Patrick Brazil AO (1930 – 28 June 2017) was an Australian senior public servant. His career included time serving as the head of the Attorney-General's Department between 1983 and 1989.
Pat Brazil | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department | |
| In office 1983–1989 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Patrick Brazil 1930 Fortitude Valley, Queensland |
| Died | 28 June 2017 (aged 86–87) |
| Nationality |  Australian |
| Spouse | Colleen Morrissey |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
| Occupation | Public servant |
Life and career edit
Pat Brazil was born in Fortitude Valley, Queensland in 1930.[1] He was educated in Ipswich at a convent school, and later at the Christian Brothers College.[1] He won a scholarship to study Arts and Law at the University of Queensland.[1]
Brazil moved to Canberra to join the Attorney-General's Department in August 1953.[1]
Between 1983 and 1989, Brazil was Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department. When he resigned from the role, he also resigned from the Australian Public Service.[2]
Awards edit
Brazil was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in June 1989, in recognition of service to the Public Service as Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Brazil, Pat (12 September 1995). "Pat Brazil interviewed by John Farquharson in the Law in Australian society oral history project" (Interview). Interviewed by John Farquharson.
- ^ Taylor, Mike (25 June 1989). "In private practice after a life of public service". Canberra Times. p. 32. Archived from the original on 28 February 2014.
- ^ "Pat Brazil obituary: department head to 17 Australian attorneys-general". The Sydney Morning Herald. 3 November 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ "Patrick (Pat) Brazil". Ryerson Index. Canberra Times. 1 July 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ Search Australian Honours: BRAZIL, Patrick, Australian Government, archived from the original on 11 March 2014
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