Burke & Wills Advisory Committee

The Royal Society of Victoria has appointed an Advisory Committee to provide support and advice for all activities associated with the Burke and Wills commemorative events and products.
1 Dr Peter Thorne Chairman, Vice-President of the Royal Society of Victoria
2 David Dodd Burke and Wills 150 Project Officer, Royal Society of Victoria
3 Prof Kate Darian-Smith Professor of Australian Studies and History, University of Melbourne
4 Hon Dr Barry Jones AO Writer, broadcaster and former Labor Minister
5 Dr Jonathan King Journalist, author and historian
6 Dr Frank Leahy Principal Fellow, Department of Geomatics, University of Melbourne
7 Dr Doug McCann Paleontologist, writer, historian, archivist of the Royal Society of Victoria
8 Simon Molesworth AM QC Environmental lawyer, Chairman, International National Trust Organisation
9 Dave Phoenix President, Burke & Wills Historical Society
10 Dr Robb Stanley Executive Officer, Royal Society of Victoria
11 Prof Geoffrey Blainey AC Eminent historian, consultant to the Committee
12 Dr Tim Bonyhady Historian and environmental lawyer, consultant to the Committee
13 Prof Mick Dodson AO Indigenous Australian leader, consultant to the Committee
14 Don Henry Executive Director, Australian Conservation Foundation, consultant to the Committee