2002 Queen's Birthday Honours (Australia)

The 2002 Queen's Birthday Honours for Australia were announced on Monday 10 June 2002 by the office of the Governor-General.

The Birthday Honours were appointments by some of the 16 Commonwealth realms of Queen Elizabeth II to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of those countries. The Birthday Honours are awarded as part of the Queen's Official Birthday celebrations during the month of June.

Order of Australia

Companion (AC)

General Division RecipientCitationNotes Martin Carl Albrecht For service to the construction industry, to the development of export markets, to the engineering profession, and to the community in the areas of education, corporate social responsibility and industrial safety. Robert James Champion de Crespigny For service to the mining industry, to business, and to the community in the areas of cultural preservation and education. John Jeremy Doyle For outstanding judicial and community leadership as the Chief Justice of South Australia, and for service to education. Herbert James Elliott For service to community leadership through the development of sport in Australia, continuing involvement in the Olympic movement at national and international levels, and as a supporter and benefactor of community and charitable organisations for youth, health promotion and cultural understanding. Kenneth Madison Hayne For service to the judiciary, to the law as an outstanding scholar, barrister and jurist, and to the community in the advancement of both legal and general education. Hugh Matheson Morgan For service to business and trade development, to the mining industry in Australia and internationally, particularly through leadership in the formation and evolution of sustainable development policy, and to the community through cultural and educational research activities. Jeanne Pratt For outstanding leadership in the arts, for development of opportunities for young artistic talent on stage and in the orchestral field, and for service to the community through charitable and non-profit organisations. Stanley David Wallis For service to business and manufacturing through strategic development of globally competitive enterprises, to enhancing the reputation of Australia internationally through reform of financial institutions and the taxation system, and to the community through support for medical research.

Officer (AO)

General Division RecipientCitationNotes John William Dale, For service to the dental profession in the areas of professional development, ethics and standards, to training and education, particularly in relation to course accreditation and assessment of overseas-trained practitioners, and in the field of administration. Arthur Cameron Fitzgerald, For service to the community, particularly in the areas of finance and administration through a broad range of health, cultural, artistic and youth organisations, and by fostering and encouraging the volunteer movement through personal example and advocacy Ian Stewart Fraser For service to medicine in the areas of obstetrics, gynaecology, reproductive endocrinology and family planning as a leading practitioner, researcher and educator, and to the establishment of professional and educational standards. Robert Dennis Gibson For service as an administrator in the tertiary education sector, particularly through the development and establishment of innovative educational programmes, modern facilities, comprehensive student services, and enhancement of the campus environment at the Queensland University of Technology.David Michael Gonski For service to the community through Australian visual and performing arts organisations, through the development of government policy, and through the promotion of corporate sponsorship for the arts and for charitable organisations. Elsie Kay Hallahan For service to the community, particularly as an advocate for the needs of children, women and the elderly, in matters of social justice, and to the Parliament of Western Australia. Anthony John Howarth For service to business and commerce, to the banking and finance sector, and to the community through a range of health, cultural, education and sporting groups. William Joseph Hughes For service to the development of the wool scouring and export industries in Western Australia and Victoria, and to the community as a benefactor to a range of church, education, cultural and social welfare groups. Rhys Maengwyn Jones For service to archaeology, particularly in the areas of research and teaching, and as a leader in matters relating to world heritage, conservation and indigenous social justice issues. Renata Ruzena Kaldor For service to the community through raising awareness of issues affecting women, through leadership roles in government and community advisory bodies, and through participation in the administration of a range of cultural, medical research and sporting organisations, and to education. Richard Graeme Larkins For service to medicine and health as an advocate for increased investment in research, as a contributor to health policy reform, and as an initiator of innovative medical programmes and the provision of training opportunities for medical officers in the Oceania region. Tuong Quang Luu For service to the development of multicultural radio broadcasting in Australia through the Special Broadcasting Service, and to the community, particularly through promoting understanding between diverse cultural groups. John Sheppard Mackenzie For service to microbiology research, particularly as a leading contributor in the understanding of the genetics, pathogenesis and public health implications of viruses, and to education. Donald Malcolm Morris For service to the development of the Australian tourism industry, particularly in the areas of employment and income generation. Martin Patrick Moynihan For service to the judiciary, particularly through the development of improved processes for the administration of justice, to the legal profession, and as a contributor to the administration of health care services through the Mater Misericordiae Hospital. Beryl Nashar For service to the community, particularly through raising awareness of issues affecting women, and to education. Elizabeth Margaret Nattrass For service to the arts, particularly in the area of administration, and to the community through raising awareness of social justice issues and involvement in health and other public organisations. Barry David O'Callaghan For service to the community as a consultant, adviser and board member of health, aged care, religious and educational institutions in Victoria.Paul Joseph Ramsay For service to the community through contributing to the establishment of private health care facilities in Australia, expanding regional television services, and as a benefactor to a range of educational, cultural, artistic and sporting organisations. John Douglas Ritchie For service in recording the history of the social sciences and the humanities in Australia as General Editor of the Australian Dictionary of Biography, particularly in the maintenance of international standards of historical biography and encouragement of new initiatives in the field.Jeanne Alida Ruff-Oherne For outstanding service to the international community as an advocate for human rights and the protection of women in war, and for leadership in encouraging articulation of war-related atrocities. Lloyd Norman Sansom For service to pharmacy in the development and implementation of 'best practice' principles for the profession, medication management and education, and as a contributor to the development of national pharmaceutical policy. William Faulding Scammell For service to the community through a broad range of health care and research, education and sporting organisations, and to the pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution industry. John Patrick Shanahan For service to the law, particularly through enhancing the standing of the District Court of Queensland in rural and regional areas, to the community, and to the Reserve Forces.Wolfgang Georg Sievers For service to the arts as a photographer, and to recording Australian cultural life and heritage through the visual documentation of Australian industry and architecture of the 20th Century. David Burnet Sugden For service to engineering, particularly through the development of tunnelling machinery and management of large-scale underground construction works, and to professional education as a mentor and teacher to young graduates. Richard Deane Terrell For service to higher education, particularly as a pioneer in establishing international links between Australian and overseas universities, as a leading contributor to organisations bridging the academic and business sectors, and as an administrator and educator.Michael Rayner Thwaites For service to the community, to the Anglican Diocese of Canberra-Goulburn, and to literature as an author of poetry and narrative works reflecting the emergence of Australia's nationhood.Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri For service as a contributor to and pioneer of the development of the Western Desert art movement, and to the indigenous community through interpretation of ancient traditions and cultural values. Peter George Underwood For service to the judiciary and to the law, particularly in the areas of law reform, legal education and mentoring of young practitioners, and to the community as a leader in cultural and artistic organisations in Tasmania. Timothy Alexander Welborn For service to medicine as a clinician and educator developing and implementing research and education programmes that have contributed to the scientific understanding and management of diabetes and other metabolic disorders. Patrick Moray Weller For service to education and the community through research in the areas of political science and public administration, and to extending understanding of the role of executive government.Michael Robert Willesee For service to the community as a supporter and promoter of the work of major social welfare, youth and health organisations, and to the media, particularly in the area of current affairs reporting. William David Williams For service to science, particularly as a pioneer in and a major contributor to the body of world knowledge in the field of limnology, and as an advocate for the need for conservation of species and habitats and the environment. Sandra Lee Yates For service to the community, particularly women's organisations, to the development and management of vocational education and training, and to the advertising industry.

Military Division BranchRecipientCitationNotesArmy Peter Francis Haddad, For distinguished service to the Australian Defence Force and the Australian Army as Support Commander (Army), Commander Support Australia and Commander Joint Logistics within the Defence Materiel Organisation. Peter Francis Leahy, For distinguished service to the Australian Defence Force in senior command and staff appointments. Air Force John Walter Kindler, For distinguished service to the Royal Australian Air Force as Air Commander Australia.

Member (AM)

General Division