Councillor Biographies
Prof. Tim Flannery, Scientist, explorer, author and conservationist
Professor Tim Flannery is one of Australia's leading thinkers and writers. An internationally acclaimed scientist, explorer and conservationist, he has published more than 100 peer-reviewed papers. As a field biologist he has discovered and named more than thirty new species of mammals was awarded the "Edgeworth David" Medal for outstanding research in zoology. He is a director of the Australian Wildlife Conservancy, and the National Geographic Society's representative in Australasia. In 2005 he was honoured as Australian Humanist of the Year. From 1999 to 2006 he was Director of the South Australian Museum and Chair of the SA Premier's Science Council and Sustainability Roundtable. In 2006 he accepted a professorial Chair at Macquarie University in Sydney. His most recent book 'The Weather Makers – dealing with climate change' has received widespread praise for its informed and balanced approach, and has been translated into 20 languages.
