Fed: The life and career of Max Moore-Wilton

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Fed: The life and career of Max Moore-Wilton

The life and career of Max Moore-Wilton

* Born - January 27, 1943, Sydney.

* Married - Janette Moore-Wilton since September 26, 1966.

* Secretary Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Canberra, since 1996. ReplacedDr Michael Keating.

* Career - National director policy coordinator and priorities review with the AustralianStock Exchange 1995-96; chairman Public Transport Corporation Victoria 1995-96; chiefexecutive NSW Roads and Traffic Authority 1994-95; director-general Department of TransportNSW 1991-94; chairman NSW Egg Corporation 1987-89; general manager Australian Wheat Board1981-84; deputy secretary Department of Primary Industries, Canberra 1980-81.

* Awarded Order of Australia January 26, 2001, for services to the community throughpolicy implementation.

* Reappointed for further five years as chief of Department of Prime Minister and Cabinetin May 2001.

* Gave evidence to children overboard Senate inquiry in May 2002.

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