Michael Edward Davis is an Australian space lawyer.Chaffey, Claire (2 September 2011) Consuming passions: Infinity and beyond for space lawyer Michael Davis, Lawyers Weekly. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
He is a former chairperson of the Space Industry Association of Australia, and a member of the International Institute of Space Law.Profile: Michael Davis, Space Law website. Accessed 15 June 2019.
In 1996, Davis graduated with a Master of Space Studies from the International Space University in France.
As a proponent of establishing a dedicated Australian space agency, Davis is regularly featured in the media.Green, Jonathan (3 May 2018) Federal budget reportedly to include space agency funding, RN Drive, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 15 June 2019.Kelly, Fran (25 September 2017) Federal Government announces new Australian space agency, RN Breakfast, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 15 June 2019.Quinn, Rod (21 December 2018) Space Next Aussie Frontier on Talking Point, Overnights, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
Davis played a key role in Adelaide's successful bid in hosting the International Astronautical Federation's 2017 congress, chairing the local organising committee.Coggan, Michael (24 September 2017) Astronautical Space Congress: What Australians need to know about space, ABC News, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
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.Award ID: 2004776, Australian Honours Search Facility, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Australian Government. Accessed 15 June 2019.
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