Queen's Birthday 2004 Honours List
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Professor Adèle Chandler GREEN
For service to medical research through significant advances made in the field of the epidemiology of skin cancer and ovarian cancer, to public health including improved Indigenous health, and for leadership in the wider scientific community.
Sir Leo Arthur HIELSCHER
For service to economic growth and development, to business and finance, and to the community through strong support for major arts, cultural, sporting and charitable organisations.
The Honourable Sir James KILLEN, KCMG
For distinguished contributions to public life as a federal parliamentarian, barrister, author, orator and advocate for social justice and the rights of underprivileged members of the community.
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Associate Professor Rupert Leigh ATKINSON
For service to medicine, particularly as a surgeon, academic, researcher and administrator in the field of neurosurgery and to the community through cultural organisations.
Dr Yvonne Ruth BURNS
For service in the field of paediatric physiotherapy through teaching, clinical practice and research, and to the community through chaplaincy support roles.
Dr Douglas Bruce COPEMAN
For service to veterinary science, particularly in the area of parasitology as a leading researcher, educator and administrator.
Professor James Langham DALE
For service as a leader in the field of agricultural biotechnology research and development, particularly plant virus resistance.
The Right Reverend Alistair Arthur MALCOLM
For service to the community through the Anglican Church in Australia, particularly providing pastoral care to Indigenous communities, fostering relations between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups, and promoting reconciliation, ecumenism and education.
Mr Bert James THIESS, CBE
For service to civil engineering, particularly project management in relation to major undertakings in regional Queensland and to the community.
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Major Michael Joseph BIRTLES
For distinguished command and leadership in the conduct of warlike operations as the Commander of the Security Detachment, Baghdad, Iraq during Operations FALCONER and CATALYST.
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Mr Bruce Alpin CAMPBELL, MBE
For service to the community, particularly people living in rural, regional and outback Australia.
Dr Paul Eugene COTTON
For service to medicine and to the community of the Northern Territory and Queensland through general practice and working to improving health standards and the sustainability of services in rural and remote areas.
Mr John Sydney HAINES
For service to recreational boating, particularly as a boat designer and builder, to industry associations, and as a contributor to the development of national safety standards.
Mr Francis Kevin HORNBY
For service to regional communities by promoting local government involvement with and support for the planning and implementation of social, cultural and community development programs.
Dr Graham Neville HUGHES
For service to the community, particularly through promoting research in the areas of motor accident, road safety trauma and rehabilitation, and to public administration in insurance and workers compensation.
Mr John Norman McDONALD
For service to sport, particularly Rugby League football as an administrator, and to the community.
Professor David Allan MYERS
For service to Australian literature, particularly through the publication and promotion of regional authors, and to the recording of outback history.
Mr Francis Greig NISSEN
For service to the pineapple industry as a grower, through processing plant management and restructuring, and the development of new products and marketing strategies, and to the community.
Mrs Marjorie Blanche O'KEEFFE
For service to the community through the Queen Elizabeth ll Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary, particularly through the establishment and management of an organisation dedicated to raising funds for medical equipment.
Ms Lynette Louise PALMEN
For service to the community, particularly through promoting public awareness of existing and emerging issues affecting women, and in providing expertise to a range of charitable and not-for-profit organisations.
Dr Noel William PRESTON
For service to the community by raising public awareness of issues involving public sector ethics and governance, as an advocate for accountability and reforms, and as an academic and researcher in the field.
Mr Kerry Patrick PRIOR
For service to community health, particularly as a contributor to the administration of, and as a fundraiser for, the Royal Children's Hospital and Foundation.
Mr Marcus Ferdinand SCHOENHEIMER
For service to manufacturing and to industry, particularly through innovative design and development of water heater valves, the advancement of safety standards, and to the Jewish community.
Professor Gregory John SEYMOUR
For service to dentistry, particularly through periodontology and immunology research, and to dental and oral health education and administration.
Mr Lawrence Sidney SMITH
For service to landscape architecture, particularly in the development of major Australian botanic gardens through contributions to professional and community organisations.
Dr Richard Frederick SWINDELL
For service to education, particularly through the University of the Third Age and the development of U3A Online, and through the training of primary school teachers.
Mr Clifford Harry THOMPSON
For service to soil science as a researcher and educator, and as an adviser in land management practices and conservation issues.
Mr Robert Allan TUCKEY
For service to Rugby Union football, particularly through the planning and hosting of the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
The Reverend Father Keith Alexander TURNBULL
For service to the community, particularly through the establishment of aged care, rehabilitation, refuge and respite services, and to the Catholic Church.
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Brigadier Michael FAIRWEATHER, RFD
For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in senior command and staff appointments, particularly as Colonel Reserve at the Royal Military College, Duntroon and Army National Commander, Australian Army Cadets.
Lieutenant Colonel John James FREWEN
For exceptional performance during operations as the Commander of Combined Joint Task Force 635 during Operation ANODE from July to November 2003.
Colonel Philip Shane SMITH
For exceptional service as Staff Officer Grade One Aviation, Land Headquarters, Commanding Officer, 1st Aviation Regiment and Deputy Commander, 16th Brigade (Aviation).
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Major Donna Lee BOULTON
For outstanding achievement in the performance of duty as the Commander of the Task Force Logistic Component during Operation ANODE in the Solomon Islands.
Commodore Frans Karel de LAAT, RANR
For outstanding achievement, fine leadership and tireless dedication as Director General Reserves - Navy.
Major Charles Peter WELLER
For outstanding service as the Chief of Staff, Headquarters Combined Joint Task Force 635 during Operation ANODE.
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Private Jonathan Aharon WALTER
For outstanding devotion and competency in the performance of nursing duties in warlike operations as the Medical Assistant/Nurse for Delta Company, AUSBATT VIII, whilst deployed on Operation CITADEL.
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Lieutenant Justin Charles BACK
For distinguished leadership during warlike operations as the Commander of the Cavalry Troop, Security Detachment, Baghdad, Iraq during Operations FALCONER and CATALYST.
Captain Marcos Leonardo MEDINA
For distinguished leadership in warlike operations as the Commander Mobile Collection Team Seven of the Iraq Survey Group, Baghdad, Iraq during Operations FALCONER and CATALYST.
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Mr Trevor Thomas BLAGG
For outstanding public service to local government.
Ms Olwyn Nan CRIMP
For outstanding public service in the field of environmental protection and planning in Queensland.
Mr Jonathan Cooper DAY
For outstanding public service in the development and implementation of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Representative Areas Program.
Mr Rodney Keith GREENSTREET
For outstanding public service in the field of residential and lifestyle support to people with an intellectual disability.
Mr Ronald Allan PETERSON
For outstanding public service to the Queensland banana industry through the eradication of black Sigatoka.
Mrs Ann TURNER
For outstanding public service to education, encompassing English teaching, literacy development and broader community engagement.
Ms Barbara Mary WATERHOUSE
For outstanding public service in the quarantine detection and control of exotic pests, particularly weeds.
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Assistant Commissioner Peter John BARRON
Senior Sergeant Ross Edward BAUER
Federal Agent Peter John DARLASTON
Senior Sergeant Craig Anthony HINTZ
Inspector Lesleigh Clare JACKSON
Superintendent Leonard John POTTS
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Acting Station Officer Norman Francis CLARKE
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Mr Neil Raymond KIRBY
Mr Glen Thomas MAULE
Mr Peter Charles WOOD
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Sister Michaeleen Mary AHERN
For service to the community through project planning, development and administration of the Mater Misericordiae Hospitals in Brisbane.
Emeritus Professor Colin James APELT
For service to the community, particularly through Mater Health Services and the Innocents Relief Association.
Mr George Robert APPS
For service to the community of Mount Isa through a range of organisations assisting the ageing and people with disabilities.
Mr Ephraim BANI, deceased
For service to the community, particularly through the promotion and preservation of Torres Strait Islander culture and languages.
Mr Ronald Kenneth BURLING
For service to the community of the Gold Coast through a range of educational, professional and not-for-profit organisations.
Mr Graham Stephen BURSTOW
For service to photography through administrative roles with photographic associations and as an exhibitor and curator.
Mr James Patrick BYRNE
For service to local government and to the community of Far North Queensland.
Mr John Joseph BYRNE
For service to the community of Bundaberg, particularly in the areas of aged care and health services.
Dr Constantine CASTAN
For service to the Greek community through a range of social, cultural and educational organisations.
Mrs Moya Valerie CONDON
For service to women and families through pregnancy counselling and support services.
Dr Robert Edward COTTAM
For service to primary industry through animal health management and the study and promotion of sustainable grazing techniques in semi arid regions.
Mrs Joan DEAN
For service to athletes with disabilities, particularly through the Special Olympics movement.
Mr Arthur William DEUTROM
For service to the community, particularly through the Sri Lanka Cricket Foundation of Queensland and the Princess Alexandra Hospital Foundation.
The Reverend Judith Claire DEWAR
For service to the community of Rockhampton, particularly through the Anglican Church.
Mr Desmond James DWYER
For service to the community of Caloundra, particularly through the surf life saving movement, and to local government.
Mrs Janet Elizabeth EARNSHAW
For service to people with intellectual disabilities through the Endeavour Foundation.
Mr John Lister EVANS
For service to the environment, particularly in the areas of bush conservation and regeneration and wildlife protection.
Mr Mervyn Alfred GENRICH
For service to the community of Redlands, particularly through local government and service organisations.
Mr Scott Clifford GRIMLEY
For service to the community, particularly through Lifeline Australia.
Mr William Ernest HENDY
For service to the community, particularly through Lions International.
Mrs Janet Marion HILEY
For service to the community through the Guiding movement and organisations including the former Annerley Community Care Centre.
Mr Peter James HUGGETT
For service to rowing as a manager, official and administrator.
Ms Beth Olive JOHNSTONE
For service to the community, particularly through Lifeline as an administrator, supervisor and counsellor.
Mr John Cecil KING
For service to local government in rural Queensland.
Mrs Margaret Elizabeth LAWRENCE
For service to the community, particularly through the Noosa Federation of the Arts.
The Reverend Father Michael John LOWCOCK
For service to the community of north-west Queensland through the Catholic Church.
Mr Carl Russell McCONNELL, deceased
For service to the arts as a ceramic artist and teacher of the craft.
Mr Barrie Allaster McLELLAN
For service to the sugar industry as a grower and in the areas of research and development, to the environment, particularly in relation to water management, and to the community.
Mr Alan Charles McPHERSON
For service to the community of Cairns through a range of business, sporting, educational, cultural and service organisations.
Professor John Sydney MAINSTONE
For service to education in the fields of physics and atmospheric research, and to the community.
Mr William Bowden MANN
For service to the community of Chinchilla, particularly through the Rotary Club of Chinchilla.
Mr Henry Allan MEYER
For service to the Australian citrus industry, particularly through improvement in fruit quality and the development of overseas market opportunities.
Mrs Irene Sarah MOORE
For service to the community of Pittsworth.
Mr David John NEVILLE
For service to the community of Mount Isa, particularly through the Royal Flying Doctor Service Auxiliary and the Leichhardt Lions Club.
Mr Evan Harry NEWTON
For service to youth through the Scouting movement, and to the community.
Mr Bernard John O'SHEA
For service to the community, particularly the welfare of veterans and their families through the Returned and Services League of Australia.
Mr Paul Stephen SATTLER
For service to the community, particularly the welfare of veterans and their families through the Returned and Services League of Australia.
Mr Ronald Arthur STEVENS
For service to music as a performer, examiner, administrator and teacher.
Mr Keith Malcolm SWAN
For service to animal welfare as a teacher of farriery skills to veterinarians and horse owners.
Mr William Henry TEMPLE
For service to the welfare of veterans through the South Eastern District Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia.
Mr Eric Wilfred VICKERMAN
For service to the environment, particularly in the areas of bush conservation and regeneration and wildlife protection.
Mr Douglas William WALLACE
For service to natural science through the study of arachnids, particularly in the Central Queensland region.
Mrs Melva Ann WELCH
For service to the community through researching and recording local history in the Pine Rivers Shire and Arana Hills district.
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Warrant Officer Class One Geoffrey William ABBOTT
For meritorious performance as the Career Manager, Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, at the Soldier Career Management Agency.
Warrant Officer Class One Timothy John CHISLETT
For meritorious service in the fields of soldier and organisational management as Squadron Sergeant Major of the 17th Construction Squadron, as Regimental Sergeant Major for the Corps of the Royal Australian Engineers and as Regimental Sergeant Major of 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment.
Warrant Officer Class One Kieran Peter O'BRIEN
For meritorious performance as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the Monash University Regiment and the 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment.
Conspicuous Service Medal
Sergeant James Albert BEULAH
For outstanding service in the field of Information Systems in the Tactical Assault Group (East), the 3rd Brigade and the 7th Brigade.
Major Piers Fairfax CAMBRIDGE
For outstanding achievement in the performance of doctrine development in support of the Army Logistic Training Centre.
Sergeant Paul Brendan EATON
For outstanding service as a Field Intelligence Operator for Operation ANODE in the Solomon Islands.
Corporal Christopher Robert GEE
For outstanding service as the Fleet Manager, School of Armour.
Sergeant Hamish GOETZ
For outstanding service as an operator in Military Geospatial Information, Mapping and Imagery whilst deployed on Operations STABILISE, WARDEN, TANAGER, SLIPPER and ANODE.
Captain Owen Douglas SCHUBERT
For outstanding service as Second-in-Command Northern Logistic Group - Townsville and the Officer-in-Charge of Executive Management Branch and Plans Officer, Joint Logistic Unit - North Queensland
Commendation for Distinguished Service
Wing Commander Forster Matthew BRECKENRIDGE
For distinguished performance in warlike operations as the Senior Air Traffic Control Officer in Task Unit 633.4.2 during Operations FALCONER and CATALYST.
Warrant Officer Class One Lionel Edward ORREAL
For distinguished performance in warlike operations as the Military Police Detachment Commander, Security Detachment, Baghdad, Iraq during Operations FALCONER and CATALYST, Middle East Area of Operations, from May to September 2003.
Warrant Officer Class One Barry Leslie WADE
For distinguished performance in warlike operations as the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader attached to the Security Detachment, Baghdad, Iraq during Operations FALCONER and CATALYST.
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