the information technology sector and the mining industry, particularly through the development of industry standard computer programs for strategic mine planning and optimisation. Geoffrey James Wilson – For distinguished service to the business and finance sectors, particularly in the field of asset management and investment, to professional financial bodies, and to the community as a supporter of charitable foundations. Military Division Reference: Vice Admiral David Johnston, – For distinguished service to the Australian Defence Force in senior command and staff appointments. Major General Richard Burr, – For distinguished service in the implementation of significant reform and the realisation of strategic capabilities within the Australian Defence Force. Major General Ian Denis Westwood, – For distinguished service to the Australian Defence Force as Chief Military Judge of the Australian Military Court and Chief Judge Advocate of the superior disciplinary tribunal system. Member of the Order of Australia (AM) General Division Reference: George Barclay Allingame – For significant service to the building and construction industry in Western Australia, to occupational safety and health standards, and to professional associations. The late Mr Hugh McDonald Anderson – For significant service to Australian folklore as an historian and author, and to the community of Victoria through historical societies. Mark John Anderson – For significant service to secondary education in New South Wales through administrative and executive roles, and to educational standards. Richard Henry Anicich – For significant service to the community of the Hunter, to business development and medical research, and to the law. Gary Ian Baker – For significant service to the energy generation and supply market in Tasmania, to health and aged care organisations, and to the community. Robert Arthur Baker, – For significant service to youth, particularly through leadership roles with Scouts, and to the sport of karting as an administrator and mentor. Peter Rodney Barker – For significant service to Australia-China relations, particularly through language interpretation roles. Catherine Mary Baxter – For significant service to education administration in rural New South Wales, to training programs for Indigenous students, and to the community. Hon. William Robert Baxter – For significant service to the people and Parliament of Victoria. Dr Robin Anthony Bedding – For significant service to science in the field of entomology as a researcher, and to the forestry industry both nationally and internationally. Dr Michael Charles Bellemore – For significant service to medicine in the field of paediatric orthopaedics as a