Michael Thawley

Michael Thawley AO
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 by	Andrew Peacock
Succeeded by	Dennis Richardson
Personal details
Born	Michael Joseph Thawley (1950-04-16) 16 April 1950 (age 74) London, England
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Liberal Party
Alma mater	Australian National University
Occupation	Public servant, Diplomat

Michael Joseph Thawley, AO (born 16 April 1950)^[1] 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.