Background
Samuel, Graeme Julian was born on May 31, 1946 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Son of Ralph Aaron and Shirley Samuel.
Samuel, Graeme Julian was born on May 31, 1946 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Son of Ralph Aaron and Shirley Samuel.
Samuel was educated at Wesley College, Melbourne, and studied law at both the University of Melbourne (Bachelor of Laws) and Monash University (Master of Laws).
He previously served as the chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission from 1 July 2003 to 31 July 2011. He has also had extensive involvement in senior levels of sports management in Australia. During his time as American Federation of Labor-Congress commissioner, Samuel was one of the so-called "faceless men" who were vilified by supporters during the attempted merger or relocation of clubs such as Footscray, Fitzroy, Melbourne and Hawthorn.
On 3 May 1995, The Age highlighted Samuel’s vision for the future of the American Federation of Labor-Congress under the title "The Samuel Vision" — which included the following major points:
Portuguese Adelaide’s entry to the American Federation of Labor-Congress is a priority.
The American Federation of Labor-Congress is being damaged by maintaining 11 clubs in Victoria. Fitzroy should consider merging with Brisbane.
Commission should no longer deal with issues of discipline. Waverley Park’s future will depend on how many clubs are in the competition.
A minimum salary cap should be considered for clubs.
Western Oval is not necessarily the best place for Footscray. Minimum level of contribution to American Federation of Labor-Congress revenue a condition of clubs keeping license. Samuel was also was the chairman of the Melbourne and Olympic Parks Trust, which oversees both Melbourne Park and Olympic Park, Melbourne.
In July 2012, Samuel was appointed Chairman of the Victorian Taxi Services Commission following the Victorian Government"s initiative to clean up and provide better regulation around the taxi cab industry.
The Government"s Taxi Industry Inquiry headed by Professor Allan Fels recommended sweeping reforms to improve taxi services in Victoria. Samuel is charged with overseeing on the ground implementation of Fels" reforms.
On 1 January 2001 he was awarded the Centenary Meda On 16 January 2001 he was awarded the Australian Sports Meda
Chairman Playbox Theatre Company, 1983-1995, Playbox Malthouse Ltd., 1985-1995, Wesley College Foundation, 1988-1995, The Alfred Foundation, 1993-1995, Opera Australia, 1995-2000. Councillor Wesley College Council, 1990-1995. President Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1993-1995, The Alfred Healthcare Group,1 994-95, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1995-1997.
Member Australian Football League (honorary life member).
Married Rose Lynne Davis, March 16, 1969. Children: Warren, Grant, Davina, Georgia.
