Micheal Dureau's contribution to Australiais through the identification and delivery of world class innovative technology in the power and waste-water industries. He heads the leading engineering enterprise in the power genration field in Australia, and has a global role in firms which are world leaders. His courage in support of new and innovative technologies has led to world market responsibility in important areas of technology. He is a successful exporter of engineering services.

He has actively advanced the profession of engineering in supporting young people through the award of bursaries and scholarships, particularly encouraging women to enter the profession. He has given career long service to the professional body at high level.