Torquay GP is new MAPW leader

Dr Bill Williams was elected the new President of MAPW during the National Council meeting on the weekend of 29-30 August 2009.

Dr Williams, a GP in Torquay on Victoria's Surf Coast, believes that working to resolve and prevent conflict is an essential part of his work as a doctor. He is well-known as a campaigner and public speaker on the unacceptable risks of nuclear weapons, and the associated hazards of nuclear power and the uranium industry.

• Read the media release on Dr Bill Williams becoming MAPW President

Dr Jason Garrood (SA) and Dr Peter Underwood (WA) continue on the MAPW Executive as Vice President. Dr Anne Noonan (NSW) and Dr Jenny Grounds (Victoria) are new Vice Presidents; with Dr Peter Karamoskas taking on the Treasurer's position. 

More MAPW Committee and Executive members are listed on our Media page.