Cover of the book The Consul by Ian Kemish

BGA’s Senior Advisor Ambassador Ian Kemish has published a new book on Australia’s key diplomatic challenges over the last two decades. The book, titled “The Consul: An Insider’s Account from Australia’s Diplomatic Frontline,” examines Kemish’s central role as a leader in Australia’s consular service in some of the defining episodes in that country’s diplomatic history.

The book covers some major events during Kemish’s 25-year career with the Australian government, including the 2002 Bali bombings and the 2005 Indian Ocean tsunami. That career included service as international policy advisor to the prime minister, as ambassador to Germany and as high commissioner to Papua New Guinea. He was awarded membership of the Order of Australia (A.M.) for his leadership of Australia’s response to the Bali bombings.

“The Consul” is available for pre-order ahead of its release date. More information can be found here.

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Senior Advisor

Ian joins BGA as senior advisor for Australia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Fiji. Previously he served as chief people and sustainability officer for Newcrest Mining. In addition to his regional expertise, he is available to support teams working on energy, mining and other natural resource questions. Ian is a former senior Australian diplomat, whose 25-year career with the Australian government included service as international policy advisor to the prime minister, as ambassador to Germany and as high commissioner to Papua New Guinea. Ian is one of the world’s top experts on Papua New Guinea, having grown up there, speaking ... Read More