Richard Woolcott

RICHARD WOOLCOTT AC was secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade from 1988 to 1992. Prior to that he held diplomatic posts in Europe, South-East Asia, Africa, and the United Nations. Along the way, Woolcott advised seven prime ministers from Robert Menzies to John Howard. Since retirement, Woolcott has been a regular media commentator. He is the author of an autobiography, The Hot Seat: reflections on diplomacy from Stalin's death to the Bali bombings.

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