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Dear ASA Members,</div>
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Mark McAuley will be finishing this month with Astronomy Australia Limited, after 21 years of service to the Australian astronomy community. After 3 years with CSIRO-ATNF, Mark then led AAL as its inaugural CEO for 17 years, and has worked in an advisory role
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Mark's contributions to Australian astronomy are significant. He was instrumental in establishing ADACS and the ESO strategic partnership, represented Australian astronomy on a number of international projects including the GMT, and secured many millions of
dollars for astronomy more than the regular NCRIS grant for which he also had responsibility.</div>
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His diligence, professionalism and tenacity have built AAL from a small company to managing a broad array of astronomy-related infrastructure and programs, all while building the trust of the community, and broad and enduring partnerships.</div>
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In the current environment, we are faced with more challenges in the research infrastructure landscape, and Mark has built a resilient and respected organisation to continue to support the Australian community.</div>
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We wish Mark the best for his future. He will continue his contributions to the field of medical research, and will therefore continue to serve the Australian community through a new avenue.</div>
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Warm regards, </div>
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Cathryn</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Curtin University</span><br>
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