Julia Banks (Chisholm, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

It gives me great pleasure to congratulate the following Chisholm residents who were awarded Queen's Birthday Honours: Mr John Grace for distinguished service to science in the field of biotechnology research and commercialisation; Mrs Lesley Farrant for significant service to the community through philanthropic contributions and social welfare roles and to animal protection; Mr Philip Bock for service to geology and marine biology and to the community; Ms Helen Buckingham for service to the community of Victoria; Professor Margaret Zacharin for service to medicine, particularly paediatric endocrinology; and Mr Richard Bolt, who received a Public Service Medal for his outstanding service through leadership and innovation in energy, agriculture, education, transport, economic development and carbon policy in Victoria and nationally. Last but not least, I'm so proud and so honoured to congratulate and acknowledge my dear friend Mr Michael Pointer for his Order of Australia for service to the beef livestock industry through a range of roles. Michael is not only a wonderful Australian, he is a leader in his industry and an outstanding role model. Importantly, Michael is a true gentleman of the utmost integrity. These people are all extremely deserving recipients and wonderful Australians who contribute to our society. I congratulate them all.