Brendan Murphy | |
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Chief Medical Officer | |
In office 4 October 2016 – 26 June 2020 | |
Preceded by | Chris Baggoley |
Succeeded by | Paul Kelly |
Secretary of the Department of Health | |
In office 13 July 2020 – 6 July 2023 | |
Preceded by | Glenys Beauchamp |
Succeeded by | Blair Comley |
Personal details | |
Born | Brendan Murphy 1955 (age 68–69) Melbourne, Victoria |
Nationality | Australian |
Spouse | |
Education | Preshil Melbourne Grammar School Trinity College, Melbourne |
Occupation | Public servant |
Profession | Nephrologist |
Brendan Murphy AC (born 1955) is an Australian public servant, health executive and nephrologist who served as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Australia from 4 October 2016 before serving as the Secretary of the Department of Health from 13 July 2020 until his retirement on 6 July 2023.