Bio

The two most important days in my life: the day I was born and the day I realised why...to be an advocate of social improvement. The most human of human beings, which carries the meaning of doing what is correct and just. 🎖Awarded an Order of Australia 2017 (AM) 🎖Awarded an Order of Australia 2009 (OAM) 🎖Crime Stoppers International​: media award, 2021. Covid-19 reports, 246% increase. 🎖Presidents Award: 2016: Crime Stoppers International​. In recognition of 12 years of service and contribution, in making the world a safer place. 🎖 Coralie Wagner Memorial Award: 2006: Crime Stoppers International - “In recognition for outstanding performance and commitment and demonstrating qualities of leadership on a local, national and international level”. ♦ Experienced Board Chairman and Company Director (NFP and For Profit) and advisor, with a proven track record in setting and achieving strategic outcomes aligned to State or National Government objectives. ♦ 20 +years experience in building resilience in local culturally diverse communities through community consultation and engagement with both Federal and State Government. ♦ Strategic goal oriented individual who has achieved the best outcomes by working collaboratively. ♦ High-energy person who thrives on a challenge. ♦ A person with conviction in his beliefs and causes, which assists in the successful delivery of an agenda. ♦ Communications expert, with 25+ years in ''brand''. Established First Light, a brand centric ad agency (1994)and has 20 years in media relations and corporate communications at the highest level. ♦ Deputy Chair, the Australian Government's - Classification Review Board. ♦ Attended the Executive Offices of the President at the White House to discuss Internet Policy and Cyber Crime issues. ♦ Presented at the United Nations, NY, to international Police chiefs. ♦ Attended the INTERPOL General Assembly to represent Crime Stoppers International (CSI) in Qatar, Columbia and Monte Carlo. ♦Crime Stoppers Director in AU since 1999 ♦Re elected CSI Vice President in 2014 ♦Director Internet Industry Association 2011-2014 ♦Spokesperson for the Australian Government on Cyber Crime. ♦Experienced media and public spokesperson, lecturer on Crime Economics.