185:(19 March 1944 – 3 October 2021) was a senior Australian public servant, policymaker and peace activist. He was Chairman of Australia21, Chairman of UNE Foundation, and President and co-founder of Australians for War Powers Reform.
273:. He was successful in establishing that a Department Secretary has a right to be heard before termination of his/her appointment, but in March 2000 the Federal Court rejected an appeal in relation to the nature of that hearing.
684:"Paul Barratt AO died last night after being ill several months. Had co-founded then Chair @Australia21 . Glittering career in public service. Gentleman. Highly intelligent. Much loved. Thoroughly decent. Farewell Paul. RIP"
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for service to public administration, public policy development, business and international trade. In 2019 he was awarded an
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Between 1974 and 1985, Barratt was a Deputy
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243:. In 1996, Barratt rejoined the
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787:Allan Hawke
257:John Howard
131:, Australia
830:Categories
812:1996–1998
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