John McCarthy (Australian diplomat)

John McCarthy
McCarthy in 2013
Ambassador of Australia to Vietnam
In office
1981 (1981)–1983 (1983)
Prime Minister
Preceded byPhilip Knight
Succeeded byRichard Broinowski
14th Ambassador of Australia to Japan
In office
11 June 2001 (2001-06-11) – 15 July 2004 (2004-07-15)
Prime MinisterJohn Howard
Preceded byPeter Grey
Succeeded byMurray McLean
20th Ambassador of Australia to
the United States
In office
5 December 1995 – 1 February 1997
Preceded byDon Russell
Succeeded byAndrew Peacock
Personal details
Born
John Philip McCarthy

(1942-11-29) 29 November 1942 (age 81)
Washington, D.C., United States
NationalityAustralia Australian
ChildrenTwo daughters
Parent(s)Edwin McCarthy and
Marjorie Mary Graham
Alma materJesus College, Cambridge
OccupationDiplomat, Lawyer, Barrister

John Philip McCarthy AO (born 29 November 1942) is a former Australian diplomat.