Monday, 22 June 2026

Federation Chamber

Mr Tim Wilson MP: The King's Birthday honours remind us of the incredible contributors in our community and the wonderful work that they do each year. Goldstein is the home of many recipients, including Associate Professor Miron Goldwasser AM for significant service to orthopaedic surgery and to clinical education and training; to Michael Kennedy AM for significant service to snow sport development and advancement in Australia; and Professor Andrew Stripp AM for significant service to medical administration. Other significant, notable contributors have been Dr Dov Degen OAM for service to medicine and mental health support, Stephen Laffan OAM for service to the community through voluntary roles with sporting associations, Prudence Molnar OAM for service to the community, Andrew Mullett OAM for service to Aussie Rules football, David O'Brien OAM for service to the community through the not-for-profit sector, Barry Sneddon OAM for service to sports administration, Cornelis Van den Dungen OAM for service to motor sports and Rodney Watson OAM for service to secondary education and to the community. Each has made an enormous contribution to our community, and we want to thank them not just for the work they've done but for the work they continue to do.