Allan Hawke

Allan Hawke
AC
Personal details
Born(1948-02-18)18 February 1948
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Died31 August 2022(2022-08-31) (aged 74)
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
SpouseMaria Michele Senti
Alma materAustralian National University
OccupationPublic servant, diplomat, chancellor, company director
AwardsCompanion of the Order of Australia (2010)
Centenary Medal (2001)

Allan Douglas Hawke AC (18 February 1948 – 31 August 2022) was an Australian senior public servant and diplomat.

During his public service career, Hawke served as Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Paul Keating; Secretary of the Department of Veterans' Affairs (1994–1996); Secretary of the Department of Transport and Regional Services (1996–1999); and Secretary of the Department of Defence (1999–2002). Hawke was then appointed High Commissioner to New Zealand (2003–2005), and subsequently Chancellor of the Australian National University (2006–2008).[1]

Hawke was Chairman of the Canberra Raiders Board of Directors.[2]

  1. ^ "ANU bids a fond farewell to Chancellor Allan Hawke" (Press release). The Australian National University. 17 December 2008. Retrieved 11 April 2018.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "Board of Directors".