Michael Davis (Australian lawyer)

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Michael Edward Davis AO is an Australian space lawyer. [1]

He is a former chairperson of the Space Industry Association of Australia, and a member of the International Institute of Space Law. [2]

In 1996, Davis graduated with a Master of Space Studies from the International Space University in France. [2]

International Space University Space university in France.

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As a proponent of establishing a dedicated Australian space agency, Davis is regularly featured in the media. [3] [4] [5]

Davis played a key role in Adelaide's successful bid in hosting the International Astronautical Federation's 2017 congress, chairing the local organising committee. [6]

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In recognition to his contribution to the Australian space industry, Davis was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours. [7] [8] [9]

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References

  1. ↑ Chaffey, Claire (2 September 2011) Consuming passions: Infinity and beyond for space lawyer Michael Davis, Lawyers Weekly. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  2. 1 2 Profile: Michael Davis, Space Law website. Accessed 15 June 2019.
  3. ↑ Green, Jonathan (3 May 2018) Federal budget reportedly to include space agency funding, RN Drive, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  4. ↑ Kelly, Fran (25 September 2017) Federal Government announces new Australian space agency, RN Breakfast , Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  5. ↑ Quinn, Rod (21 December 2018) Space Next Aussie Frontier on Talking Point, Overnights , Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  6. ↑ Coggan, Michael (24 September 2017) Astronautical Space Congress: What Australians need to know about space, ABC News , Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  7. ↑ Award ID: 2004776, Australian Honours Search Facility, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Australian Government. Accessed 15 June 2019.
  8. ↑ "Former Chair of SIAA, Mr Michael Davis, recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours List". Space Industry Association of Australia. 2019-06-10. Retrieved 2019-06-15.
  9. ↑ "Queen's Birthday 2019 Honours: The full list". The Sydney Morning Herald. 2019-06-09. Retrieved 2019-06-15.
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