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Louise Hand PSM
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Louise Helen Hand
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| Alma mater | University of Queensland Deakin University |
| Occupation | Public servant and diplomat |
| Children | Two |
Louise Helen Hand is an Australian diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations. She is a senior officer who works for the Australian government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. This department helps Australia connect with other countries around the world.
Louise Hand has held many important roles for Australia. She has worked in different countries and also within Australia. Her work helps build good relationships between Australia and other nations.
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Important Roles and Missions
High Commissioner to Canada
In December 2011, Louise Hand was chosen to be Australia's High Commissioner to Canada. A High Commissioner is like an ambassador, but for countries within the Commonwealth of Nations. She worked in this important role until January 2015.
Ambassador for Climate Change
Before going to Canada, Louise Hand worked as the Ambassador for Climate Change from 2009 to 2011. In this role, she was the main negotiator for Australia. She worked on international agreements about climate change within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. She also led the International Division in the Department of Climate Change.
Overseas Service
Louise Hand has served Australia in many countries around the world.
- From 2005 to 2009, she was the Minister and Deputy Head of Mission at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia.
- From 2000 to 2003, she was the Ambassador to Cambodia.
- From 1995 to 1998, she was a Counselor at the Australian Permanent Mission on Disarmament in Geneva, Switzerland.
- From 1986 to 1989, she was a Third, and later Second, Secretary at the Australian Embassy in Vienna, Austria.
Roles in Australia
When working in Canberra, Australia's capital, Louise Hand held several key positions:
- From 2015 to 2017, she was the First Assistant Secretary for the Europe Division.
- From 1999 to 2000, she was the Assistant Secretary for the Arms Control Branch.
- In 1999, she was the Director of the Ministerial and Executive Liaison Section.
- From 1993 to 1994, she was the Director of the Business Affairs Unit.
- From 1992 to 1993, she worked as an Advisor to the Secretary of her department.
Education and Family
Louise Hand studied at the University of Queensland, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a master's qualifying degree. She also has an MBA (Master of Business Administration) from Deakin University.
She is married to Minik Rosing. They have two daughters named Adela and Olivia.
Awards
In January 2009, Louise Hand received a special award called the Public Service Medal. This medal was given to her for her excellent work while serving in Indonesia. It recognizes her outstanding service to the Australian public.
External links
This article uses text from a website of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia Licence. Attribution: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website – www.dfat.gov.au
