Congratulations to the 27 Tasmanians who have been named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for 2017.
Respected Tasmanian Aboriginal elder, Aunty Patsy Cameron, and former Tassal managing director, Peter Shelley have been recognised as Officers of the Order of Australia (AO).
Aunty Patsy was recognised for distinguished service to Tasmania’s Indigenous community through the promotion of educational participation and achievement and to the preservation of culture, custodianship and traditional knowledge. Peter was recognised for distinguished service to business, particularly aquaculture, and to Australia-Japan relations, to professional associations and to the community.
Another nine Tasmanians were recognised in the General Division (AM) and a further 14 received the Order of Australia (OAM).
Two Tasmanians were recognised with Public Service Medals which acknowledge outstanding service by employees to Government – both for services to public education.
Karen Gee is a dually-qualified professional who has combined her skills in primary school teaching, special education and psychology to provide a unique insight into the school system and ways of supporting young people, families and school communities.
Lynne McDougall was recognised as an outstanding, compassionate and influential leader in the area of Special Education and Student Disability at both the state and national levels.
Recognition in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List is one of the highest acknowledgments of community service an individual in Australia can receive.
Our Tasmanian recipients are deserving and inspiring and we acknowledge them for their outstanding achievements and service.