Peter Varghese
Peter Varghese | |
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Varghese, pictured in 2009. | |
| Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | |
| In office 3 December 2012 – 20 July 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Dennis Richardson |
| Succeeded by | Frances Adamson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Peter Joseph Noozhumurry Varghese 19 March 1956 |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
| Occupation | Diplomat; Public servant |
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Peter Varghese AO (born 19 March 1956) is an Australian retired diplomat and public servant. He was the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade from 3 December 2012 to 22 July 2016. He announced in November 2015 that he would leave the position in July 2016 to become the chancellor of the University of Queensland.