Ian spun a good yarn both in his professional and personal lives. Could see a conspiracy brewing months in advance of anyone else and, often, was proved right! Maree and I are missing Ian and are sorry that we never got to invite him to share a good bottle of red at our new home in Mount Martha. Still, we can toast his memory forever wherever we are.

So sad to hear about your passing. Thoughts our with your friends and loved ones.

We headed to distant shores many times together - particularly to a place we both really enjoyed - Canada. Travel well my friend - your company was always something special.

Ian was a highly intelligent, kind and remarkable colleague, an excellent writer and a witty and insightful travelling companion. His knowledge and analysis of complex issues was legendary, his enjoyment of life was obvious and his sense of humour delightful. I am very sorry to hear of his passing.

Ian was a wise counsel, a very shrewd assessor of people and power, a very witty and exceptionally learned person and a treasured and loyal friend. I'm at a loss to accept his passing. None of those who worked with Ian will ever forget his wisdom and wit,