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Ian Maurice Haig AM (13 December 1935 – 10 March 2014) was an Australian public servant and diplomat.
Ian Haig | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ian Maurice Haig 13 December 1935 Perth, Western Australia |
| Died | 10 March 2014 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | University of Adelaide (BA) |
| Occupation(s) | Public servant, diplomat |
| Spouse |
Beverley Dunning
(m. 1959–2014) |
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Born in Perth on 13 December 1935, Haig moved with his mother and brother to Adelaide as a young boy when his father enlisted to serve in the 2nd AIF. He was educated at Pulteney Grammar School before going on to study for a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Adelaide.[1]
In February 1974, Haig was appointed Australia's first Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.[2] In August 1975, Haig was also appointed non-resident Australian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates.[3]
In 1978, Haig was one of 20 who contested for Liberal Party pre-selection for the New South Wales Senate vacancy created when Sir Robert Cotton retired.[4][5] He was unsuccessful securing the nomination by just one vote.[1]
In 1986, Haig was chairman of Power International, a technology company.[6]
Haig was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 1988 for his services to international relations.[7]
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