John McCarthy (Australian diplomat)

John McCarthy
McCarthy in 2013
Ambassador of Australia to Vietnam
In office
1981 (1981) – 1983 (1983)
Prime Minister
Preceded byPhilip Knight
Succeeded byRichard Broinowski
14th Ambassador of Australia to Japan
In office
11 June 2001 (2001-06-11) – 15 July 2004 (2004-07-15)
Prime MinisterJohn Howard
Preceded byPeter Grey
Succeeded byMurray McLean
20th Ambassador of Australia to
the United States
In office
5 December 1995 – 1 February 1997
Preceded byDon Russell
Succeeded byAndrew Peacock
Personal details
BornJohn Philip McCarthy
(1942-11-29) 29 November 1942
ChildrenTwo daughters
Parent(s)Edwin McCarthy and
Marjorie Mary Graham
Alma materJesus College, Cambridge
OccupationDiplomat, Lawyer, Barrister
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John Philip McCarthy AO (born 29 November 1942) is a former Australian diplomat.