Geoff Miller (diplomat)
Walter Geoffrey Thomas Miller AO is a former senior Australian public servant and diplomat, best known for heading the Office of National Assessments between 1989 and 1995.
Geoff Miller | |
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| Director-General of the Office of National Assessments | |
| In office 1989–1995 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Walter Geoffrey Thomas Miller Queenstown, Tasmania |
| Nationality | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Rachel Miller |
| Children | Stephen, Jonathan, Caroline and Alexander |
| Alma mater | University of Oxford |
| Occupation | Public servant |
Life and career
Miller was the Tasmanian Rhodes scholar in 1956, and went on to graduate from the University of Oxford.[1]
In 1989 Miller was appointed head of the Australian Government's intelligence assessment agency, the Office of National Assessments.[2] His tenure at the office, between 1989 and 1995, coincided with the first Gulf War, the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the beginning of the Yugoslav Wars; and he oversaw intelligence assessment analysts working on developments in these regions as well developments relating to Australia's commitment to United Nations peacekeeping.[3]
In 1995, Miller was appointed Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand, to commence in January 1996.[1]
Miller retired from his diplomatic and Australian Public Service career in 2000.[4]
Awards
In January 1993, Miller was made an Officer of the Order of Australia for public service and service to international relations.[5]
References
- Evans, Gareth (26 September 1995). "DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENT: High Commissioner to New Zealand" (Press release). Archived from the original on 12 February 2014.
- "Ambassador to head ONA". The Canberra Times. 26 January 1989. p. 3.
- History of the Office of National Assessments - ONA, Australian Government, archived from the original on 28 May 2014
- Downer, Alexander (25 October 1999). "Diplomatic Appointment: High Commissioner to New Zealand" (Press release). Archived from the original on 12 February 2014.
- "Search Australian Honours: MILLER, Walter Geoffrey Thomas", itsanhonour.gov.au, Australian Government, archived from the original on 13 January 2015
| Government offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Michael Cook |
Director-General of the Office of National Assessments 1989–1995 |
Succeeded by Philip Flood |
| Diplomatic posts | ||
| Preceded by Donald Jame Horne |
Australian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea 1978–1980 |
Succeeded by Ted Pocock |
| Preceded by Neil Currie |
Australian Ambassador to Japan 1986–1989 |
Succeeded by Rawdon Dalrymple |
| Preceded by Ray Greet |
Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand 1996–2000 |
Succeeded by Bob Cotton |