Paul Singer (public servant)
Paul Singer | |
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Official portrait, 2019 | |
| 12th Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia | |
| In office 18 August 2018 – 1 July 2024 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Governors‑General | Sir Peter Cosgrove David Hurley |
| Deputy | Jeff Barnes |
| Preceded by | Mark Fraser |
| Succeeded by | Gerard Martin |
| Personal details | |
| Education | Yarra Valley Grammar |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney University of New South Wales Australian Defence Force Academy |
| Awards | Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Officer of the Order of St John |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Royal Australian Navy (1996–2008) Royal Australian Navy Reserve (2008–present) |
| Years of service | 1996–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
Paul Anthony Lynden Singer, CVO is an Australian public servant and naval officer, who served as the 12th official secretary to the governor-general of Australia under Sir Peter Cosgrove from August 2018 and David Hurley from July 2019 to July 2024. He is a serving officer in the Royal Australian Navy Reserve, and formerly an active lieutenant in the Royal Australian Navy.