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Neil Lucas
Administrator of Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands
In office
18 January 2006 – October 2009
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
Governor‑GeneralQuentin Bryce
Preceded byEvan Williams
Personal details
NationalityAustralia Australian
ResidenceChristmas Island

Neil Bedford Lucas PSM, JP (born 10 August 1945) was the Administrator of Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands. He served in the office from January 2006 to October 2009, when he was replaced by Brian Lacy.

He was formerly the CEO for the City of Berwick, the Mayor of Casey, the State Member for Eumemmerring Province from 1996–2002, representing the Liberal Party of Australia, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Victorian Legislative Council and consultant to the Victorian Ministers for Local Government and Planning.

He was appointed a Justice of the Peace (JP) upon taking the position of Mayor of Casey. In recognition of his significant contributions over the years Mr Lucas was awarded the Public Service Medal (PSM) in 1995 for outstanding public service to local government.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Neil Lucas PSM". Australian Honours Database. Retrieved 13 June 2011.