Cliff Hawkins
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Cliff Hawkins AM
(born 10 March 1932) is a real estate agent based in Adelaide, South Australia.
Commencing work at the Lands Titles Office as a draftsman, at the age of 17 Hawkins became the youngest person in the state to qualify as a licensed land broker ( now licensed conveyancer). Hawkins subsequently joined the established real estate firm of KJ Powell as a land broker.
Hawkins established his real estate business in Adelaide in 1958. Aside from activity in Adelaide, his business established a presence on Kangaroo Island
, South Australia
from 1963 and is the longest established real estate business on the island. In 1966 he became the youngest ever councillor in the Real Estate Institute of South Australia, and in 1981 its youngest ever life member. In June 1988, he became a Member of the Order of Australia
for his service to the real estate industry and the community.
In 2000, the South Australian Attorney General
appointed Hawkins to a government review panel to report on the National Competition Policy
with respect to land agents.
In 2007, Hawkins was recognised by the Real Estate Institute of Australia, being conferred the President's Award honouring outstanding performance, commitment and contributions
to the real estate profession.
Hawkins received government appointments to the Land Agents' Board, Commercial Tribunal and the board of the State Transport Authority
in South Australia. Outside of real estate, Hawkins was President of Sturt Football Club
from 1985 to 1986 and is a life member of the council of Westminster School, Adelaide
.
Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
(born 10 March 1932) is a real estate agent based in Adelaide, South Australia.
Commencing work at the Lands Titles Office as a draftsman, at the age of 17 Hawkins became the youngest person in the state to qualify as a licensed land broker ( now licensed conveyancer). Hawkins subsequently joined the established real estate firm of KJ Powell as a land broker.
Hawkins established his real estate business in Adelaide in 1958. Aside from activity in Adelaide, his business established a presence on Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island is Australia's third-largest island after Tasmania and Melville Island. It is southwest of Adelaide at the entrance of Gulf St Vincent. Its closest point to the mainland is off Cape Jervis, on the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula in the state of South Australia. The island is long...
, South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
from 1963 and is the longest established real estate business on the island. In 1966 he became the youngest ever councillor in the Real Estate Institute of South Australia, and in 1981 its youngest ever life member. In June 1988, he became a Member of the Order of Australia
Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
for his service to the real estate industry and the community.
In 2000, the South Australian Attorney General
Attorney General
In most common law jurisdictions, the attorney general, or attorney-general, is the main legal advisor to the government, and in some jurisdictions he or she may also have executive responsibility for law enforcement or responsibility for public prosecutions.The term is used to refer to any person...
appointed Hawkins to a government review panel to report on the National Competition Policy
National Competition Policy
The term National Competition Policy refers to a set of policies introduced in Australia in the 1990s with the aim of promoting microeconomic reform.-Origins:...
with respect to land agents.
In 2007, Hawkins was recognised by the Real Estate Institute of Australia, being conferred the President's Award honouring outstanding performance, commitment and contributions
to the real estate profession.
Hawkins received government appointments to the Land Agents' Board, Commercial Tribunal and the board of the State Transport Authority
State Transport Authority (South Australia)
The State Transport Authority was the government agency which controlled public transport within the State of South Australia between 1974 and 1994....
in South Australia. Outside of real estate, Hawkins was President of Sturt Football Club
Sturt Football Club
Sturt Football Club is an Australian rules football club in the South Australian National Football League. The club is best known for its period of dominance from 1966–76 under legendary coach Jack Oatey, during which it revolutionised the style of play by emphasising teamwork and accurate ball...
from 1985 to 1986 and is a life member of the council of Westminster School, Adelaide
Westminster School, Adelaide
Westminster School is an independent, Uniting Church, Early Learning to Year 12, coeducational, day and boarding school located at Marion, South Australia, 12 km south of Adelaide. Founded as a Methodist day and boarding school for boys, the school was opened by the Prime Minister Robert...
.
Sources
- Kangaroo Island... The First 200 Years (Instalment 16) Neville Cordes (2007) Statewide & Global ISBN 0-909630-37-2
- Real History - The Real Estate Institute of South Australia 1919-1989 Peter Donovan and Alison Painter (1990) Real Estate Institute of South Australia ISBN 0-646-02056-0
- Prime Property - Success Secrets from Australia's Real Estate Leaders Tony Hall (2001) Navigator ISBN 0-95787420-0-0