The Australian Police, Defence and Emergency Services Leadership Summit

Summit Speakers

The 2010 Summit will showcase an unrivalled line-up of keynote presenters and guest speakers never before assembled in Australia.

	Air Marshal Mark Binskin, AM, RAAF Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Mark Binskin was promoted to Air Marshal and appointed Chief of Air Force on 04 July 2008. He was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his performance as a Fighter Combat Instructor and the RAAF F/A-18 Display Pilot. During Australia’s 2003 contribution to the war in Iraq, Air Marshal Binskin served as Chief of Staff at Headquarters Australian Theatre. Following this, he served as the first dedicated non-USAF Director of the US Central Air Force Combined Air and Space Operations Centre where he was responsible for the conduct of all Coalition air operations. For this service he was awarded a Commendation for Distinguished Service. Air Marshal Binskin is a graduate of the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program, Australian Institute of Company Directors and RAAF Command and Staff Course where he was awarded the Chief of Staff’s Prize for Professional Excellence.

	Rear Admiral D.R. Thomas AO, CSC, RAN Deputy Chief of Navy Since joining the Navy in 1974, Admiral Thomas has served as a Seaman Officer in a wide variety of ships, and as a Principal Warfare Officer (PWO), where he specialised in above water warfare. Since becoming a senior leader of the Navy in 2002, Admiral Thomas has gained experience in many different parts of the Australian Defence Organisation, including Commander of the Australian Fleet and Commander of the Australian Defence College. Since 2008, Admiral Thomas has served as the Deputy Chief of the Navy where he is responsible for over 12000 personnel, the coordination and implementation of future Navy Capability including the New Generation Navy initiative, whole of Navy financial management, international engagement and governance arrangements. During his career, Admiral Thomas has been recipient of the Conspicuous Service Cross and wads awarded the Commendation for Distinguished Service on Australia Day, 2003. He was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2002 and promoted to Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2009.

	Major General Paul Alexander Surgeon General, Australian Defence Force MAJGEN Paul Alexander joined the Army in 1976 and completed his medical training at the University of Melbourne in 1978. Following several years of clinical training in Victorian hospitals, he commenced the first of several regimental appointments as the Regimental Medical Officer (RMO) of the 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment. He was promoted to Brigadier in January 2004 and assumed the position of Assistant Surgeon General ADF - Army. MAJGEN Alexander has a Masters in Legal Medicine and is a Fellow of the Australian College of Legal Medicine. MAJGEN Alexander was appointed Commander Joint Health and Surgeon General Australian Defence Force on 4 August 2008 and Joint Health Command was established on 11 August 2008.

	Iain Mackenzie AFSM. MLshipMgt(Policing) Deputy Commissioner, Queensland Fire and Rescue Service Since joining the fire service in 1981, Iain has served in the areas of operations, training, fire investigation and strategic planning and as Deputy Commissioner, he is responsible for the operations and service delivery of the seven regions across Queensland. Iain holds a Masters Degree in Leadership and Management in Policing; is a graduate of the Institute of Fire Engineers and has attended the United States National Fire Academy, Executive Fire Officer Program. Iain currently chairs the Australasian Fire & Emergency Services Council, Workforce Management Group and is accountable for Industrial Relations issues within QFRS, including Enterprise Bargaining negotiations.

	Howard Broad Commissioner, New Zealand Police During his presentation the Commissioner will be exploring the importance of effective leadership at all levels of an organisation and how leaders within the New Zealand Police Service are working towards a unified culture of strong leadership. New Zealand’s Police Commissioner has a strong developmental focus and has been involved in making significant improvements in police operational practice, intelligence, planning, responding to diversity, and executive management processes. Since taking office Commissioner Broad has overseen significant growth in the strength of the Police, reformed practices relating to family violence, sexual crimes and child abuse, and developed the police response to organised crime. Commissioner Broad holds a Diploma in New Zealand Policing (Royal New Zealand Police College), and the degree, Bachelor of Laws (Victoria University of Wellington). He is a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.

	Rev Tim Costello Chief Executive of World Vision Australia Since February 2004, Rev Tim Costello has been the Chief Executive of World Vision, Australia’s largest overseas aid organization. In this current role, Tim has witnessed the worst of humanitarian disasters and seen the most inspiring human responses to suffering. In 2004, Tim was awarded Victorian of the Year; in June 2005 he was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO), for “service to the community through contributions to social justice, health and welfare issues, international development assistance, and to the Baptist Church; and was named Victorian Australian of the Year in 2006.

	Bernie Edwards Detective Inspector - Victoria Police Homicide Squad Bernie Edwards previously held the position of Detective Inspector in Charge of the Purana Task Force, established to investigate the Victorian gangland murders and Organised Crime Networks. Bernie joined Victoria Police in 1980 and has spent the past 20 years as a detective. During this period he has managed inner suburban police stations at St. Kilda and Prahran and worked as a Detective for inner suburban Crime Investigation Units at Dandenong, Caulfield and Hampton. He has also held the positions of Head of Practice for Organised Crime and Suspicious Death investigation within Victoria Police. Bernie has also been a Senior Instructor at the Victoria Police Detective Training School and delivered investigator training in Samoa. Bernie holds a Masters in Organisational Leadership.

	Ron McLeod AM Commissioner, 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission After an early career in the Public Service Board, Ron moved to the Department of Defence where between 1982 and 1994 he was Deputy Secretary responsible for the Defence Budget and oversight of the Department’s civilian workforce. In 1994 he was awarded an AM in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for his public service. He was appointed in 1995 as Inspector General of Intelligence and Security, and in 1997 as Commonwealth Ombudsman. Shortly after his retirement, the ACT Government asked Ron to undertake an inquiry into the operational response to the bushfires that swept through Canberra and the ACT in January 2003. Since his retirement, he has undertaken a number of reviews and inquiries for a range of Government Departments and agencies. Most recently, on 16 February 2009, Ron was appointed Commissioner of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission to investigate the causes and responses to the bushfires which devastated Victoria on 7 February 2009.

	Brigadier Matthew William Hall, CSC Commander of Career Management, Army Brigadier Matthew (Matt) Hall entered the Royal Military College in 1983, graduating in 1986 and was commissioned into the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery, where he served as an Artillery Troop Commander and Survey Officer. He was posted to the United States Defense Intelligence Agency as an integrated exchange analyst in 1996-1997 and was awarded the United States Meritorious Service Medal for his performance in this position. From 2002 to 2005, Brigadier Hall held the command appointments of Commandant of the Defence Intelligence Training Centre, and Commanding Officer/Chief Instructor of the Command Staff and Operations Training Centre, Canungra. He was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross for his service in these appointments. Operational experience includes a deployment to Cambodia in 1992 and to Afghanistan from September 2005 to March 2006 with the Special Operations Task Group.

	Brigadier Alison Creagh, CSC Director General Public Affairs, Army Brigadier Creagh will be exploring the challenges of managing public perception particularly in reference to life threatening situations were personal are required to make split second decisions. With an ever decreasing margin for error, how do you manage public expectation whilst maintaining optimal operational effectiveness? Throughout her career, Brigadier Creagh has served in a wide range of appointments in various Army and joint Australian Defence Force units and headquarters. Her experiences include operations, planning, training, capability development, acquisition and personnel management. Brigadier Creagh holds a Master in Management Studies (Project Management) and a Master in Defence Studies from UNSW and a Graduate Diploma of Communications and Information Systems.

	John Adrian Lawler, APM Chief Executive Officer - Australian Crime Commission The ACC is a dynamic and flexible organisation that collects and disseminates criminal intelligence and undertakes criminal investigations with and for its partners. During his presentation CEO John Lawler will discuss the role of the ACC with a particular focus on their relationships with other agencies and how working collaboratively and effectively is the key to fighting serious and organised crime. Mr John Lawler APM has extensive experience in a wide range of law enforcement disciplines performing key executive roles at the local, national and international levels. Mr Lawler holds a graduate certificate in Business Banking from Monash University, is a graduate of the Australian Graduate School of Management Managers Program at the University of New South Wales and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

	David Melville APM Commissioner, Queensland Ambulance Service Commissioner David Melville has over 32 years experience in bringing a uniformed operational service delivery to the community of Queensland. He has extensive experience in operational planning, management and administration and professional development. The Commissioner holds a Masters in Educational Administration, Graduate Certificate in Public Policy, Graduate Certificate in Applied Management and a Bachelor of Arts degree. He has received additional awards for scholarly achievement at both the University of New England and Australian Institute of Police Management.

	Hadyn Smith Chief Executive, LandSAR New Zealand LandSAR is the voluntary organisation that exists to give expert support to the two lead SAR agencies, NZ Police and the Rescue Coordination Centre of New Zealand. Hadyn has led LandSAR at a crucial time for volunteer development as they have evolved into a more complete national organisation, introduced a five year Strategic Plan, developed national competency requirements, raised the organisations public profile and improved coal face membership communication and support.

	Bruce Grady Acting Chief Officer, Emergency Management Queensland Prior to joining the Queensland public sector Bruce Grady spent extended periods with the New South Wales Attorney General’s Department and Cabinet Office, and has also been self-employed. Bruce joined Emergency Management Queensland in early 2006 as part of the Queensland Government’s Executive Mobility Program. In his role as Acting Chief Officer his focus is on policy development, planning and operational response.

	Martin Studdert, AM Director General of Emergency Management Australia, Attorney-General’s Department Martin Studdert is responsible for the coordination of Australia’s response to crises, including natural disasters and terrorist or security related incidents both domestically and internationally. He manages the National Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements and coordinates the delivery of protective security to Australia’s Holders of High Office, events of special significance and to the diplomatic community within Australia. He has a Masters of International Relations, a Bachelor of Arts and post graduate qualifications in management, communications and IT.

	Rob Rogers Assistant Commissioner, NSW Rural Fire Service Assistant Commissioner Rob Rogers has been involved in the fire industry for more than 30 years. In his current role of Director Operational Services, Mr Rogers is responsible for leading the NSW Rural Fire Service’s (NSW RFS) operational capabilities in rural fire districts across NSW. The NSW RFS is also the lead co-ordination agency for bush fire fighting throughout the state, an activity undertaken through the state-wide coordination centre which falls under Mr Rogers’ area of responsibility. He is also responsible for leading and directing the development and implementation of community resilience policies, strategies and programmes to reduce risks and educate the community. Mr Rogers has represented the Service at international assignments and fire fighting operations in the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam and Brazil.

	Madeleine Glynn Assistant Commissioner SA Police Madeleine joined the SA Police Force in 1976, and served as a general patrol officer in both country and the metropolitan area before becoming a criminal investigator. Madeleine was promoted in 1993, to Commissioned Rank serving in various management positions in Local Service Areas and Crime Service. In 2002, Madeleine took over as Assistant Commissioner Crime Service. Crime Service is responsible for the policing of serious and organised crime both within South Australia and also in partnerships across state and national agencies and jurisdictions. Currently Madeleine is the Assistant Commissioner Southern Operations Service which provides a policing service to the southern half of South Australia.

	David John Owens APM Deputy Commissioner - Field Operations, New South Wales Police Force As Deputy Commissioner - Field Operations, Mr Owens has direct responsibility for the provision of community based policing through 15,000 staff including over 12,500 police officers working from more than 500 police stations across the State. He has performed various roles which include Operation Commander - Operation CONTEGO (APEC 2007 Leaders Week) and Operation Commander - Operation ANGELUS (World Youth Day 2008). Mr Owens currently holds the legislative role of State Emergency Operations Controller, responsible for overall emergency management responses within the State. He has been the corporate sponsor and driving force behind the implementation of the NSW Police Force Mental Health Intervention Team (MHIT) as well as the Incident Commanders course.

	Andrew Colvin APMOAM Deputy Commissioner, Australian Federal Police Assistant Commissioner Colvin has been a member of the AFP since 1990. In 2002 Andrew was promoted to Superintendent where he assumed the responsibility of National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism. Andrew was awarded the Order of Australia medal for his contribution to the 2002 Bali bombing investigation and was subsequently promoted to Commander where he played a lead role in developing the framework for what is now the Counter Terrorism portfolio of the AFP. Between July 2009 and May 2010, Andrew attained a Masters in Public Administration at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge, USA, before returning to take up his appointment as the Deputy Commissioner Operations. As Deputy Commissioner Operations Andrew has responsibility for the Serious and Organised Crime, and Crime Operations portfolios of the AFP.

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