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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mudrex unveils upgraded Alpha Program with India's lowest trading fees
Mudrex, a global crypto investment platform, has announced the launch of an upgraded version of its flagship loyalty initiative, the Mudrex Alpha Program . The enhanced six-tier system introduces some of the lowest trading fees in India—dropping to as low as 0.03% for Futures and 0.12% for Spot trades. Effective from 6th June, the revamped Alpha program is open to all Spot and Futures traders on the platform. Benefits are determined based on a user's 30-day trading volume, with eligibility tied to the higher activity between Spot and Futures markets. Depending on the tier, users can access reduced trading fees, zero-fee INR withdrawals (previously 1%), priority customer support, advanced research insights, and exclusive entry to events and educational content. The new tiered framework introduces a more structured loyalty system aligned with user trading behaviour. Support response times have also been optimised—ranging from a 12-hour turnaround for entry-level users to one-hour resolutions and dedicated relationship managers for top-tier members. Crypto Tracker TOP COIN SETS DeFi Tracker 14.52% Buy Smart Contract Tracker 5.94% Buy Web3 Tracker 5.86% Buy NFT & Metaverse Tracker 5.61% Buy BTC 50 :: ETH 50 5.35% Buy TOP COINS (₹) Solana 14,082 ( 4.13% ) Buy Ethereum 236,611 ( 2.84% ) Buy XRP 199 ( 1.75% ) Buy BNB 57,165 ( 1.21% ) Buy Bitcoin 9,344,059 ( -0.15% ) Buy Commenting on the launch, Edul Patel, Co-founder and CEO of Mudrex, said, "Over the years, we've spoken to thousands of users and identified the key challenges they face—high fees, inadequate support, and lack of trust. The upgraded Alpha Program addresses these issues directly. With the lowest fees in the country, faster support, and a transparent loyalty system, we aim to make crypto investing more accessible, secure, and rewarding for all." Did you Know? The world of cryptocurrencies is very dynamic. Prices can go up or down in a matter of seconds. Thus, having reliable answers to such questions is crucial for investors. View Details » The upgraded Alpha Program reinforces Mudrex's position in India's growing crypto landscape, arriving at a time when investors are actively diversifying their portfolios in response to global macroeconomic trends and rising interest in digital assets. Founded in 2018, Mudrex aims to democratise crypto investing by enabling everyday investors to participate in digital asset wealth creation. The platform is registered as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in India and Europe and holds OAM registration in Italy. Headquartered in the U.S. with offices in Bengaluru, Mudrex is building toward becoming the world's leading crypto asset management platform. ETMarkets WhatsApp channel )
West Australian
4 days ago
- General
- West Australian
Former Royal Agricultural Society of WA president honoured with OAM in King's 2025 Birthday Honours
Recent Medal of the Order of Australia recipient David Thomas is humble about his recognition, saying he never expected to have been named in the national honours. The former president of the Royal Agricultural Society of WA said he was 'a bit taken aback' when he found out he had been awarded an OAM for his service to the WA community through a variety of organisations on June 9. 'Not in my wildest dreams would I have thought that I would ever be put up for an OAM, or be nominated or receive one for that matter,' he said. He said since finding out about his award on Sunday night his phone has been flooded with texts and phone calls from well-wishers congratulating him. Mr Thomas said he did not know who nominated him, but said the nomination was 'humbling'. 'It's very humbling, and I must admit, it's an extreme honour,' he said. '. . . You think that you would never, ever be considered in that stream.' Mr Thomas was president of RASWA from July 2020 until 2023, when he handed the reigns to John Snowball. He has also served as Australian Special Air services Association WA president, Claremont RSL sub-branch president, Boer War Memorial Society of WA, Pilbara Community Legal Service board member, secretary, and vice-chairperson, Floreat and District National Seniors vice president, RSLWA board member, and Hollywood Private Hospital consumer council. Mr Thomas served 20 years in the Australian Army and about 10 years in the Special Air Service Regiment.
The Advertiser
5 days ago
- General
- The Advertiser
Retired cop Gordon Gorton receives OAM in King's Birthday Honours
From his career as a police officer to his commitment to volunteering, Gordon Gorton has dedicated his life to serving the community. Now, his service has been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours for service to the community through a range of service organisations. The Rutherford resident was a police officer for 35 years who was stationed across the Hunter and at Lithgow, and retired ranked chief inspector at Maitland Police Station. Mr Gorton said the honour is a very appreciated shock. "To me it means that some of the work I've done with the community over the years has been recognised," he said. "You just poke along and do what you're doing and you don't look for accolades, but when you do get an accolade like this you say 'wow, I might have done a bit'." Whether stationed in Maitland, Cessnock, Lithgow, Scone or Maclean, Mr Gorton has always become involved with local clubs like Apex, and organised many community projects like skate parks and blue light discos, and coached sporting teams. "You got respect that was the main thing, two-way respect. The community respected you and vice versa," he said. "People knew who you were, you weren't just the copper down the road, they knew who you were and your values." In 2002 he was awarded the NSW Police Diligent and Ethical Service Medal. After retiring, Mr Gorton still felt a strong calling to help the community and volunteered in a number of roles including as an official hospital visitor to mental health patients with NSW Health. He also served as a juvenile justice conference convenor with the NSW Department of Communities and Juvenile Justice. "I've always had an interest in mental health and there was an opportunity there to work as an advocate for patients in various mental health institutions, both adult and adolescents in the Hunter Valley area," he said. A former Cessnock Goannas Rugby League Football Club president, Mr Gorton is still very much a Goanna at heart despite moving to Maitland a few years ago, and is a director on the board of Cessnock Leagues Club. "Rugby league has always been an interest of mine, and also what I found too from my point of view as a policeman when you go to a particular community, you've got to get involved with that community," he said. From his career as a police officer to his commitment to volunteering, Gordon Gorton has dedicated his life to serving the community. Now, his service has been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours for service to the community through a range of service organisations. The Rutherford resident was a police officer for 35 years who was stationed across the Hunter and at Lithgow, and retired ranked chief inspector at Maitland Police Station. Mr Gorton said the honour is a very appreciated shock. "To me it means that some of the work I've done with the community over the years has been recognised," he said. "You just poke along and do what you're doing and you don't look for accolades, but when you do get an accolade like this you say 'wow, I might have done a bit'." Whether stationed in Maitland, Cessnock, Lithgow, Scone or Maclean, Mr Gorton has always become involved with local clubs like Apex, and organised many community projects like skate parks and blue light discos, and coached sporting teams. "You got respect that was the main thing, two-way respect. The community respected you and vice versa," he said. "People knew who you were, you weren't just the copper down the road, they knew who you were and your values." In 2002 he was awarded the NSW Police Diligent and Ethical Service Medal. After retiring, Mr Gorton still felt a strong calling to help the community and volunteered in a number of roles including as an official hospital visitor to mental health patients with NSW Health. He also served as a juvenile justice conference convenor with the NSW Department of Communities and Juvenile Justice. "I've always had an interest in mental health and there was an opportunity there to work as an advocate for patients in various mental health institutions, both adult and adolescents in the Hunter Valley area," he said. A former Cessnock Goannas Rugby League Football Club president, Mr Gorton is still very much a Goanna at heart despite moving to Maitland a few years ago, and is a director on the board of Cessnock Leagues Club. "Rugby league has always been an interest of mine, and also what I found too from my point of view as a policeman when you go to a particular community, you've got to get involved with that community," he said. From his career as a police officer to his commitment to volunteering, Gordon Gorton has dedicated his life to serving the community. Now, his service has been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours for service to the community through a range of service organisations. The Rutherford resident was a police officer for 35 years who was stationed across the Hunter and at Lithgow, and retired ranked chief inspector at Maitland Police Station. Mr Gorton said the honour is a very appreciated shock. "To me it means that some of the work I've done with the community over the years has been recognised," he said. "You just poke along and do what you're doing and you don't look for accolades, but when you do get an accolade like this you say 'wow, I might have done a bit'." Whether stationed in Maitland, Cessnock, Lithgow, Scone or Maclean, Mr Gorton has always become involved with local clubs like Apex, and organised many community projects like skate parks and blue light discos, and coached sporting teams. "You got respect that was the main thing, two-way respect. The community respected you and vice versa," he said. "People knew who you were, you weren't just the copper down the road, they knew who you were and your values." In 2002 he was awarded the NSW Police Diligent and Ethical Service Medal. After retiring, Mr Gorton still felt a strong calling to help the community and volunteered in a number of roles including as an official hospital visitor to mental health patients with NSW Health. He also served as a juvenile justice conference convenor with the NSW Department of Communities and Juvenile Justice. "I've always had an interest in mental health and there was an opportunity there to work as an advocate for patients in various mental health institutions, both adult and adolescents in the Hunter Valley area," he said. A former Cessnock Goannas Rugby League Football Club president, Mr Gorton is still very much a Goanna at heart despite moving to Maitland a few years ago, and is a director on the board of Cessnock Leagues Club. "Rugby league has always been an interest of mine, and also what I found too from my point of view as a policeman when you go to a particular community, you've got to get involved with that community," he said. From his career as a police officer to his commitment to volunteering, Gordon Gorton has dedicated his life to serving the community. Now, his service has been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours for service to the community through a range of service organisations. The Rutherford resident was a police officer for 35 years who was stationed across the Hunter and at Lithgow, and retired ranked chief inspector at Maitland Police Station. Mr Gorton said the honour is a very appreciated shock. "To me it means that some of the work I've done with the community over the years has been recognised," he said. "You just poke along and do what you're doing and you don't look for accolades, but when you do get an accolade like this you say 'wow, I might have done a bit'." Whether stationed in Maitland, Cessnock, Lithgow, Scone or Maclean, Mr Gorton has always become involved with local clubs like Apex, and organised many community projects like skate parks and blue light discos, and coached sporting teams. "You got respect that was the main thing, two-way respect. The community respected you and vice versa," he said. "People knew who you were, you weren't just the copper down the road, they knew who you were and your values." In 2002 he was awarded the NSW Police Diligent and Ethical Service Medal. After retiring, Mr Gorton still felt a strong calling to help the community and volunteered in a number of roles including as an official hospital visitor to mental health patients with NSW Health. He also served as a juvenile justice conference convenor with the NSW Department of Communities and Juvenile Justice. "I've always had an interest in mental health and there was an opportunity there to work as an advocate for patients in various mental health institutions, both adult and adolescents in the Hunter Valley area," he said. A former Cessnock Goannas Rugby League Football Club president, Mr Gorton is still very much a Goanna at heart despite moving to Maitland a few years ago, and is a director on the board of Cessnock Leagues Club. "Rugby league has always been an interest of mine, and also what I found too from my point of view as a policeman when you go to a particular community, you've got to get involved with that community," he said.
The Advertiser
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Women's trailblazer among batch of feted sports figures
Nicole Livingstone heard it all when leading the charge of women into the male-dominated sport of Australian Rules football. "You name it, I heard it," Livingstone, the former AFLW chief executive, told AAP. "Women shouldn't be playing footy, it's a men's game. "Women aren't built for football; the standard was not good; the AFL was moving too fast. "Now, I look on proudly with the AFLW going into their 10th season - it's pretty incredible." Livingstone is among sports identities in the King's Birthday Honours List, appointed an Officer (AO) of the Order of Australia. After swimming at three Olympic Games, Livingstone carved a successful broadcasting career before moving into sports administration - she left her AFLW role in 2023 to become the Victorian Institute of Sport's chief executive. "Elevating women's sport is something that I have always tried to do," she said. "Women have always been doing extraordinary things for Australia in sport but it has taken time for women to be recognised for their sporting prowess. "Having a strong belief in equal opportunity and breaking down that barrier was really important." But for Livingstone, sport is only part of her King's Birthday honour, which also cites her service to community health. Her mother Elsie died from ovarian cancer in 2001, prompting Livingstone and her sister Karen to form Ovarian Cancer Australia the same year. "Most charities are formed through personal tragedy and most charities don't survive very long," Livingstone said. "Twenty-four years later, the organisation is not only still in existence but it's the peak organisation for ovarian cancer in this country in terms of advocating research, providing nurse support for ovarian cancer patients. "That is a special one." Other sports luminaries featuring in the King's Birthday Honours List include respected Australian rules football official Brian Cook, who has been appointed a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia. Cook has been the chief executive officer of AFL club Carlton since 2021, having previously filled that role at Geelong (1999-2021) and West Coast (1990-99). He is joined in the honours list by fellow AFL identity Chris McDermott. The South Australian great and inaugural Adelaide Crows captain received a Medal (OAM) in the Order of Australia. Rugby league Hall of Famer and Queensland's current State of Origin chairman of selectors Gene Miles also received an OAM, as did soccer's Jimmy Rooney, who earnt 102 Australian caps from 1970-80. Tia-Clair Toomey, who was an Olympic and Commonwealth Games weightlifter before turning to the International CrossFit Games where she is a seven-times women's champion, was appointed an AM. The same honour was bestowed on long-time swim coach John Rodgers - who guided Michelle Ford to Olympic freestyle gold in 1980 and has more recently worked with the nation's open water program - and rugby union player and coach Shirley Russell, among others. Nicole Livingstone heard it all when leading the charge of women into the male-dominated sport of Australian Rules football. "You name it, I heard it," Livingstone, the former AFLW chief executive, told AAP. "Women shouldn't be playing footy, it's a men's game. "Women aren't built for football; the standard was not good; the AFL was moving too fast. "Now, I look on proudly with the AFLW going into their 10th season - it's pretty incredible." Livingstone is among sports identities in the King's Birthday Honours List, appointed an Officer (AO) of the Order of Australia. After swimming at three Olympic Games, Livingstone carved a successful broadcasting career before moving into sports administration - she left her AFLW role in 2023 to become the Victorian Institute of Sport's chief executive. "Elevating women's sport is something that I have always tried to do," she said. "Women have always been doing extraordinary things for Australia in sport but it has taken time for women to be recognised for their sporting prowess. "Having a strong belief in equal opportunity and breaking down that barrier was really important." But for Livingstone, sport is only part of her King's Birthday honour, which also cites her service to community health. Her mother Elsie died from ovarian cancer in 2001, prompting Livingstone and her sister Karen to form Ovarian Cancer Australia the same year. "Most charities are formed through personal tragedy and most charities don't survive very long," Livingstone said. "Twenty-four years later, the organisation is not only still in existence but it's the peak organisation for ovarian cancer in this country in terms of advocating research, providing nurse support for ovarian cancer patients. "That is a special one." Other sports luminaries featuring in the King's Birthday Honours List include respected Australian rules football official Brian Cook, who has been appointed a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia. Cook has been the chief executive officer of AFL club Carlton since 2021, having previously filled that role at Geelong (1999-2021) and West Coast (1990-99). He is joined in the honours list by fellow AFL identity Chris McDermott. The South Australian great and inaugural Adelaide Crows captain received a Medal (OAM) in the Order of Australia. Rugby league Hall of Famer and Queensland's current State of Origin chairman of selectors Gene Miles also received an OAM, as did soccer's Jimmy Rooney, who earnt 102 Australian caps from 1970-80. Tia-Clair Toomey, who was an Olympic and Commonwealth Games weightlifter before turning to the International CrossFit Games where she is a seven-times women's champion, was appointed an AM. The same honour was bestowed on long-time swim coach John Rodgers - who guided Michelle Ford to Olympic freestyle gold in 1980 and has more recently worked with the nation's open water program - and rugby union player and coach Shirley Russell, among others. Nicole Livingstone heard it all when leading the charge of women into the male-dominated sport of Australian Rules football. "You name it, I heard it," Livingstone, the former AFLW chief executive, told AAP. "Women shouldn't be playing footy, it's a men's game. "Women aren't built for football; the standard was not good; the AFL was moving too fast. "Now, I look on proudly with the AFLW going into their 10th season - it's pretty incredible." Livingstone is among sports identities in the King's Birthday Honours List, appointed an Officer (AO) of the Order of Australia. After swimming at three Olympic Games, Livingstone carved a successful broadcasting career before moving into sports administration - she left her AFLW role in 2023 to become the Victorian Institute of Sport's chief executive. "Elevating women's sport is something that I have always tried to do," she said. "Women have always been doing extraordinary things for Australia in sport but it has taken time for women to be recognised for their sporting prowess. "Having a strong belief in equal opportunity and breaking down that barrier was really important." But for Livingstone, sport is only part of her King's Birthday honour, which also cites her service to community health. Her mother Elsie died from ovarian cancer in 2001, prompting Livingstone and her sister Karen to form Ovarian Cancer Australia the same year. "Most charities are formed through personal tragedy and most charities don't survive very long," Livingstone said. "Twenty-four years later, the organisation is not only still in existence but it's the peak organisation for ovarian cancer in this country in terms of advocating research, providing nurse support for ovarian cancer patients. "That is a special one." Other sports luminaries featuring in the King's Birthday Honours List include respected Australian rules football official Brian Cook, who has been appointed a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia. Cook has been the chief executive officer of AFL club Carlton since 2021, having previously filled that role at Geelong (1999-2021) and West Coast (1990-99). He is joined in the honours list by fellow AFL identity Chris McDermott. The South Australian great and inaugural Adelaide Crows captain received a Medal (OAM) in the Order of Australia. Rugby league Hall of Famer and Queensland's current State of Origin chairman of selectors Gene Miles also received an OAM, as did soccer's Jimmy Rooney, who earnt 102 Australian caps from 1970-80. Tia-Clair Toomey, who was an Olympic and Commonwealth Games weightlifter before turning to the International CrossFit Games where she is a seven-times women's champion, was appointed an AM. The same honour was bestowed on long-time swim coach John Rodgers - who guided Michelle Ford to Olympic freestyle gold in 1980 and has more recently worked with the nation's open water program - and rugby union player and coach Shirley Russell, among others. Nicole Livingstone heard it all when leading the charge of women into the male-dominated sport of Australian Rules football. "You name it, I heard it," Livingstone, the former AFLW chief executive, told AAP. "Women shouldn't be playing footy, it's a men's game. "Women aren't built for football; the standard was not good; the AFL was moving too fast. "Now, I look on proudly with the AFLW going into their 10th season - it's pretty incredible." Livingstone is among sports identities in the King's Birthday Honours List, appointed an Officer (AO) of the Order of Australia. After swimming at three Olympic Games, Livingstone carved a successful broadcasting career before moving into sports administration - she left her AFLW role in 2023 to become the Victorian Institute of Sport's chief executive. "Elevating women's sport is something that I have always tried to do," she said. "Women have always been doing extraordinary things for Australia in sport but it has taken time for women to be recognised for their sporting prowess. "Having a strong belief in equal opportunity and breaking down that barrier was really important." But for Livingstone, sport is only part of her King's Birthday honour, which also cites her service to community health. Her mother Elsie died from ovarian cancer in 2001, prompting Livingstone and her sister Karen to form Ovarian Cancer Australia the same year. "Most charities are formed through personal tragedy and most charities don't survive very long," Livingstone said. "Twenty-four years later, the organisation is not only still in existence but it's the peak organisation for ovarian cancer in this country in terms of advocating research, providing nurse support for ovarian cancer patients. "That is a special one." Other sports luminaries featuring in the King's Birthday Honours List include respected Australian rules football official Brian Cook, who has been appointed a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia. Cook has been the chief executive officer of AFL club Carlton since 2021, having previously filled that role at Geelong (1999-2021) and West Coast (1990-99). He is joined in the honours list by fellow AFL identity Chris McDermott. The South Australian great and inaugural Adelaide Crows captain received a Medal (OAM) in the Order of Australia. Rugby league Hall of Famer and Queensland's current State of Origin chairman of selectors Gene Miles also received an OAM, as did soccer's Jimmy Rooney, who earnt 102 Australian caps from 1970-80. Tia-Clair Toomey, who was an Olympic and Commonwealth Games weightlifter before turning to the International CrossFit Games where she is a seven-times women's champion, was appointed an AM. The same honour was bestowed on long-time swim coach John Rodgers - who guided Michelle Ford to Olympic freestyle gold in 1980 and has more recently worked with the nation's open water program - and rugby union player and coach Shirley Russell, among others.
The Advertiser
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Advertiser
'I got to where I am ... by working hard': story of law
Like many others working in Iraq following the toppling of Saddam Hussein, Nick Kaldas' mental health deteriorated, an experience he considers pivotal to his role as chair of a royal commission. Moving to Australia from Egypt in 1969 as a boy with his family, he has held a number of prominent roles including deputy commissioner in the NSW Police Force and chair of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. From migrant kid in Sydney's suburbs, Naguib "Nick" Kaldas has been made an Officer (AO) of the Order of Australia as part of the King's Birthday Honours List, for his service to international and transnational law enforcement, multiculturalism, and veterans among other areas. "I feel I have contributed to inspiring kids from migrant backgrounds to think about entering government, to enter the police force, to realise that there is no glass ceiling," he told AAP. "I'm nothing special, and I got to where I am simply by working hard. "See that you can achieve simply by having faith, being resilient, and not letting the speed humps that we all encounter sometimes stop you from moving forward." With his Arabic background and extensive law enforcement experience, Mr Kaldas was made deputy chief police adviser in Iraq, under the Coalition Provisional Authority in 2004. It was in this role helping build Iraqi law enforcement following the dismantling of the regime that led to him developing "really bad PTSD". Mr Kaldas said those experiences were "pivotal" in his understanding of the complex circumstances Australia's military serving men and women dealt with. "It certainly helped me in terms of being empathetic and people knowing that I understand some of what they've been through," he said. "I hope it gave them more comfort to be able to open up, particularly in the private sessions, and to talk to me about what they've been through and what they're feeling." Members of the judiciary and legal professionals have also been honoured for their service to the law. Former and current judges include High Court Justice Simon Harry Steward and Mark Samuel Weinberg who have both been appointed Companions (AC) of the Order of Australia and Peter Meldrum Biscoe KC who was appointed a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia. Others appointed AM include Kathrine Scott Galloway for significant service to the law, Helen Claire Dalley Fisher for service to women in gender equity, and John Patrick Pace for work in international human rights and policy education. Judith Dikstein and John Vincent Mackey were awarded Medals (OAM) of the Order of Australia for their service to the law and community. Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636 Like many others working in Iraq following the toppling of Saddam Hussein, Nick Kaldas' mental health deteriorated, an experience he considers pivotal to his role as chair of a royal commission. Moving to Australia from Egypt in 1969 as a boy with his family, he has held a number of prominent roles including deputy commissioner in the NSW Police Force and chair of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. From migrant kid in Sydney's suburbs, Naguib "Nick" Kaldas has been made an Officer (AO) of the Order of Australia as part of the King's Birthday Honours List, for his service to international and transnational law enforcement, multiculturalism, and veterans among other areas. "I feel I have contributed to inspiring kids from migrant backgrounds to think about entering government, to enter the police force, to realise that there is no glass ceiling," he told AAP. "I'm nothing special, and I got to where I am simply by working hard. "See that you can achieve simply by having faith, being resilient, and not letting the speed humps that we all encounter sometimes stop you from moving forward." With his Arabic background and extensive law enforcement experience, Mr Kaldas was made deputy chief police adviser in Iraq, under the Coalition Provisional Authority in 2004. It was in this role helping build Iraqi law enforcement following the dismantling of the regime that led to him developing "really bad PTSD". Mr Kaldas said those experiences were "pivotal" in his understanding of the complex circumstances Australia's military serving men and women dealt with. "It certainly helped me in terms of being empathetic and people knowing that I understand some of what they've been through," he said. "I hope it gave them more comfort to be able to open up, particularly in the private sessions, and to talk to me about what they've been through and what they're feeling." Members of the judiciary and legal professionals have also been honoured for their service to the law. Former and current judges include High Court Justice Simon Harry Steward and Mark Samuel Weinberg who have both been appointed Companions (AC) of the Order of Australia and Peter Meldrum Biscoe KC who was appointed a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia. Others appointed AM include Kathrine Scott Galloway for significant service to the law, Helen Claire Dalley Fisher for service to women in gender equity, and John Patrick Pace for work in international human rights and policy education. Judith Dikstein and John Vincent Mackey were awarded Medals (OAM) of the Order of Australia for their service to the law and community. Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636 Like many others working in Iraq following the toppling of Saddam Hussein, Nick Kaldas' mental health deteriorated, an experience he considers pivotal to his role as chair of a royal commission. Moving to Australia from Egypt in 1969 as a boy with his family, he has held a number of prominent roles including deputy commissioner in the NSW Police Force and chair of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. From migrant kid in Sydney's suburbs, Naguib "Nick" Kaldas has been made an Officer (AO) of the Order of Australia as part of the King's Birthday Honours List, for his service to international and transnational law enforcement, multiculturalism, and veterans among other areas. "I feel I have contributed to inspiring kids from migrant backgrounds to think about entering government, to enter the police force, to realise that there is no glass ceiling," he told AAP. "I'm nothing special, and I got to where I am simply by working hard. "See that you can achieve simply by having faith, being resilient, and not letting the speed humps that we all encounter sometimes stop you from moving forward." With his Arabic background and extensive law enforcement experience, Mr Kaldas was made deputy chief police adviser in Iraq, under the Coalition Provisional Authority in 2004. It was in this role helping build Iraqi law enforcement following the dismantling of the regime that led to him developing "really bad PTSD". Mr Kaldas said those experiences were "pivotal" in his understanding of the complex circumstances Australia's military serving men and women dealt with. "It certainly helped me in terms of being empathetic and people knowing that I understand some of what they've been through," he said. "I hope it gave them more comfort to be able to open up, particularly in the private sessions, and to talk to me about what they've been through and what they're feeling." Members of the judiciary and legal professionals have also been honoured for their service to the law. Former and current judges include High Court Justice Simon Harry Steward and Mark Samuel Weinberg who have both been appointed Companions (AC) of the Order of Australia and Peter Meldrum Biscoe KC who was appointed a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia. Others appointed AM include Kathrine Scott Galloway for significant service to the law, Helen Claire Dalley Fisher for service to women in gender equity, and John Patrick Pace for work in international human rights and policy education. Judith Dikstein and John Vincent Mackey were awarded Medals (OAM) of the Order of Australia for their service to the law and community. Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636 Like many others working in Iraq following the toppling of Saddam Hussein, Nick Kaldas' mental health deteriorated, an experience he considers pivotal to his role as chair of a royal commission. Moving to Australia from Egypt in 1969 as a boy with his family, he has held a number of prominent roles including deputy commissioner in the NSW Police Force and chair of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. From migrant kid in Sydney's suburbs, Naguib "Nick" Kaldas has been made an Officer (AO) of the Order of Australia as part of the King's Birthday Honours List, for his service to international and transnational law enforcement, multiculturalism, and veterans among other areas. "I feel I have contributed to inspiring kids from migrant backgrounds to think about entering government, to enter the police force, to realise that there is no glass ceiling," he told AAP. "I'm nothing special, and I got to where I am simply by working hard. "See that you can achieve simply by having faith, being resilient, and not letting the speed humps that we all encounter sometimes stop you from moving forward." With his Arabic background and extensive law enforcement experience, Mr Kaldas was made deputy chief police adviser in Iraq, under the Coalition Provisional Authority in 2004. It was in this role helping build Iraqi law enforcement following the dismantling of the regime that led to him developing "really bad PTSD". Mr Kaldas said those experiences were "pivotal" in his understanding of the complex circumstances Australia's military serving men and women dealt with. "It certainly helped me in terms of being empathetic and people knowing that I understand some of what they've been through," he said. "I hope it gave them more comfort to be able to open up, particularly in the private sessions, and to talk to me about what they've been through and what they're feeling." Members of the judiciary and legal professionals have also been honoured for their service to the law. Former and current judges include High Court Justice Simon Harry Steward and Mark Samuel Weinberg who have both been appointed Companions (AC) of the Order of Australia and Peter Meldrum Biscoe KC who was appointed a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia. Others appointed AM include Kathrine Scott Galloway for significant service to the law, Helen Claire Dalley Fisher for service to women in gender equity, and John Patrick Pace for work in international human rights and policy education. Judith Dikstein and John Vincent Mackey were awarded Medals (OAM) of the Order of Australia for their service to the law and community. Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636
