Frances Adamson
| Frances Adamson | |
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Frances Adamson (2011) | |
| Born |
20 April 1961 Adelaide, South Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Adelaide |
| Occupation | Public servant, diplomat |
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Frances Adamson (born 20 April 1961) is an Australian diplomat.[1][2][3] Since 8 August 2011, she has held the post of Australian Ambassador to the People's Republic of China, and is the first woman to do so. Previous postings include Chief of Staff to Stephen Smith (2009–10), Deputy High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (2005–08), Representative to the Australian Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei (2000–05), the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (1998–2000), the Australian High Commission to the United Kingdom (1993–98) and in Hong Kong (1987–1991). She joined the Australian Public Service in 1985.
Adamson was born in Adelaide, Australia, and educated at Cabra Dominican College, the Walford Anglican School for Girls and The University of Adelaide, where she received a Bachelor of Economics. She was also, in 1984, the first female captain of the Adelaide University Boat Club.[4] She is married with four children.
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- ↑ "Ambassador to China". Retrieved 19 March 2012.
- ↑ "Australian Ambassador to China". Retrieved 19 March 2012.
- ↑ Hamish Mcdonald (21 March 2011). "Beijing envoy appointed". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
- ↑ "A Break in Tradition". South Australian Magazine (November 1984).
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| Preceded by Geoff Raby |
Australian Ambassador to China 2011 – |
Incumbent |