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Australian public servant (1923–2012) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Douglas Henry McKay CBE (5 September 1923 – 7 July 2012) was a senior Australian public servant.
Doug McKay | |
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Acting Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry | |
In office 1 February 1971 – 19 December 1972 | |
Acting Secretary of the Department of Tourism and Recreation | |
In office 19 December 1972 – 9 January 1973 | |
Acting Secretary of the Department of Secondary Industry | |
In office 19 December 1972 – 9 January 1973 | |
Secretary of the Department of Overseas Trade | |
In office 19 December 1972 – 20 December 1977 | |
Secretary of the Department of Primary Industry | |
In office 18 May 1978 – 11 March 1980 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Douglas Henry McKay 5 September 1923 North Sydney |
Died | 7 July 2012 88) Canberra | (aged
Nationality | ![]() |
Spouse | Ruth |
Children | Robyn, Julienne and Wendy |
Parent(s) | Oswald McKay and Doris McKay (née Twyford) |
Alma mater | University of Sydney |
Occupation | Public servant |
Doug McKay was born in North Sydney on 5 September 1923, growing up around Tumbarumba then Narrandera in southern New South Wales.[1]
In 1971, McKay was appointed Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (Australia). [2]
Between December 1972 and January 1973, McKay was Acting Secretary of the Department of Tourism and Recreation[3] as well as the Department of Secondary Industry.[4] while serving as permanent head of trade department (which had since become the Department of Overseas Trade).[5]
In 1978, he was appointed Secretary of the Department of Primary Industry.[6] Before retiring in 1980, McKay went on extended sick leave.[7]
McKay died in Canberra on 7 July 2012.[8]
Doug McKay was made a Civil Officer of the Order of the British Empire in January 1966 for his public service.[9]
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