Dick Estens
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Born1949 (age 75–76)
Gilgandra, New South Wales, Australia
EducationAll Saints College, Bathurst
KnownforCotton growing
Aboriginal reconciliation
Aboriginal reconciliation
Political partyThe Nationals
Dick Estens | |
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| Born | 1949 (age 75–76) Gilgandra, New South Wales, Australia |
| Education | All Saints College, Bathurst |
| Known for | Cotton growing Aboriginal reconciliation |
| Political party | The Nationals |
| Board member of | Aboriginal Employment Strategy Reconciliation Australia Moree Plains Health Service Barwon Health Service Gwydir Valley Cotton Growers Association |
| Awards | HREOC Human Rights Medal (2004) Rural Leader of the Year (2000) |
Richard Lucas Estens AO (born 1949 in Gilgandra, New South Wales) is an Australian cotton farmer and businessman.[1][2]
Estens was born in Gilgandra and was brought up on a property close to the town. He was educated at All Saints College in Bathurst. After leaving school early he became an aircraft pilot.[2][3]