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Michelle Chan (diplomat)

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Michelle Chan (1)

Michelle Chan is an Australian diplomat who served as Ambassador to Myanmar from May 2008 until January 2011.[1] Chan served as National Security Adviser to former Prime Minister Scott Morrison.[2] In April 2020, Chan was promoted to deputy secretary in the Office of National Intelligence.[3] She is currently the Deputy Secretary of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Chan earned a Bachelor of Arts (Jurisprudence) and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Adelaide, and a Master of Arts and Master of Laws (International Law) from the Australian National University.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Rudd appoints new diplomat to Burma". Courier Mail. News Corp. AAP. 20 December 2010.
  2. ^ Hurst, Daniel (16 September 2020). "Has Australia miscalculated in its feud with China?". Taipei Times. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  3. ^ Jenkins, Shannon (17 April 2020). "Movers & shakers: DFAT names six new first assistant secretaries". The Mandarin. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  4. ^ Smith, Stephen (4 April 2008). "Diplomatic appointment – Ambassador to Burma" (Press release). Australian Government. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015.