Media notes - Meritorious

PUBLIC SERVICE MEDAL (PSM)
Ms Susan Lee PAGE, Monash ACT 2904
For outstanding public service as Deputy Secretary, Deregulation and Review Group
in the Department of Finance and Deregulation, especially in the development of a
viable Commonwealth deregulation policy agenda.
As Deputy Secretary, Deregulation Group (now Deregulation and Review Group) in the
Department of Finance and Deregulation, Ms Page has developed a viable Commonwealth
deregulation policy agenda, effectively from scratch, and managed two major COAG
processes that resulted in enhanced regulatory policy outcomes. Ms Page has demonstrated
a strong commitment to the deregulation policy area, overseeing the delivery of major reforms
in a relatively new area of government function. She has also made a sustained and major
contribution to innovation in policy development and better service delivery over an extended
period, often in challenging circumstances.
Dr Simon PELLING, Waramanga ACT 2611
For outstanding public service in the development of policy and programs for
broadcasting in Australia, especially to manage Australia's conversion from analog to
digital television.
Dr Pelling has been central to the development of policy and programs to manage the
conversion from analog to digital television in Australia as part of his broader responsibilities.
The conversion to digital affected every household across Australia. Dr Pelling has been
integral to achieving a smooth transition path for consumers, industry and Government. He
also led the development of, and championed, arrangements to ensure that households in
regional and remote areas are able to receive metropolitan-standard services, particularly a
new direct-to-home satellite service which has been taken up by more than 150,000
households to date in areas of inadequate reception.
Mr Terance John (Terry) PRICE, Franklin ACT 2913
For outstanding public service through a professional and innovative personal
contribution to leading efforts to support Australia's maritime security.
Mr Price has undertaken the role of Deputy Commander Border Protection Command
(Operations) with responsibility for operational planning and conduct of activity to deter,
prevent and respond to civil maritime threats. This has placed him at the forefront of
managing the operational response to Irregular Maritime Arrivals and Search and Rescue
activity in relation to people approaching Australia in dangerously unseaworthy vessels.
Mr Price has provided service excellence in managing maritime enforcement challenges, with
a focus on the safety and security of the irregular maritime arrivals, in addition to maintaining
vigilance for the well-being of his operational and support personnel and promotion of a
positive safety culture. His contribution has greatly assisted the achievement of the
Government's border protection policies and has directly contributed to the security of
Australia's border.
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