Angie Bell (Moncrieff, Liberal National Party) Share this | Hansard source

It gives me great pride to speak about eight outstanding individuals who have gone above and beyond in the Moncrieff community and been named in this year's Queen's Birthday honours. Patrick—known in Mermaid Beach as Terry—Jackman was made an Officer of the Order of Australia, for distinguished service to the community through support for educational and medical research organisations and to tourism and business. Perry Cross was made a Member of the Order of Australia for Perry's significant service to people living with a spinal cord injury and as a role model. Professor Phillip Morris was made a Member of the Order of Australia for his significant service to psychiatry, medical education and professional health organisations. John Coutis was made a Member of the Order of Australia for service to the community and to sport. Professor Julia Crilly was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for services to emergency care and nursing. Rebecca Frizelle was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for her service to the automotive sector and to rugby league. Ralph Hartland was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community. Mark Peters was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for service to sports administration and to baseball. Congratulations to all the recipients who have received this prestigious honour and thank you for your dedicated service to the betterment of our community. I once again state my pride for my community and what they have done to gain this very important recognition. I'm very, very proud of all of these constituents and the work they have done in the community on the central Gold Coast for the community of the central Gold Coast.

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