The Hon Michael Egan FAICD, Chancellor of Macquarie University since 2008, has today been appointed an Officer (AO) of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day Honours.
He was joined at this prestigious level of recognition by colleagues Distinguished Professor Charles David Throsby and Emeritus Professor Anthony Blackshield, also appointed as Officers of the Order of Australia.
The Hon Michael Egan FAICD
Egan was awarded this honour for "distinguished service to the Parliament of New South Wales through a range of senior ministerial roles, to tertiary education administration and medical research, and to the community.”
Prior to joining the University, Egan served for many years in political life, including as New South Wales’ longest-serving treasurer, from 1995 to 2005.
Egan is a familiar face at Macquarie’s graduation ceremonies, where he presides over more than 40 ceremonies a year. He was recently reappointed to the Chancellor role, to serve until February 2017.
“Although there are many aspects of a Chancellor’s role, presiding at graduation ceremonies is the most visible and the most enjoyable," says Egan. "It is always a real privilege to be part of these great celebrations and share the joy and pride of our graduates and their families.”
Egan is also chairman of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority, Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine & Cell Biology, Australian Fisheries Management Authority Commission, Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group Pty Ltd and Member, National Health and Medical Research Council since 2012.
Distinguished Professor Charles David Throsby
Throsby was recognised for “distinguished service to the community as a leading cultural economist, to the promotion and preservation of Australian arts and heritage, and to tertiary education.”
Internationally known for his work as an economist, with specialist interests in the economics of the arts and culture, Throsby joined Macquarie University as a Professor of Economics in 1974 and was recognised with the title of Distinguished Professor in 2010.
Throsby has served as a Cultural Policy Adviser to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), since 1994, is a member of the Experts Committee for the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, 2005; and Scientific Committee for the World Culture Reports, 1998 and 2000.
He has been a Distinguished Fellow of the Association for Cultural Economics International, since 2008 and Fellow, Academy of Social Sciences, since 1988.
Emeritus Professor Anthony Blackshield
Blackshield has been recognised for “distinguished service to the law as an academic, to legal education and scholarship, as a contributor to leading professional publications, and as an author and commentator.”
He was a Professor of Law at Macquarie University from 1988, involved in the development of the Macquarie Law School and became an Emeritus Professor in 1999.
Prior to his time at Macquarie, Blackshield was also involved in the establishment of the 'Law and Social Justice' Unit at the University of Sydney, and a Founding Academic of the University of New South Wales Faculty of Law in 1971.
Blackshield was also an editor and major contributor to a range of professional publications including The Oxford Companion of the High Court of Australia, and Australian Constitutional Law and Theory.
He was author and publisher of numerous articles on 'Fundamental Rights' for the Journal of the Indian Law Institute and other journals, including the National Constitutions In An International World article in 2008. Blackshield can be heard as a Constitutional Law commentator on various media outlets including ABC Radio, SBS Television and Radio 2GB, and is a member if the Australian Academy of Social Sciences.
Macquarie University congratulates its Chancellor and distinguished staff on these tremendous honours.
He was joined at this prestigious level of recognition by colleagues Distinguished Professor Charles David Throsby and Emeritus Professor Anthony Blackshield, also appointed as Officers of the Order of Australia.
The Hon Michael Egan FAICD
Egan was awarded this honour for "distinguished service to the Parliament of New South Wales through a range of senior ministerial roles, to tertiary education administration and medical research, and to the community.”
Prior to joining the University, Egan served for many years in political life, including as New South Wales’ longest-serving treasurer, from 1995 to 2005.
Egan is a familiar face at Macquarie’s graduation ceremonies, where he presides over more than 40 ceremonies a year. He was recently reappointed to the Chancellor role, to serve until February 2017.
“Although there are many aspects of a Chancellor’s role, presiding at graduation ceremonies is the most visible and the most enjoyable," says Egan. "It is always a real privilege to be part of these great celebrations and share the joy and pride of our graduates and their families.”
Egan is also chairman of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority, Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine & Cell Biology, Australian Fisheries Management Authority Commission, Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group Pty Ltd and Member, National Health and Medical Research Council since 2012.
Distinguished Professor Charles David Throsby
Throsby was recognised for “distinguished service to the community as a leading cultural economist, to the promotion and preservation of Australian arts and heritage, and to tertiary education.”
Internationally known for his work as an economist, with specialist interests in the economics of the arts and culture, Throsby joined Macquarie University as a Professor of Economics in 1974 and was recognised with the title of Distinguished Professor in 2010.
Throsby has served as a Cultural Policy Adviser to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), since 1994, is a member of the Experts Committee for the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, 2005; and Scientific Committee for the World Culture Reports, 1998 and 2000.
He has been a Distinguished Fellow of the Association for Cultural Economics International, since 2008 and Fellow, Academy of Social Sciences, since 1988.
Emeritus Professor Anthony Blackshield
Blackshield has been recognised for “distinguished service to the law as an academic, to legal education and scholarship, as a contributor to leading professional publications, and as an author and commentator.”
He was a Professor of Law at Macquarie University from 1988, involved in the development of the Macquarie Law School and became an Emeritus Professor in 1999.
Prior to his time at Macquarie, Blackshield was also involved in the establishment of the 'Law and Social Justice' Unit at the University of Sydney, and a Founding Academic of the University of New South Wales Faculty of Law in 1971.
Blackshield was also an editor and major contributor to a range of professional publications including The Oxford Companion of the High Court of Australia, and Australian Constitutional Law and Theory.
He was author and publisher of numerous articles on 'Fundamental Rights' for the Journal of the Indian Law Institute and other journals, including the National Constitutions In An International World article in 2008. Blackshield can be heard as a Constitutional Law commentator on various media outlets including ABC Radio, SBS Television and Radio 2GB, and is a member if the Australian Academy of Social Sciences.
Macquarie University congratulates its Chancellor and distinguished staff on these tremendous honours.
