ABC Landline’s foundation executive producer and commodities analyst Kerry Lonergan, Sydney chef and restaurateur Neil Perry, and former Beef CRC chair and MLA director Guy Fitzhardinge have been named among the list of Australia Day honours recipients for 2013.

Recipients with connections to the Australian beef sector and broader agricultural industry named this morning include:

(Information below provided by Australia Day Council – click here to view full honours lists)

 

OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA:

Mr Richard James GOYDER, Peppermint Grove WA 6011

For distinguished service to business  through executive roles and through the promotion of corporate sponsorship of the arts and Indigenous programs, and  to the community.

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Wesfarmers Ltd, since 2005; Finance Director, 2002-2007; former General Manager, Business Development; joined the company in 1993.Oversaw the acquisition of the Coles Group, 2007; Director, Coles Group since then.

Managing Director, Wesfarmers Landmark Ltd (formerly Wesfarmers Dalgety), 1999-2002.  

Director, Business Council of Australia, since 2009; Chairman, Labour Market, Skills and Education Task Force; Member, Indigenous Engagement Task Force, since 2009. 

Has ensured that Wesfarmers is actively engaged in supporting the arts, Indigenous affairs and corporate philanthropy through its own programs (Wesfarmers Arts and Wesfarmers Reconciliation Action Plan), and through the

Australian Business Arts Foundation, the Clontarf Foundation, and others.

Long-term arts partners include the National Gallery of Australia, the Art Gallery of Western Australia, the West Australian Ballet, the Australian Chamber Orchestra, the Bell Shakespeare Company, Musica Viva and the Perth International Arts Festival, and others.

Board Member, Business School, University of Western Australia; Member, Senate Development Committee; Patron, Hackett Foundation. Councillor, Australian Business Arts Foundation, since 2005. Board Member, West

Australian Symphony Orchestra, 2004-2007. 

Chairman, Scotch College Council, since 2009; Member, since 2002. Commissioner,  Australian Football League, since 2011. Board Member, Fremantle Dockers Football Club, 2006-2011. 

Personal philanthropy to a range of arts and charitable organisations. 
 
Awards/recognition include:
Honorary Doctorate for service to business and the community, University of Western Australia.

 

OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

Mr James Carvel McCOLL, Adelaide SA 5000

For distinguished service to primary industry through policy and strategy advisory
roles in the agriculture, fisheries and natural resources sector, and to conservation
and the environment.

Research Fellow, CSIRO Land and Water, 2005-2010; Visiting Fellow 2001-2005. 

Presiding Member, River Murray Catchment Water Management Board of SA, 1997-2001.

Chairman, Australian Fisheries Management Authority, 1991-2000. 

Commissioner, Royal Commission into Grain Storage, Handling and Transport, 1986-1988.

Commissioner, Industries Assistance Commission, 1985-1986.

Director-General, SA Department of Agriculture, 1979-1985; Chairman and Managing Director, Sagric International 1979-1985.

Director, SA Agriculture and Fisheries, 1976-1979. 

Former State President, Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology. 

Principal, McColl Consulting, since 1997. 

Director, Hassall Group, Canberra, 1988-1990.

Distinguished Fellow of Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society. 

Fellow, Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology.

Awards/recognition include:

Centenary Medal for Agriculture, University of Melbourne, 2006.

Co-Winner, Land and Water Australia Eureka Prize for Water Research, 2005.

 

 

OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

Mrs Elaine Janet PATON, Tallangatta Vic 3700

For distinguished service to the rural community, particularly as an advocate for the role of women in agriculture and through contributions to educational programs.

President, Australian Women in Agriculture, 2007-2009; Editor,  The Buzz news magazine,1996-2001; Chair, Communications Committee, 1994-2001; Founding Member, 1992-2012; Delegate to the National Rural Women's Coalition, 2008-2009.

Member, Women in Rural Communities Advisory Group, Department for Communities (Victoria), 2002-2005.

Member, Victorian Advisory Team on Women in Agriculture and Resource Management, Department for Natural Resources and Environment (Victoria), 1997-2002.

Member, Victorian Rural Women's Network Reference Group, 1991-2000.

Member, Victoria Women's Council, 1996-1997.

Leader, Delegation to Government, Australian Women in Agriculture, 2008-2009.

Involved in the organisation of the Women at the Well drought program, Tallangatta, 2008.

Victorian Delegate, 3rd World Rural Women's Congress, Madrid, Spain, 2002.

Victorian Delegate, 2nd International Conference for Women in Agriculture and Resource Management, Washington DC, USA, 1998.

Victorian Delegate, National Forum on Women in Agriculture and Resource Management, Department of Primary Industries and Energy (Victoria), 1997.

Convenor, Tallangatta Women on Farms Gathering, 1991-1993.

Chair, Management Committee, Tallangatta Community Education Centre, 2008-2012; ViceChair, 2005-2008; Coordinator,  Step Out and Make a Difference, Leadership Program for Rural Women, 1995.

Participant, Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program, 2005/2006.

President, Management Committee, Upper Murray AgCare Rural Counselling Service,  1993-1998; Member, Steering Committee, 1991-1992; Founding Member, 1992-2005.

President, Parents' and Citizens' Association, Tallangatta Primary School, 1983-1984; Member, 1982-1986.

Chair, Management Committee, Fernvale Recreation Reserve, 1987-1989; Secretary/Treasurer, 1985-1987.

Coordinator, Take a Moment – Take a Breath: Fire Recovery Mental Health First Aid program in Towong shire, 2004.

Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, 2001

 

MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

Dr Guy FITZHARDINGE, PO Box 35, Mandurama NSW 2792

For significant service to conservation and the sustainable management of threatened species, and to the agricultural industry.

Governor, World Wildlife Fund, since 2009.

Chair, Karrkand Kandji Trust, since 2010.

Member, National Threatened Species Scientific Committee, Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, since 2003.

Member, Quality Assurance Group, Caring for our Country, 2010-2012. Deputy Chair, Desert Channels Queensland, 2005-2011.

Director, Australian Bush Heritage Trust, 2002-2010.

Member, Scientific Assessment Committee, Caring for our Country, 2009.

Member, Scientific Assessment Committee, Threatened Species Community Program, World Wildlife Fund, 1997-2007.

Member, Australian Biological Resources Study Advisory Committee, Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, 2001-2006.

Member, Biological Diversity Advisory Committee, New South Wales Department of Environment and Heritage, 1996-1999.

Committee Community Member, Western Catchment Management Authority, New South Wales Government, 1991-1996.

Chair of the Board, Co-operative Research Centre for Beef Genetic Technologies, 2005-2012. Director, Meat and Livestock Australia, 1997-2003; Chair, Remuneration Sub-Committee,  1997-2003.

Director, Meat Research Co-operation, 1995-1998.

Vice-President, Australian Rangeland Society, 1995-1997.

Member, Wool and Textiles Sector Advisory Committee, CSIRO, 1996-2002.

Member, Pastoral Zone Advisory Committee, International Wool Secretariat, 1995-1998.

Member, Regional Development Sub-Committee Rural Assistance Advisory Council,

Department of Primary Industries and Energy, 1993-1995.

 

 

MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

Mr Clive Perry HILDEBRAND, Chelmer Qld 4068

For significant service to business, particularly through leadership in the promotion of international relations and the protection of the sugar industry, and to tertiary education.

National President, Australian Institute of International Affairs, 2005-2010; President, Queensland Branch, 2000-2004.

Chairman, Sugar Research and Development Corporation, 1995-2002. 

Published, The Hildebrand Report: An Independent Assessment of the Sugar Industry, 2002. 

Director, Australian Universities Quality Agency, 2003-2009.

Honorary Professor, Key Centre for Ethics Law, Justice and Governance, Griffith University,

for some years since 2006; Honorary Professor, International Business, 1995-2005; Council Member, 1989-1997; Member, Griffith Asia Institute Advisory Council.

Managing Director, QCT Resources Ltd, until 1994. 

Smelting Project Manager and Strategic Planning Manager, Alcoa Australia, 1978-1981.

Managing Director, Australian Anglo American, 1974-1978.

Underground Superintendent, Mount Isa Mines, 1967-1969.

Chairman and/or Director of several mineral industry associated companies including Ross Mining, Highlands Gold Ltd, AUSTA Electric, and Oil Search Ltd.

Fellow, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. 

Awards/recognition include:

Honorary Doctor of the University, Griffith University, 1999.

 

 

MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

Mr Neil PERRY,  C/- Rockpool Bar and Grill Sydney, 66 Hunter Street, Sydney NSW 2000

For significant service to the community as a benefactor of and fundraiser for charities and as a chef and restauranteur.

Supporter and Benefactor of a range of fundraising events including The Ultimate Dinner, City to Surf, Rose Bay Flood Relief Dinner, and Floodlight Dinner; and restaurant grand openings such as Rockpool Bar and Grill Perth.

Monies raised support a range of charities including Bear Cottage, Steve Waugh Foundation, CanTeen, Mission Australia and the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

Supporter and fundraiser, Starlight Five Chefs Dinners, Starlight Children's Foundation, for  20 years.

Director, Bestest Foundation, 2006-2009; Principal Supporter, Bestest Gala Dinner; supporter, since 1997.

Inaugural Ambassador, OzHarvest, since 2005.

Supporter/Chef, CEO CookOff, since 2012; joint initiative of OzHarvest and Qantas.

Caterer and benefactor, Fundraising Dinner, Art Gallery of New South Wales, 2011

Culinarary Consultant, Gala Dinner, Garvan Medical Research Foundation, 2011; Mr Perry donated his services and products as an auction prize.  

Caterer and supporter, Gala Fundraising Night, Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd. 

Head Consultant Chef, Qantas Airways Ltd, since 1996; Presenter, Qantas sponsorship events such as G' Day LA (USA) and Shanghai Expo (China).

Caterer, Museum of Contemporary Art Cafe, 1991-2001; supporter and benefactor, Bella Dinner (fundraising), 2009.

Executive Chef and Director, Rockpool Group; includes Rockpool Consulting, since 1989, and the restaurants Rockpool (Sydney 1989), Rockpool Bar and Grill (Melbourne 2006), Spice Temple (Sydney 2009), Rockpool Bar and Grill  (Sydney 2009); Spice Temple (Melbourne 2010); Rockpool Bar and Grill (Perth 2011); Rosette, 2012.

Creator of a range of Neil Perry Fresh food products

  Author of a range of recipe books including:

–  Rockkpool Bar and Grill.

–  Rockpool.

–  Balance and Harmony.

–  Good Food.

–  The Food I Love.

–  Simply Asian. 

 

Also 4 classical/recipe CDs. 

Television presenter on The Lifestyle Channel with whom he has produced several series including:

–  Food Source.

–  Fresh and Fast.

–  The Rockpool Sessions.

–  High Steaks.

 

 

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

Mrs Raelene Mary BUSSENSCHUTT, Kadina SA 5554

For service to the community through health, agricultural and women's organisations.

Founding Member, Alzheimer's  Association South Australia, 1983-1991; Life Member.

President, Northern Yorke Peninsula Branch, Cancer Council, since 2006; Vice-President,1999-2005; Member, since 1996.

Member, Meals on Wheels, for 25 years.

Board Member, Kadina Hospital, for 20 years.

Member, Kadina Hospital Auxiliary, for many years.

Involved in establishing the Community Visitors Scheme for the Copper Coast Area; Founding

Committee Member and long-time supporter. 
 

General Committee Member, Yorke Peninsula Field Days, 1976-2007; President, Ladies

General Interest Section Committee, 1985-1987; served in several executive positions;

Member, 1973-1996; Service Award,1985; Life Member, 2003. 

Past President, Yorke Peninsula Shows Association.

Committee Member, Kadina Agricultural and Floricultural Society, since 2001. 
 
State President, Women in Agriculture and Business (WAB), 1990; State Councillor, 1986-1990; Coordinator,  WAB News;  Regional Councillor, 1987; Committee Member, for several years.

President, Cunliffe Branch, 1968-1970, 1992-1994 and 2006-2007; served in several executive roles, 1966-2007; Member, since 1960; Life Member; 1981; 50 Years' Badge; 2010.

 

 

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

Mrs Heather Janice CROMBIE, Kalgoorlie WA 6430

For service to the community through remote health organisations.

Volunteer, Royal Flying Doctor Service Auxiliary, since the 1960s.

Councillor, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Eastern Goldfields Section, 1977-2007; Life Member,since 1999.

Founding Member, Isolated Children's Hostel Inc, 1975. 

Member, Golden Reflections Palliative Care.

 

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

Mr Colin McIntyre BROWN,  'McMurchie', RMB 157 Cummings Road, Walla Walla NSW 2659

For service to the community of the Riverina, particularly as an educator.

Principal, Yanco Agricultural High School (YAHS), Yanco, 2002-2009. 

Guest Lecturer, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, 2010. 

Deputy Principal Curriculum, Murray High School, Albury, 2000-2002. 

Head Teacher Social Sciences, Billabong High School, Culcairn, 1986-1999; Member, School

Council, 1991-1998; Team Coordinator, School Review of Welfare and Discipline, 1997. 

Member, Riverina Quality Assurance Review Team, 1994-1995. 

Teacher, Blayney High School, 1982-1985; Orange High School, 1977-1981; Asquith Boys' High School, 1973-1976. 

Member, Riverina Group, NSW Secondary Principals' Council, 2002-2009. 

President, Riverina Social Science Teachers' Association, ca1986-1987. 

Foundation Member, Riverina Secondary Principals' Collegial Association. 

Executive Member, Albury Branch, Australian Council for Educational Administration. 

President, Border Social Science Teachers' Association. 

Vice-President, Commonwealth Clydesdale Horse Society, 1994-1997 and since 2009;

President, 1997-2001; Federal Judge, since 1994; current Secretary, NSW Branch; PastPresident; State Judge, since 1980; Life Member. 

Founding Committee Member, Luro-Leeton Friendship Group (Leeton Council, Rotary International and YAHS), ca2000-2010; Visiting Assessment Team, Luro, East Timor, 2006. 
Member/Supporter, NSW Isolated Parents Association, 2002-2009. 

Member, Kandeer Special School Management Committee, 2000-2002. 

Member, Culcairn Landcare.

 

 

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

Mr Kerry Thomas LONERGAN, Toowong Qld 4066

For service to the media, and to the community.

Foundation Executive Producer,  Landline,  Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC),  1991-2007; specialist commodities reporter, interviewer and commentator, since 2007.
Journalist with the ABC since 1986.

Print, radio and television journalist in Australia and overseas, for over 40 years.

Producer, ABC broadcast of the annual Rural Aid Appeal telethon held during the Gympie Music Muster, 1982-2004 and since 2009; the telethon raised funds for a number of charities throughout Australia.
Supporter and voluntary media adviser, Queensland Schizophrenia Research Foundation; involved with the 'Clear Thinking Cube' event to raise awareness about youth mental health.
Supporter/Steward, ‘The Ekka’ Brisbane, for many years.

 

 

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

Mr Patrick John LONG, 11 Sail Street, Noosaville Qld 4566

For service to the aerial mustering industry.

Chief Pilot and Sales Manager, Bell Helicopter, 1969-1990; Co-Pilot, 'Cattle Muster Demonstration' and 'Emergency Services Demonstration' national tours, during the 1970s;

Sales and Demonstration Helicopter Pilot, Helicopter Sales Australia, 1968.

Manager, Northern Territory Division, Helicopter Utilities, ca1960-1968; Pilot (helicopter), since 1958.

Pilot (aeroplane), Bush Pilot Airways, ca1950-1958. 
 
Member, Darling Harbour Heliport Regulatory Sub-Committee, Helicopter Association of Australasia, in the early 1980s.

 

 

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

Dr Artis Visvaldis MEDENIS, 69 Werri Street, Gerringong NSW 2534

For service to veterinary science, and to the community.

Veterinary Surgeon and Mentor, Gerringong Veterinary Clinic, 1953-2005; owner, large dairy cattle practice; four assistant veterinarians.

Founder, Rural Scholarship Fund, since 2005; has personally donated $70,000.

President, South Coast Branch, NSW Division, Australian Veterinary Association, 1999; Life Member, since 2007. 

Member, Australian Veterinary Association, since 1953.

Foundation Member, Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists, since 1971.

Foundation Member, Cattle Veterinarians Association, since the early 1970s.

Official Veterinary Surgeon, Sydney Royal Easter Show. 

Active Member, Rotary Club of Berry-Gerringong, since 1965.

Member, Gerringong Branch, Liberal Party of Australia, for 60 years; Past President; Life Member, 2012. 

Awards/recognition include:

Seddon Prize, NSW Division, Australian Veterinary Association, 1995; for his meritorious clinical contribution to veterinary science in New South Wales.

Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Berry-Gerringong, on two occasions.

 

 

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

Mr Malcolm John PETERS, 'Kayannie', 1614 Wallangra Road, Ashford NSW 2361

For service to primary industry, to regional development, and to the community.

President, NSW Farmers' Association (NSWFA), 2001-2005; Vice-President, 1998-2001;

Member, Executive Committee, 1996-2004; Member, General Council, 1993-2001; current

Member, Ashford Branch; Chairman, Rural Affairs Committee, 1998-2001; Member, Wool Industry Committee, 1993-2001; and numerous other Committee roles, 1993-2005; Life Member.

Director, National Farmers' Federation, 2002-2004; NSWFA Delegate, 1999-2001.

Chairman, NSW Farmers' Industrial Association, 2001-2004; Executive Committee Member, 1996-2001.

NSWFA Delegate, Wool Council of Australia, 1994-1998 and 2000-2001.

NSWFA Delegate, NSW State Chamber of Commerce, 2001-2002.

Director, Australian Farm Institute, 2002-2004; Life Member.

Director, Agricultural Health Australia.

Chairman, Farmsafe NSW, 1996-2000.

Chair, Regional Development Australia – Northern Inland NSW.

Chair, Regional Institute Australia, since 2011.

Member, Ministerial Advisory Council on Regional Australia, since 2011.

Director, NSW Rural Assistance Authority, since 2002.

Mayor, Inverell Shire Council, since 2011; Councillor, since 2008.

Chairman, Hurlstone Agricultural High School Review, 2009.

Chair, Northern Basin Advisory Committee, Murray Darling Basin Authority, 2012.

Director, Border Rivers-Gwydir Catchment Management Authority, 2004-2011.

Chair, Ministerial Oversight Committee, Namoi Catchment Water Study, since 2009.

Member, National Expert Panel examining  the impact of drought on farms and rural communities, 2008.

Worked with the (then) NSW Minister for Planning, Craig Knowles, in the drafting of the Native Vegetation Act 2003, 2003-2004.

Adviser to government on the establishment of the Catchment Management Authorities Act, 2003; and the creation of the Natural Resources Advisory Council.