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 byAndrew Peacock
Succeeded byDennis Richardson
Personal details
BornMichael Joseph Thawley
(1950-04-16) 16 April 1950
London, England
PartyLiberal Party
Alma materAustralian National University
OccupationPublic servant, Diplomat
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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.