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) |
Life and career
editBorn 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]
References
edit- ^ a b Debelle, Bruce (29 March 2014). "Youngest ambassador had a deep affinity for the world of Islam - and cricket". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Archived from the original on 5 March 2015.
- ^ "Ambassador". The Canberra Times. 9 February 1974. p. 1.
- ^ "Envoy". The Canberra Times. 30 August 1975. p. 9.
- ^ "Envoy to seek Senate seat". The Canberra Times. 20 January 1978. p. 7.
- ^ "20 nominate for N.S.W. Senate seat". The Canberra Times. 1 February 1978. p. 3.
- ^ "Power International buys into Du Pont". The Canberra Times. 11 November 1986. p. 15.
- ^ "Search Australian Honours: HAIG, Ian Maurice, Member of the Order of Australia", itsanhonour.gov.au, Australian Government, archived from the original on 10 July 2016