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Notable alumni 

Some of our notable alumni you may recognise, some you may not. However they all have one thing in common - like you, they are part of the international community who call the University of Melbourne their alma mater.

  • http://mag.alumni.unimelb.edu.au/the-human-rights-commissioner-gillian-triggs/
    gillian-triggs
    Emeritus Professor Gillian Triggs

    Human Rights Commissioner
    LLB 1967, PhD 1982, Janet Clarke Hall, International House
     

  • Ian Frazer
    Professor Ian H Frazer

    Leader of groundbreaking Gardasil vaccine.
    MD 1988

  • Julia Gillard
    The Hon. Julia Gillard

    Former Prime Minister of Australia
    LLB 1986 Law, BA 1989 Arts

     

  • https://articulation.arts.unimelb.edu.au/?p=4726
    peter-singer
    Professor Peter A Singer AC

    Philosopher and academic
    BA(Hons) 1968, MA 1969

  • Stephanie Alexander
    Stephanie Alexander

    Chef, restauranteur and food writer
    BA, 1966

  • http://mag.alumni.unimelb.edu.au/a-funny-thing-happened/
    Ronny Chieng
    Ronny Chieng

    Comedian
    LLB, 2009

  • Germaine Greer
    Professor Germaine Greer

    Noted author and academic
    BA(Hons) 1961 Arts, LLD 2003

  • http://mag.alumni.unimelb.edu.au/time-is-ripe-for-fruitful-ventures/
    Emma and Tom
    Emma and Tom

    Business owners: Emma Welsh (BAgrSc 1988, Trinity College) and Tom Griffith (BCom 1986, Ormond College) 
     

Recognising alumni achievement

Honour Roll

We pay tribute to many alumni, staff and members of the broader University of Melbourne academic community who received honours in recognition of their outstanding contributions.

  • Australia Day Honours - 2016

    Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)

    Mr Allan J Myers AC QC
    for eminent service to the community through philanthropic leadership in support of major visual arts, higher education, medical research and not-for-profit organisations, to the law, and to professional learning programs
     
    Mrs Maria J Myers AC
    for eminent service to the community through philanthropic leadership in support of major visual and performing arts, cultural, education, and not-for-profit organisations, and to the advancement of the understanding of Indigenous rock art

    Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)

    Professor Marilyn A Anderson AO
    for distinguished service to science, and to higher education, particularly to biochemistry and molecular biology, as an academic and researcher, and to professional associations
     
    Dr Michael J Andrew AO
    for distinguished service to the accountancy profession at the national and international level, and to a range of business, anti-corruption, finance and community organisations
     
    Mr Michael J Ball AO
    for distinguished service to the community through leadership roles with major urban planning and heritage preservation organisations, and to the promotion of the history of cricket
     
    Mr John G Breen AO
    for distinguished service to the Indigenous community through the preservation of languages, to the development of orthographies, and to education
     
    Professor David L Copolov AO
    for distinguished service to tertiary education administration, to medicine in the field of psychiatry, to mental health research, and to the community
     
    Emeritus Professor Gwendolen A Jull AO
    for distinguished service to medical education in the field of physiotherapy, as an academic, researcher and administrator, and to professional associations
     
    Mrs Anne Kantor AO
    for distinguished service to the community through philanthropic support for a range of environmental, social welfare, arts and educational organisations, and to psychotherapy
     
    Mr Robert G Kirby AO

    for distinguished service to business through the movie, cinema entertainment, and theme park sectors, to the film industry as a producer, and to philanthropy
     
    Professor Kate Leslie AO
    for distinguished service to medicine in the field of anaesthesia and pain management as a clinician and researcher, to higher education, and to professional medical groups
     
    Professor Finlay A Macrae AO
    for distinguished service to medicine in the field of gastroenterology and genomic disorders as a clinician and academic, and to human health through the Human Variome Project
     
    Professor Leon Mann AO
    for distinguished service to the humanities and social sciences, to tertiary education and professional organisations, and to Jewish history and culture

    Dr Michael C Pryles AO
    for distinguished service to the law in the area of arbitration, at the national and  international level, and to legal education as an academic and author

    Professor Peter D Sly AO
    for distinguished service to medical research and education in the area of paediatric respiratory medicine, as an academic, author, and clinician, and to professional organisations
     
    The late Professor Nicholas Tonti-Filippini AO
    for distinguished service to tertiary education, particularly in the area of bioethics, through academic leadership and advisory roles, and to medical research

    Member of the Order of Australia (AM)

    The Hon John M Batt AM
    for significant service to the law and to the judiciary in Victoria, to legal scholarship, and to the Anglican Church of Australia
     
    Professor Mari A Botti AM
    for significant service to nursing, and to medical education, as an academic and author, and to pain management research

    Dr Ian R Carlisle AM
    for significant service to medicine in the field of faciomaxillary and reconstructive surgery, to professional organisations, and to the international community

    Mr Richard P Champion De Crespigny AM
    for significant service to the aviation industry both nationally and internationally, particularly to flight safety, and to the community

    Dr Helen Drennen AM
    for significant service to secondary education through leadership roles, to professional bodies, and to the community

    Professor Mark Frydenberg AM
    for significant service to medicine as a clinician, educator and author in the speciality of urology, and to professional medical organisations

    Mr John B Gollings AM
    for significant service to photography through the documentation of iconic architectural landmarks in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region
     
    Dr David W Goodall AM
    for significant service to science as an academic, researcher and author in the area of plant ecology and natural resources management
     
    Ms Ann B Haddon AM
    for significant service to children's literature, as a fundraiser and supporter of Indigenous literacy, and to professional organisations
     
    Mr Peter F Hayes AM
    for significant service to the Australian winemaking and grape growing industry, to viticultural research, and to tertiary education

    Ms Ann C James AM
    for significant service to children's literature as an author and illustrator, and through advocacy roles with literacy and professional bodies
     
    Dr Abdul K Kazi AM
    for significant service to secondary education, to the Islamic and multicultural communities of Victoria, and to interfaith dialogue
     
    Mr Ian M Mackinnon AM
    for significant service to primary industry, particularly to crop research and policy development, and to agricultural advisory committees
     
    Ms Sally Mays AM
    for significant service to the performing arts as a leading solo pianist, accompanist and composer, to music education, and as an editor
     
    Ms Jennifer M McGregor AM
    for significant service to Australia-Asia relations, particularly through educational, cultural, business and health programs and networks
     
    Dr John E Moody AM
    for significant service to clinical dentistry, particularly in remote Indigenous communities, and in the establishment of oral cancer treatment programs in India
     
    Mr Philip S Moss AM
    for significant service to public administration, particularly in the areas of law enforcement integrity, anti-corruption and human rights
     
    Mr Bruce A Pollack AM
    for significant service to the community in the areas of social welfare and public health
     
    Professor Ego Seeman AM
    for significant service to medicine, as a researcher in the fields of osteoporosis and endocrinology, and as a clinician and academic

    Dr Brian T Spain AM
    for significant service to medicine in the discipline of anaesthesia, as a clinician, to healthcare standards, and to professional medical bodies

    Dr Roderic M Sutherland AM
    for significant service to medicine as a general practitioner, and to the community of Natimuk

    Dr John W Vorrath AM
    for significant service to medicine as an otolaryngologist, and through the invention and development of specialist surgical instruments
     
    Mr Geoffrey L Willis AM
    for significant service to business, and to the community of Tasmania, particularly in the planning, energy and water supply sectors
     
    Associate Professor Michael C Woodward AM
    for significant service to medicine, particularly aged care, geriatric medical research, and Alzheimer’s disease, as an author, and to professional groups
     
    Mr Mike H Walsh AM OBE
    for significant service to the entertainment industry, and to the performing arts through support for young actors, theatre restoration and production

    Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)

    Mr Leonard B Bogatin OAM
    for service to athletics
     
    Mr Alan D Brook OAM
    for service to youth, and to the community

    Mrs Jane M Carolan OAM
    for service to the community as an historian, archivist and author

    Mr John W Diprose OAM
    for service to the community, and to the Uniting Church in Australia
     
    Mr Russell H Elliott OAM
    for service to tertiary education as an administrator

    Mr Howard J Fearn-Wannan OAM
    for service to social welfare organisations, and to the Baptist Union of Victoria
     
    Associate Professor Donald S Garden OAM
    for service to community history and heritage preservation organisations
     
    Dr Stephen Giugni OAM
    for service to the communications industry through research, and to volleyball
     
    Dr Peter B Greenberg OAM
    for service to medicine, and to population health
     
    Dr Ronald F Holt OAM
    for service to tertiary education, particularly in foreign languages
     
    Mr Murray W Jarvis OAM
    for service to the community of the Bega Valley
     
    Dr Sajeev Koshy OAM
    for service to dentistry in Victoria
     
    Dr Brian C McFarlane OAM
    for service to the arts as a teacher, film critic, reviewer and author
     
    Mrs Barbara McGilvray OAM
    for service to the community, particularly as an interpreter and translator
     
    Mr Robert G Orr OAM
    for service to the community of the Shire of Hepburn
     
    Mr David J Reid OAM
    for service to orchestral and choral music in South Australia
     
    Mr Michael C Reid OAM
    for service to the visual arts
     
    Mr James K Russell OAM
    for service to engineering, and to the community
     
    Mrs Joan H Treweeke OAM
    for service to rural and remote communities in New South Wales

    Dr John B Tucker OAM
    for service to medicine, particularly anaesthetics, to the blueberry industry, and to the community

    Public Service Medal (PSM)

    Mr Anthony D Bates PSM
    for outstanding public service to fiscal management in Victoria, and through improvements to the operational position of Victoria Police
     
    Mr Geoffrey J Lawler PSM
    for outstanding public service through the development of financial structures to improve the sustainability of the built environment in Victoria
     
    Ms Felicity C McNeill PSM
    for outstanding public service in modernising and reforming the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
     
    Ms Jennifer E Rawson PSM

    for outstanding public service in advancing Australia's international interests
     
    Mr Roderick J Wise PSM
    for outstanding public service through the application of the Charter of Human Rights to correctional practice in Victoria

    Ambulance Service Medal (ASM)

    Ms Andrea L Wyatt ASM
    for her contribution to the clinical education of paramedics in the state and as a pioneering woman in the profession
     

  • Queen's Birthday Honours - 2015

    Companion of the Order of Australia

    Professor Nathan Efron AC
    Ph.D.- Science (1983), Bachelor of Optometry (1977)
    For eminent service to medicine in the field of clinical optometry, particularly to vision correction and corneal physiology, as an academic, researcher and author, to the treatment of juvenile diabetes, and through executive roles with national and international professional organisations.

    The Hon Justice Christopher M Maxwell AC
    Bachelor of Laws (1984), Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)(1975)
    For eminent service to the law and to the judiciary, particularly administrative reform of the appeals process, through contributions to legal education and professional development, and as a leading supporter of human rights and civil liberties.

    Officer of the Order of Australia

     

    Professor Paul V Abbott AO 
    For distinguished service to clinical dentistry, and to higher education, as an academic, researcher and author, to endodontics as a practitioner, and to professional organisations.

    Professor Barry J Allen AO
    Doctor of Science (1984), Master of Science (1963), Bachelor of Science (1961)
    For distinguished service to biomedical physics, particularly to radiation oncology and the development of innovative methods of cancer treatment, and to international professional scientific associations.

    Emeritus Professor Terence R Carney AO
    Bachelor of Laws with Honours (1971), Graduate Diploma in Arts (Criminology)(1971)
    For distinguished service to higher education as an academic, researcher and author, to the law and social welfare, and through leadership roles with national and international legal organisations.

    Mr Alastair F Lucas AO
    Bachelor of Commerce (1974)
    For distinguished service to medical research and administration, through leadership and philanthropic support roles, to global public health and animal welfare, and to the finance and banking industries.

    Mr Rupert Myer AO
    Bachelor of Commerce (Degree with Honours)(1980)
    For distinguished service to the visual and performing arts, through governance roles with leading cultural institutions, as a supporter and benefactor, to the promotion of philanthropy, and to the community.

    The Hon Gary R Nairn AO 
    For distinguished service to the Parliament of Australia, to the communities of New South Wales and the Northern Territory, to the surveying and spatial sciences, and to disability support groups.

    Dr Hugh D Niall AO
    Doctor of Medicine (1965), Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (1961)
    For distinguished service to biomedical science, particularly in the field of hormone sequencing, to higher education and research commercialisation initiatives, and to student development programs.

    Professor Emeritus Philippa E Pattison AO
    Doctor of Philosophy (1982), Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours)(1974)
    For distinguished service to higher education, particularly through contributions to the study of social network modelling, analysis and theory, and to university leadership and administration.

    Mr Peter D Scanlon AO
    Bachelor of Commerce (Degree with Honours)(1966)
    For distinguished service to the community through philanthropic contributions to, and senior roles in, organisations and programs that foster social cohesion and the public benefits of diversity.

    Mr Malcolm W Speed AO
    Bachelor of Laws (1970)
    For distinguished service to sport, particularly to cricket, through leading administrative and developmental roles, at the national and international level, to legal education, and to professional associations.

    Mrs Kirsty A Sword Gusmao AO
    Graduate Diploma in Education (1988), Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours) (1988)
    For distinguished service to Australia-Timor-Leste relations through the development of mutual cooperation and understanding, particularly in the education sector, and as an advocate for improved health and living conditions for the Timorese people.

    Dr Elvie Marelyn Wintour-Coghlan AO
    Doctor of Science (1988), Doctor of Philosophy (1972), Master of Science (1963)
    For distinguished service to medical science in the field of physiology, particularly in the area of maternal and child health, to education as an academic, mentor and researcher, and to professional organisations.

    Member of the Order of Australia

     

    Mr David S Abraham AM
    Bachelor of Laws (1969)
    For significant service to the community through health and medical research, education, and corporate governance organisations.

    Adjunct Professor Stephen J Biddulph AM
    Bachelor of Science (1976)
    For significant service to community health, particularly in the fields of child and adolescent psychology, and as an author and educator.

    Dr Barry E Christophers AM
    Bachelor of Science (1950), Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (1945)
    For significant service to the Indigenous community through advocacy roles, and to medicine as a general practitioner.

    Mr Andrew E Fairley AM
    Bachelor of Laws (1973)
    For significant service to the community through contributions to, and support for, a range of organisations, to the law, and to philanthropy.

    Ms Margot E Foster AM
    Bachelor of Laws (1981), Bachelor of Arts (1981)
    For significant service to sports administration and governance at the state and national level, as an elite athlete, and through support for women in sport.

    Mr Julian R Gardner AM
    Bachelor of Laws (1968), Bachelor of Arts (1967)
    For significant service to the community through leadership roles with social welfare, mental health, legal aid and other legal organisations.

    Brigadier Peter C Gates AM CSM
    Graduate Diploma in International Law (2002)
    For exceptional performance of duty as Director General Defence Education and Training, Director General Defence Learning Branch, and Commandant Australian Command and Staff College.

    Air Vice-Marshal William F Henman AM
    Bachelor of Science (1981)
    For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in coalition planning, command and control of joint air operations, and strategic capability development.

    Dr Michael M Henry AM
    Bachelor of Science (1967) 
    For significant service to the not-for-profit and cultural sectors through a range of roles, to business governance standards, and to the community.

    Mr John A Howie AM
    Bachelor of Laws (1982)
    For significant service to the community of Victoria, particularly through leadership of film, arts and sporting organisations, and to the law.

    Dr Alan Isaacs AM
    Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (1962)
    For significant service to medical education, particularly in the field of ophthalmology, and to professional organisations.

    Dr Jennifer A Johns AM
    Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (1976)
    For significant service to medicine, particularly cardiology, as a physician, researcher and mentor, and to the not-for-profit sector.

    Mr Mark Jones AM
    Master of Business Administration (2005)
    For significant service to medical research through leadership and executive roles in not-for-profit organisations.

    Dr Timothy R Kuchel AM
    Master of Veterinary Studies (1979)
    For significant service to veterinary science, particularly the humane care and treatment of animals in research activities.

    Mr Henry D Lanzer AM
    Bachelor of Laws (1981), Bachelor of Commerce (1981)
    For significant service to the community, particularly through a range of educational, research and arts organisations, and to the law.

    Professor Florence Levy AM
    Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (1961)
    For significant service to medical education through seminal contributions to child and adolescent psychology research.

    Associate Professor John R Mackay AM
    Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (1967)
    For significant  service  to  medicine  in  the  field  of  colorectal  surgery,  to  clinical governance, and to professional organisations.

    Ms Jane Miller AM
    Master of Social Work (1999), Bachelor of Arts (1964), Graduate Diploma in Social Studies (1964)
    For significant service to the community through social welfare organisations that support children and young people.

    Dr William T O'Brien AM
    Ph.D.- Science (1967), Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)(1962)
    For significant service to maritime engineering, to the development of innovative marine navigation equipment, and to education.

    Mr Norman S Reaburn AM
    Bachelor of Laws with Honours (1964)
    For significant service to the law, particularly through equality of access to legal and social justice in Tasmania.

    Dr Neil Roy AM
    Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (1965)
    For significant service to medicine in the field of paediatrics, particularly through the development of neonatal transport services.

    Professor John F Seymour AM
    Doctor of Philosophy (2006), Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (1987)
    For significant service to medicine in the field of haematology, through a range of senior appointments in blood and bone marrow cancer research.

    Associate Professor Robyn J Sloggett AM
    Doctor of Philosophy (2010), Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)(1979)
    For significant service to the arts in the field of cultural heritage management and preservation as an academic, conservator and adviser.

    Ms Helen L Smith AM
    Graduate Diploma in Education (1983), Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)(1975)
    For significant service to fencing as an Olympic athlete, coach and mentor, and through a range of leadership and administrative roles.

    Associate Professor Kevin G Tolhurst AM
    Doctor of Philosophy (1997), Bachelor of Forest Science (Degree with Honours)(1980), Diploma of Forest Science (Creswick)(1976)
    For significant service to science through land and bushfire management, and to the community through providing expert advice at fire emergencies.

    Ms Janet M Whiting AM
    Bachelor of Laws (1983), Bachelor of Arts (1983)
    For significant service to the community through contributions to the arts, health and major events sectors, and as a legal professional.

    Professor Emeritus Clive Wright AM
    For significant service to dentistry, particularly in the area of population oral health, as an academic, educator, administrator and research scientist.

    Medal of the Order of Australia

    The Rev Dr Harold G Cummins OAM
    Graduate Diploma in Education (1965), Bachelor of Arts (1964)
    For service to the community of Nundle through a range of organisations.

    Mr Stephen A Damiani OAM
    Bachelor of Planning and Design (Property and Construction) (1996), Bachelor of Building (1997), Master of Business Administration (2002)
    For service to medical research through charitable organisations.

    Dr Anthony J Dickinson OAM
    Bachelor of Dental Science (1979)
    For service to dentistry as a practitioner and as an educator in prosthodontics, and to professional associations.

    Dr Bruce Drysdale OAM
    Bachelor of Dental Science (1949)
    For service to dentistry, and to the community.

    Mr Graeme A Johnson OAM
    Bachelor of Laws with Honours (1973), Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)(1971)
    For service to the community through charitable groups.

    Mr Gregory J Levine OAM
    Graduate Diploma in Arts (Criminology)(1993), Bachelor of Laws (1969)
    For service to the law and the judiciary, to children, and to professional legal organisations.

    Ms Margaret A Littlehales OAM
    Teacher-Librarians (1965)
    For service to youth through the Guiding movement, and to the Uniting Church in Australia.

    Dr Gwendolyne M McKenzie OAM
    Graduate Diploma in Education (1971), Bachelor of Science (1945)
    For service to science, particularly as a researcher.

    Dr Nicholas G O'Ryan
    Graduate Certificate in General Practice Psychiatry (2000)
    For service to medicine as a general practitioner in the Canowindra region.

    Mrs Wendy A Oakes OAM
    Bachelor of Music Education (1981)
    For service to the community through music as a director, musician and teacher.

    Mrs Janet S Oliver OAM
    Bachelor of Commerce (1959)
    For service to conservation and the environment, and to the community of the Mornington Peninsula.

    Mr Frank Peck OAM
    Bachelor of Commerce (1962)
    For service to education, and to professional organisations.

    Dr Valerie M Tarrant OAM
    Master of Education (1986), Graduate Diploma in Education (1952), Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)(1951)
    For service to conservation and the environment, and to community history.

    Mr Richard H Thompson OAM
    Bachelor of Commerce (1957)
    For service to veterans and naval history, and to Antarctic exploration.

    Emeritus Professor Martin E Westbrooke OAM
    For service to ecology, and to environmental management.

    Dr Susan Q White OAM
    Master of Science (1985), Bachelor of Science (1977), Graduate Diploma in Education (1977), Bachelor of Arts (1965)
    For service to science, particularly to speleology, and to youth.

    Public Service Medal

    Mr Bruce S Armstrong PSM
    Master of Education (2013)
    For outstanding public service to educational improvement in Victoria through leadership, change management, policy development and innovation.

    Mr Alan G Hall PSM
    Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)(1978)
    For outstanding public service to disadvantaged Victorians, particularly through service delivery and support.

    Ms Photini Kallifidas PSM
    Graduate Diploma of Arts (1999)
    For outstanding public service to victims of serious crime through support roles, and through the provision of expert guidance to Victoria police.

    Australian Fire Service Medal

    Mr Andrew J Morrow AFSM
    Bachelor of Forest Science (1984)
    For over 30 years of service with the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning in Victoria.

    Commendation for Distinguished Service

    Brigadier Michael Mahy DSC
    Master of Public and International Law (2004)
    For distinguished performance of duty in warlike operations as Assistant Commander - Afghanistan Joint Task Force 633 on Operation SLIPPER from August 2013 to August 2014

Alumni awards

The University of Melbourne has a strong alumni network and we are delighted to promote those in our community who inspire, lead and innovate. 

You can help us showcase our outstanding alumni by nominating someone for an award today. 

  • University alumni awards
    • Faculty of Business & Economics Alumni Awards
    • Faculty of Arts Alumni Awards
  • External awards

    No matter where our alumni are in the world, their achievements enhance the University of Melbourne and extend its global influence. Help us celebrate the wide ranging talents of our alumni community letting us know of your fellow alumni who may be eligible for international award programs.

    • Australia China Alumni Awards 
    • Melbourne Awards
    • Advance Awards
    • Australia Malaysia Alumni Awards

    If you require assistance with a nomination or would like to suggest a nominee, please contact the Alumni Relations Manager (Advocacy and Recognition) via alumni-office@unimelb.edu.au or call +61 3 8344 1746.

Notable alumni

The University of Melbourne’s alumni community boasts a diverse and inspiring range of leaders, thinkers, doers and makers.

  • Arts, Entertainment, Literature and Media

    Ms Stephanie A Alexander AO - Chef, restauranteur and food writer, BA (1966)
    Mr Leslie A Carlyon AC - Writer and journalist, BCom (1967)
    Mr John L Duigan - Film director, MA (1974), BA(Hons) (1970)
    Associate Professor Ronald W Farren-Price AM - Classical pianist, DMus (2005), GDipMus (1950)
    Ms Helen Garner - Author, screenwriter and journalist, LLD (2003), BA(Hons) (1967)
    Mr Robert N Gottliebsen- Editor and journalist, DipJournalism (1962)
    Ms Michelle Grattan AO - Editor and journalist, BA(Hons) (1966)
    Professor Germaine Greer - Academic, writer and commentator, LLD (2003), BA(Hons) (1961)
    Dr Jack C Hibberd - Playwright and author, MB BS (1964)
    Ms Ramona A Koval - Author and broadcaster, BSc(Hons) (1975)
    Dr Patrick McCaughey - Academic and art critic, LLD (2012), BA(Hons) (1966)
    Ms Hilary J McPhee AO - Publisher and editor, BA (1965)
    Ms Joanna Murray-Smith - Playwright, writer and journalist, BA(Hons) (1985)
    Dr Peter J Sculthorpe AO MBE - Composer, BMus (1951), DMus (1989)
    Dr Robert Sitch - Director, screenwriter and actor, MB BS (1987)
    Professor Emeritus Christopher Wallace-Crabbe AM - Academic and poet, DLitt (2006), MA (1964), BA (1957)
    Ms Jana Wendt - Author and journalist, BA(Hons) (1977)
    Mr David K Williamson AO - Playwright, BE (1962)
    Professor Peter Singer AC - Philosopher and academic, MA (1969), BA(Hons) (1968)
    Mr Rupert Myer AO - Chair, The Australia Council, BComs(Hons) (1979)

  • Built and Natural Environments

    Dr David J Cantrill- Chief Botanist and Director, Plant Sciences and Biodiversity, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, BSc(Hons) (1983), PhD (1990)
    Dr Douglas J Gauntlett- Former Deputy Director, Bureau of Meteorology, PhD (1974)
    Mrs Jillian M Terry - Vice President of Geoscience, BHP Billiton, BSc(Hons) (1984)
    Mr Hijjas bin Kasturi - Principal Director of Hijjas Kasturi Associates, BArch (1965), GDipTRP (1966), DArch (2008)

  • Law, Medicine and Engineering

    The Hon Mrs Rosemary A Balmford AM- Former Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria, MBA (1972), LLB(Hons) (1955)
    Professor Elizabeth H Blackburn AC- Recipient of the Nobel Prize for Medicine 2009, MSc (1972), BSc(Hons) (1970)
    The Hon Sally Brown AM- Former Judge, Family Court of Australia, BA (1973), LLB (1973)
    Mr Brian E Burdekin AO- Former Federal Human Rights Commissioner of Australia and Special Advisor to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, BA (1971), LLB (1971)
    The Hon Susan M Crennan AC- Former Justice, High Court of Australia, PGDipArts (2002), BA (1965)
    The Hon Sir Daryl Dawson AC KBE CB QC- Former Justice, High Court of Australia, LLD (2008), LLB(Hons) (1955)
    Professor Ian H Frazer AC - Leader of ground-breaking vaccine research, MD (1988)
    Professor Ian D Gust AO - Virologist and former Director of the Burnet Institute, MD (1974), MB BS (1963), BSc (1961)
    Dr Sandra M Hacker AO - Former Director of the Dax Centre and Chair of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, GDipPsychMed (1974), MB BS (1969)
    The Hon Justice Kenneth M Hayne AC - Justice, High Court of Australia, LLB(Hons) (1968), BA (1967)
    Mr Peter J Laver AM - Vice President, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, BE (1962)
    Professor Emeritus Sir Gustav Nossal AC CBE - Immunologist and former President of the Australian Academy of Science, LLD (1997), PhD (1960)
    The Rt Hon Sir Ninian Stephen PC KG AK GCMG GCVO KBE QC - Former High Court Justice and Governor General of Australia, LLD (1985), LLB (1949)
    Dr John W Stocker AO - Immunologist and former Chairman of the CSIRO, PhD (1976), MB BS (1970), BMS (1969)
    Emeritus Professor Carl Wood AC CBE - Gynaecologist and IVF pioneer, MB BS (1952)

  • Business

    Mr Philip Brass - Former Managing Director, Pacific Dunlop, BCom (1969)
    Mr Jim Dominguez CBE AM - Director, O’Connell Street Associates, BCom (1960)
    Mr Leigh Clifford AO - Chairman, Qantas Airways, MEngSc(1971), BE (1968)
    Mr Charles B Goode AC - Former Chairman, ANZ Bank and Woodside Petroleum LLD, BCom(Hons) (1961)
    Sir Brian Inglis AC - Former Chairman, Amcor, BSc (1949)
    Mr Robert G Kirby - Co-Chairman and Co-CEO, Village Roadshow, BCom (1972)
    Mr David W Knott - Former Chairman, ASIC, LLB (1971)
    Mr Brian T Loton AC - Former Chairman and CEO, BHP, BE (1953)
    Mr Hugh Morgan AC - Former Board Member, Reserve Bank of Australia and CEO, Western Mining Corporation, BCom (1965), LLB (1963)
    Ms Elizabeth M Proust AO - Chair, Bank of Melbourne and Nestle Australia, LLB (1985)
    Dr James Riady - Deputy Chairman, Lippo Group, BCom (1977)

  • Philanthropy

    Leigh Clifford AO - MEngSc (1971), BE (1968)
    Patricia Fullerton - BA (1966)
    Colin Laing - MB BS (1939), GDip (1947)
    Allan Myers AO QC, LLD (2012) - LLB(Hons) (1970), BA (1969)
    & Maria Myers AO - LLB (1990), GDip (1972), BA (1971)
    Roger Riordan AM - BE (1954)
    Noel Shaw - GDip (1943)
    Albert John Shimmins - ME (1932), BE (1942), BCom (1947), DSc (1981)

  • Education and Social Services

    The Right Hon Lord Broers - Former Vice Chancellor, University of Cambridge, LLD (2000), BSc (1959)
    Professor Emeritus Geoffrey N Blainey AC - Historian, academic and philanthropist, LLD (2007), MA (1955), BA(Hons) (1950)
    Emeritus Professor Dame Leonie Kramer AC DBE - Academic and former board member of Western Mining Corporation and ANZ Bank, LLD (1983), BA(Hons) (1945)
    Mrs Fay S Marles AM - Former Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, LLD (2005), MA (1974), BA (1950), GDip (1947)
    Dr Roslyn A Otzen - Deputy Chair of Melbourne City Mission, PhD (1987), GDipEd (1969), BA(Hons) (1967)
    Dr Ian A Renard AM - Former Chancellor, University of Melbourne,  LLD (2009), LLM (1972), LLB(Hons) (1970), BA (1969)

  • Politics and Public Policy

    The Hon Greg Hunt MP - Minister for the Environment, BA(Hons) (1990), LLB(Hons) (1990)
    The Hon Kelly O'Dwyer MP - Minister for Small Business, Assistant Treasurer, LLB(Hons) (1999) BA (2000) 
    Professor Julia Gillard - Former Prime Minister of Australia, BA (1989), LLB (1986)
    The Right Hon Malcolm Fraser - Former Prime Minister of Australia, LLD 2011
    The Hon Louise Asher - Victorian politician, MA (1980), BA(Hons) (1977)
    The Hon John M Brumby - Former Premier of Victoria, BCom (1974)
    The Hon Alex Chernov AC QC - Former Chancellor, University of Melbourne and Former Governor of Victoria, LLD (2012), LLB(Hons) (1967), BCom (1962)
    Professor Adrienne E Clarke AC - Former Governor of Victoria, Chancellor of La Trobe University, PhD (1963), BSc(Hons) (1959)
    The Rt Hon Sir Zelman Cowen AK GCMG GCVO QC - Former Governor General of Australia, BA(Hons) (1939), LLB (1940), LLM (1941), LLD (1973)
    The Hon Linda M Dessau AM - Governor of Victoria, LLB(Hons) (1973)
    The Hon Lorraine C Elliott AM - Victorian politician, BA (1964)
    Professor Gareth J Evans AC QC - Chancellor of Australian National University and former Foreign Minister, LLD (2002), LLB(Hons) (1967), BA (1966)
    The Hon Petro Georgiou AO - Former Federal Politician, BA(Hons) (1970)
    Sir James Gobbo AC CVO KSJ QC - Former Governor of Victoria, LLD (2000), BA(Hons) (1952)
    The Hon Robin T Gray - Former Premier of Tasmania, BAgrSc (1964)
    The Hon A C Holding - Former Victorian and federal politician, LLB (1955)
    The Hon Rev Professor Brian L Howe AO - Former Federal Minister, DLitt (2014), DipArts (1971), BA (1963)
    The Hon Dr Barry O Jones AC - Former federal politician and social activist, LLD (2002), MA (1968), LLB (1966)
    The Hon Dr David A Kemp - Former federal minister, LLB (1966), BA(Hons) (1965)
    The Hon Mrs Joan E Kirner AC - Former Premier of Victoria, BA (1958)
    Professor David M De Kretser AC - Former Governor of Victoria, LLD (2012), MB BS (1962)
    The Hon Thomas R Pickering - Former US Ambassador to the United Nations, MA (1956)
    Mr John So AO JP - Former Lord Mayor of Melbourne, GDipEd (1972), BSc (1970)
    The Hon Alan R Stockdale - Former Victorian politician, BA (1970), LLB (1967)
    The Hon Lindsay J Tanner- Former Federal Minister, MA (1984), LLB(Hons) (1981), BA(Hons) (1979)
    Khun Mechai S Viravaidya AO - Thai politician and social activist, LLD (1993), BCom (1965)
    The Hon David R White - Former Victorian Minister, MBA(1973), BA (1969), BCom (1966)
    The Hon Ralph Willis AO - Former Federal Treasurer, BCom (1959)

  • Science and Technology

    Professor Suzanne Cory AC - Former President of the Australian Academy of Science, MSc (1966), BSc (1964)
    Dr Jackie Fairley - CEO, Starpharma, BSc 1982 Science, BVSc(Hons) (1987), MBA (1992)
    Paul Bassat - BCom (1990), LLB (1990)

  • Sport

    Mr David W Crawshay OAM- Olympic Gold Medallist, BA(Hons) (2002)
    Mr Ralph D Doubell AM- Olympic Gold Medallist, BSc (1967)
    Ms Margot E Foster AM- Olympic Bronze Medallist, LLB (1980), BA (1978)
    Mr John M Landy AC OBE- Olympic Bronze Medallist and former Governor of Victoria, LLD (2003), BAgrSc (1954)
    Mr Simon Madden- Australian Rules footballer and former President of the AFL Players Association, GDipSpecEd (1981)
    Mr Paul Sheahan AM- Former Australian Test cricketer, BSc (1969), GDipEd (1969)
    Ms Kathryn Watt OAM - Olympic Gold Medallist, BSc (1985)

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