Australia Day Honours for Monash

A distinguished diplomatic career and assistance in Japan following the 2011 earthquakes and tsunami has seen Monash University Monash Vice-Chancellor’s Professorial Fellow Professor Alistair McLean recognised in the Australia Day 2013 Honours List.

Professor Alistair McLean received an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for his distinguished service to the advancement of Australia’s diplomatic, trade and cultural relationships in Asia and for significant leadership and co-ordination roles in the Australian, International and local communities in Japan, following the earthquakes and tsunami in March 2011.

As one of Australia’s most senior professional diplomats, Professor McLean served as Australian Ambassador to Japan, in senior China postings (in Beijing and as Australian Consul-General in Shanghai), Australian High Commissioner to Singapore and as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. After retiring from government service Professor McLean was appointed as Chair of the Australia Japan Foundation and adviser in the development of the Australian Government’s White Paper ‘Australia in the Asian Century’. He also advises and consults to business through his company, Dunmore McLean Pty Ltd.

Fellow Monash academics Professor Emeritus Gary Bouma, Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor Andrew Cochrane, Professor Michael Toole, Emeritus Professor Owen Potter and Emeritus Professor Roy Jackson have also been recognised for their extraordinary contributions to Australian communities in the 2013 Honours List.

Professor Gary Bouma from the School of Political and Social Inquiry was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his significant service to sociology as an academic, to interfaith dialogue, and to the Anglican Church of Australia.

Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor Andrew Cochrane from the Department of Surgery was appointed an AM for his significant service to congenital heart disease and humanitarian and philanthropic work.

Emeritus Professor Owen Potter from the Department of Chemical Engineering received his AM for his significant service to chemical engineering and to the Catholic Church, while Emeritus Professor William Jackson from the Centre for Green Chemistry received his AM for significant service to science in the field of organic chemistry as an educator and researcher. 

Professor Michael Toole from the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine was awarded his AM for his significant service to international health, particularly through leadership in medical research. 

Monash alumni Professor Marilyn Renfree (HonLLD 2010), Clive Weeks (BE (Hons) 1969, MEngSc 1973and Dean Barton-Smith (GradDipMktg 2001, MMkg 2003) were also recognised with honours.

Professor Renfree was honoured with an AO for her distinguished service to biology, particularly through leadership in the research into marsupial reproduction, and to the scientific community through contributions to professional organisations.

Clive Weeks was awarded an AO for his distinguished service to engineering through leadership roles in the development of key civil works projects and through contributions to professional and educational organisations. Mr Weeks is a longstanding supporter of the University’s Faculty of Engineering.

Dean Barton-Smith was honoured with an AM for his significant service to the sport of athletics and to people who are deaf or hard of hearing through the development of sport and recreation opportunities.

Australia Day 2013 Honours List

Members of the wider Monash community recognised with honours in the Australia Day 2013 Honours List:

Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)

Major General Grant Cavenagh AO (GradDipComp 1986), Alumnus

For distinguished service to the Australian Defence Force as Commander Joint Logistics and as Head Land Systems Division.

Professor Alistair (Murray) McLean AO, Office of the Vice-Chancellor

For distinguished service to the advancement of Australia’s diplomatic, trade and cultural relationships in Asia and for significant leadership and co-ordination roles in the Australian, International and local communities in Japan, following the earthquakes and tsunami of 11 March 2011.

Professor Marilyn Bernice Renfree AO (HonLLD 2010), Alumna  

For distinguished service to biology, particularly through leadership in the research into marsupial reproduction, and to the scientific community through contributions to professional organisations.

Clive Weeks AO (BE (HON) 1969, MEngSc 1973), Alumnus

For distinguished service to engineering through leadership roles in the development of key civil works projects and through contributions to professional and educational organisations.

Member of the Order of Australia (AM)

Dean Barton-Smith AM (GradDipMktg 2001, MMkg 2003), Alumnus

For significant service to the sport of athletics and to people who are deaf or hard of hearing through the development of sport and recreation opportunities.

Professor Gary Bouma AM, School of Political and Social Inquiry

For significant service to sociology as an academic, to interfaith dialogue, and to the Anglican Church of Australia.

Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor Andrew Cochrane AM, Department of Surgery 

For significant service to adolescent and adult congenital heart disease as a clinician, researcher and educator, and through humanitarian and philanthropic contributions.

The Honourable Robert Fordham AM, Monash volunteer

For significant service to the Parliament of Victoria, to education, to the Anglican Church in Australia, and to tourism and economic development.

The late Mr John Gibson AM (LLB 1980), Alumnus

For significant service to international relations as an advocate for human rights.

Emeritus Professor William (Roy) Jackson AM, Centre for Green Chemistry

For significant service to science in the field of organic chemistry as an educator and researcher.

Mr John Maddock AM, Monash volunteer

For significant service to vocational education and training, and to the sport of basketball.

Emeritus Professor Owen Potter AM, Department of Chemical Engineering

For significant service to chemical engineering through leadership in the areas of education, research and development, and to the Catholic Church.

Mr Alan Powell AM, Supporter

For significant service to the community of South Australia through governance of welfare and church organisations and as a philanthropist.

Mr Graham Smorgon AM (BJuris 1972, LLB 1974), Alumnus and supporter

For significant service to business, and to the community of Victoria.

Mr Robert Thomas AM (BEc 1967), Alumnus and supporter

For significant service to the community of New South Wales through contributions to library governance, and to business.

Professor Michael Toole AM (MBBS 1971), Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine

For significant service to international health, particularly through leadership in medical research.

Dr Beth Wilson AM (BA 1975, LLB 1977), Alumna and supporter

For significant service to the community of Victoria through the provision of dispute resolution in the area of health services.

Emeritus Professor Neville Yeomans (MD 1977), Alumnus

For significant service to tertiary education, research and clinical practice in the field of medicine.

Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)

Dr Malcolm Baxter OAM (MBBS 1970 ), Alumnus and supporter

For service to medicine as an ear, nose and throat specialist.

Dr Di Bresciani OAM, Supporter

For service to music, to the visual arts, and to the community.

Mr Colin Browne OAM (MEd 1973), Alumnus

For service to the sport of athletics, to education, and to the community.

Mr Nigel Caswell OAM (GradDipCivCer 2006), Alumnus

For service to the community through a range of organisations.

Mr Kevin Goodfellow OAM (BSc 1971, DipEd 1972, BEd 1979, MEdSt 1981), Alumnus

For service to education.

Dr John Horton OAM, Monash supporter

For service to medicine, and to the community.

Professor Robert Iansek OAM (BMedSc 1972, MBBS 1974, PhD 1979), Department of Medicine

For service to medicine in the field of neurology.

The late Mr Harold Johnston OAM, Supporter

For service to the community through aged care and charitable organisations.

Mr Robin McKenzie OAM (GradDipArts(FAT) 2002), Alumnus

For service to the international community following the earthquakes and tsunami which occurred in Japan in 2011.

Dr Mark Robson OAM (MBBS 1978), Alumnus

For service to community health, particularly through the Melton Cancer Support Group.

Dr Jon Rosenthal OAM, Supporter

For service to the visual arts as promoter of Australian artists.

Mr Barry Stanton OAM (BEd 1975), Alumnus
For service to sports administration and to the sport of athletics.

Public Service Medal (PSM)

Mr Wayne Craig PSM (BEc 1974), Alumnus and supporter

For outstanding public service to education in the Northern Metropolitan Region of Victoria.

Ms Margaret Dobson PSM (GradDipHlthSc(CH) 1993), Alumna

For outstanding public service to the Primary School Nursing Program.

Ms Ethel McAlpine PSM (MEdSt 1988), Alumna

For outstanding public service to people with a disability in New South Wales.

Ambulance Service Medal (ASM)*

Mr Anthony Oxford ASM (AdvDipMicaParaSt 2001), Alumnus

Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC)
Wing Commander Paul Parolo CSC (MMaintReliabEng(DE) 2007), Alumnus

For outstanding achievement in the field of Aerospace Engineering in the Royal Australian Air Force.

A full list of recipients can found on the Governor General of Australia's website.

*No citation is given for this award.