Dennis Richardson (diplomat)
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Dennis Richardson AO |
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Richardson, pictured as the Australian Ambassador to the United States
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| Secretary of the Department of Defence | |
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In office 18 October 2012 – 12 May 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Duncan Lewis |
| Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | |
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In office January 2010 – 18 October 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Michael L'Estrange |
| Succeeded by | Peter Varghese |
| Australian Ambassador to the United States | |
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In office 2005–2010 |
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| Preceded by | Michael Thawley |
| Succeeded by | Kim Beazley |
| 10th Director-General of Security | |
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In office 11 October 1996 – 27 May 2005 |
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| Prime Minister | John Howard |
| Preceded by | David Sadleir |
| Succeeded by | Paul O'Sullivan |
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Dennis James Richardson 14 May 1947 Kempsey, New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Betty Richardson |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney (BA hons) |
| Profession | Diplomat public servant |
Dennis James Richardson AO (born 14 May 1947 in Kempsey, New South Wales) is an Australian public servant and former diplomat. Richardson' last assignment was as Secretary of the Department of Defence.
Richardson attended The University of Sydney where he received a Bachelor of Arts with Honours (1965–68). He started his Australian Public Service career in the Department of External Affairs in 1969.
In the Australian foreign service, Richardson was a Principal Adviser to the Prime Minister, John Howard, and Head of the Review of the Australian Intelligence Community. He held various roles in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, was a Deputy Secretary at the Department of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs (1993–96), and Director-General of Security of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation from October 1996 - 2005.
He was Australian Ambassador to the United States of America (2005–2010) and Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (2010–2012). While Australian Ambassador to the US, he visited all 50 states; instead of flying to all the states—except for Hawaii—he and his wife drove. In just about every place, he says they were made welcome by the American people.
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