Dave Sharma (Wentworth, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise to put on record my congratulations and appreciation for the many residents of Wentworth who were honoured in the recent Australia Day honours awards. If you'll forgive me, I would like to read their names into Hansard and say what they've been honoured for.

Dr Helen Nugent was made a Companion of the Order of Australia for eminent service to people with disability through leadership of social and economic policy reform and implementation as well as to business, the arts and the community. Mr John Hartigan AO was made an Officer of the Order of Australia—many people would know Mr Hartigan—for distinguished service to the media industry, to Indigenous welfare and sport. Mr Rodney Graham Sims was made an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to public administration in economic and regulatory roles, a service he continues to perform. Professor Lesley Burnett was made a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to pathology and medical research. Emeritus Professor Andrea Durbach was also made a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the law, human rights and tertiary education. Professor Mark Hertzberg was made an AM for significant service to haematology, tertiary education and research. Rick Holliday-Smith, who I know personally, was made a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to business through a range of roles and organisations. Mr Nicolas Parkhill was made an AM for service to community health, particularly people living with HIV-AIDS and healthcare delivery. Emeritus Professor Mr Arie Rotem was made an AM for significant service to tertiary education and public health. Mr Laurie Sutton was made an AM for significant service to the not-for-profit sector and business. Dr Geoffrey Symonds was made an AM for service to medical research, particularly through gene therapy. Mr Adrian Boss was awarded a Medal in the Order of Australia, OAM, for significant service to the community, particularly through cycling programs—something close to my own heart. Mr Mark Cotter was made an AM for service to surf lifesaving and was President of North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club for a number of years and someone who I still work with very closely and who I was able to celebrate with on Australia Day. Mr Jakob Enoch was awarded an OAM as well for service to the community through education. Mr Alan Joffe was awarded an OAM for service to the Jewish community. Ms Jane Jose was awarded an OAM for service to the community through cultural and charitable organisations. Mr Donald Magarey was awarded an OAM for service to the law and to music. Kevin O'Rourke was awarded an OAM for service to the law. Mr Stewart Bailey was awarded an Emergency Services Medal for distinguished service as a member of an Australian emergency service, particularly during his time in surf lifesaving and surf rescue. Finally, Major General Christopher Field AM CSC was awarded a Distinguished Service Decoration for service in the Middle East region and at USCENTCOM in the period of March 2020 to October 2021. All these Australians deserve our thanks.