John Roberts

John Charles Roberts (23 January 1934 - 8 June 2006 A year after his death, the Roberts family sold out of Multiplex in 2007, with its controlling interest acquired by Brookfield Asset Management.

Awards In 1988, Roberts was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for service to the construction industry and to the sport of horse racing. Roberts was awarded the Centenary Medal in 2001.

Roberts was inducted into the Property Council of Australia Hall of Fame in August 2017; eleven years after he accepted the invitation, planned to be awarded in August 2006.

He was a keen supporter of horse racing serving as the Chairman of the Western Australian Turf Club between 1984 and 1987. He served on the committee between 1971 and 1987.