Council members

Sir Eric J Neal (Chancellor) AC, CVO
Qualifications / Professional Accreditations
- Hon DEng Syd, Hon DUniv, SAust, DUniv Flin, CPEng, CEng (UK), FIEAust, FIGEM(UK)
Current Employment
- Chancellor, Flinders University
Professional Memberships
Flinders University Appointments and Activities
- Chancellor, Flinders University
- Chair, Awards Committee
- Chair, Executive Committee of Council
- Chair, Senior Staff Remuneration Committee
Honours and Awards
- Knight Bachelor, 1982
- Companion of the Order of Australia, 1988
- Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, 1992
- U.S.A Department of Defence Medal, 1992
- Centenary Medal, 2001
Professional Experience and Appointments
Sir Eric Neal served as Governor of the State of South Australia from July 1996 to November 2001 He previously had a successful career in industry, culminating in 14 years as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Boral Ltd and as a Director of its subsidiaries in Australia, the UK, the USA and the Pacific Islands. Sir Eric has served on many corporate boards, as well as on government advisory bodies on defence, prices and incomes, water resources and the sugar industry. His directorships have included BHP, AMP, and Westpac (of which he was also Chairman).

Professor Michael N Barber (Vice-Chancellor)
Qualifications / Professional Accreditations
Current Employment
- Vice-Chancellor, Flinders University
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, Australian Academy of Science
- Member, Australian Institute of Physics
- Member, Australian Mathematical Society
- Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Member, Society of Applied and Industrial Mathematics
Flinders University Appointments and Activities
- Council Member, Flinders University
- Member, Resources Committee, Flinders University
- Member, Academic Senate, Flinders University
Other Appointments
- Director, Astronomy Australia Ltd
- Member, Universities Australia

Mr Nicholas Begakis AM
Qualifications / Professional Accreditations
- BTech (Electronic Engineering) SA Institute of Technology (now the University of SA)
Professional Memberships
Flinders University Appointments and Activities
- Council Member, Flinders University
Professional Experience and Appointments
Mr Begakis has more than 30 years' experience in a variety of business roles, including several senior management roles in manufacturing, as an entrepreneur creating own businesses, in venture capital and merchant banking.
His current Directorships and Board positions include:
- Director, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Director, Business SA
- Director, Statewide Superannuation Trust
- Member, Premier's Food Council
- Member, Multicultural Forum SA
- Chairman, Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics
- Chairman, Enterprise Development Inc
- Chairman, Council for International Trade and Commerce SA Inc
- Chairman, Women's and Children's Hospital Foundation
- Chairman, Bellis Fruit Bars
Honours and Awards
- Member of the Order of Australia

Ms Jane Bromley
Qualifications / Professional Accreditations
BSc Adel
Current Employment
HR Policy and Project Officer, Division of Human Resources, Flinders University
Flinders University Appointments and Activities
• Council Member, Flinders University
Professional Experience and Appointments
Jane has worked in Human Resources since mid 2004. Prior to that she was Executive Officer, Central Administration (1998 to 2004), Executive Officer to the Vice-Chancellor (1995 to 1998) and Executive Assistant to the Director of Administration and Registrar (1995). She worked in research and graduate studies administration at the University of Adelaide from 1991 to 1995.

Associate Professor Tracey Bunda
Qualifications / Professional Accreditations
BEd QUT
Current Employment
Director, Yunggorendi First Nations Centre for Higher Education and Research, Flinders University
Professional Memberships
- Treasurer - Australian Critical race and Whiteness Studies Association
Member - Australian Association of Research Education
Flinders University Appointments and Activities
- Council Member, Flinders University
- Academic Senate Member, Flinders University
- Community Engagement Reference Group, Flinders University
- Faculty Committee - Teaching and Learning - Education Theology Humanities and Law, Flinders University
- Indigenous Employment Advisory Committee, Flinders University
- Promotion and Academic Appointment Review Committee, Flinders University
Professional Experience and Appointments
Associate Professor Tracey Bunda has an extensive and highly developed experience and performance in Indigenous Higher Education. Prior to appointment to the Flinders University in 2005 Associate Professor Bunda has directed Indigenous Education at the University of Canberra, Newcastle University, the Australian Catholic University-Qld, and Monash Gippsland.
- Councillor - National Indigenous Higher Education Council
- Councillor - National Tertiary Education Union

Ms Leonie Clyne
Qualifications / Professional Accreditations
Current Employment
- Managing Director, Angus Clyne Australia Pty Ltd
Professional Memberships
- Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors
Flinders University Appointments and Activities
- Council Member, Flinders University
- Chair, Flinders Consulting Pty Ltd
- Board Member, Flinders Partners Pty Ltd
- Member, Alumni Association
Professional Experience and Appointments
Ms Clyne is the founder and Managing Director of corporate clothing company, Angus Clyne Pty Ltd. Her other business activities and Board appointments include:
- Business Coach, Centre for Innovation, Business and Manufacturing (CIBM)
- Development Coach, Locher and Associates
- Advocate, Adelaide Festival Centre
- Member, Trade Schools of the Future Task Force
Honours and Awards
- 1997 Inaugural Enterprising Woman of the Year Award - Enterprising Women Association, Business SA.
- 1998 Finalist - Telstra Business Woman of the Year Award.
- 1999 South Australian Small Business of the Year - South Australian Training Awards.
- 1999 Prime Ministers Small Business of the Year Award - ANTA National Training Awards.

Professor Gary Davis
Qualifications / Professional Accreditations
LLB York (Can), LLM Michigan
Current Employment
Professor of Law, Flinders University
Flinders University Appointments and Activities
- Council Member, Flinders University
- Dean, School of Law, Flinders University (2001 - 2007)
- Member, Academic Senate, Flinders University
Professional Experience and Appointments
Professor Gary Davis, originally from Canada, is Professor of Law at Flinders University. He joined the University as Associate Professor in 1996. He was appointed as Dean of the Law School as of 1 July 2001, and was re-appointed for a second term. Prior to joining Flinders University, Professor Davis was a Foundation appointment to the academic staff of Murdoch University Law School in Perth (1990-1996), and a member of the law academic staff of the University of New South Wales in Sydney (1981-1990). He has been a member of the Council of Australian Lawn Deans; the Legal Practitioners Education and Admission Council of South Australia; and the Council of the Law Society of South Australia. His other experience with organisational governing bodies includes membership of the Management Committee of the Flinders University Child Care Centre from 1996-2000, serving as Chair for the period 1997-1999; membership of the Committee of Management of the Murdoch University Child Care Association (1995-1996); and membership of the Board of Management of the Marion Community Legal Service (1997-2003). He is currently the Director of a national project on legal education funded by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC).

Ms Anna Hall
Current employment
Anna Hall is currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Behavioural Science/Bachelor of Arts combined degrees program.
Flinders University Appointments and Activities
- Council Member, Flinders University
- Member, Statute 6.4 Nominating Committee, Flinders University
Professional Experience
Anna is previously a small business owner and has been a director of two companies. She previously worked as receptionist/personal assistant to the Director of the Victim Support Service.
Dr Leonie Hardcastle
Qualifications / Professional Accreditations
Current Employment
- Associate General Manager (Faculty of Social Sciences)
Flinders University Appointments and Activities
- Council Member, Flinders University
- Member, Faculty Board, Faculty of Social Sciences
- Member, Faculty Planning Advisory Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences
- Casual Lecturer in international relations, Asian studies and public policy/management in the (former) Department of Asian Studies & Languages, the School of Political & International Studies, the Flinders Institute of Public Policy & Management and the School of Social Work
- Academic Coordinator, Bachelor of Arts Office, 1995-1998
- Academic Coordinator, Faculty of Social Sciences, 1985-1995
- Member, numerous University committees, task forces, working groups
Professional Experience and Appointments
- Governing Council, Onkaparinga Institute of TAFE, 1999-2004
- Governing Counciil, Onkaparinga/South-East Alliance, 2001-2003
- Governing Council, Hamilton Secondary College, 2002-2005
- Co-investigator, Housing policy research project, SA Department for Families and Communities and Southern Research Centre of the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute, 2004-2005
- Visiting Research Associate, International Institute of Social Sciences, University of Edinburgh, 1996

Mr John Hood
Qualifications / Professional Accreditations
Current Employment
Professional Experience and Appointments
- Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants
- Member, Taxation Institute of Australia
- Graduate member Australian Institute of Company Directors
Flinders University Appointments and Activities
- Council Member, Flinders University
- Member, Resources Committee, Flinders University
- Director, Board of Flinders Campus Community Services
Professional Experience and Appointments
Mr Hood provides strategic business and financial advice to a broad range of organisations ranging from regional businesses to multinational corporations and public sector entities.
He also holds directorships in privately owned companies, for Port Power and the Seymour College Foundation.

The Hon Dr Diana Laidlaw AM
Qualifications / Professional Accreditations
Current Employment
- Vigneron, Pancake Estate wines
- Mosaic Artisan
Flinders University Appointments and Activities
- Member, University Council
- Flinders Ambassador in the Community (FACes)
Professional Experience and Appointments
Dr Laidlaw was a member of the Parliament of South Australia from 1982 to 2003, which included 9 years as Minister for Transport, the Arts and Status of Women and 4 years as Minister for Urban Planning.
Her current Board appointments include:
- Chair, South Australian Museum Foundation
- Member, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, SA Committee
Honours and Awards
- Member of the Order of Australia

Mrs Peggy Lau Flux
Qualifications / Professional Accreditations
- BA(Econ) W Ont, MBA HK, BA(Journalism) SAust
- Corporate Banker
Current Employment
Flinders University Appointments and Activities
- Council Member, Flinders University
Professional Experience and Appointments
Mrs Lau Flux has previous experience as a corporate banker in Hong Kong with Standard Chartered Bank and Citibank. Her previous appointments include:
- Board Member, Royal Adelaide Hospital 1995-2004
- Member, The APEC Women Leaders Network 2001 (Federal Appointment)
- Member National Multicultural Advisory Group 1997-2000 (Federal Appointment)
- Member, South Australia Capital City Forum 1999-2000
- President, Asia-Pacific Business Council for Women 1997-1998
- Board Member, Council for International Trade & Commerce SA 1997-1998
- Deputy Chairperson, South Australian Multicultural & Ethnic Affairs Commission 1996
- Board Member, Australia-China Council 2000 - 2006 (Federal Appointment)
- Member, China Cluster Leadership Group 2001 - 2006
Her current appointments include:
- Chairperson, The Joanna Briggs Institute
- Member, Advisory Group, Australia Worldwide (Special China Edition)

Ms Mary Mitchell
Qualifications / Professional Accreditations
- LLB Adel, GradDipLegPrac SAIT
Current Employment
- General Manager - Commercial, Defence SA
Professional Memberships
- Practitioner of Supreme Court of South Australia
- Registered Practitioner of High Court of Australia
Flinders University Appointments and Activities
- Council Member, Flinders University
- Member, Resources Committee, Flinders University
Professional Experience and Appointments
Ms Mitchell has practiced as a Lawyer, initially conducting a general practice and then practicing in the commercial and corporate areas. She previously held the position of Chief Counsel, Asia Pacific and Global Lead Lawyer, Infrastructure with Halliburton KBR Pty Ltd.
Ms Mitchell's current Board positions include:
- Presiding Member, Aquaculture Advisory Committee
- Deputy Member, Major Developments Panel (Industry, Commerce and Economic Development)

Ms Amanda Muller
Qualifications / Professional Accreditations
BA Flin, GradCertTESOL Flin
Current Employment
PhD Candidate. Amanda Muller is also employed at Flinders as a casual tutor in Professional English and University level TESOL courses. In the past she has taught in the ATAS scheme and lectured for the AusAID Short course.
Flinders University Appointments and Activities
- Council Member, Flinders University
- Member, Resources Committee, Flinders University (from 1 January 2008)
- Member, Research Advisory Committee
- Former member, Academic Senate, Flinders University, Sept 06 - Dec 07
- President, Flinders University Choral Society
- Vice-President, Flinders Postgraduate Students' Society
- Founding member, Student Council, Flinders Campus Community Services Inc, 2006
- Founding President, Flinders University Women's Soccer Club, 1999
Honours and Awards
- Flinders Sport recognition of services certificate in recognition of services to international students
- State representative (gold medalist) - SA Women's Soccer Association (SAWSA), 2005

Mr Tom Phillips AM
Qualifications / Professional Accreditations
Current Employment
Professional Memberships
Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors
Flinders University Appointments and Activities
- Council Member, Flinders University
Professional Experience and Appointments
Mr Phillips retired as CEO of Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd in October 2005, following a distinguished career of 40 years in the Australian automotive Industry, which included roles with General Motors and Toyota.
His ongoing business interests include directorships with a number of South Australian and national companies, including Australia Post.
Mr Phillips was appointed by the South Australian Government as Chairman of the South Australian Training and Skills Commission and Chairman of the SafeWork SA Advisory Committee, commencing these roles in January 2006.
He is a member of several charitable and arts organisations, including:
- Chairman, Red Shield Appeal, SA, Salvation Army
- Board Member, Flinders Medical Centre Foundation
- Board Member, Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation
- Member of the Defence Reserves Support Council
Honours and Awards
- South Australian Businessman of the Year, 2002
- Member of the Order of Australia, 2007

Mrs Judith Roberts AO
Qualifications / Professional Accreditations
Flinders University Appointments and Activities
- Deputy Chancellor, Flinders University, since 2001
- Council Member, Flinders University, since 1992
- Chair, Community Engagement Working Party, 2004
- Chair, Council Working Party on Governance, 2003
- Chair, Equal Opportunity Awards Selection Committee, 2002/2003
- Chair, Celebration of Women's Suffrage Centenary Committee, 1993-1994
- Chair, Nominating Committee pursuant to Statute 6.4 Student Conduct
Professional Experience and Appointments
Mrs Roberts recently retired, in May 2007, as the President of the Cancer Council of Australia. She has worked actively in the community for more than 40 years. A nurse by profession, she has been involved with a wide range of Government and non-Government organisations, and has advised State and Federal Governments in the areas of health, education, welfare and family and women's affairs. Her work on cancer in women helped establish the national breast cancer screening service and the cervical cancer screening program.
Her Board positions have included:
- Founding Chair, The Helpmann Academy Board 1994-2001
- Chair, Family Services Council of Australia, 1997-1999
- Chair, Senior Secondary Assessment Board of South Australia 1987-1994
- President, Relationships Australia 1993-1996
- Chair, South Australian Council on Reproductive Technology 1992-1996
- Member, National Health and Medical Research Council 1984-1993
- Vice-President, Australian Council of Social Services, 1985-1989
Honours and Awards
- Officer of the Order of Australia, 2003
- Member of the Order of Australia, 1984
- Commander of the Military and Hospitaller Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem

Mr Michael Shanahan AM
Current Employment
Flinders University Appointments and Activities
- Council Member, Flinders University
- Member, Resources Committee
Professional Experience and Appointments
- Board Member, Royal Automobile Association of SA Inc
Honours and Awards
- Member of the Order of Australia
Professional Experience and Appointments
Mr Shanahan has extensive experience in agribusiness. He was a member of the Australian Wheat Board (AWB) from 1971-1989. He also has served as senior Vice-President of the National Farmers Federation (1984-86). Mr Shanahan was previously a member of the Commonwealth Treasury Department's Rural Advisory Group (1979-1987), Waite Institute Advisory Committee (1985-1991) and a Director of the SA Cooperative Bulk Handling Ltd (1992-2000).
He is currently a Board Member of the Royal Automobile Association of SA Inc.

Mr Austin Taylor
Qualifications / Professional Accreditations
BEc Adel, Chartered Accountant (Fellow),
Official Liquidator (ASIC), Federal and Supreme Courts
Current Employment
Partner, Meertens Chartered Accountants (SA/NT)
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants
- Member, Insolvency Practitioners Association of Australia
- Member, Banking and Financial Services Law Assoc.
- Member, Australian Institute of Credit Management
Flinders University Appointments and Activities
- Council Member, Flinders University
- Chair, Audit Committee, Flinders University
- Chair, Airborne Research Australia (ARA)
- Chair, Flinders Centre for Airborne Research (FCAR)
Professional Experience
Mr Taylor is a Chartered Accountant in public practice who applies his experience and skills to complement organisational culture, strategy and change in a broad range of organisations. His appointments include:
Current
- Director, Masonic Homes Inc
- Chair, Audit Committee
- Chair, Capital and Finance Reference Group
Previous
- Deputy Chair, All Transport Services Ltd
- Director, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
- Secretary, ASO Foundation
- Director, Scouts Australia (SA Branch)

Mr Sam Taylor
Qualifications / Professional Accreditations
- Certificate 2 in Public Aquatic Safety
- Certificate in Environmental Change Management
Professional membership
- Golden Key International Honours Society
- Patrolling member, North Haven Surf Life Saving Club
Current Employment
Student enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, Flinders University. He also is employed as a PASS Facilitator, School of Biological Sciences, Flinders University and as casual sales assistant, Australian Geographic, Adelaide.
Flinders University Appointments and Activities
- Council Member, Flinders University
- Member, Executive Committee of Council, Flinders University
- Member, Student Matters Committee, Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Former member, Board, Faculty of Science and Engineering, July 2006 - Sept 2007
- Treasurer, Flinders Marine Biology Club
Honours and Awards
- Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship, 2007
- Youth Week Award for Academic Achievement, Port Adelaide Enfield Council, 2006
- Certificate of Merit in English, Biology and Geography (SSABSA), 2005
- Caltex Australia All Rounder Award, Tenison Woods College, 2004
- John Benjamin Memorial Scholarship, Tenison Woods College, 2003
- YMCA Award for leadership and character, 2003
Professor Marika Tiggemann
Qualifications / Professional Accreditations
BA Adel, PhD Adel
Current Employment
Professor in Psychology, Flinders University
Flinders University Appointments and Activities
- Chair, Academic Senate, Flinders University
- Council Member, Flinders University
- University Scholarships Committee, Flinders University (past member)
- University Research Committee, Flinders University (past member)
- Social Sciences Planning Advisory Committee
Professional Experience
Professional memberships
- Australian Psychological Society
- Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia
- Academy for Eating Disorders
- Association for Psychological Science
Honours and Awards

Mr Ian Yates AM
Qualifications / Professional Accreditations
Current Employment
- Chief Executive, Council on the Ageing (COTA), SA
Honours and Awards
- Member of the Order of Australia
Flinders University Appointments and Activities
- Deputy Chancellor, Flinders University
- Council Member, Flinders University
- Chair, Resources Committee, Flinders University
- Member, Audit Committee, Flinders University
- Executive Member, Alumni Association, Flinders University (Past President 1992 - 2002)
Professional Memberships
- Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors
Professional Experience and Appointments
Mr Yates holds numerous Board positions, including:
- Chair, Cancer Council of South Australia
- Deputy Chair, Board, SA Council of Social Service (SACOSS)
- Deputy Chair, Insurance and Membership Services Ltd
- Director and Secretary, Australian Council on the Ageing
- Board Member, Aged Rights Advocacy Services Inc
- Member, South Australian State Government's "Health Performance Council"
- Member of various State and Federal Government advisory bodies in ageing.