David Hay (diplomat)

Sir David Hay
Hay in 1960
Administrator of Papua and New Guinea
In office
9 January 1967 – 1970
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterHarold Holt
John McEwen
John Gorton
Preceded byDonald Cleland
Succeeded byLes Johnson
Secretary of the Department of Aboriginal Affairs
In office
20 January 1977 – 20 July 1979
Personal details
BornDavid Osborne Hay
29 November 1916
Died18 May 2009(2009-05-18) (aged 92)
SpouseAlison Adams (d. 2002)
Children2 sons
OccupationPublic servant and diplomat
Military service
AllegianceAustralia
Branch/serviceAustralian Army
Years of service1940–1949
RankLieutenant Colonel
Unit2/6th Battalion (1940–46)
Commands3rd Battalion (1948–49)
Battles/wars
AwardsKnight Bachelor
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Distinguished Service Order
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Sir David Osborne Hay CBE DSO (29 November 1916 – 18 May 2009) was an Australian soldier, senior public servant and diplomat, who served as Australian Ambassador to the United Nations, Administrator of Papua New Guinea, and headed the departments of External Territories and Aboriginal Affairs.