Allan Hawke
Allan Hawke | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 February 1948 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
| Died | 31 August 2022 (aged 74) Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
| Spouse | Maria Michele Senti |
| Alma mater | Australian National University |
| Occupation | Public servant, diplomat, chancellor, company director |
| Awards | Companion 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).
Hawke was Chairman of the Canberra Raiders Board of Directors.