Australia Day Honours

27/01/2017

Personalia

The following members of the New South Wales Bar Association have received Australia Day Honours in the Order of Australia:

Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)

The Hon Justice Stephen Gageler, for eminent service to the law and to the judiciary through contributions in the areas of constitutional, public, international, common and criminal law, to legal reform, education and academic discourse, and to professional organisations.

The Hon Robert James Ellicott QC, for eminent service to the Parliament of Australia, particularly as Attorney-General, to legal practice and innovative policy development, to advancements in global trade law, and to the international arbitration of sporting disputes.

Member of the Order of Australia (AM)

Judge Graeme Henson, for significant service to the law and to the judiciary, to public administration, to legal standards, and to education.

Mr Ian Bailey SC, for significant service to the law, particularly in the area of dispute resolution in the construction industry, and to education.

Medal of the Order in the General Division (OAM)

Mr Barry Collier, for service to the Parliament of NSW, to the law, and to education.

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