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Senate Membership (1973 - current) - Honour Roll

Membership of the University Senate is drawn from a diverse field and includes senior members of the professions and the community, members elected by the academic and general staff, and members elected by the graduates of the University (Convocation). Some positions are filled by the holders of designated offices or their nominees.

Specific duties of the Senate includes overseeing the development and adoption of institutional strategic plans and key policies, monitoring University performance against strategic objectives, approval of the University campus development Masterplan, approval of new capital works and buildings, overseeing the University finances and major financial decisions, and ensuring the University is acting ethically and in conformity with all legal requirements.

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Senate Member Basis of Appointment (under the Murdoch University Act 1973-1985) Term of Office
ADAMS QC, Mr Philip - (Foundation Member) Nominated by the Premier, section 12(1)(i); then co-opted by the Senate, section 12(1)(j) from 26 August 1976

3 August 1973 - 24 July 1976 (Nominee of the Premier)

25 July 1976 - 8 September 1977 (co-opted)

Ahern, Mr John

Co-opted by the Senate, section 13(a). This section existed as a special provision whereby the Senate had power to co-opt up to 3 graduates of recognised universities until Convocation was constituted in 1980.

26 August 1973 - 25 August 1976

26 August 1976 - 25 August 1979 (re-appointed)

26 August 1979 - 31 December 1980 (re-appointed)

AITKEN, Mr Brian

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g), 2005;

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(f), 2008.

27 October 2005 - 27 September 2008

2 December 2008 - 1 December 2011 (re-appointed)

Allen, Ms Patricia 

Elected by the non-academic staff, section 12(1)(da)

1 July 2000 - 20 April 2002 (elected to fill casual vacancy)

21 April 2002 - 20 April 2005 (re-elected)

AMES, Mr M 

Ex-officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c)

1 April 1977 - 24 November 1977

ANDERSON, Mr Martin 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1989 - 31 December 1989

ANDERTON, Mr Neal 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1982 - 14 September 1982

ANTHONY, Ms Marilyn 

Nominee of the leader of the Opposition, section 12(1)(i)

13 April 1978 - 24 July 1979

25 July 1979 - 24 July 1982 (re-appointed)

APLIN, Mr Gordon 

Ex-Officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c), 1979-80;

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e), 1981.

22 November 1979 - 21 November 1980 (guild president)

1 January 1981 - 31 December 1981 (student representative)

ARROWSMITH, Captain Allan

Elected by Convocation, section 12(1)(f)

1 January 1985 - 31 December 1987

1 January 1988 - 31 December 1990 (re-elected)

ATKINS, Dr Penelope 

Elected by Convocation, section 12(1)(f)

31 May 1994 - 31 December 1994 (elected to fill casual vacancy)

1 January 1995 - 31 December 1997 (re-elected)

1 January 1998 - 31 December 2000 (re-elected)

ATKINSON, Mr Basil 

Co-opted by the Senate, section 12(1)(j)

8 October 1984 - 7 October 1987

8 October 1987 - 25 July 1988 (re-appointed)

BAKER, Mr Geoff 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1999 - 31 December 1999

BALDOCK, Professor Cora 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

13 December 1980 - 12 December 1983

BANDT, Mr Adam 

Ex-officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c)

26 November 1993 - 25 November 1994

BANKS, Ms Margaret 

Ex-Officio as Nominee of the Director-General of Education, section 12(1)(b)

19 September 2001 - 15 August 2005

Barton, Associate Professor Allan 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

10 November 1999 - 9 November 2002

BARTON, Mr J H  - (Foundation member)

Ex-officio, as Director-General of Education, section 12(1)(b)

3 August 1973 - 21 April 1976

BAXTER, Mr Adam 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

28 May 1997 - 31 December 1998

BAYLISS, Emeritus Professor Noel - (Foundation Member) Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

25 July 1973 - 24 July 1976

25 July 1976 - 24 July 1979 (re-appointed)

25 July 1979 - 24 July 1982 (re-appointed)

BEAZLEY (Snr), The Hon Kim E 

Co-opted by Senate, section 12(1)(j)

27 October 1977 - 25 August 1979

26 August 1979 - 25 August 1982 (re-appointed)

26 August 1982 - 25 August 1985 (re-appointed)

BICKLEY, Ms Maureen 

Nominee of the Leader of the Opposition, section 12(1)(i)

25 July 1982 - 24 July 1985

25 July 1985 - 24 July 1988 (re-appointed)

25 July 1988 - 1991 (re-appointed)

BISHOP, Ms Julie 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

2 December 1996 - 25 July 1999

BLOOM, Professor Walter 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

27 September 1985 - 9 December 1986

BOLTON, Ms Carol 

Elected by Convocation, section 12(1)(f)

1 January 1981 - 31 December 1984

BOLTON, Emeritus Professor Geoffrey 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d), 1973-76

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g), 1999-2002

Ex-officio, as Chancellor, section 12(1)(a) 2002-2006

25 September 1973 - 24 September 1976 (elected by academic staff)

21 June 1999 - 10 September 2000 (appointed by the Governor)

11 September 2000 - 8 July 2002 (re-appointed by the Governor)

9 July 2002 - 7 February 2004 (elected to fill balance of Chaney term)

8 February 2004 -24 November 2006 (re-elected by Senate)

BOWRA, Ms Janice 

Elected by Convocation, section 12(1)(f)

1 January 2003 - 31 December 2005

1 January 2006 - 31 December 2008 (re-elected)

1 January 2009 - 31 December 2011 (re-elected)

BOYCE, Professor Peter 

Ex-officio, as Vice-Chancellor, section 12(1)(a)

1 February 1985 - 20 February 1996

BRADLEY, Professor Stuart 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

18 March 1992 - 10 October 1994

11 November 2002 - 10 November 2005

11 November 2005 - 1 January 2008 (re-elected)

BRADLEY, Mr Malcolm (Mal) 

Ex-officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c), 2003-2004

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e), 2005

29 November 2002 - 28 November 2003 (guild president)

29 November 2003 - 28 November 2004 (re-elected)

1 January 2005 - 31 December 2005 (student representative)

1 January 2006 - 31 December 2006 (re-elected)

BUDGE, Mr Terry 

Nominee of the Premier, section 12(1)(i)

1 June 2004 - 31 May 2007

BUXTON, Mr Jeremy

Nominee of the Premier, section 12(1)(i), and then as

Nominee of the leader of the Opposition, section 12(1)(i)

14 August 1995 - 31 May 1998 (Nominee of the Premier)

1 June 1998 - 31 May 2001 (re-appointed)

1 June 2001 - 22 August 2003 (Nominee of leader of the Opposition)

CAHILL, Mr Jeffery 

Ex-officio, as acting president of student guild, section 12(1)(c)

26 August 1985 - 13 October 1985

(Acting president following the resignation of Ms Carlton-Doney)

CARLIN, Ms Wendy 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1978 - 12 July 1978

CARLTON-DONEY, Ms Lila 

Ex-officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c)

24 November 1984 - 24 June 1985

CARTER, Ms Zoe 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1997 - 31 December 1997

CAWLEY, Dr Sally 

Nominee of the leader of the Opposition, section 12(1)(i), 2000-01

Nominee of the Premier, section 12(1)(i), 2001-2004

15 September 2000 - 31 May 2001 (Nominee of leader of the Opposition)

1 June 2001 - 30 May 2004 (Nominee of the Premier)

CHAN, John Wan Kah 

Nominee of the leader of the Opposition, section 12(1)(i)

24 July 1997 - 23 July 2000

CHANEY, The Hon Fred 

Ex-officio, as Chancellor, section 12(1)(a)

8 February 1995 - 7 February 1998

8 February 1998 - 7 February 2001 (re-elected by Senate)

8 February 2001 - 8 July 2002 (re-elected by Senate)

CHAPPLE, Ms Elizabeth 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1995 - 31 December 1995

CHATTERJEE, Mr Shourik 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 2000 - 31 December 2000

CHURCHER, Ms Elizabeth 

Co-opted by the Senate, section 12(1)(j)

22 June 1987 - 31 January 1990

COLEMAN, Rabbi 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

30 November 1978 - 15 May 1981

16 May 1981 - 15 May 1984 (re-appointed)

16 May 1984 - 15 May 1987 (re-appointed)

COOK, Mr Roger 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1987 - 27 June 1987

COOK, Ms Veronica 

Ex-Officio as president student guild, section 12(1)(c), 1980-1981; and then elected by Convocation, section 12(1)(f), 1982-1984

22 November 1980 - 21 November 1981 (guild president)

1 January 1982 - 23 July 1984 (convocation member)

CORSER, Mr Sydney 

Co-opted by the Senate, section 12(1)(j)

25 May 1978 - 24 May 1981

25 May 1981 - 24 May 1984 (re-appointed)

25 May 1984 - 24 May 1987 (re-appointed)

COSTA, Associate Professor Nick 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

9 November 1996 - 8 November 1999

26 September 2003 - 25 September 2006

23 October 2006 – 22 October 2009 (re-elected)

CROWE, Mr John 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1991 - 31 December 1991

CURRIE, Associate Professor Jan 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

10 November 1990 - 9 November 1993

D - H

Senate Member Basis of Appointment (under the Murdoch University Act 1973-1985) Term of Office

DAVIDSON, Ms Fay 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 2000 - 31 December 2000

DAVIDSON, Associate Professor Lawrence (Laurie) 

Elected by the academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

21 September 1976 - 20 September 1979

DAVIES, Mr Brendan 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

24 February 1992 - 24 July 1994

DAY, Father D T

Co-opted by the Senate, section 13(a). This section existed as a special provision whereby the Senate had power to co-opt up to 3 graduates of recognised universities until Convocation was constituted in 1980.

11 December 1973 - 10 December 1975

11 December 1975 - 10 December 1978 (re-appointed)

DILWORTH, Professor M 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

9 November 1984 - 8 November 1987

9 November 1987 - 8 November 1990 (re-elected)

DONALD, Dr Stephanie 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

1 August 1998 - 6 March 2000

DUNLOP, Professor Robert 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

25 September 1973 - 24 September 1974

25 September 1974 - 24 September 1977 (re-elected)

EASTER, Ms Jacky 

Ex-officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c)

26 November 1986 - 27 April 1987

EDMONDS, Mr Luke 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1996 - 31 December 1996

EDWARDS, Dr John 

Elected by Convocation, section 12(1)(f)

31 March 1996 - 30 March 1999

EDWARDS, Emeritus Professor Eric 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

25 July 1981 - 24 July 1984

25 July 1984 - 24 July 1987 (re-appointed)

FINLAYSON, Mr 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

25 August 1980 - 31 December 1980

FISCHER, Mr David 

Co-opted by the Senate, section 13(a), 1979-1980; and then Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g), 1981-1990

22 February 1979 - 31 December 1980 (co-opted)

25 July 1981 - 24 July 1984 (Governor appointed)

25 July 1984 - 24 July 1987 (re-appointed)

25 July 1987 - 19 February 1990 (re-appointed)

FITZGERALD, Mr Andy 

Ex-officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c)

30 November 1991 - 29 November 1992

FLEAY, Mr Des 

Ex-Officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c)

19 October 1978 - 23 November 1979

FUNG, A/Prof Lance 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(b)

29 April 2009 - 29 November 2011

GAINES, Ms Alison 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

29 June 1999 - 28 June 2002

29 June 2002 - 28 June 2005 (re-appointed)

29 June 2005 - 22 July 2008 (re-appointed)

GARDNER, Ms Anita 

Ex-officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c)

1 December 1992 - 30 November 1993

GAWTHORNE, Professor Jeff 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

26 September 1980 - 25 September 1983

26 September 1983 - 25 August 1986 (re-appointed)

GEORGATOS, Mr Gerry Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 2006 – 31 December 2006

1 January 2007 – 31 December 2007 (re-elected)

1 January 2008 – 31 December 2008 (re-elected)

GIBBS, Mr Russell 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(f)

26 February 2008 – 25 February 2011

GIFFARD, Mr Graham 

Ex-officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c)

14 October 1985 - 25 November 1986

GILLAM, Mr John 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

16 October 2002 - 10 September 2003

(appointed to fill the balance of a casual vacancy)

11 September 2003 - 10 August 2004 (re-appointed)

GILLET, Ms Mandy 

Ex-Officio as president student guild, section 12(1)(c)

28 November 1981 - 26 November 1982

GOFF, Mr Harry 

Elected by Convocation, section 12(1)(f)

3 August 1998 - 31 December 1999

GRANDAGE, Associate Professor John 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

16 September 1986 - 15 September 1989

16 September 1989 - 2 December 1991 (re-elected)

GRIEW, Professor Stephen  - (Foundation member

Ex-officio, as Vice-Chancellor, section 12(1)(a)

12 April 1973 - 14 October 1977

HALE, Ms Helen 

Ex-officio, as acting president student guild, section 12(1)(c)

May 1987 (Acting as president for one month only following the resignation of Ms J Easter)

HARDIE, Mr Graham 

Co-opted by the Senate, section 12(1)(j)

25 May 1987 - 24 May 1990

25 May 1990 - 24 May 1993 (re-appointed)

25 May 1993 - 24 May 1996 (re-appointed)

HARE, Mr William 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1981 - 31 December 1981

1 January 1982 - 31 December 1982 (re-elected)

1 January 1983 - 21 October 1983 (re-elected)

HARLEY, Mr Reece 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 2008 – 31 December 2008

HARRIS, Mr Steve 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(f)

4 July 2007 – 1 September 2008

HARRISON, Associate Professor Ken 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

26 April 2000 - 1 August 2001

2 August 2001 - 1 August 2004 (re-elected)

HARROLD, Mr Phil 

Ex-officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c)

27 November 1998 - 26 November 1999

HAWLEY, Mr Mike 

Elected by the non-academic staff, section 12(1)(da)

14 February 1992 - 23 March 1993

24 March 1993 - 4 April 1996 (re-elected)

HEEDES, Ms Candice 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 2002 - 31 December 2002

HESELTINE, The Rt. Hon. Sir William 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

25 July 2000 - 24 July 2003

25 July 2003 - 24 July 2006 (re-appointed)

HETHERINGTON, Mr Robert 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

24 September 1990 - 6 July 1993

HICKMAN, Mr Syd 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1980 - 31 December 1980

HIGGOTT, Ms Anne 

Elected by the Non-academic staff, section 12(1)(da)

18 March 1981 - 17 March 1984

18 March 1984 - 17 March 1987 (re-elected)

HILLMAN, Mr Robert Merry  - (Foundation member)

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

25 July 1973 - 24 July 1975

25 July 1975 - 24 July 1978 (re-appointed)

25 July 1978 - 24 July 1981 (re-appointed)

HOBSON, Ms Ann 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1983 - 31 December 1983

1 January 1984 - 31 December 1984 (re-elected)

HOCKING, Mr Philip Elected by the non-academic staff, section 12(1)(da) 21 April 2005 - 20 April 2008

HOLMES A COURT, Mrs Janet 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

10 September 1997 - 23 November 1998

HOME, Mr Stephen 

Ex-Officio as Nominee of the Director-General of Education, section 12(1)(b)

21 August 1998 - 10 September 2001

HUGHES, Mr Ross 

Co-opted by the Senate, section 12(1)(j)

14 October 1985 - 25 August 1988

19 September 1988 - 18 September 1991 (re-appointed)

19 September 1991 - 18 September 1994 (re-appointed)

HUMPHREY, Ms Alison 

Ex-officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c)

27 November 1994 - 26 November 1995

HUNDLEY, Mr Malcolm 

Elected by Convocation, section 12(1)(f)

1 January 1985 - 31 December 1985

HUNT, Mr Garry 

Nominee of the leader of the Opposition, section 12(1)(i), 2004

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(f), 2007

27 May 2004 - 26 May 2007

4 July 2007 – 3 July 2010 (re-appointed)

HUXTABLE, Associate Professor Clive 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

26 September 1994 - 12 August 1996

I - N

Senate Member Basis of Appointment (under the Murdoch University Act 1973-1985) Term of Office

IANNELLO, Mr Tony 

Co-opted by the Senate, section 12(1)(g)

24 May 2006 – 23 May 2009

24 May 2009 – 23 May 2012 (re-appointed)

IHEAKANWA, Mr Anthony Med 

Ex-officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c)

27 November 1989 - 26 November 1990

INNES-BROWN, Ms Angela 

Elected by Convocation, section 12(1)(f)

1 January 1991 - 31 December 1993

INVERARITY, Mr John 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

29 November 1993 - 14 September 1996

JACKAMARRA, Ms Marlene 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

10 November 1993 - 4 September 1995

JAKOBSEN, Ms Carolyn 

Elected by Convocation, section 12(1)(f)

8 April 2002 - 31 December 2003

1 January 2004 - 31 December 2006 (re-elected)

JANSEN, Mr Robert 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1993 - 31 December 1993

JARVIS, Mr Anthony 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1994 - 31 December 1994

JASMAN, Dr Anne 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

26 September 1991 - 25 September 1994

JEFFERSOM, Ms Marion 

Nominee of the leader of the Opposition, section 12(1)(i)

25 July 1976 - 24 November 1977

JENKINS, Ms Stephanie 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1992 - 31 December 1992

JENNINGS, Professor P 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

20 October 1978 - 19 October 1981

JESSER, Mr Michael 

Ex-officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c), 1982-1983; and then elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e), 1984

26 November 1982 - 25 July 1983 (guild president)

1 January 1984 - 27 August 1984 (student representative)

JOHNSON, Mr Lloyd 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 2007 – 31 December 2007

JOHNSON, Mr Nick 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1995 - 31 December 1995

KELLY, Dr Desmond 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

25 July 1982 - 24 July 1985

25 July 1985 - 24 July 1988 (re-appointed)

25 July 1988 - 24 July 1991 (re-appointed) 

KEMP, Ms Marian 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(b)

26 November 2007 – 25 November 2010

KENNEDY, Her Honour Judge Toni 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

24 July 1987 - 23 July 1990

24 July 1990 - 23 July 1993 (re-appointed)

KENWAY, Ms Jane 

Elected by Convocation, section 12(1)(f)

1 January 1986 - 25 May 1987

LANGLEY, Ms Jocelyn 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

24 August 1987 - 31 December 1987

LANGLEY, Ms Paula 

Ex-officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c), 1997-1998; and then elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e), 1999

28 November 1997 - 27 November 1998 (guild president)

1 January 1999 - 31 December 1999 (student representative)

LAYMAN, Dr Lenore 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

22 December 1995 - 22 June 1998

LEAVESLEY, Dr James 

Elected by Convocation, section 12(1)(f)

23 February 1981 - 22 February 1982

LEE, Mr Simon 

Co-opted by the Senate, section 12(1)(j)

17 May 1993 - 25 October 1994

LESTER, Mr Richard 

Co-opted by the Senate, section 12(1)(j)

22 May 2000 - 22 May 2003

23 May 2003 - 22 May 2006 (re-appointed)

LEWI, Mr Michael -  (Foundation member)

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

25 July 1973 - 24 July 1975

25 July 1975 - 24 July 1978 (re-appointed)

25 July 1978 - 24 July 1981 (re-appointed)

LINDSAY, Mr David 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 2001 - 31 December 2001

LINDSAY, Mr R G 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

25 July 1974 - 24 July 1976

25 July 1976 - 24 July 1979 (re-appointed)

25 July 1979 - 24 July 1982 (re-appointed)

LONERAGEN, Professor Jack 

Elected by the academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

21 September 1979 - 20 September 1982

LONGLEY, Associate Professor Kateryna 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

4 December 1995 - 25 September 1997

LOUDEN, Dr Warren 

Ex-Officio, as Nominee of the Director-General of Education, section 12(1)(b)

1 January 1985 - 25 March 1990

LOUDEN, Mr Harry 

Ex-Officio, as Nominee of the Director-General of Education, section 12(1)(b)

1 November 1980 - 31 December 1984

LYNCH, Ms Amy 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1998 - 31 December 1998

LYNN, Mr John 

Co-opted by the Senate, section 12(1)(j)

28 May 1990 - 18 August 1991

MACBETH, Ms Ann 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e), 1976 to 1977; then by Convocation, section 12(1)(f) 1981 to 1987

1 January 1976 - 31 December 1976 (student representative)

1 January 1977 - 31 December 1977 (re-elected)

1 January 1981 - 31 December 1983 (Convocation)

1 January 1984 - 31 December 1986 (re-elected)

MACBETH, Dr Jim 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

25 September 2000 - 25 September 2003

1 January 2004 - 28 October 2004 (re-elected to fill casual vacancy)

29 October 2004 - 28 October 2007 (re-elected)

MACINTYRE, Mr Clement 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1978 - 31 December 1978

1 January 1979 - 31 December 1979 (re-elected)

MACPHERSON, Mr Malcolm Hugh 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

10 September 1997 - 10 September 2000

11 September 2000 - 10 September 2003 (re-appointed)

11 September 2003 - 10 September 2006 (re-appointed)

MANFORD, Dr F A 

Co-opted by the Senate, section 12(1)(j)

11 December 1973 - 10 December 1974

11 December 1974 - 10 December 1977 (re-appointed)

MARTIN, Ms Erica 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1997 - 1 April 1997

MARTIN, Ms Maura 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1979 - 31 December 1979 

1 January 1980 - 1 July 1980 (re-elected)

MASON, Ms Bonita 

Ex-officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c), 1983-1984; and then elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e), 1985

26 September 1983 - 23 November 1984 (guild president)

1 January 1985 - 31 December 1985 (student representative)

MCCALL, Dr Michael 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

29 October 1996 - 18 May 1999

19 May 1999 - 18 May 2002 (re-appointed)

19 May 2002- 18 May 2005 (re-appointed)

MCCOMB, Associate Professor Jen 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

26 April 2000 - 28 October 2001

29 October 2001 - 31 December 2003 (re-elected)

MCCUSKER, Mr Malcolm 

Co-opted by Senate, section 12(1)(j)

27 October 1977 - 25 September 1978

26 September 1978 - 25 September 1981 (re-appointed)

26 September 1981 - 25 September 1984 (re-appointed)

MCGEORGE, Ms Felicity 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1985 - 31 December 1985

MCINERNEY, Mr Dennis 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(i)

10 October 1994 - 7 October 1996

MCLEAN, Mr Ross 

Nominee of the leader of the Opposition, section 12(1)(i), 1994; then as a Governor appointed member (1994-97), section 12(1)(g)

24 February 1992 - 24 July 1994 (Nominee of leader of Opposition)

25 July 1994 - 24 July 1997 (appointed by the Governor)

MCPHERSON, Ms Shirley 

Co-opted by Senate, section 12(1)(g)

22 February 2006 – 1 August 2007

MCTAGGART, Ms Althea  - (Foundation member)

Nominated by the leader of the opposition, section 12(1)(i), 1973-1976; then as nominee of the Premier, section 12(1)(i), 1976-1982

25 July 1973 - 24 July 1976 (nominee of leader of Opposition)

25 July 1976 - 24 July 1979 (nominee of the Premier)

25 July 1979 - 24 July 1982 (re-appointed)

MECKELBURG, Mr Jim 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1994 - 31 December 1994

MECKELBURG, Ms Patricia 

Elected by Convocation, section 12(1)(f)

21 September 1987 - 31 December 1988

1 January 1989 - 31 December 1991 (re-elected)

1 January 1992 - 21 February 1994 (re-elected)

Mensaros, Hon Andrew - (Foundation member)

Member of parliament appointed on the nomination of the Leader of the Opposition, section 12(1)(h) 1973-1974;then as nominee of the Premier, section 12(1)(h), 1974-1977

3 August 1973 - 31 May 1974 (nominee of Leader of Opposition)

1 June 1974 - 12 August 1977 (nominee of the Premier)

MENZEL, Mr Mat 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 2003 - 31 December 2003

1 January 2004 - 31 December 2004 (re-elected)

MICKE, Dr Byron 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

16 August 1993 - 24 July 1996

MOODY, Mr John 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

25 July 1982 - 24 July 1985

25 July 1985 - 24 July 1988 (re-appointed)

25 July 1988 - 24 July 1991 (re-appointed)

MOORHOUSE, Ms June 

Nominee of the Premier, section 12(1)(i)

6 April 1992 - 31 January 1995

MUNDAY, Mr Darren 

Elected by the non-academic staff, section 12(1)(c)

19 April 2008 - 18 April 2011

MURPHY, Ms Sylvia 

Ex-Officio as Nominee of the Director-General of Education, section 12(1)(b)

4 December 1992 - 3 August 1998

MURRAY, Ms Maxine 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(f)

2 December 2008 – 1 December 2011

MURRAY, Hon Justice Michael 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

26 November 1990 - 28 June 1993

29 June 1993 - 28 June 1996 (re-appointed)

29 June 1996 - 28 June 1999 (re-appointed)

NADEBAUM, Ms Margaret 

Ex-Officio as Nominee of the Director-General of Education, section 12(1)(b)

26 March 1990 - 3 September 1992

NAIRN, Professor Malcolm 

Ex-officio, as Vice-Chancellor, section 12(1)(a)

4 February 2002 - 30 June 2002

NARBETT, Mr Daniel 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 2005 - 31 December 2005

NASH, Dr Allen 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

28 November 1994 - 15 September 1995

16 September 1995 - 15 September 1998 (re-elected)

NAZER, Ms Vicky 

Elected by the non-academic staff, section 12(1)(da)

19 April 1996 - 18 April 1999

21 April 1999 - 30 June 2000 (re-elected)

NELSON, Mr Thomas 

Ex-Officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c)

25 November 1977 - 24 May 1978

NIARDONE, Mr Paul 

Co-opted by the Senate, section 12(1)(g)

22 October 2008 – 21 October 2011

NICHOLLS, Ms Taruia 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1996 - 31 December 1996

NOONAN, Mr Charles 

Ex-officio, as President Student Guild, section 12(1)(c)

29 November 1996 - 28 November 1997

O - T

Senate Member Basis of Appointment (under the Murdoch University Act 1973-1985) Term of Office

O'BRIEN, Judge Kate 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g), then (12(1)(f) for third term.

30 June 2000 - 15 May 2003

16 May 2003 - 15 May 2006 (re-appointed)

21 June 2006 – 5 December 2007 (re-appointed)

O'MALLEY, Mr Justin 

Ex-officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c), 1990-1991; and then elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e), 1992

25 June 1990 - 26 November 1991 (guild president)

1 January 1992 - 31 December 1992 (student representative)

OZTURK, Ms Carolyn

Co-opted by the Senate, section 12(1)(j)

14 August 1995 - 11 August 1997

PASCOE, Dr Rob 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1976 - 31 December 1976

1 January 1977 - 31 December 1977 (re-elected)

PATTERSON, Mr John 

Ex-Officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c)

25 May 1978 - 10 August 1978

PEDERSEN, Ms Viette 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1988 - 19 August 1988

PETT, Mr Robert 

Co-opted by the Senate, section 12(1)(j)

1 January 1997 - 31 December 1999

1 January 2000 - 31 December 2002 (re-appointed)

1 January 2003 - 31 December 2005 (re-appointed)

PHILIPS, Mr Jacqueline  

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(b)

30 April 2008 - 25 February 2009

PHILLIPS, Dr Gail 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

28 October 1998 - 28 February 2000

POLGLAZE, Mr R 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

7 September 1978 - 31 December 1978

PORTER, Dr Patricia 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

27 February 1984 - 31 August 1984

PRESCOTT OBE, Sir Stanley 

Co-opted by the Senate, section 12(1)(j)

30 August 1973 - 2 August 1976

REGAN, Mr Grant 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1989 - 31 December 1989

1 January 1990 - 31 December 1990 (re-elected)

RICHMOND, Professor Malcolm 

Co-opted by the Senate, section 12(1)(j)

4 April 2000 - 3 April 2003

Robertson, Professor Alex

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

25 September 1973 - 6 September 1975

20 October 1975 - 19 October 1978 (re-elected)

ROBERTSON, Ms Courtney  

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(d)

1 January 2009 – 31 December 2009

ROGERS, Mr Kurt 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e); 1986-87, 1988, 1991; and also ex-officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c) 1987

1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986 (student representative)

1 January 1987 - 21 June 1987 (re-elected)

22 June 1987 - 27 November 1987 (guild president)

1 January 1988 - 31 December 1988 (student representative)

1 January 1991 - 31 December 1991 (student representative)

RUTHROF, Associate Professor Horst 

Elected by the Academic, section 12(1)(d)

13 December 1983 - 12 December 1986

RYANS-TAYLOR, Ms Alisha 

Ex-officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c) 2001-02

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e) 2003

27 November 2000 - 26 November 2001 (guild president)

27 November 2001 - 26 November 2002 (re-elected)

1 January 2003 - 31 December 2003 (student representative)

1 January 2004 - 31 December 2004 (re-elected)

SCHIBECI, Dr Renato 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

27 September 1982 - 26 September 1985

23 February 1987 - 26 September 1988

27 September 1988 - 26 September 1991 (re-elected)

SCHWARTZ, Professor Steven 

Ex-officio, as Vice-Chancellor, section 12(1)(a)

21 February 1996 - 8 October 2001

SCOTT, Dr  Bill 

Section 12 (1)(d) of Murdoch University Act - Elected by Academic staff

25 September 1997 - 24 September 2000

SCOTT, Dr Lyndy 

Elected by Convocation, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 2007 – 31 December 2009

SHAY, Ms Kelly 

Ex-officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c)

30 November 1995 - 29 November 1996

SHEAN, Dr Ruth 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

24 February 1992 - 24 July 1994

25 July 1994 - 24 July 1997 (re-appointed)

25 July 1997 - 24 July 2000 (re-appointed)

SHURVEN, Ms Helen 

Elected by Convocation, section 12(1)(f)

1 January 2001 - 28 February 2002

SIM, Mr Peter 

Nominee of the Premier, section 12(1)(i)

25 July 1982 - 24 July 1985

25 July 1985 - 24 July 1988 (re-appointed)

25 July 1988 - 24 July 1991 (re-appointed)

SINCLAIR, Professor D C 

Co-opted by the Senate, section 13(a). This section existed as a special provision whereby the Senate had power to co-opt up to 3 graduates of recognised universities until Convocation was constituted in 1980.

25 May 1978 - 31 December 1980

SKIRA, Ms Eva 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(f)

26 February 2008 – 25 February 2011

SLANY, Ms Marion 

Elected by Convocation, section 12(1)(f)

1 January 2000 - 31 December 2002

SLATTERY, Mr Joseph 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

30 November 1978 - 15 May 1981

16 May 1981 - 15 May 1984 (re-appointed)

SLAVEN,. Captain Wal 

Elected by Convocation, section 12(1)(f)

31 March 1999 - 27 November 2000

SLEEP, Ms Sue 

Elected by the Non-academic staff, section 12(1)(da)

23 March 1987 - 22 March 1990

23 March 1990 - 2 December 1991 (re-elected)

SMITH, Mr Sean 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1993 - 31 December 1993

STASAK, Ms Basha 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(d)

1 January 2009 – 31 December 2009

STEKETEE, Mr M 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1990 - 31 December 1990

STEVENAGE, Mr Paul 

Ex-officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c)

28 November 1988 - 27 November 1989

STRAWBRIDGE, Dr Melanie 

Elected by Convocation, section 12(1)(f)

8 April 2002 - 5 April 2005

TAPLIN, Mr John 

Elected by Convocation, section 12(1)(f)

1 January 1987 - 31 December 1989

1 April 1990 - 31 March 1993 (re-elected)

1 April 1993 - 31 March 1996 (re-elected)

TAYLOR, Hon Alexander Donald  - (Foundation member)

Member of parliament appointed on the nomination of the Premier, section 12(1)(h), 1973-1974; then as nominee of the Leader of the Opposition, section 12(1)(h) 1974-1977

3 August 1973 - 31 May 1974 (nominee of the Premier)

1 June 1974 - 12 August 1977 (nominee of Leader of the Opposition)

THOMAS, Mr Ken

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e), 1987; and then ex-officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c), 1988

24 August 1987 - 27 November 1987 (student representative)

28 November 1987 - 25 November 1988 (guild president)

TOWLER, Ms Marjolein 

Elected by Convocation, section 12(1)(f)

1 January 1997 - 1 July 1998

U - Z

Senate Member Basis of Appointment (under the Murdoch University Act 1973-1985) Term of Office

USHER, Mr F J 

Co-opted by the Senate, section 13(a). This section existed as a special provision whereby the Senate had power to co-opt up to 3 graduates of recognised universities until Convocation was constituted in 1980.

11 December 1973 - 16 December 1974

17 December 1974 - 16 December 1977 (re-appointed)

VALENTINE, Mr Peter 

Co-opted by the Senate, section 12(1)(j)

11 December 1973 - 28 February 1975

WALES, Professor Ray 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

25 September 1977 - 24 September 1980

6 November 1981 - 31 December 1983 (re-elected)

13 December 1986 - 12 December 1989

13 December 1989 - 12 December 1992 (re-elected)

WALLWORK QC, Mr Henry 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

16 May 1984 - 15 May 1987

16 May 1987 - 15 May 1990 (re-appointed)

WARDLE, Sir Thomas  - (Foundation member)

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

25 July 1973 - 11 April 1974

WASHER, Dr Stewart 

Co-opted by the Senate, section 12(1)(g)

26 April 2007 - 25 April 2010

WATSON, Mr David 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

WEBB, Associate Professor John 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

14 December 1992 - 27 March 1995

WEST, Ms Mara 

Elected by Convocation, section 12(1)(f)

19 April 2001 - 30 March 2002

WHELAN, Ms Barbara 

Ex-officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c)

29 November 2004 - 15 August 2005

WHITE, Mr Kevin 

Elected by and from amongst the students, section 12(1)(e)

1 January 2001 - 31 December 2001

1 January 2002 - 31 December 2002 (re-elected)

WICKHAM, The Hon Mr Justice 

Ex-Officio, as Chancellor, section 12(1)(a)

7 February 1974 - 6 February 1977

7 February 1977 - 6 February 1980 (re-elected by Senate)

WILKIE, Ms Meredith 

Elected by the Academic staff, section 12(1)(d)

12 May 1995 - 13 December 1995

WILLSON, Dr Francis Michael 

Ex-Officio, as Vice-Chancellor, section 12(1)(a)

20 December 1978 - 14 August 1985

WILSON, Mr Keith 

Co-opted by the Senate, section 12(1)(j)

28 November 1994 - 27 November 1997

28 November 1997 - 31 December 1999 (re-appointed)

WILSON, Sir Ronald 

Ex-Officio, as Chancellor, section 12(1)(a)

6 February 1980 - 5 February 1983

6 February 1983 - 5 February 1986 (re-elected by Senate)

6 February 1986 - 5 February 1989 (re-elected by Senate)

6 February 1989 - 5 February 1992 (re-elected by Senate)

6 February 1992 - 5 February 1995 (re-elected by Senate)

WONG, Ms Susan 

Elected by Convocation, section 12(1)(f)

1 January 1994 - 31 December 1996

WOODALL, Ms M 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

26 November 1990 - 2 June 1993

WOODS, Mr S W 

Ex-Officio as Nominee of the Director-General of Education, section 12(1)(b)

24 June 1976 - 27 October 1980

WORDSWORTH, The Hon David 

Appointed by the Governor, section 12(1)(g)

16 August 1993 - 17 May 1996

XAMON, Ms Alison 

Ex-officio, as president student guild, section 12(1)(c)

27 November 1999 - 26 November 2000

YOVICH, Professor John 

Ex-officio, as Vice-Chancellor, section 12(1)(a)

1 July 2002 - 30 June 2007

ZAMPATTI, Mr Lloyd 

Co-opted by the Senate, section 12(1)(j)

25 September 1975 - 12 August 1977

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