Duncan Lewis
Major General Duncan Edward Lewis AO, DSC, CSC (born 3 August 1953) is an Australian military officer, diplomat and intelligence chief. From 2014 to 2019, he was the Director-General of Security of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO). Prior to that appointment, he held the post of Australian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. He is a retired Australian Army officer, and formerly Special Operations Commander Australia (2002–2004), National Security Adviser, and Secretary of the Department of Defence.
Major General Duncan Lewis | |
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13th Director-General of Security | |
In office 15 September 2014 – 15 September 2019 | |
Prime Minister | Tony Abbott Malcolm Turnbull Scott Morrison |
Preceded by | David Irvine |
Succeeded by | Mike Burgess |
Australian Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg, European Union and NATO | |
In office 18 October 2012 – 2014 | |
Preceded by | Dr Brendan Nelson |
Succeeded by | Mark Higgie |
18th Secretary of the Department of Defence | |
In office 5 September 2011 – 18 October 2012 | |
Preceded by | Dr Ian Watt |
Succeeded by | Dennis Richardson |
1st National Security Adviser | |
In office 2008–2011 | |
Preceded by | New Creation |
Succeeded by | Dr Margot McCarthy |
Personal details | |
Born | 3 August 1953 |
Profession | Military |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1975–2005 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | Special Operations Command (2002–04) Sector West UNTAET (2000) Special Air Service Regiment (1990–91) |
Battles/wars | 1982 Lebanon War International Force for East Timor United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor |
Awards | Officer of the Order of Australia Distinguished Service Cross Conspicuous Service Cross |
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