Michael Davis (Australian lawyer) explained

Michael Edward Davis is an Australian space lawyer.^[1]

He is a former chairperson of the Space Industry Association of Australia, and a member of the International Institute of Space Law.^[2]

In 1996, Davis graduated with a Master of Space Studies from the International Space University in France.^[2]

As a proponent of establishing a dedicated Australian space agency, Davis is regularly featured in the media.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Davis played a key role in Adelaide's successful bid in hosting the International Astronautical Federation's 2017 congress, chairing the local organising committee.^[6]

In recognition to his contribution to the Australian space industry, Davis was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours.^{[7] [8] [9]}

Notes and References

1. Chaffey, Claire (2 September 2011) Consuming passions: Infinity and beyond for space lawyer Michael Davis, Lawyers Weekly. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
2. https://www.spacelaw.com.au/profile Profile: Michael Davis
3. Green, Jonathan (3 May 2018) Federal budget reportedly to include space agency funding, RN Drive, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
4. [Fran Kelly|Kelly, Fran]
5. Quinn, Rod (21 December 2018) Space Next Aussie Frontier on Talking Point, Overnights, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
6. Coggan, Michael (24 September 2017) Astronautical Space Congress: What Australians need to know about space, ABC News, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
7. https://honours.pmc.gov.au/honours/awards/2004776 Award ID: 2004776
8. Web site: Former Chair of SIAA, Mr Michael Davis, recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours List. 2019-06-10. Space Industry Association of Australia. 2019-06-15.
9. Web site: Queen's Birthday 2019 Honours: The full list. 2019-06-09. The Sydney Morning Herald. 2019-06-15.