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Ian Kemish

Ian Kemish, (born 18 July 1961) is an Australian author, international relations specialist and not-for-profit chair. He is a former senior diplomat and business executive. During his career with the Australian Government he served as Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, Australian ambassador to Germany, head of the consular and Southeast Asia Divisions of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and head of the Prime Minister's International Division. As of 2023 he is co-founder of international strategic advisory firm Forridel, adjunct professor in History at the University of Queensland, an expert associate of the ANU National Security College, and Chair and Industry Fellow for the Griffith Asia Institute advisory council.

His book ''The Consul,'' released in July 2022, provides an insider account on more than 20 years of international crisis management by the Australian consular service. He is currently working on his debut novel under contract with University of Queensland Press, scheduled for publication in early 2026. Provided by Wikipedia