Patrick Lawless
| His Excellency Patrick Lawless | |
|---|---|
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| Australia Ambassador to Brazil | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 12 February 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Brett Hackett |
| Australia Ambassador to Portugal | |
| In office 2009–2013 | |
| Australia Ambassador to Poland | |
| In office 2002–2005 | |
| Preceded by | Margaret Adamson |
| Succeeded by | Ian Forsyth |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | University of New South Wales London School of Economics |
| Occupation | Senior career officer with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
| Profession | Diplomat |
Patrick Colin Lawless[1] is an Australian diplomat and senior career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).[2]
Lawless is currently serving as the Australian Ambassador to Brazil replacing Brett Hackett,[3] having been appointed by Foreign Minister Julie Bishop from 12 February 2014.[4] Lawless has previously served as Australia's Ambassador to Portugal (2009-2013) and to Poland (2002-2005).[1][2]
Early life and education
Lawless can trace his family heritage to the First Fleet landing in Botany Bay in 1788.[5]
Lawless speaks Portuguese and graduated from the University of New South Wales and London School of Economics.[4] Prior to working for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Lawless practiced law in Sydney.[2]
Career
Lawless has held a number of positions with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade throughout his career including three ambassadorships. Positions Lawless has fulfilled include:[2][4]
- Head DFAT's Resources, Competitiveness and Trade Analysis Branch
- Ambassador to Portugal from 2009 to 2013
- Ambassador to Poland from 2002 to 2005
- DFAT postings to Moscow, Pretoria and Paris
- Head of DFAT Trade Policy Branch
- Head of DFAT Staffing Operations
- Speechwriter for the Foreign Minister
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Bilateral political relations". Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Canberra. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland. 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Ambassador to Brazil". Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Australian Government. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ↑ Wagner, Beatriz (16 February 2014By). "Patrick Lawless is the new Ambassador of Australia in Brazil". SBS (SBS Audio and Language). Retrieved 7 August 22014. Check date values in:
|date=, |accessdate=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Ambassador to Brazil" (Press release). Canberra, Australia: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 12 February 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ↑ "Interview with Australian Ambassador, Mr. Patrick Lawless". The World of English. 2003. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
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| Diplomatic posts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Brett Hackett |
Australian Ambassador to Brazil February 2014–present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Luke Williams |
Australian Ambassador to Portugal 2009–2012 |
Succeeded by Anne Plunkett |
| Preceded by Margaret Adamson |
Australian Ambassador to Poland 2002–2005 |
Succeeded by Ian Forsyth |