Queen's Birthday Honours 2008
Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s Queen's Birthday Honours. Recognised for their outstanding work in many fields, a total of 45 University of Melbourne alumni and staff were honoured.
AO: Officer of the Order of Australia
Commissioner Malcolm A Hyde, AO, APM - Bachelor Laws (Honours) 1987, MBA 1989
For service to policing and law enforcement as Commissioner of Police in South Australia, particularly through the development of improved service delivery methods to the detection and prevention of illicit drug use and electronic crime.
Professor James F Bishop, AO - Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery 1972, Doctor of Medicine 1990, Master of Medicine (Thesis) 1999
For service to medicine, particularly in the field of cancer treatment and research and through the development of innovative policy, improved public awareness and service delivery programs.
Dr Ian J. Watt, AO - Bachelor Commerce (Honours)
For service to the community through the development of public policy and administration in the areas of finance and governance, budget and expenditure policy, taxation reform and through contributions to international professional finance organisations.
Professor John Ralston, AO - Bachelor of Science (Honours) 1968, Master of Science 1971, Graduate Diploma in Education 1971, Ph.D Science 1978
For service to science and to scientific research, particularly in the field of physical chemistry and minerals processing, to education and to the creation and application of new scientific knowledge to industry.
Professor Ian H. Sloan, AO - Bachelor of Science 1959, Bachelor of Arts ( Honours) 1961
For service to education through the study of mathematics, particularly in the field of computational mathematics, as an academic, researcher and mentor, and to a range of national and international professional associations.
Dr Michael F. Good, AO - Ph.D in Med. Dent and Health Science 1983
For service to medical research, particularly in the fields of infectious disease immunology and vaccine technology, through leadership roles at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research and contributions to education.
Ms Patricia M. Faulkner, AO - Bachelor of Arts 1972, Graduate Diploma in Education 1972
For service to the community through the development and implementation of public policy relating to health, aged care, children’s services, disability services and housing.
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Professor Catherin J Bull, AM - Master of Landscape Architecture 1988
For service to landscape architecture and urban design as an academic, researcher and practitioner and through contributions to a range of professional organisations and advisory bodies.
Mr Norman J. O'Bryan, AM, SC - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 1979, Bachelor of Laws ( Honours) 1980
For service to the community through executive and fundraising roles for medical research organisations, particularly in the area of cardiovascular health
Mr Peter R Corrigan, AM - Bachelor of Architecture 1966
For service to architecture as an academic, educator and practitioner and to the arts, particularly through theatre production design
Professor Hank Nelson, AM - Bachelor of Arts 1959, Bachelor of Education (Post Graduate) 1963, Master of Education 1967
For service to tertiary education as an academic, researcher and political commentator on the contemporary history of Papua New Guinea
Mr Leo F. Mahony, AM - Bachelor of Arts 1966
For service to the community through executive roles with the Royal United Services Institute of Australia
Professor Anona F. Armstrong, AM - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 1976, GradDip in Public Policy (1978), Ph.D - Arts 1980
For service to education through research and teaching roles in the fields of management, corporate governance and evaluation to professional organisations, and to the community.
Mr Richard K. Tronson, AM - Bachelor of Laws 1971
For service to politics through roles supporting the executive function of government, and to the Australian Maritime College.
The Hon Justice David L. Harper, AM - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 1966, Bachelor of Laws 1968
For service to law reform, to the judiciary, and in the area of international humanitarian law, and to the community through support services for the care and resettlement of offenders and their families.
Professor Emeritus Louis C. Birch, AM - Bachelor of Agricultural Science 1939
For service to science, particularly in the field of biology as an academic and researcher, and through contributions to the understanding of the relationship of science to religion.
Mrs Mollie Campbell-Smith, AM, MBE - Bachelor of Science 1939
For service to the community of Tasmania, particularly through the promotion of issues that affect the interests of women and to a range of organisations involved in the areas of health and aged care.
Mr John K. Dawson, AM - Bachelor of Arts 1966
For service to business, particularly the banking and finance sector and to the development of relations between Australia and Britain.
Ms Tania K. De Jong, AM- Bachelor of Laws (Honours) 1988, Bachelor of Arts, Assoc.Diploma - Opera 1989, Graduate Diploma Arts in Music (VCA) 1991
For service to the arts as a performer and entrepreneur and through the establishment and development of music and arts enrichment programs for schools and communities.
The Rev Canon Dr Raymond L. Cleary, AM - Bachelor of Social Work 1979)
For service to the Anglican Church of Australia, and to the community through executive roles in a range of social justice and welfare organisations
Professor Richard G. Fox, AM - Bachelor of Laws 1962, Graduate Diploma in Criminology 1964, Master of Laws 1967
For service to the law and to legal education, particularly in the areas of criminal procedure and sentencing
Mr Andrew J. McGalliard, AM - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) 1958
For service to the Defence community, particularly through leadership roles with support, advisory and charitable organisations, and to engineering.
Mr Esmond J. Downey, AM - Bachelor of Commerce 1944
For service to the community through a range of church, educational and aged care organisations
Associate Professor Jack Hansky, AM - Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery 1956
For service to medicine in the field of gastroenterology, particularly through research and clinical practice in the treatment of gastric bleeding, to medical education, and to the community
Mr Peter J. Griffin, AM - Bachelor of Commerce 1963
For service to the community through support for health, medical research, arts and charitable organisations, and to business, particularly in the investment and banking sectors.
Professor Emeritus Peter D. Phelan, AM - Staff
For service to medicine, particularly in the area of paediatrics as an academic and administrator and through contributions to the development of health care delivery and clinical practice management
Air Commander Kym Osley, AM, CSC - Bachelor of Science 1979
For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Air Force, particularly in the fields of Air Combat Operations and Capability Development.
OAM: Medal of the Order of Australia
Ms Jeanette M. Robertson, OAM - S/G Dip. Physical Education 1971
For service to nursing and to the community through athletics, the Perth Zoo Docent Association and other voluntary roles.
Professor Robert J Thomas, OAM - Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery 1965 and Master of Surgery 1990
For service to medicine through surgical oncology and cancer services in Victoria.
Dr Elizabeth A Carew-Reid, OAM - Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery 1970
For service to medicine as a general practitioner, particularly through the provision of paediatric palliative care, and to the community.
Miss Barbara A Morgan, OAM - Bachelor of Arts 1974 and Master of Education
For services to the community through a range of lifesaving organisations.
Mrs Diana J. Harris, OAM, Bachelor of Music 1961
For service to education in the field of music.
Dr Warwick J. Vaughan, OAM - Graduate Diploma of Education 1953 , Bachelor of Education (Post Graduate) 1954
For service to education through the Primary English Teaching Association, contributions to curriculum development and public administration.
Mrs Adair B. Bunnett, OAM - Master of Education 1995
For service to the community, particularly through the preservation and promotion of local history and as a proponent of responsible urban development.
Mr Kenneth F. Hince, OAM - Bachelor of Arts 1957
For service to the arts as a music critic, collector and historian, and to the antiquarian book trade.
Mr Ian G. McClelland, OAM - Bachelor of Agricultural Science 1972
For service to agriculture, particularly through the development of sustainable crop production systems, and innovative farming and land management practices.
Mrs Caroline M. Richardson, OAM - Bachelor of Science 1960
For service to community health through the Australian Red Cross Victoria.
Dr Patricia Mackay, OAM- Graduate Diploma in Anaesthetics 1952
For service to medicine in the field of clinical anaesthesia, particularly as a contributor to the improvement of quality and safety of patient care, and to the community.
Mr Ronald G. Laird, OAM - Bachelor of Laws 1966
For service to cricket through the Bentleigh and St Kilda Cricket Clubs, and through executive roles with regional and state cricket associations
Mr James B. Henry, OAM - Bachelor of Science 1960
For service to education in the field of mathematics as an educator and through contributions to enrichment programs for students and professional development
Dr David L. Wells, OAM - Master of Arts 1991
For service to forensic medicine and to the development of educational and training programs.
PSM: Public Service Medal
Dr Anthony G. Britt, PSM - Bachelor of Vet Science (Honours) 1981
For outstanding public service to Victoria's livestock industries and animal health through the establishment of the National Livestock Identification System
Ms Sandra J. Brien, PSM - Bachelor of Social Work 1981
For outstanding public service and innovative leadership in supporting Indigenous and refugee groups.
Miss Adele M. Byrne, PSM - Master of Laws 1994
For outstanding public service in the establishment and administration of the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia
Conspicuous Service Medal
Mr Peter N. Wood, CSM- Bachelor of Science 1981
For meritorious achievement as Chief of Staff at Headquarters Air Lift Group.
