![]() David Cox and the Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service developed the Australian Fumigation Accreditation Scheme (AFAS) to minimise methyl bromide use by actively seeking alternatives and encouraging recycling technologies. Mr John Whitelawįor his leadership in development and early implementation of the Multilateral Fund of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and for his support of initial Australian Government action on ozone protection.Īustralian Fumigation Accreditation Scheme, Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service Dr Helen Topeįor her international leadership on helping countries to transition from using ozone depleting substances to alternatives for medical purposes, and for her domestic leadership on ozone protection policies while at the Victorian Environment Protection Authority. Dr Ian Porterįor his leadership internationally on the transition from controlled uses of methyl bromide, and his contribution to the phase-out of methyl bromide uses in Australia including research and promotion of alternatives. Dr Paul Fraserįor leading Australian atmospheric measurements of ozone-depleting substances for more than 30 years, his contribution to global ozone assessments, and for his strong support for industry and government action to phase-out use of ozone-depleting substances in Australia. Mr Michael Bennettįor his leadership on, and management of, an Australian product stewardship scheme for refrigerants that has successfully destroyed thousands of tonnes of waste refrigerant, and for his support of research on emissions of ozone-depleting substances in Australia. ![]() Dr Jonathan Banksįor his leadership, and his work with countries, on the international phase-out of methyl bromide consumption through the Montreal Protocol’s Methyl Bromide Technical Options Committee, and for his work at CSIRO on development of methyl bromide alternatives. ![]() Senator the Hon Don Farrell, Parliament Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water, the Hon Mark Dreyfus QC MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency and Mr Christopher Woodthorpe from the United Nations Information Centre with Australian’s recognised for their significant contribution to ozone layer protection (from left to right): Dr Ian Porter, Dr Jonathan Banks, Dr Paul Fraser, Dr Helen Tope, Dr Tony Hetherington (for Mr John Whitelaw), Mr Andrew Ambrose (for Mr Stephen Anderson) and Mr Michael Bennett.Ĭertificate recipients are: Mr Steve Andersonįor his leadership of Australian industry to phase-out the consumption of ozone depleting substances in advance of Montreal Protocol obligations, and for his initiative in establishing an Australian product stewardship scheme for refrigerants to reduce emissions. Senator the Hon Don Farrell, Parliament Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water, receiving a plaque recognising Australia’s contribution to ozone layer protection from Mr Christopher Woodthorpe from the United Nations Information Centre on behalf of the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme. Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water, Senator the Hon Don Farrell, presented certificates to five of the recipients at an event at Parliament House on 13 September 2012.ġ3 September 2012, Montreal Protocol 25th Anniversary event at Parliament House The people who have been recognised have contributed most to Australia’s phase-out of ozone depleting substances and to implementation of the Montreal Protocol more broadly. Of the nominations received, seven individuals were recommended to receive certificates two from industry, four from a science or technology background, and one ex-government official. Nominations were sought from relevant industry, scientific and technical organisations, both domestically and internationally. In mid-2012 the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities sought nominations for Australians prominent in the area of ozone protection and implementation of the Montreal Protocol to receive certificates recognising their leadership and contributions. ![]() On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, the Australian Government has recognised the significant efforts by several Australians for their sustained, long-term commitment to ozone layer protection, for contributing to national leadership on this issue and helping to create a lasting international legacy. 2012 - Montreal Protocol 25th anniversary - Recognition of Australian contributions ![]() Australian individuals and organisations recognised for their contribution to protection of the ozone layer and work for the implementation of the Vienna Convention and its Montreal Protocol. ![]()
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