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Jon Philp
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Jon Philp in 2012
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| Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea | |
| Assumed office 25 February 2020 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Prime Minister | Scott Morrison Anthony Albanese |
| Preceded by | Bruce Davis |
| Australian Ambassador to Afghanistan | |
| In office 2012–2015 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Julia Gillard (2012–13) Kevin Rudd (2013) Tony Abbott (2013–15) |
| Preceded by | Paul Foley |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Anderson |
| Australian Ambassador to Turkey | |
| In office 2001–2004 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | John Howard |
| Preceded by | Ian Forsyth |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Anderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1960 (age 64–65) Bangkok, Thailand |
| Alma mater | Australian National University |
Jonathan Philp (born 1960) is an Australian diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations. He works for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. This department helps Australia connect with countries around the world.
A Career in Diplomacy
Jon Philp has had a long and interesting career working for Australia overseas. He has held many important roles in different countries.
Representing Australia
In 2012, Jon Philp was chosen to be Australia's Ambassador to Afghanistan. An ambassador is the highest-ranking diplomat representing their country. He officially started this role in January 2013.
Before this, he was the Ambassador to Turkey from 2001 to 2004. He also worked as the Deputy Head of Mission in Myanmar. This means he was the second-in-charge at the Australian embassy there.
Working Around the World
Throughout his career, Jon Philp has lived and worked in many different places. These include Saudi Arabia, Vientiane, London, Nairobi, and Madrid. Each posting helped him gain experience in international relations.
He also held important roles back in Australia. These included helping Australians overseas in emergencies. He also worked on how Australia connects with big international groups.
Since 2020, Jon Philp has been the High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea. A High Commissioner is like an ambassador, but for countries in the Commonwealth.
Education and Skills
Jon Philp studied at the Australian National University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honours. He is also able to speak Arabic and French. These language skills are very helpful for a diplomat.
