Australia Day Honours 2007

The University of Melbourne is proud to announce the following list of alumni and staff who were awarded Australia Day Honours in 2007.

Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)

Professor John M. Hutson, AO – MD 1986 DSc 2006, staff member
For service to medicine, particularly in the field of paediatric surgery as a clinician, teacher and researcher, and to the community through the Scouting movement.

The Rev Fr Peter J. Norden, AO – GDip SocSt 1976 BA 1986
For service to community development through social research and programs aimed at assisting marginalised young people and offenders, to the mental health sector, and to the Catholic Church in Australia.

The Hon Tony Staley, AO – LLB 1964
For service to politics as a parliamentarian and contributor to the development of the Liberal Party of Australia, to the telecommunications industry, and to the arts.

Mr Michael J Taylor, AO - BAgrSc 1971
For service to the management of natural resources and industry policy development at the Federal level and also in Victoria, particularly in the area of agriculture, and through contributions to transport, water, food and safety standards.

The Hon Justice Frank H. Vincent, AO – LLB 1959
For service to the judiciary and the law as a contributor to the reform of penal and parole systems, the rehabilitation of offenders, and Indigenous Australians involved with the criminal justice system; and to education as Chancellor of Victoria University, including efforts to increase educational opportunities for disadvantaged youth.

Member of the Order of Australia (AM)

Dr Howard Bradbury, AM – BSc 1948 MSc 1950 DSc 1968
For service to science as a plant biochemist, particularly through research and the development of a test kit to measure levels of cyanide in cassava and other food crops.

Associate Professor Di Bretherton, AM – GDip Mvmt & Dance 1982, former staff member
For service to psychology as an academic, particularly through the advancement of scholarship in the areas of peace, mediation and conflict resolution, and to the community as an advocate for the prevention of violence.

Dr Mary A. Brooksbank, AM – MBBS 1968
For service to medicine in the field of palliative care as a clinician, researcher and educator, and through contributions to professional organisations.

Mrs Susan L. Campbell, AM – LLB 1966
For service to the law, particularly through the development of clinical legal education in Australia and community legal services in Victoria.

Professor Hilary C. Charlesworth, AM – BA (Hons) 1980 LLB (Hons) 1980
For service to international and human rights law through professional and supporting roles in academia, legal organisations, government bodies and non-government organisations in Australia and internationally, and through the encouragement of human rights dialogue, particularly in the area of women's rights.

Professor Emeritus Bill W. Charters, AM – ME 1970 DE 2001, staff member
For service to engineering through the research and development of renewable energy technology, to international relations, to tertiary education, and to the Australian Co-operative Research Centre program.

Professor Murray D. Esler, AM – MBBS 1967 BMedSc 1967
For service to medical science through research in the area of human cardiovascular neuroscience, and to the development of health policy and treatment therapies.

Associate Professor Tony Gould, AM – BMus 1974, former staff member (VCA) For service to the arts as a music educator, particularly through the Victorian College of the Arts, to the promotion of jazz and improvised music, and as a pianist and composer.

Dr Ian R. Johnston, AM – BA (Hons) 1966 PhD 1973
For service to the transport industry, particularly the promotion of road safety through the Monash University Accident Research Centre, to maritime safety, and to a range of professional industry organisations.

Mrs Valerie J. Lang, AM – BAgrSc 1969
For service to women living in rural and regional communities, particularly by improving social and economic conditions through the Foundation for Australian Agricultural Women, and to the environment, health and education.

Sister Toni M. Matha, AM – GDip SocSt 1975 BSW 1980
For service to the community, particularly the provision and development of services through the St Vincent de Paul Society, to people suffering from mental illness and drug and alcohol addiction, and to education.

Professor Bruce S. Singh, AM – staff member
For service to psychiatry through medical education and training, contributions to mental health research and reform, and the development of clinical services.

Ms Meredith Sussex, AM – BA (Hons) 1973
For service to sports administration through contributions to the planning and coordination of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, and to the education and training sector.

Mr Peter R. Watts, AM – BArch 1974
For leadership in the conservation and preservation of cultural heritage in Australia, particularly through the Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales and the Australian Garden History Society, and to the arts.

Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)

Dr Walter J. Backhouse, OAM – BA 1949 LLB 1951
For service to the community of Geelong through a range of arts, educational and aged care organisations, and to the law.

Mr Edmund E. Beilharz, OAM – BMus 1963
For service to education and to the community of the Bendigo region through promoting, establishing and encouraging musical appreciation and performance.

Dr Charles W. Butcher, OAM – MBBS 1969
For service to rural and remote medicine in the Northern Territory, and to the community.

Mr John E. Date, OAM – LLB 1957
For service to the community through providing assistance and support for the programs of a range of Catholic religious orders.

Mr Ian C. Everist, OAM – BE (Civil) 1951
For service to engineering, particularly in the area of water and sewerage management, and to the community.

Mr Samuel H. Ginsberg, OAM – GDip MtlHlthSc (ClinHyp) 2001
For service to the community through the provision of humanitarian assistance and voluntary psychological services for people affected by natural disasters and war.

Mr Alan W. Hampson, OAM – BSc 1961 MSc 1970
For service to medical science through research into the influenza virus and vaccinations, and to public health.

Mrs Alena Karazija, OAM – GDipEd
For service to the Lithuanian community of Melbourne through cultural and school groups.

Mr William H. McGregor, OAM – LLB 1960
For service to tertiary education, and to the community of Ballarat through a range of tourism, health, legal and arts organisations.

Dr Warner Mooney, OAM – MBBS 1962
For service to medicine in the field of otolaryngology, particularly paediatric otolaryngology, as a surgeon and hospital administrator.

Mr Leslie J. Perry, OAM (Posthumous) – GDip TRP 1968
For service to the community of Mirboo through environmental and financial organisations, and to long distance running.

Dr John Reddish, OAM – MBBS 1956
For service to the community through Rotary International, particularly in the development and provision of humanitarian aid programs.

Dr David C. Rivett, OAM – MBBS 1972
For service to medicine through professional organisations in the area of rural and remote medicine, and as a general practitioner in the Batemans Bay area.

Mr P. Jason Ronald, OAM, staff member(Student Union)
For service to the community through a range of social welfare, cultural, political and agricultural organisations.

Mr James I. Saunders, OAM, former staff member (VCAH)
For service to the dairy industry, particularly through industry reform, and to agricultural education.

Mr Norman Sneath, OAM – BCom 1958
For service to structural engineering, particularly through education and the development and integration of computer programs in design processes.

Mr Brendan J. Watson, OAM – BEd (Visual Arts) 1996
For service to the Scouting movement, particularly as International Commissioner for Scouts Australia.

Associate Professor Kevin G. Whithear, OAM, staff member
For service to veterinary science and education, particularly through research, development and production of vaccines to control major diseases in poultry.

Public Service Medal (PSM)

Mr Neville J. Bryan, PSM – BA (Hons) 1986
For outstanding public service in the monitoring and review of the Australian intelligence community.

Mr Mark Duckworth, PSM – BA (Hons) 1984 MA 1984 LLB 1987
For outstanding public service to the development of the national counter-terrorism policy and response arrangements.

Miss Margaret R. Goding, PSM – BA (Hons) 1971
For outstanding public service in the provision of public mental health to the Victoria community.

Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM)

Mr Euan A. Ferguson, AFSM – BForSc (Hons) 1981
For drive, initiative and leadership qualities which have led to an ongoing commitment to a safety culture across the South Australian Country Fire Service.

Commendation for Distinguished Service

Air Commodore Mark A. Skidmore – BSc 1980
For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as the Director of the Coalition Combined Air Operations Centre in the Middle East Area of Operations during Operations CATALYST and SLIPPER.