Paul Little recognised in Australia Day honours

Toll managing director Paul Little was made Officer of the Order of Australia for service to the development of the transport and logistics industries through strategic leadership and promotion of corporate social and environmental responsibility, and to the community through philanthropic support of sporting and medical research organisations.

Outgoing BHP Billiton chairman Don Argus became a Companion of the Order of Australia for service to business and commerce through leadership in the mining and finance industries, and to the community through the promotion of philanthropy, and executive roles in conservation, health, charitable and sporting organisations.

Among those who became Members of the Order of Australia were:

• Donald Gillies for service to marine engineering and naval architecture, particularly through education and the development of professional standards, and to the community;

• John Stringer, for service to the maritime community through the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol and the integration of marine rescue resources; and

• Geoffrey Askew, for service to the aviation industry through contributions to security policy and the development of improved crisis management programs.