The Pearcey Foundation announced Jordan Green AM as its new chair, succeeding Wayne Fitzsimmons OAM, who led the Foundation from 1999. Helen McHugh, the immediate past president of the ACS (Australian Computer Society), has been appointed as a director.
Guest blog by Barbara Ainsworth
Trevor Robinson contributed to the development of computing in Australia for more than 60 years in many different areas
combining good technical knowledge with an understanding of the needs of the computer customers in a rapidly evolving computer industry.
After three years of national conversations, discussions, and debates it is very clear that Australia (and the rest of the world) needs to rethink the regulatory model and structures for our electricity system. What we have is not fit-for-purpose for the Consumers' Grid. It is not clear that our current regulators can reinvent themselves within their bureaucratic mandates to deliver an efficient and optimal future.
Celebrating another great milestone in Australian computing history, today CIRRUS is installed for your viewing pleasure on Level 1 Ingkarni Wardli at Adelaide University. More of her accessories and signage to be displayed in the new year. On behalf of all Australians, our appreciation to the Adelaide University Librarian, Siân Woolcock, and the Library Special Collections team (Fiona Borthwick, Kate Moskwa, Kate Sinclair and Elizabeth Pascale) for their outstanding efforts in restoring and presenting CIRRUS.
Prof David Skellern AO and Dr Cathy Foley were inducted into the 2025 Pearcey Hall of Fame at the Pearcey National Awards event. The presentations were part of the 70th anniversary of the University of Melbourne School of Computing and Information Systems celebration evening held at Melbourne Connect on 21 November 2025.
Wi-Fi pioneer Prof David Skellern AO was awarded the prestigious 2025 Pearcey Medal at the Pearcey National Awards event. The presentation was part of the 70th anniversary of the University of Melbourne School of Computing and Information Systems celebration evening held at Melbourne Connect on 21 November 2025.
The 2025 SA Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year Award recipient is Tim Stollznow. Tim is founder and CEO of MyVenue, specialising in point-of-sale solutions for major sports and entertainment venues across Australia and North America.
Roxane Bandini-Maeder, CEO and co-founder of climate tech startup Geoneon, was awarded the 2025 Tasmania Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year at the Enterprize Tasmania Demo Day in Hobart.
