Paul Singer | |
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12th Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia | |
In office 18 August 2018 – 1 July 2024 | |
Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
Governors‑General | Sir Peter Cosgrove David Hurley |
Deputy | Jeff Barnes |
Preceded by | Mark Fraser |
Succeeded by | Gerard Martin |
Personal details | |
Born | Paul Anthony Lynden Singer |
Education | Yarra Valley Grammar |
Alma mater | University of Sydney University of New South Wales Australian Defence Force Academy |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Royal Australian Navy (1996–2008) Royal Australian Navy Reserve (2008–Present) |
Years of service | 1996–Present |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
Awards | Member of the Royal Victorian Order Officer of the Order of St John |
Lieutenant Paul Anthony Lynden Singer, MVO is an Australian public servant and naval officer serving as the 12th and current official secretary to the governor-general of Australia under Sir Peter Cosgrove since August 2018 and General David Hurley since July 2019. He is a serving officer in the Royal Australian Navy Reserve (RANR), and formerly an active lieutenant in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).