Australia Day Honours
The University of Melbourne is proud to announce the following list of alumni and staff (former and current) who were awarded Australia Day Honours in 2012.
- Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)
- Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
- Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM)
- Australian Police Medal (APM)
- Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM)
- Emergency Service Medal (ESM)
Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)
His Excellency The Hon Alex Chernov AC QC, LLB(Hons)(1967), Bachelor of Commerce(1962)
For eminent service to the people of Victoria, to the advancement of higher education, particularly the development of academic and administrative programs at the University of Melbourne, through the establishment of the Australia India Institute, and to the judiciary.
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
The Hon Chief Justice Diana Bryant AO, LLB(1969)
For distinguished service to the judiciary and to the law, particularly to family law policy reform and practice, through the establishment of the Federal Magistrates Court, and to the advancement of women in the legal profession.
Professor Emeritus Kwong C Lee Dow AO, LLD(2004), BEd(1963), BSc(1959)
For distinguished service to education in Australia as an administrator, scholar and contributor to major curriculum reforms, through executive roles with education advisory bodies, and to the community.
Professor Stuart F Macintyre AO, Bachelor - Arts (Honours)(1969)
For distinguished service to the social sciences and to the humanities as a leading academic in the areas of 19th and 20th century Australian history, particularly through advancing the understanding of social and political life, and as an author, researcher and mentor.
The Very Reverend Bill Uren SJ AO, MA(1966), Bachelor - Arts (Honours)(1965)
For distinguished service to education as a philosopher and bioethicist, as a commentator on contemporary issues in Australian society, as a scholar and mentor, and to the Catholic Church in Australia.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
The Hon Justice Rosemary A Balmford AM, MBA(1972), LLB(Hons)(1955)
For service to the judiciary, the practice of law in Victoria, and to the study of ornithology.
Professor Emeritus Louise J Brearley Messer AM, MDSc(1975), BDsc(1963)
For service to the dental profession, particularly in the field of paediatric dentistry, as a clinician, academic and researcher.
Professor Emeritus Ivan W Caple AM, BVSc(Hons)(1969)
For service to veterinary science and education through national consultative roles on animal welfare and through professional organisations.
Mr Barry Capp AM, Bachelor of Arts(1971), Bachelor of Commerce(1960), BE(CivEng)(1955)
For service to business, and to the community through a range of philanthropic, social welfare and educational organisations.
Professor John F Forbes AM, MS(1976), Bachelor of Medical Science(1972), MB BS(1968)
For service to medicine in the field of breast cancer research, to the development of improved clinical practice standards, and to the community.
Associate Professor Renate T Howe AM, PhD(1972), MA(1965), Bachelor - Arts (Honours)(1961)
For service to higher education and to the arts through administrative and academic roles, and to the community, particularly through heritage and cultural organisations.
Mr Bryan A Keon-Cohen AM QC, LLM(1975), LLB(1973), Bachelor of Arts(1972)
For service to the law, and to the legal profession, through the advancement of social justice and the protection of human rights, particularly in the areas of environmental and Indigenous law reform.
Dr Timothy H Mathew AM, MB BS(1961)
For service to medicine in the field of renal disease and transplantation through research and advisory roles, and to Kidney Health Australia.
Professor Peter B McPhee AM, LLD(2009), PhD(1977), MA(1973), Bachelor - Arts (Honours)(1969)
For service to tertiary education administration, to the discipline of history as an academic and author, and to professional associations.
Dr George A Michell AM, BArch(1968)
For service to architectural history and conservation as a scholar, author and mentor, as an interpreter of Indian culture, and through the promotion of Australia-India relations.
Dr Ian A Renard AM, LLD(2009), LLM(1972), LLB(Hons)(1970), Bachelor of Arts(1969)
For service to the tertiary education sector, particularly in the area of governance policy development, to business and commerce, and to a range of arts and cultural institutions.
Mr Robert Stewart AM, Bachelor of Commerce(1975), LLB(Hons)(1972)
For service to the community through fostering collaboration between business and the tertiary education sector, to health and technology organisations, and to the sport of rowing.
Dr Edward R Street AM, BDsc(1969)
For service to Dentistry and to the dental profession, as an Oral and Maxillo-Facial surgeon, to Medicine, and to the international community.
Professor Frank J Vajda AM, MD(1973), MB BS(1960)
For service to neuropharmacology, particularly in the speciality of epilepsy as a clinician and researcher, to medical education, and to the Jewish community.
Professor Sandra C Legg AM
For service to nursing as a clinician, educator and through executive roles, to the development of health care management systems nationally and internationally, and to the community.
Professor Geoffrey J Lindell AM
For service to legal education as an academic, particularly in the area of Australian constitutional law and through a range of professional associations.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
Mr John B Arthur OAM, Bachelor of Commerce(1969), LLB(1968)
For service to Catholic Religious Congregations and to Indigenous education through advisory and leadership roles.
Dr K Vernon Bailey OAM, MD(1961), MB BS(1953), BSc(1952)
For service to the community of the Australian Capital Territory.
Mr Brian S Barrow OAM, LLB(1980)
For service to the law in Victoria as a magistrate, and to youth.
The Rev Dr Warren K Bartlett OAM, PhD(1973), BSc(1952), Bachelor - Arts (Honours)(1951)
For service to the Uniting Church in Australia, and to the community.
Dr Colin G Benjamin OAM, MA(1983), GDip (Social Studies)(1965), Bachelor of Arts(1964)
For service to the community through roles with social welfare organisations, and to business.
Mr Keith J Brownbill OAM, BEd(1965), GDipEd(1962), Bachelor of Arts(1950)
For service to the community of the Morwell region through a range of organisations.
Mr Murray L Coleman OAM, BBldg(Hons)(1986)
For service to the building and construction industry.
Dr Brian D Cooke OAM, BSc(1966)
For service to conservation and the environment through biological management programs for rabbit population control.
Ms Roma L Dix OAM, BMus(1960)
For service to the visually impaired, the performing arts, and to the community of Mittagong.
Dr Alan J Goble OAM, MD(1952), MB BS(1948)
For service to medicine as a cardiologist, and to the National Heart Foundation in Victoria.
Mr Rex Harcourt OAM, MA(1973), GDipEd(1960), Bachelor of Arts(1960)
For service to the community as an author, researcher and historian, particularly of the founding and early days of Melbourne and Victoria.
Dr Frank Hurley OAM, BEd(1965), GDipEd(1962), Bachelor of Arts(1950)
For service to the community of Ballarat, and to education.
Mrs Davina A Johnson OAM, Bachelor - Arts (Honours)(1993), Bachelor of Arts(1991)
For service to community health through the Royal Children's Hospital Auxiliary.
Dr Frank Incani OAM, MB BS(1964)
For service to medicine as a surgeon, and to the Italian community in Victoria.
Mr Ben Korman OAM, MD(1996), MB BS(1971), BSc(1969)
For service to the community, particularly through the Holocaust Institute of Western Australia.
Mr Brian C Randall OAM, Bachelor of Commerce(1956)
For service to the sport of athletics, and to the community.
Dr Geoffrey A Rickarby OAM, MB BS(1956)
For service to medicine, particularly in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry.
Dr Thomas V Roberts OAM, MB BS(1957)
For service to the community of Ballarat, particularly through the Royal Australian Air Force Association, and to medicine.
Dr Ian F Robertson OAM, MB BS(1952)
For service to ophthalmology, and to the Lions Eye Donation Service.
Professor Rod Tucker OAM, Ph.D.- Engineering(1975), BE(ElecEng) (1969)
For service to the electrical and electronics industry, particularly as an academic and educator.
Mrs Claire R Vickery OAM, Bachelor of Arts(1999)
For services to the community through the Butterfly Foundation.
Mr David B Williams OAM, BEd(Sec)(1991)
For service to music education as a teacher, and to the performing arts.
Dr Les A Woollard OAM, MB BS(1974)
For service to medicine in rural and remote areas of New South Wales.
Mr Robin M Youl OAM RFD, BForSc(1973), Diploma of Forest Science (Creswick)(1964)
For service to conservation and the environment in Victoria through the Landcare movement.
Dr Michael A Harrison OAM
For service to veterinary science.
Emeritus Professor Roland D Sussex OAM
For service to the development and understanding of languages in Australia.
Mrs Janice M Millikan OAM
For service to early childhood education.
Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM)
Mr Alan N Rhodes AFSM, MAssessment and Evaluation(2002), PGDipAE(1999)
For distinguished and exceptional service as a full-time permanent member of the Country Fire Authority (CFA) in Victoria for over 17 years.
Mr Bruce L Vine AFSM, HDipTeach(Sec)(1981)
For exemplary service and dedication as a volunteer with the Country Fire Authority (CFA) in Victoria for 39 years.
Australian Police Medal (APM)
Superintendent John J Blayney APM, ExecMPubAdmin(2006)
For significant contribution to a number of major corporate change management and restructure projects as an investigator with the Drug Squad and Licensing and Vice Unit.
Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM)
Commander Paul J O'Grady CSM, Bachelor - Science (Honours)(1993), BSc(1992)
For meritorious achievement as Commanding Officer of the Royal Australian Navy Recruit School.
Emergency Services Medal (ESM)
Mr Peter T Kueffer ESM, Bachelor of Arts(1973))
For exemplary and dedicated service as Clinical Director with the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) for over 11 years.
