Nicolle Flint (Boothby, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I would like to congratulate the Queen's Birthday honours recipients from my electorate of Boothby. As Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove says:

The Australian honours system is a vital part of our social fabric. Honours help define, encourage and reinforce our national aspirations, ideals and standards by identifying those among us who make an outstanding contribution to our society. The recipients of Australian honours and awards are very special men and women whose actions have set them apart and enriched our community—

I acknowledge the following residents from my community for their outstanding service. Mr Richard Butler AM, who is a member in the general division of the Order of Australia, for significant service to basketball as a senior executive and administrator, and as an advocate for equality, development and competition.

I also congratulate the following residents who were awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the general division. Dr Kate Barnett OAM was recognised for service to aged welfare, particularly through her work at the South Australian Office of the Ageing, where she co-designed the framework for consumer and carer participation in the Home and Community Care Program, and other roles. Mr Michael Boyce OAM was recognised for service to vocational training, including as chair of the South Australian Training and Skills Commission, and as chief executive officer of training organisation PEER. Mrs Lorraine Brown OAM was recognised for service to softball, including as a president of the Sturt Falcons Softball Club for over two decades, and as a representative at state, national and international championship levels. Mr Mervyn 'Tony' Fairbank OAM was recognised for service to the community for a range of roles, including as district cake and pudding coordinator for Lions Club International, club director of the Lions Club of Brighton and as president and chairman of the Great Southern Football League. We really enjoy Tony's regular visits to my electorate office. He is a wonderful member of our community.

Ms Margaret Ford OAM was recognised for service to education and the community, including through her roles at the South Australian Department of Education, Zonta International and the Penguin Club of Australia. Mark Hanson ESM was awarded the Emergency Services Medal for his contribution to emergency management and community safety in South Australia.

Finally, Mr Dene Cordes PSM OAM was recognised for service to conservation and the environment, including as founder of Friends Of Parks SA, the Nature Foundation SA and Friends of Old Government House. I know Dene personally through his work at Old Government House and the Liberal Party, and I'm delighted he's been recognised in this way. His service to community groups has spanned almost 40 years. I would also like to recognise Dene's wife, Dianne, who was always by his side until she passed away 12 months ago. She would have been so proud of him. I know that Dene's brother, Neville, who is also a good friend of mine, would be proud as well. Congratulations to all the 2018 Queen's Birthday honours recipients from my electorate of Boothby.