Peter Varghese

About the author

Peter Varghese AO is secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. A career diplomat, Peter was appointed to the role in 2012 and has overseen the integration of AusAID. He has also served as director-general of the Office of National Assessments.

Articles by Peter Varghese

Peter Varghese: reflections on a most fortunate public life

June 9, 2016
By Peter Varghese

Features

WATCH: Full video of Peter Varghese’s valedictory address I am an accidental public servant. It was not a career that I had planned or to
Peter Varghese: Australia-Indonesia partnership lacks 'genuine resilience'

August 2, 2015
By Peter Varghese

Features

Australia and Indonesia face an immense gap in community awareness and understanding. When he addressed the Australian Parliament in 2010, former President Yudhoyono said: “In

Peter Varghese

About the author

Articles by Peter Varghese

Peter Varghese: reflections on a most fortunate public life

Peter Varghese: Australia-Indonesia partnership lacks 'genuine resilience'