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Annual Report 2006-0708MembersMr Kevin McCann AM, ChairMr McCann is a non-executivedirector of the Trust. He is also anon-executive director of a numberof leading Australian listedcompanies. He is Chairman ofHealthscope Limited and OriginEnergy Limited, lead independentdirector of Macquarie Bank Limited and is a director ofBlueScope Steel Limited. He is a member of theCouncil of the National Library of Australia. Hepractised in corporate and commercial law as a partnerof Allens Arthur Robinson for 35 years and Chairman ofthe firm for 10 years. Mr McCann holds a Master ofLaws, Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts. He isexperienced in finance and commercial matters.Mr Robert ConroyMr Conroy is a non-executivedirector, nominated by the NSWGovernment. Mr Conroy is DirectorCentral Branch, NSW Parks andWildlife Service, NSW Department ofEnvironment and Climate Change.He holds a Master of Management,Bachelor of Arts and a Diploma in EnvironmentalStudies. Through his 30 years with national parks MrConroy has been committed to the protection andimproved management of Australia’s environment.Ms Diana TaltyMs Talty is a non-executivedirector, nominated by the NSWGovernment. Ms Talty has wideranging experience in urban andwaterfront development throughher employment in the Office of theFederal Minister for Urban andRegional Development in 1970’s, the NSWDepartment of Planning, the Darling HarbourAuthority and now in the role of Executive Director,Major Projects for the Sydney Harbour ForeshoreAuthority. Ms Talty holds a Bachelor of Arts. In 2002she was awarded the NSW Government PublicService Medal in recognition of her contribution tothe Darling Harbour project.Photo: School excursion to one of the Trust’s sitesClr Susan HoopmannClr Hoopmann is a non-executivedirector. Clr Hoopmann is PopularlyElected Mayor of Hunters Hill, acompany director and chairsnumerous boards, committees andorganisations with wide-rangingresponsibilities such as traffic,conservation, planning and education. Clr Hoopmannchairs the seven Councils Insurance Pools(Metropool), is Vice Chair of the Northern SydneyRegion of Councils (NSROC) and is involved withvarious Local Government committees and charities.Clr Hoopmann is also a member of the Trust’s Auditand Risk Management Committee.Mr Peter Lowry OAMMr Lowry is a non-executivedirector, a law graduate and ischairman of a number of companiesinvolved in urban planning andresidential development, particularlyin the restoration of heritageprojects. His companies are alsoinvolved in the hospitality industry. He is a boardmember of the National Trust and the PlanningResearch Centre of the University of Sydney and is aMember of the Planning Institute of Australia and aFellow of the Australian Property Institute. He was aReserve Army officer. Mr Lowry is Chair of the Trust'sAudit and Risk Management Committee.Dr John Moriarty AMDr Moriarty is a non-executivedirector. Dr Moriarty holds aBachelor of Arts and was granted aChurchill Fellowship for overseasstudy on the history and culture ofindigenous peoples. He is chairmanand co-owner of Balarinji, thecountry’s leading indigenous art and design studio.Dr Moriarty has been in executive positions in theDepartments of Aboriginal Affairs for Commonwealthand state governments, and continues to hold boardpositions relating to indigenous issues. He is amember of the National Indigenous Council, anadvisory body to the Commonwealth Government.