1987. Mr Keats has arranged a number of works by his father, the composer Horace Keats, and has composed a number of his own instrumental and choral pieces. Current Associate, Music Teachers' Association of New South Wales. Fellow, Australian Society of Accountants (now CPA Australia), 1991-1995; Associate, 1966.

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Councillor Kenneth James KEITH, 'Stanleigh', 545 Brolgan Road, Parkes NSW 2870 For service to the community of Parkes, and to local government. Current Member, Parkes Australia Day Committee, since 1986. Member, Parkes Centenary Committee, 1983. Chairman, Parkes Bicentennial Committee, 1988. Chairman, (local) Olympic Torch Relay Organising Committee, 2000. Current Chairman, Henry Parkes Centre Management Committee; (Parkes tourism precinct). President, Parkes PA&H Association (Parkes agricultural show association), 2005-2007; District Exhibit Chief Steward, since 1983; Member, since 1972. Trustee, Parkes Showground Trust, since 1985. Involved, RAS Western Districts Exhibit, 1979-1986. President, Parkes Rotaract Club; District Rotaract Representative. Current Board Member, Life Education NSW. Board Member, Parkes Early Childhood Centre; Patron. Patron, Birth to Kindergarten Committee (now known as Paint the Town REaD - an initiative to encourage reading); former Member. Board Member, Country Children’s Services Association of New South Wales, 1994-2000. Life Member, Middleton Primary School P&C Association. Current supporter, Koinonia Fellowship Peak Hill, Uniting Church in Australia; sends work teams to East Timor to assist and support various communities) Current Patron, Parkes Golf Club. Volunteer, NSW Rural Fire Service, since 1973. Secretary and Member, Tichborne/Nelungaloo Landcare Group. Mayor, Parkes Shire Council, since 2008; Deputy Mayor, 1987-1992 and 1995-2007; Councillor, since 1983. Chairman, Tourism Board. Vice-Chairman, Sports Council; Life Member. Chairman, Economic Development Committee. Chairman, Senior Staff Committee. Local Government and Shires E Division representative, IPWEA Roads and Transport Directorate Management Committee, and Gas Advisory Committee. Immediate Past Chair, Centroc; current Chair; Board Member, since 2008; an association for Central NSW Councils. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001.

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The Late Mr Robert Henderson KELLY AFC, Buderim Qld 4556 For service to military aviation history as a researcher, author and publisher. Researcher, Author and Historian - was involved in documenting and recording military aviation history from 1984 to 2013. Author and Publisher of the book, Allied Air Transport Operations in the Southwest Pacific during the World War II; (comprising 5 volumes): - Volume 1 - 1903-1943 Development of Air Transport. - Volume 2 - 1943 Year of Expansion and Consolidation. - Volume 3 - Air Transport Approaches Full Strength. - Volume 4 - 1944 Supporting the Allied Advances. - Volume 5 - 1945 The Allied Drive Swings North. Volunteer Military Aircraft Restorer, Queensland Air Museum, Caloundra, 1994-2013. Radio Operator, Air Transport and Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Royal Australian Air Force. Awards/recognition include: Air Force Cross, 1957. Mr Kelly died on 4 May 2013.

Ms Fiona Ellen KENNEDY, 9 Wheadon Street, Monash ACT 2904 For service to nursing, and to the community of the Australian Capital Territory. Hospital in the Home, Clinical Team Leader, The Canberra Hospital, since 2012. Nurse Unit Manager, Day Chemotherapy Unit National Capital Private Hospital, 1998-1999 and 2008-2012; Acting Nurse Manager, 2005-2008; Clinical Team Leader, 2001-2005 and 2012-2013. Registered Nurse, Oncology Ward, The Canberra Hospital, 1990-1998 and 1999-2001. Registered Nurse, Hospice On Call ACT, 1998. Nurse Graduate Program, The Canberra Hospital, 1990-1991.

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Mr Graham Frederick KERR, 25 Hardisty Street, Wangaratta Vic 3677 For service to the community of the Wangaratta region. Secretary/Treasurer, UnitingCare - Goulburn Valley North East (formerly, Uniting Church Aged Care Program Wangaratta; Elderly Persons Units Wangaratta Methodist Church), 1958-2009; served in a range of Executive roles, including as Secretary and Treasurer; Tenant Liaison, 1958-1990s. Treasurer, Finance Committee, Wangaratta Uniting Church, since 1977; current Elder, and Parish Councillor; Treasurer and Secretary, Bequests Committee, for 15 years. Treasurer, Victorian Country Cricket League, 2001-2012; Regional Representative, circa late 1990s. Current Treasurer, Country North East Country Region, Cricket Victoria; Selector, since 1980; Vice-President, and President for 3 years, circa 1976-1988; Secretary, 1969-1973; Life Member, 1982. Secretary, Wangaratta and District Cricket Association, for 9 years and 2010; President, for 4 years; Board Member, ca1990s; Treasurer, 1964-1979; Past Manager, Country Week, and Under-21 Teams; Selector; Publicity Officer; Life Member, 1974. Past President, Secretary, Treasurer, Club Captain and Junior Coach, Wangaratta Magpies Cricket Club (amalgamation of Wangaratta, and Magpies Cricket Clubs), since 1955; Curator and Member, since 1955; Life Member, 1971. Player, Wangaratta Football Club, 1956-1965; Trustee, Building Co-Operative, ca1970s; Life Member, since 1966. Honorary Auditor, Wangaratta Basketball Association, for many years ca1970s. Current Member, Wangaratta Golf Club. Treasurer, Wangaratta Showgrounds Committee of Management, since 1997; Member, since 1988. Honorary Treasurer, Wangaratta College of TAFE (formerly Wangaratta Technical College), 1975-1990. Secretary, South Wangaratta Reserve Committee of Management, 1975-1980 and 1982-1989; Treasurer, 1981-1983; Chairman, 1980-1981. Past Chair, Audit Advisory Committee, Wangaratta Rural City Council, for many years. Treasurer, Wangaratta Arts Centre Committee of Management, circa 1987-early 1990s. Secretary, Oasis (Old Apexians Still in Service) Wangaratta, 1992; President, 1982; active Member, since 1978; involved in various fundraising activities. Board Member, Apex Club of Wangaratta, 1968-1978; Commissariat, 1976-1977; President, 1974-1975; Vice-President, 1973-1974; Junior Vice-President, 1972-1973; Secretary, 1971-1972; Treasurer, 1969-1970; Member, 1966-1978; Life Member, 1978. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Citizen of the Year, City of Wangaratta, 1989. Inducted into the Hall of Fame, Wangaratta and District Cricket Association, 2008. The Graham Kerr Shield, Victorian Country Cricket League, was named in his honour.

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Dr Yusufali Sheriff KHALFAN, 185 Neill Street, Harden NSW 2587 For service to medicine as a general practitioner, and to the community of Harden-Murrumburrah. Visiting Medical Officer, Murrumburrah Harden Health Service Hospital, since 1976. General Practitioner, The Harden Medical Centre, since 1975. Board Member, Southern General Practice Network, for 7 years; Mental Health Committee Member, for 5 years. Former Deputy Chairman, Harden-Murrumburrah Community Bendigo Bank; Board Member, since 2007; Steering Committee Member, 2006-2007; has Chaired the Finance Committee and the Business Development and Marketing Committee. Current Member, Primary Health Care Research, Academic Unit of General Practice and Community Health, Australian National University. Current Patron, Harden CanAssist Association. Inaugural Chairman, Harden Region Life Education. Former President, Murrumburrah-Harden Rotary Club; Member, since 1985. Awards/recognition include: Paul Harris Fellow, Murrumburrah-Harden Rotary Club.

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Mr Joseph Peter KHOURY, 22 Flers Avenue, Earlwood NSW 2206 For service to the Maronite Church in Australia, and to the Lebanese community of Australia. Co-Founder, Maronite Catholic Society Inc, since 1987; President, 2005-2008; former Honorary Treasurer; organiser, Maronite Academic Conference, 2005-2006. Honorary Auditor and Economic Adviser, Maronite Diocese of Australia. Former President, World Lebanese Cultural Union, Australia and New Zealand; current Member. Affiliated Member, Australian Lebanese Chamber of Commerce, since the 1990s. Current Representative, Lebanese Red Cross in Australia. President, Australian Lebanese Association, 1996-1997; Treasurer, NSW Branch, 1988-1994; active Member, ongoing. Co-Founder, Australian-Lebanese Heart Foundation; Honorary Treasurer. Honorary Treasurer, NSW Lieutenancy, Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, for 5 years. Volunteer, St Vincent de Paul Society, Earlwood, for 3 years. Fellow, Institute of Public Accountants, since 2011; Member, since 1990. Awards/recognition include: Knight Commander with Star, Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

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Mrs Gwenan Faleiry KOCZKAR, 8 Ashe Grove, Toorak Vic 3142 For service to the community through choir music. Musical Director, Cantorion Cymreig Victoria (Victoria Welsh Male Choir), since 1994. Founder, Cor Bach (small choir), 1996. Founded Bendigo branch, 1998, travelling fortnightly to conduct rehearsals. Wales and the World President, National Eisteddfod of Wales, 2012-2013; led VicWelsh (first foreign choir to be invited to compete since 1929), 1999. Choir Leader, Remembrance Day and ANZAC Day Services, Victorian Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, for many years; Melbourne Girls Grammar School, 1981-1987; and Victoria Welsh Male Choir, since 1994. Volunteer Welsh Language Teacher, since 1998. Current Harpist, Pendragon Dreaming (Welsh folk group). Second Harp, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, 1965-1969. Substitute Music Teacher, a range of schools including Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School, since 1995. Chairperson, Victorian Certificate of Education Music Committee, 1985-1988; Course Manager, Music, 1988-1991; Member, 1983-1988. Director of Music, Melbourne Girls’ Grammar School, 1981-1994; and Seymour College, Adelaide, for one year. Music Teacher, North Sydney Girls’ High School, 1964-1969; and Collingwood High School, 1970. Presenter, My Kind of Music – Welsh edition, community radio Golden Days Radio 95.7FM, 2000-2004.

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Dr Tomas KRON, Coburg Vic 3058 For service to medicine, and to research and education. Principal Research Physicist, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, since 2005. Tomotherapy coordinator, Health Sciences Centre, University of Ontario, Canada, 2001-2004. Principal Hospital Scientist, Department of Radiation Oncology, Newcastle Mater Hospital, 1993-2001. Senior Hospital Scientist Department of Radiation Oncology, Illawarra Cancer Centre, Wollongong, 1991-1992. Conjoint Associate Professor, Department of Physics, University of Newcastle, 1998-2009. Visiting Professorial Fellow, School of Engineering Physics, University of Wollongong, since 2005. Chairman, Expert Advisory Group on Image Guided Radiation Therapy, Trans Tasman Radiation Oncology Group, 2010-2013. Director, Trans-Tasman Radiation Oncology Group, 2008-2012; Member, Quality Assurance Development Group, since 2005; Physics Adviser 1999-2001. Member, Radiation Oncology Reform Implementation Committee Quality Working Group, 2005-2012. Physics Adviser, International Society for Radiation Oncology, 2001-2004. Member, Panel of Expert Reviewers, International Union Against Cancer, since 2007. Member, Steering Committee on Radiation Oncology Treatment Services Quality Program, Tripartite Committee, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, since 2005. Adviser, Australian Clinical Dosimetry Service, Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency, since 2010. Adviser, Review panel on Clinical Indicators for Radiation Oncology Practice, Australian Council on Healthcare Standards, since 2010. Consultant on Advanced Technology, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), 2010; Member, Expert Panel on Radiological Protection for Patients, since 2006; Team leader, IAEA audit, 2006 and 2013. Medical Physics Expert, Workshop on the Set-up of a National Cancer Institute in Malaysia, 2005. Experts Steering Group for IAEA project ‘Strengthening Medical Physics through Education and Training’, India, 2005. Consultant, preparation of training materials for Radiation Protection in Radiotherapy for Regulators, 2001. President, Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine, 2008-2009; Vice-President, 2006-2007; Chairman, Education Committee, 1995-1998; Chairman, NSW/ACT Branch, 1997-1998. Chairman, Accreditation Committee, International Medical Physics Certification Board. Member, various advisory boards, American Association of Physicists in Medicine, since 2002. Chairman, Awards Branch, International Organisation of Medical Physics. Editorial Board Member of numerous professional journals. Fellow, Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine, since 2003. Fellow, Institute of Physics, UK, since 1999. Fellow, Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine, since 2003. Awards/recognition include: Distinguished Service Award, Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine, 2013.

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Professor Ahmed Suleman LATIF, 72 Golden Avenue, Calamvale Qld 4116 For service to medicine in rural and remote communities, and to Indigenous health. Medical Director and Public Health Adviser, Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation, since 2009. Representative for Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance (Northern Territory), Northern Territory Sexual Health Advisory Group, since 2010. Medical Officer, Tristate STI/HIV Control Program, Northern Territory Department of Health, 2003-2006. Editorial Board Member, Australian College of Tropical Medicine, since 2005. Member, Technical Advisory Group, Non-Occupational Post Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Infection, Australasian Society of HIV Medicine, 2005. Fellow, Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, since 2005. Consultant, World Health Organization, 1992-1994, 2007-2008 and 2014. Consultant, United Nations Population Fund, 2007-2008. President, African Union Against Venereal Diseases and Treponematoses, 1991-1995; Secretary-General, 1987-1991; International Executive Committee Member, 1985-2000; Member, 1983. Dean, Medical School, University of Zimbabwe, 2001-2003; Professor of Medicine, 1996-2001; Associate Professor, 1990-1995; Senior Lecturer, 1986-1989. Fellow, Australian College of Tropical Medicine, for more than 10 years. Awards/recognition include: Ashdown Medal; Australian College of Tropical Medicine; Presenter, Ashdown Oration, 2003.

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Mr Desmond Edward LATTIN, 101 Hallmont Estate, 20 Woodlands Drive, Mount Gambier SA 5290 For service to the community of Mount Gambier. Member, Management Committee, Riding for the Disabled, SA Inc (Mount Gambier), since 2006, instrumental in the revival of this service through the Lions Club of Mount Gambier, Maintenance Manager, since 2006. President, Mount Gambier Lions Club, 1976-1977; Vice-President; current Chairman, Project Committee; has served in a range of roles; Member, since 1970; Life Member, 2010. Volunteer, Boandik Lodge - Aged Care Facility, since 1971; constructed 'Memory Boards' for residents, volunteer, Cabinet Maker and carpentry tasks. Committee Member, Mount Gambier City Band, since 1980; Member, Organising Committee, Australian Brass Band Festival, 2001; Life Member, 2001. Life Member, Mount Gambier Netball Association, since the 1960s; organiser, social functions for the club; instrumental in building the Netball Club Rooms, Olympic Park, Mount Gambier. Awards/recognition include: Melvin Jones Fellow, Mount Gambier Lions Club, 2009.

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Mr Allan LEESON, 691 Ridgley Highway, Ridgley Tas 7321 For service to the community of north west Tasmania. Member, Board of Directors, Tasmanian Visitor Information Network, 1994-1999. Member, Board of Directors, Tasmanian Convention Bureau, 1996-1988. Member, Board of Directors, West North West Regional Tourism Ltd, 1996-1999. Board Member, Tasmanian Sporting Hall of Fame, 1997-2000; Adviser, 1989-1997. Executive Member, Australia - Philippines Business Council Inc, 1999-2000. Member, Board of Directors, Australian Airports Association, 2003-2007; Chairman, Tasmanian Division, 2003-2007. Member, Board of Directors, Cradle Coast Authority/Cradle Coast Sustainable Regions Advisory Committee, 2003-2006. Member, North West Zone Marketing Group, Tourism Tasmania, 2010-2011. Charter Secretary Rotary Club of Somerset Inc, 1980; President, 1984-1985; Secretary, 1980-1984; Newsletter Editor, for 28 years; Tasmanian Secretary, 1988-1989; Tasmanian District Representative, for 18 years. Member, Burnie Australia Day Committee, 1992-2000. Member, Burnie Tasmania Day Committee, 1992-2000. Member, Burnie Ten Board/Committee, since 1999; Chair, 1999 and 2010; Deputy Chair, 2007-2009; Secretary, 1999; Secretary/Public Officer, 2000; and Public Officer, 2001-2005. Founder, North Western Football Union 200 Club, 1967; Honorary Member, 1967; Patron, since 1993. Secretary, Burnie Surf Life Saving Club, 1987-1989. Judge, Youth of the Year Quest, Burnie Emu Bay Lions Club, 2010. Current Member, Burnie Regional Museum; former Chairman. Founding Member, Burnie Historical Society; Author of various publications including: - The Burnie Ten - 25 Years History. - History of the Rotary Club of Somerset Inc. - Inaugural Tasmanian Cricket Yearbook. - A Century of Tasmanian Football 1879-1979. - Burnie Chamber of Commerce – 75 Years History. - Soroptimist Burnie – 60 years History. Facilitated the formation of the Burnie Tourism Association, 1999; President, 2009-2013. Facilitated the formation of the Burnie Tourism Visitor Information Program, 1999; current volunteer. Facilitated cruise ship visits to Burnie, 1999; Burnie cruise ship tour guide coordinator, since 1999. Facilitated the formation of the Burnie Link marketing body, 1999. Member, Burnie Chamber of Commerce and Industry, since 2002; Board Member, 2013; Acting Secretary, 2013. Foundation Member, Local Government Managers Australia, 2001. Associate Fellow, Australian Institute of Management, since 1997. Associate Member, Institute of Municipal Management, 1994. Member, Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) Ltd, 1994. Member, Public Relations Institute of Australia, since 1997. Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors, 1997. Fellow, Australian Marketing Institute, since 2003. Awards/recognition include: Citizen of the Year, City of Burnie, Australia Day, 2012. Lions Citizen of the Year, City of Burnie, 2010. Inaugural Inductee, AFL Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame, 2005.

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Mr Colin Eric LEVY, PO Box 3016, Grose Vale NSW 2753 For service to the visual arts, particularly ceramics. Ceramist, since 1958. Exhibitor, many state, national and international pottery events and galleries, since 1962. Pottery Exhibitor, David Jones Fine Art Gallery, since 1986. Founder, Bowen Mountain Pottery, 1964. Member, Craft Board, Australia Council, 1974-1975; Member, Education and Training Committee, 1974. Member, Ceramics Certificate Course Advisory Committee New South Wales, 1972-1978. Steering Committee Member, Crafts Council of Australia, for several years. Committee Member, Potters Society of Australia, for several years. Member, World Crafts Council, for several years. Part-time Lecturer, Pottery and Ceramics Department, National Art School, 1964-1978. Industrial Arts Teacher, New South Wales Department of Education, 1953-1964. Awards/recognition include; Gold Medal, International Competition for Ceramics, Faenza Italy, 1974.

Mr Peter Wayne LEWIS, Mount Waverley Vic 3149 For service to optometry, particularly eye care in Indonesia and Timor-Leste. Co-Founder, Sumba Eye Program, since 2007. Volunteer optometrist, East Timor Eye Program, since 2004. Optometrist, Lewis & McConnell Optometrist, since 2002. Optometrist, private practice, since 1977.

Mr Donald George LIDDLE, PO Box 5103, Old Toongabbie NSW 2146 For service to the preservation of Australian automotive history. President, Vintage Motorcycle Club Australia (New South Wales), 1975-1987; Vice-President, 1971-1974; Life Member, since 1982; Member, since 1968; Honorary Patron, since 1996; current Organiser, Bathurst Easter Rally, for 40 years. President, Veteran Car Club of Australia, 1995-1998; Vice-President, 1992-1994; Life Member, since 2009; Member, since 1980.

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Mr Richard Suor LIM, Lim's Pharmacy, 10A Balmoral Avenue, Springvale Vic 3171 For service to the community through a range of social welfare organisations. Current Vice-President, Cambodian Association of Victoria; Executive member, for many years; Member, Seniors Sub-Committee, current; leading sponsor, since its inception in 1981. Founder and President, Cambodian Youth Association of Victoria, 1981-1989. Chairman and President, Cambodian Vision Victoria. Chairman and President, Cambodian Educational Network Inc (International). Member/Adviser, Khmer Community of Victoria, since 1980. Patron, Honorary Adviser and Benefactor of the following organisations: - Cambodian Orphanage Fund. - Save Cambodian Children’s Fund. - Khmer Women’s Society. - Cambodian Mutual Death Assistance Association of Victoria. - Chinese Elderly Friendship Association. - Cambodian Buddhist Association of Victoria. - Chinese Language Teachers' Association of Victoria. - Springvale Mandarin network. - Cambodian Chinese Friendship Association. - Philippine Australian Community Employment Inc. - Wat Khmer Temple, Melbourne. - Wat Buddharangsi Temple. Has helped to establish and development several community groups, particularly charity organisations, etc. Member, Advisory Group, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Victorian College of Pharmacy, Monash University. Proprietor, Lim's Pharmacy, Springvale, since 1991; Presenter, health education programs for a range of organisations, for many years. Guest Speaker for forums relating to health and other issues for radio stations, for many years; stations include: - 3ZZZ; also a major sponsor. - SBS Radio (national). - ABC (international). Member, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. Member, Pharmacy Guild of Australia. Member, Australian College of Pharmacy. Member, Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy. Justice of the Peace, for many years; Member, Royal Victorian Association of Honorary Justices. Awards/recognition include: Recipient, Victoria’s Multicultural Award for Excellence. Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International.

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Mr Thay LIM, 259 John Street, Cabramatta West NSW 2166 For service to the Chinese community of south west Sydney. Current President, Sydney Indo-Chinese Youth Sports Association. Trustee, Indo-Chinese Elderly Hostel, since 2003. Deputy President, Australian Chinese and Descendants Mutual Association, 1980; Member, since 1984. Honorary Chairman, Australian Cambodian Chinese Association, for many years. Current Honorary President, Australian Chinese Teo Chew Welfare Association; Director, Construction Committee. Honorary Chairman, Alberton Club, for many years. Honorary Adviser, Australian Chin Lien Chinese Association, Australian Chinese Buddhist Society and the Vietnamese Australian Mutual Support Association. Supporter through donations to the Sydney Children's Hospital; Fairfield Hospital; and New South Wales Bushfire Victims, 2002.

Mr Donald Gordon LIMN, 44 Mountain Circuit, Calwell ACT 2905 For service to veterans. Secretary/Treasurer, 1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit Association, since 1999.

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Mr Ian Mileham LITCHFIELD, Hampton NSW 2790 For service to the community of the Lithgow region. Current Chairman, Lowther War Memorial Trust; Foundation Member, 1992; Secretary, for many years. Chief Wool Steward, Rydal and District Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Association, since 1967; Life Member, 2000; Member, since 1966. Chairman and Secretary, Hampton Park Reserve Trust, for over 30 years. Warden, St Thomas' Church, since 1970; Parish Councillor for most of this time. Deputy Captain, Lowther/Hampton Volunteer Bushfire Brigade, 1962-2000; Life Member, 2000; Member, since 1959. Member, Returned and Services League of Australia, 1946-1990 and since 1993; Member, Oberon Sub-Branch, since 1993; Vice-President, for 2 years. President, Parents and Citizens Association, Hampton Public School, 1963-1972. Member, Lowther Region, New South Wales Farmers Federation, for many years. Member, Lowther/Ganbenang Agricultural Bureau, for several years. Member, Hartley Branch, NSW Farmers Association (and its predecessor organisations), since 1960; Secretary, 1961-1990; President, for 2 years. Principal investigator into the formation of Blaxland Shire Landholders Association in 1969; Secretary throughout the life of the Association, for about 7 years. Secretary, Ratepayers Association of NSW, 1970-1973; based in Dubbo. Justice of the Peace, 1966-2002.

The Late Mr Robert George (Bob) LOONE, Wesley Vale Tas 7307 For service to local government, and to the community of Meander Valley. Deputy-Mayor, Meander Valley Council, 2005-2013; Councillor 1996-2013. President, Western Rivers Preservation Trust, 2006-2013. Former Elder and Representative with Tasmanian Presbytery, Deloraine Uniting Church. Former Member, Rotary Club of Deloraine, for 25 years. Secretary and Former Patron, Chudleigh Show Society; involved for 52 years. Member, Mole Creek Progress Association, for 25 years. Member, Deloraine on the Move. Member, Deloraine Junior Farmers (now Rural Youth). Member, Chudleigh Basketball Association. Member, Chudleigh Youth Group ‘Looney Crew’, for 20 years. Member, Deloraine Bushwalking Club. Justice of the Peace. Mr Loone died on 1 December 2013.

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Mr Adrian Noel LOUGHNAN, 16 Cypress Drive, Mulwala NSW 2647 For service to the print media industry, and to the community of Yarrawonga-Mulwala. Managing Director, The Yarrawonga Chronicle, 1958-2011; Editor, 1958-2011; has been involved with the newspaper, since 1945; Co-Owner, 1952; Sole Owner, 1974. Owner/Managing Director/Editor, Corowa Free Press, for 33 years. Member, New South Wales County Press Association, since 1981; Vice-President, for 6 terms; Deputy President, for one term; current Council Member. Member, Victorian Country Press Association, for 60 years. Member, Country Press Australia, for 60 years. Foundation Member, Yarrawonga Apex Club, for 16 years; has held a range of executive roles; Life Member. Member, Rotary Club of Yarrawonga/Mulwala, for 40 years; served as President. Foundation President, Yarrawonga Judo Club, 1960. President, Yarrawonga Footballers Cricket Club, in the 1960s. Secretary/Treasurer, Yarrawonga Water Ski Club, in the 1950s. Committee Member, Yarrawonga and Border Golf Club, in the 1960s. Awards/recognition include: Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Yarrawonga/Mulwala.

Mr Raymond David LOVE, PO Box 437, South West Rocks NSW 2431 For service to the preservation of Australian rail heritage. Founding Member, NSW Rail Transport Museum, since 1962; Member, Curatorial Committee; Member, Joint Archives Committee; active Volunteer, ongoing. Editor, Roundhouse, Bi-Monthly Journal. Founding Member, Byways of Steam series, Eveleigh Press, since 1990. Guest Speaker, Modelling the Railways of NSW Forum. Conducts heritage assessments for RailCorp.

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Mrs Marilla LOWREY, 'Four Pines', 114 Tally Ho Road, Braidwood NSW 2622 For service to refugees, and to the community of Braidwood. Foundation Member, Rural Australians for Refugees, Braidwood Branch, since 2012. Member, Bridge for Asylum Seekers Foundation, for many years. Member, Mahbobas Promise, for many years; raised funds for schools, and girls and women's shelters in Afghanistan. Supporter, Operation Christmas Child, since 2003. Membership Officer, Friendship Force, Queanbeyan Branch. Hospital and care facility visitor and patient support, ongoing. Telephone Operations, Braidwood Branch, Australian Red Cross, ongoing. Provides hospitality to isolated persons from Narbethong Hostel. Current Member, Braidwood Life Centre; providing emergency accommodation, food and fuel vouchers, spiritual and pastoral care. President, Anglican Women, Braidwood Branch. Range of roles including Rector’s Warden, Parish Councillor, Synod Member, Anglican Parish of Braidwood, ongoing. Teacher's Assistant, Sunday School. Pastoral Carer, Anglicare and Braidwood Care, ongoing. Coordinator, Local Samaritan's Purse, ongoing. Coordinator, Cursillo Women's Retreat.

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