Labor Council of NSW

Secretary | Labor Council of NSW

Now known as Unions NSW. Welcomed Nelson Mandela to the steps of the Opera House in 1992. Edited various books including Transforming Industrial Relations; Australian Industry Policy; Australia and Immigration – Able to Grow?, etc.

Served, 1989 – 1994

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Managing Director | Radio Station 2KY

Served on the board from 1994.  With appointment of Barrie Unsworth as Station Manager in 1990, co-developed strategy for narrowcast radio licenses in rural NSW which ultimately, years later, made the Station more valuable and an essential purchase for the NSW TAB.

Served, 1989 – 1994

Australia-Japan Foundation

Director of the Australia-Japan Foundation aiming at the time to increase awareness and understanding between Japan and Australia, especially in the field of industrial relations. Worked with Professor Peter Drysdale, the Executive Director, to that end. (1992-1993)

Labor Council of NSW

Assistant Secretary | Labor Council of NSW

Worked in industrial relations in rail, steel, manufacturing and other industries.  A highlight was in 1988 discussing with Dick Dusseldorp in Tahiti – on his retirement from Lend Lease – future ventures; this ultimately lead to the formation of the Dusseldorp Skills Forum and Workskills Australia.

Served, 1984 – 1989