David Luchetti, who works in the Federal Government's
Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources,
was awarded the Public Service Medal in last week's
Australia Day Honours for "outstanding public service to science and
industry policy in Australia, particularly in the Square Kilometre
Array project". The award comes on top of selection last year as
an Honorary Member of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for his
tireless work championing and facilitating Australian astronomy in the
government.
The
Public Service Medal recognises outstanding service by employees
of the Australian Government and state, territory and local government
employees.
"Mr Luchetti has worked tirelessly with the astronomy community for
many years. His endeavours in supporting Australia on the international
scientific stage have been first class and have been well beyond
normal duties," said the Chair of the Academy’s National Committee for
Astronomy, Professor Lister Staveley-Smith.
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