Arthur Koumoukelis joins the Board of Sanctuary Energy Retirement

May 22 2009 Updated July 4, 2023

The Weekly Source

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One of the best known legal advisers to the retirement village industry, Gadens lawyer Arthur Koumoukelis, has joined the board of Sanctuary Energy Retirement Pty Limited as it rolls out the $9,000 solar rebate program (in joint venture with villages.com.au - see story above). Arthur regularly provides his legal services to the RVA pro bono. He is also the current Vice President of Diabetes Australia NSW Ltd, trustee of the Sydney Institute of Marine Science and former Vice Chair of the Australian Youth Orchestra.

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