Brendan Murphy (doctor)
Brendan Murphy | |
|---|---|
| Chief Medical Officer | |
| In office 4 October 2016 – 26 June 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Baggoley |
| Succeeded by | Paul Kelly |
| Secretary of the Department of Health | |
| In office 13 July 2020 – 6 July 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Glenys Beauchamp |
| Succeeded by | Blair Comley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Brendan Murphy 1955 (age 69–70) Melbourne, Victoria |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse | |
| Education | Preshil Melbourne Grammar School Trinity College, Melbourne |
| Occupation | Public servant |
| Profession | Nephrologist |
Brendan Murphy AC (born 1955) is an Australian public servant, health executive and nephrologist who served as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Australia from 4 October 2016 before serving as the Secretary of the Department of Health from 13 July 2020 until his retirement on 6 July 2023.