From the 2011 Australia Day Honours List:
David Robert Gaunt
For service to the arts through the promotion of literature,
particularly as a supporter of Australian authors, and to the bookselling and publishing industries.
particularly as a supporter of Australian authors, and to the bookselling and publishing industries.
Individuals are appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
for service in a particular locality or field of activity or to a particular group.
for service in a particular locality or field of activity or to a particular group.
(This was news to me, but old hat for some! Belated congratulations, David.)