Frank Mahony (public servant)
Francis Joseph Mahony CB, OBE (15 March 1915 – January 2000) was an Australian lawyer and public servant, who served as interim Director-General of Security (head of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation) for just over five months between 1975 and 1976.
Frank Mahony CB, OBE | |
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4th Director-General of Security | |
In office 29 September 1975 – 8 March 1976 | |
Prime Minister | Gough Whitlam Malcolm Fraser |
Preceded by | Peter Barbour |
Succeeded by | Edward Woodward |
Personal details | |
Born | Francis Joseph Mahony 15 March 1915 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia |
Died | January 2000 (aged 84) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Spouse |
Moya Sexton (m. 1939–1995) |
Alma mater | University of Sydney |
Occupation | Public servant |
Profession | Lawyer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1943–1944 |
Rank | Staff sergeant |
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