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FOR MIEDIA 18 NOVEMBER 1985
The Federal Government has appointed Mr Jim Kirk, AO, as Chairman
of the Australian Bicentennial Authority.
Mr Kirk will take up his appointment immediately.
; rhe Government is delighted that Mr Kirk has agreed to accept the
position.
. Mr Kirk brings to the Authority a wealth of experience in the
business community both in Australia and overseas. Mr Kirk, the
former Chairman and Chief Executive of Esso Australia Ltd, is a
leading Australian who has had a long and distinguished career in
the development of the Australian oil industry.
The Minister Assisting on Bicentennial matters, Mr Cohen, and I
look forward to a close and rewarding relationship with the new
Chairman. Mr Kirk will, in the near future, be considering the appointment
of a new Chief Executive of the Australian Bicentennial
Authority. I have discussed Mr Kirk's appointment with the Leader of the
Opposition, Mr Howard, and he has given his full support to the
decision.
All Australians can look forward with confidentce'to the future
and to the development of a program of diverse celebrations to be
enjoyed by everyone in the community in 1988.
I would also like to express the Government's appreciation to
Mr John Utz, AO, for the valuable contribution he made to the
Authority during his period as interim Chairman.