Geoff Miller (public servant)
Geoff Miller AO | |
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Secretary of the Department of Primary Industry | |
In office 1986–1987 | |
Secretary of the Department of Primary Industries and Energy | |
In office 1988–1993 | |
Secretary of the Department of Tourism | |
In office 27 December 1991 – 1993 | |
Personal details | |
Born |
Geoffrey Lee Miller 26 January 1942 Grafton, New South Wales |
Died | 10 October 2014 72) | (aged
Nationality |
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Alma mater | University of New England |
Occupation | Public servant |
Geoffrey Lee "Geoff" Miller AO (26 January 1942 – 10 October 2014) was a senior Australian public servant.
Life and career
Geoff Miller was born in Grafton, New South Wales on 26 January 1942.[1] For high school, he attended Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School in Tamworth, New South Wales.[2] His university studies were at the University of New England where he completed a degree in agricultural economics with first class honours.[1]
He began his career in a state agricultural department, before shifting to work for CSR Limited.[3]
In 1986, Miller was appointed Secretary of the Department of Primary Industry.[4][5] In July 1987 he became Associate Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade,[1] but was again appointed as a Secretary in 1988, this time of the Department of Primary Industries and Energy.[6] During the period December 1991 to June 1993, Miller was concurrently Secretary to the Department of Primary Industries and Energy and the Department of Tourism.[7][8]
As an associate secretary of the Department of Primary Industries and Energy, Miller bid for the position of Director-General of the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation.[9] He was defeated in a ballot for the position by 90 votes to 72 votes.[10] The Australian Government spent more than $500,000 on the unsuccessful campaign to have Miller appointed to the position.[11] Miller retired from the public service in February 1994.[12]
Miller died on 10 October 2014.[13]
Awards
Miller was awarded Man of the Year in Australian Agriculture in 1978.[1]
In June 1993, Miller was made an Officer of the Order of Australia for service to primary industry, particularly in the area of agricultural economics and to international relations.[14]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "2004 AARES Distinguished Fellow: Geoffrey Lee Miller", Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 48 (3): 389–390, 1 September 2004, doi:10.1111/j.1467-8489.2004.00252.x
- ↑ Suzannah Pearce, ed. (17 November 2006). "MILLER (Geoff) Geoffrey Lee". Who's Who in Australia Live!. North Melbourne, Vic: Crown Content Pty Ltd.
- ↑ Iffland, Katrina (11 October 1992). "Australian a candidate for top UN job". The Canberra Times. ACT. p. 2.
- ↑ Hawke, Robert (10 February 1986). "UNKNOWN" (Press release). Archived from the original on 1 November 2013.
- ↑ CA 1960: Department of Primary Industry [II], Central Office, National Archives of Australia, retrieved 30 January 2014
- ↑ CA 5990: Department of Primary Industries and Energy, Central Office, National Archives of Australia, retrieved 30 January 2014
- ↑ CA 7432: Department of Tourism, Central Office, National Archives of Australia, retrieved 30 January 2014
- ↑ "Miller appointed". The Canberra Times. ACT. 7 July 1992. p. 5.
- ↑ Burgess, Verona (30 March 1993). "International food aid - a 'fair dinkum mission'". The Canberra Times. ACT. p. 3.
- ↑ "Miller misses out on top job with FAO". The Canberra Times. ACT. 10 November 1993. p. 3.
- ↑ "Miller-for-FAO campaign cost $735,000". The Canberra Times. ACT. 11 January 1994. p. 15.
- ↑ "Ex-FAO nominee retires". The Canberra Times. ACT. 22 January 1994. p. 2.
- ↑ GEOFFREY LEE "GEOFF" MILLER: Obituary, Fairfax Media
- ↑ Search Australian Honours: MILLER, Geoffrey Lee, Australian Government
Government offices | ||
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Preceded by Lindsay Duthie |
Secretary of the Department of Primary Industry 1986 – 1987 |
Succeeded by Graham Evans as Secretary of the Department of Primary Industries and Energy |
Preceded by Graham Evans |
Secretary of the Department of Primary Industries and Energy 1988 – 1993 |
Succeeded by Greg Taylor |
Preceded by Tony Blunn as Secretary of the Department of the Arts, Sport, the Environment, Tourism and Territories |
Secretary of the Department of Tourism 1991 – 1993 |
Succeeded by Helen Williams |