2020 Australia Day Honours
The University of Melbourne congratulates staff, alumni and special friends who have received 2020 Australia Day Honours.
Companion of the Order of Australia
Professor Margaret E Gardner AC
for eminent service to tertiary education through leadership and innovation in teaching and learning, research and financial sustainability
Professor Bruce G Robinson AC
for eminent service to medical research, and to national healthcare, through policy development and reform, and to tertiary education
Officer of the Order of Australia
The Honourable Edward Norman Baillieu AO
for distinguished service to the people and Parliament of Victoria, particularly as Premier, and to international engagement
Professor Larissa Behrendt AO
for distinguished service to Indigenous education and research, to the law, and to the visual and performing arts
Professor Shaun P Brennecke AO
for distinguished service to medical education and research in the fields of obstetrics and gynaecology, and to professional societies
Mr Charles R Curwen CVO OBE AO
for distinguished service to the Crown, and to public administration in Victoria, to medical research, and to Australia-China business relations
Professor John K Dewar AO
for distinguished service to education through leadership roles in the universities sector, and to professional organisations
Mr Graham Goldsmith AO
for distinguished service to the community through philanthropic foundations, to education, and to the banking and employment sectors
Mr James P Gorman AO
for distinguished service to the finance and banking sectors through executive roles at the national and international level
Dr Donald M Grant AO
for distinguished service to surveying, particularly through the establishment of a combined public sector mapping agency
Ms Jane C Hansen AO
for distinguished service to the community, to education and cultural institutions, and through philanthropic support for charitable foundations
Mr Peter J Hood AO
for distinguished service to business and commerce at the state, national and international level, and to the resources sector
Ms Julie Kantor AO
for distinguished service to the community through philanthropy, to Indigenous governance initiatives, and to the visual and performing arts
Mr Sam Lipski AO
for distinguished service to the community through the promotion of strategic philanthropy, to education, and to Australia-Israel relations
Mr Kevin McCann AO
for distinguished service to business, to corporate governance, and as an advocate for gender equity
Ms Fiona M McLeod AO
for distinguished service to the law, and to the legal profession, at the national and international level, and to women lawyers
Dr Linley M Martin AO
for distinguished service to education, particularly to student equity, educational standards and academic administration
Professor Michael Permezel AO
for distinguished service to medicine, and to medical education, in the fields of obstetrics and gynaecology, and to professional colleges
Dr Alison J Ritter AO
for distinguished service to education, to drug and alcohol research and social policy, and to professional medical societies
Professor Roy M Robins-Browne AO
for distinguished service to medical education and research in the field of microbiology and immunology, and to professional groups
Emeritus Professor Raymond L Specht AO
for distinguished service to science, and to education, in the fields of botany, plant ecology and conservation
Laureate Professor Emeritus Geoffrey W Stevens AO
for distinguished service to education, to chemical engineering and environmental remediation, and as a mentor
The Hon Amanda E Vanstone AO
for distinguished service to the Parliament of Australia, to the people of South Australia, and to the community
Mr Hugo Weaving AO
for distinguished service to the performing arts as an actor, and as a mentor of young writers, directors and film makers
Professor Rachel Webster AO
for distinguished service to education in the field of astrophysics, to astronomical research, and to young women scientists
Mr George B Wright AO
for distinguished service to parliament and politics as National Secretary of the Australian Labor Party, and to business
Professor Jeffrey D Zajac AO
for distinguished service to medical research and education, particularly in the field of endocrinology, and to professional societies
Member of the Order of Australia
Mr John Abbott AM
for significant service to education, and to the resources sector
Mrs Rosemary T Addis AM
for significant service to social innovation and impact investment, and to the law
Mr Robert H Annells AM PSM
for significant service to the tourism and hospitality sector, and to public administration
Dr Anne M Astin AM PSM
for significant service to the dairy industry, and to food safety regulations
Mr Kenneth P Baxter AM
for significant service to public administration, and to agricultural reform
Professor Emerita Joan Beaumont AM
for significant service to education, particularly to the study of war history
Emeritus Professor Warren A Bebbington AM
for significant service to education, particularly to the study of music
Ms Faye L Berryman AM
for significant service to education, to literacy, and to the community
Emeritus Professor John Boulton AM
for significant service to medical education, and to paediatric medicine
Ms Elaine C Carbines AM
for significant service to conservation and the environment
Ms Lisa Chung AM
for significant service to the community through charitable and cultural organisations
Dr Christopher J Clements AM
for significant service to international public health through immunisation programs
The late Dr Stephen V Coles AM
for significant service to veterinary science, and to professional bodies
Associate Professor John P Collins AM
for significant service to medicine, particularly to breast cancer treatment
Mr Shane Colquhoun AM
for significant service to performing and cultural arts administration
Ms Deborah A Conway AM
for significant service to the performing arts as a singer, songwriter and producer
Ms Marita L Cowie AM
for significant service to community health in rural and remote areas
Emeritus Professor Brendan J Crotty AM
for significant service to health education, and to the community
Mr David E Curtain AM QC
for significant service to the law, and to professional legal organisations
Ms Sarah K Davies AM
for significant service to the community through a range of executive roles
Professor Karen P Day AM
for significant service to science education, and to global public health
Mr Carl J Dowd AM
for significant service to the community through philanthropic endeavours
Mrs Wendy Dowd AM
for significant service to the community through philanthropic endeavours
Professor Gillian M Duchesne AM
for significant service to radiation oncology medicine, and to professional medical organisations
Dr Robert J Edgar AM
for significant service to the banking and finance sectors, and to medical research organisations
Professor Harriet Edquist AM
for significant service to architectural history and design, and to higher education
Mr Wesley Enoch AM
for significant service to the performing arts as an Indigenous director and playwright
Dr Graham J Faichney AM
for significant service to science in the fields of animal nutrition and physiology
Dr Ian J Fairnie AM
for significant service to the community, and to veterinary and agricultural organisations
Ms Mary B Featherston AM
for significant service to the arts, particularly to interior and industrial design
Emeritus Professor John J Fitzgerald AM
for significant service to higher education, particularly in the field of Chinese studies
Ms Diane M Fleming AM
for significant service to Australia-Africa relations, and to education
Associate Professor Erica Frydenberg AM
for significant service to psychology as a researcher, educator and adviser
Emeritus Professor Jeffrey D Goldsworthy AM
for significant service to education, particularly to legal history and philosophy
Ms Rachel A Griffiths AM
for significant service to the performing arts as an actor
Emeritus Professor Anthony J Guttmann AM
for significant service to the mathematical sciences, and to education
The Hon Hartley R Hansen AM QC
for significant service to the law, and to professional associations
Mrs Bella Hirshorn AM
for significant service to the Jewish community, and to women
Associate Professor Alison S Inglis AM
for significant service to education, and to the museum and galleries sector
Dr Gael Jennings AM
for significant service to science, and to the broadcast media
Ms Alana Johnson AM
for significant service to women through leadership and advisory roles
The Hon Rod Kemp AM
for significant service to the Parliament of Australia, and to the people of Victoria
Mr Douglas Lawrence AM
for significant service to the performing arts, particularly to chamber choirs
Mrs Rosie Lew AM
for significant service to the community, and to philanthropy
Mrs Susan Logie-Smith AM
for significant service to the decorative and fine arts
Dr Suzanne B McNicol AM QC
for significant service to the law, and to the legal profession
Ms Robin Mahlab AM
for significant service to women, to publishing, and to philanthropy
Mr Michael K Malouf AM
for significant service to local government, and to the community of Victoria Local Government
Professor Lenore H Manderson AM
for significant service to education, particularly medical anthropology, and to public health
Ms Janet P Matton AM
for significant service to the information technology and health sectors
Ms Rachael Z Maza AM
for significant service to the performing arts as an artistic director
Mr Paul J Mercurio AM
for significant service to the performing arts, particularly to dance
Professor Marjory L Moodie AM
for significant service to education, particularly to health economics
The Rev Canon Dr John L Morgan AM
for significant service to education, and to the Anglican Church of Australia
Mr John P Mullen AM
for significant service to business, and to the community
Professor Pauline M Nugent AM
for significant service to education, and to nursing
Dr John F O'Callaghan AM
for significant service to information technology, and to education
Ms Patricia M O'Donnell AM
for significant service to the community through a range of roles
Mr William P O'Shea AM
for significant service to the legal profession, and to the community
Dr John W Orchard AM
for significant service to sports medicine, particularly to cricket
Ms Colleen G Pearce AM
for significant service to the community through public advocacy roles
Emeritus Professor Sharman E Pretty AM
for significant service to music education, and to the performing arts
Emeritus Professor Sam Ricketson AM
for significant service to legal education, and to intellectual property law
Dr Sabar Rustomjee AM
for significant service to psychotherapy, and to community health
Dr John D Santamaria AM
for significant service to intensive care medicine
Ms Janine Sargeant AM
for significant service to medical administration through a range of roles
Associate Professor Marion A Saville AM
for significant service to women's health through cervical screening initiatives
Her Honour Judge Robyn M Sexton AM
for significant service to the law, and to the judiciary
Emeritus Professor Cindy Shannon AM
for significant service to Indigenous health, and to medical education
Professor Robert K Shepherd AM
for significant service to biomedical research, and to education
Dr Judith B Smart AM
for significant service to education, to social research, and to women
Mr Damien J Smith AM
for significant service to business through a range of roles
Ms Claire E Spencer AM
for significant service to arts administration, and to the community
Ms Julie A Steiner AM
for significant service to business through a range of roles
Ms Christine L Simpson Stokes AM
for significant service to the community through cultural organisations
Dr Mathew A Trinca Talalin AM
for significant service to the museums and galleries sector
Dr Peter G Thorne AM
for significant service to computer science education, and to history
Dr Desiree Swei-Lien Yap AM
for significant service to women's health, and to medicine
Professor Lea E Waters AM
for significant service to education, and to psychology
Dr Ann F Westmore AM
for significant service to medical history, and to science communication
Mr John D Witheriff AM
for significant service to business, and to the community of the Gold Coast
Mr Graeme L Worboys AM
for significant service to conservation and the environment, and to the community
Mr Heathcote M Wright AM
for significant service to the law, and to the performing arts
Public Service Medal
Professor Stephen M Cordner AM PSM
for outstanding public service to forensic medical and scientific services, training and research in Victoria
Dr Adam Lewis PSM
for outstanding public service through the application of geospatial information
Dr James R Pearson PSM
for outstanding public service to forensic science, particularly to chemistry, in Victoria
Ms Janine L Toomey PSM
for outstanding public service to policy design and service delivery in Victoria
Australian Fire Services Medal
Mr Graeme J Saunder AFSM
for the ability to engage with regional staff from across emergency management agencies, along with vast technical knowledge, skills, thoroughness, attention to detail and exceptional performance in ensuring the safety of the community of Victoria
Ambulance Service Medal
Mr Han-Wei Lee ASM
for the dedication and commitment to Ambulance Tasmania and to the community
Medal of the Order of Australia
Mr Phillip N Antippa OAM
for service to thoracic surgery, and to music
Mr Joseph Aron OAM
for service to the Jewish community of Victoria
Mr Joel Becker OAM
for service to literary organisations
Mr Brian S Blythe OAM
for service to business, and to the community
Dr Catherine J Brown OAM
for service to the community through charitable organisations
Ms Tasneem Chopra OAM
for service to the community through a range of roles
Mr Robert A Coffey OAM
for service to the community of Warrnambool
Mrs Marlis Cohen OAM
for service to the Jewish community
Dr Michael T Connor OAM
for service to medicine, and to the community
Ms Elizabeth M Corke OAM
for service to conservation and the environment
Ms Maude Davey OAM
for service to the performing arts, particularly as an artistic director
Mrs Jennifer C Doubell OAM
for service to the community through charitable organisations
Mr Frederick G Edwards OAM
for service to the community through a range of organisations
Mrs Judith Feiglin OAM
for service to the Jewish community
Ms Judith Ferber OAM
for service to the performing arts
Mr Peter J Forster OAM
for service to conservation and the environment
Associate Professor Cecily J Freemantle OAM
for service to medical research, particularly to population health
Dr Vincent B Gallichio OAM
for service to medicine
The Hon Sherryl M Garbutt OAM
for service to the people and Parliament of Victoria
Dr Murray J Garde OAM
for service to the Indigenous community of the Northern Territory
Ms Linda George OAM
for service to music education
Ms Kerry I Greenwood OAM
for service to literature as a writer
Mr Geoffrey R Grinton OAM
for service to the Uniting Church in Australia
Mr Colin Hamley OAM
for service to veterans and their families
Dr Ian V Hansen OAM
for service to the community, and to education
Ms Rosemary A Hehir OAM
for service to the community through social welfare organisations
Dr Ian D Hewson OAM
for service to dentistry
Dr Shane T Huntington OAM
for service to science as a communicator
Mr William D Incoll OAM
for service to the environment, and to the community of the Dandenong Ranges
Mr Noel S Jackling OAM
for service to the community history
Ms Mrs Caroline Johnston OAM
for service to the community
Major Terry Kanellos (Retd) OAM
for service to veterans and their families, and to the community
Ms Mary E Kenneally OAM
for service to the performing arts
Mrs Lilian S Leonard OAM
for service to community health
Ms Diane M Lopez OAM
for service to local government, and to the community of Brighton
Ms Sally A McCutchan OAM
for service to the community through ethical investment organisations
Ms Anne McEwen OAM
for service to the Parliament of Australia, and to the community of South Australia
Mr John Molnar OAM
for service to charitable organisations
Ms Kate Mulvany OAM
for service to the performing arts
Ms Jodee P Mundy OAM
for service to the performing arts
Ms Seri F Renkin OAM
for service to the community through charitable organisations
The Reverend Albert W Rosier OAM
for service to the Uniting Church and to the community
Ms Patricia N Sabine OAM
for service to the museums and galleries sector
Ms Katrina A Sedgwick OAM
for service to performing, screen, and visual arts administration
Ms Catherine Simmonds OAM
for service to the performing arts
Dr Albin F Smrdel OAM
for outstanding public service in reforming the corporate arrangements of the federal courts, and structural reform for the Australian family courts system
Mr Peter T Stoker OAM
for service to the mining sector
Mr Murray H Thompson OAM
for service to the people and Parliament of Victoria
Ms Kate Torney OAM
for service to the broadcast media, and to the cultural sector
Mr David G Weil OAM
for service to the community through a range of roles
Dr John M Wettenhall OAM
for service to the international community through water, sanitation and medical programs
Dr David M Workman OAM
for service to ophthalmology, and to international relations
Associate Professor Clare A Wright OAM
for service to literature, and to historical research
Dr Wei Chao Yi OAM
for service to international relations
Ms Irena A Zdanowicz OAM
for service to the visual arts as a curator