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Peter Varghese (Peter Joseph Noozhumurry Varghese) was born on 19 March, 1956 in British Kenya, is an Australian diplomat and public servant. Discover Peter Varghese's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?

Popular As Peter Joseph Noozhumurry Varghese
Occupation Diplomat; Public servant
Age 67 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 19 March, 1956
Birthday 19 March
Birthplace British Kenya
Nationality Australia

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1956

Peter Joseph Noozhumurry Varghese (born 19 March 1956) is an Australian retired diplomat and public servant.

1964

He emigrated to Australia as a child in 1964, first moving to Newcastle and two years later heading to Brisbane.

He studied history and graduated from the University of Queensland with a university medal.

1980

Varghese's first diplomatic posting was at the Australian Embassy in Vienna from 1980 to 1983.

1986

His second overseas posting was at the Embassy of Australia, Washington, D.C. from 1986 to 1988.

1989

From 1989 to 1990, Varghese was a speechwriter to Foreign Minister Gareth Evans.

1991

Varghese's first Senior Executive Service appointment within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade was as the Assistant Secretary of the Staffing Branch from 1991 to 1992.

1994

In 1994 he was posted to the Australian Embassy in Tokyo.

He was then the First Assistant Secretary of the Public Affairs Division from 1994 to 1996.

1996

As Head of the White Paper Secretariat from 1996 to 1997, Varghese led the drafting of Australia’s first white paper on foreign and trade policy.

1997

He was appointed the First Assistant Secretary of the International Security Division in 1997 and then seconded to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet as First Assistant Secretary of the International Division from 1998 to 1999.

2000

In 2000, Varghese was appointed the Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia and served until 2002.

2002

He then served as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade from 2002 to 2003.

2003

Varghese was then appointed as Senior Adviser (International) to Prime Minister John Howard from 2003 to 2004.

2004

From 2004 to 2009, Varghese was Director-General of the Office of National Assessments, an Australian government intelligence agency which reports directly to the Prime Minister.

2009

From August 2009 to October 2012, Varghese was the Australian High Commissioner to India, with concurrent accreditation to Bhutan.

2010

In 2010, Varghese was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to public administration, particularly in leading reform in the Australian intelligence community and as an adviser in the areas of foreign policy and international security.

2012

He was the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade from 3 December 2012 to 22 July 2016.

Varghese was then appointed the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in December 2012, serving until July 2016.

2013

When the Abbott government took office in September 2013, Varghese had to oversee the integration of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade with Australian Agency for International Development.

Varghese was conferred with a Doctor of Letters honoris causa by the University of Queensland in July 2013 in recognition of his distinguished service to diplomacy and Australian Public Service.

Varghese is married and has an adult son.

2015

He announced in November 2015 that he would leave the position in July 2016 to become the chancellor of the University of Queensland.

Varghese was born in Kenya to ethnic Asian Indian parents of Nasrani Malayalee origin.

It was announced on 24 November 2015 that he would be stepping down from the position in July 2016 to take on an appointment as chancellor of the University of Queensland.

2016

In 2016 Varghese joined the board of directors at AMP Limited.

His cousin Jacob was hired as a lawyer by the firm taking action against the AMP with regards to financial misconduct.