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Bravery awards for staff and students

31 August 2005

Four Monash staff have received national bravery awards for their courage during the tragic shooting at the Clayton campus in October 2002.

Econometrics lecturer Dr Lee Gordon-Brown was awarded the Star of Courage Medal, and Mr Alistair Boast, who was an honours student and tutor at the time, received a Bravery Medal.

Associate Professor Brett Inder and econometrics tutor Mr Bradley Thompson also received commendations in the Australian Bravery Decorations announced by the Governor-General on Monday 29 August.