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2012 - Governor of Queensland, Penny WensleyAfter launching the Great Artesian Basin poster in Brisnbane, Jeff presents Her Excellency with a smaller version. She also gratiously signed a copy which will be presented to the National Museum in Canberra.


2010 - Governor of NSW, Marie BashirJeff is presented with an OAM recognizing his work in "Water Conservation and Management and the Community" at Government House, Sydney


2009 - Governor General of Australia, Quentin BryceInformal discussions following a formal briefing on GABCC issues at Government House Canberra. Her excellency enquired, "Why are there only 16% females in the Engineering profession?".

2008 - The Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Climate Change and WaterDuring a briefing on Natural Resource interactions at Parliament House Canberra, Senator Wong was impressed by the issues being addressed between the Lake Eyre, Murray Darling and Great Artesian Basins.

1998 - Close to nature SES 
Controller, Jeff Austin assessing flood waters in North West NSW.

1997 - The Inca Trail 
Always exploring different cultures. Private Tour. Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil.

1995 - Australia Aviation Underwriting Pool Awards, Avalon VIC 
Jeff Austin accepting the AAUP, 2004 Inaugural Aviation Safety Award from Australia's iconic pioneer aviator, the late Nancy Bird-Walton.


1991 - Dick SmithAustralian aviation legend Dick Smith (R), supporting the Lightning Ridge Air Show.

1990 - Churchill Fellows Association 25th Anniversary 
SES Controller, Jeff Austin (R) with Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Doug McClelland being introduced to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Guildhall, London, UK. Being well informed, Her Majesty The Queen immediately enquired about the sudden flooding in NSW.

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