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Victoria Cross Review - A Story of Tasmanians
The Defence Honours Awards & Appeals Tribunal held a hearing in Launceston on Friday 16 December Guy was invited to appear in relation to Tasmanian Navy personnel Teddy Sheean and Dick Emms. The Tribunal has received over 55 submissions in relation to the posthumous awarding of the Victoria Cross. Read Guy's opinion piece here.
International Diabetes Federation World Congress, Dubai December 2011
Guy recently travelled to Dubai to represent Diabetes Australia at the IDF World Congress. The Congress was attended by almost 15000 delegates, providing access to the latest data and opinion from the scientific community, key issues and an exchange of information on resources to best tackle the global diabetes problem.
Tasmanian PolliePedal 24-26 February 2012 - Registrations Open Now
Since 2006 Diabetes Tasmania, with the support of former Senator Guy Barnett, has raised $240,000 and cycled over 1,600 kms to support Tasmanians affected by diabetes. In 2012 Guy Barnett has a new role: Diabetes Tasmania Ambassador, and he continues the charge to help other Tasmanians affected by diabetes. Click here to register for Diabetes Tasmania’s PolliePedal’12 Road Cycling Event on Feb 24-26, 2012.
Marriage Debate
Guy recently participated in a debate with the Hon Michael Kirby, former High Court Judge at the University of Western Sydney on 13 October 2011. Guy's speech can be found here.
Inaugural Ambassador
Guy has recently been appointed :
Tour de France
In July, Guy attended the Tour de France and participated as part of a cycling tour. Since his return he has given many speeches on the adventure and inspiration to various clubs, committees, groups and functions. If you are part of a club that would like to hear about Guy's experience please email guy@guybarnett.com
“I survived! What an absolutely amazing experience …and being there when Cadel won was brilliant timing!"
Guys opinion piece and photos can be viewed here. To access a YouTube video of the Tour click here.
For further details of Guy's speeches, functions and photos click on 'About Guy' above.