Honour for service to women in business

Dr Denise Fleming of Pearl Beach has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day Honours for "significant service to women in business through a range of roles".

Announcing the award in Federal Parliament, Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said: "Dr Fleming was a former chairwoman of the Special Olympics and the founder of a management and global coaching business.

"She has also served as a director of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and the Darling Harbour Authority."

Dr Fleming was a councillor for the Chief Executive Women organisation from 1991-1994.

Her government appointments have included being a director of NSW Adult and Community Education 2004-2005, the Darling Harbour Authority 1989-1994 and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority 1991-1994.

She was also a director of Employment National Ltd 1997-1999 and of Insearch Ltd 1995-1998, and a member of the Australian Archives Advisory Council 1984-1988.

She was awarded the Australian Sports Medal in 2000 and the Centenary Medal in 2001.

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Media release, 25 Jan 2021

Rob Ayling, Governor-General's Office