Michael Thawley
Michael Thawley | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | |
| In office 1 December 2014 – 23 January 2016 | |
| 18th Ambassador of Australia to the United States | |
| In office February 2000 – May 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Peacock |
| Succeeded by | Dennis Richardson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Joseph Thawley 16 April 1950 London, England |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Alma mater | Australian National University |
| Occupation | Public servant, Diplomat |
Michael Joseph Thawley, AO (born 16 April 1950) is a former senior Australian public servant. From December 2014 to January 2016 he was Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. He has served as Chancellor of Torrens University Australia since February 2025.