Hon Tom Roper, President ASBEC. Former ALP Minister

The Honourable Tom Roper is a Notable Australian and it is indeed a privilege to have him speaking at the conference. From advocating Student Action for Aborigines at Sydney Uni in the 60's to becoming a Labour Minister in the 80 / 90's to becoming a Board Member, Climate Institute, Washington DC, since 1994 until now as the President for ASBEC. Career: National Aboriginal Affairs officer National Union of Australian University Students 1967-1968, education v-president National Union of Australian University Students 1968-1970, tutor and senior tutor School of Education La Trobe University 1970-1973, adviser to fed. Minister for Aboriginal Affairs 1973, part-time commissioner Aust. Social Welfare Commission 1973-1976, member Vic. Institute of Colleges Council 1976-1981. Member, Australian Govt. Advisory Council on the Environment and Employment Opportunities 1994-96. Board Member, Australian Hearing Services 1995-2001. Board Member, Climate Institute, Washington DC since 1994. Board Member Greenfleet Australia, since 2003. Project Leader, Small Islands Project. Honorary Life Member, Metropolis Assoc. Appointments: Minister of Health 1982-85. Minister for Transport 1985-87. Minister for Planning and Environment and Minister for Consumer Affairs 1987-90. Treasurer 1990-92. Minister for Aboriginal Affairs 1987-90, 1991-92. Minister for Employment, Post-Secondary Education and Training and Minister for Gaming Jan-Oct 1992. Shadow Minister for Sport, Recreation, Racing and Gaming 1992-93. Shadow Minister for Health 1976-82, 1992-93. Leader of the House 1989-92. Committee Service: Scrutiny of Acts & Regulations committee 1992-94. Printing committee 1973-1979. Public Servants Ethical Conduct committee 1974-1976. Subordinate Legislation committee 1976-1982. Privileges committee 1978-1982.