Seven people connected with The University of Queensland’s School of Law have received Australia Day 2020 Honours.
The annual awards celebrate Australian citizens who have achieved excellence in their field and made positive contributions to the nation through noteworthy acts of service.
Head of the School of Law Professor Patrick Parkinson said he was delighted to see seven UQ Law community members on the list, including Professor Anthony Cassimatis AM.
“Anthony is a legend at UQ for the quality of his teaching in international law to generations of students, and for his huge contribution to international law mooting,” Professor Parkinson said.
“He has demonstrated exemplary dedication to the work of legal education over a long period of time.
“Congratulations to Anthony and all of our honourees on their well-deserved accolades.”
Other UQ recipients included former Premier of Queensland The Honourable Campbell Newman AO, philanthropist and clinical haematologist Dr Paul Eliadis AM and Triple P founder Professor Matt Sanders AO.
Congratulations to the seven 2020 honourees from the School of Law community:
Companion (AC) in the General Division of the Order of Australia
The Honourable Chief Justice Catherine Holmes AC, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland | Doctor of Laws (honorary) (2016), Master of Laws (Advanced) (1998), Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (1989), Bachelor of Arts (1985), Bachelor of Laws (1980)
For eminent service to the judiciary, notably to criminal, administrative, and mental health law, and to the community of Queensland.
Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia
Her Honour Judge Sarah Bradley AO, former Judge of the District Court of Queensland | Bachelor of Laws (1978), Bachelor of Arts (1976)
For distinguished service to the law, and to the judiciary, to women in the legal profession, and to the community.
Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia
Professor Anthony Cassimatis AM, Professor at the School of Law, Director of the Centre for Public, International and Comparative Law, and coach of the Jessup moot team | Doctor of Philosophy (2004), Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (1988), Bachelor of Arts (1985)
For significant service to education, to the law, and to the community.
George Fox AM, Director of Fox and Company Lawyers | Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (1975), Bachelor of Commerce (1973)
For significant service to the law, to professional legal organisations, and to the community.
Ken MacDonald AM, former consultant at Allens | Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (1974), Bachelor of Laws (1973), Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (1971)
For significant service to the law, and to the legal profession.
David Paratz AM, Life Governor of the Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies | Bachelor of Laws (1979), Bachelor of Arts (1977)
For significant service to the Jewish community of Queensland, and to the law.
Public Service Medal (PSM)
Greg Shanahan PSM, Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Territory Department of Justice | Bachelor of Laws (1994)
For outstanding public service to the justice system in the Northern Territory.
View the full list of Australia Day 2020 Honours recipients.
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