Australia-Japan Society of Tasmania President, Dr Steven Phipps, was last week awarded with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, by the Japanese Government. These awards recognise extraordinary contribution to furthering cultural exchange and understanding between Japan and Australia. Dr Phipps is a worthy recipient and the National Federation congratulates him on his achievement.
Other Australians recognised by the Japanese Government last week included Andrew Barr, Chief Minister of the ACT, John Coates, Honorary Member of the International Olympic Committee, and Mark Miller, former staff member of the Japanese Consulate in Melbourne.