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Born | Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia | 18 February 1948
Died | 31 August 2022 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia | (aged 74)
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).[1]
Hawke was Chairman of the Canberra Raiders Board of Directors.[2]