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Michael Potts (diplomat) was born on 7 September, 1949 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, is a diplomat. Discover Michael Potts (diplomat)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?
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Australian public servant and diplomat |
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75 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
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7 September 1949 |
| Birthday |
7 September |
| Birthplace |
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia |
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Michael Potts (diplomat) Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Michael Potts (diplomat)'s Wife?
His wife is Lynda Spiller (m. 1987)
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Michael Potts (diplomat) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Michael Potts (diplomat) worth at the age of 75 years old? Michael Potts (diplomat)’s income source is mostly from being a successful diplomat. He is from Australia. We have estimated
Michael Potts (diplomat)'s net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
When he retired in 2016, Potts chose to remain in New Zealand.
In 2012, then-Foreign Minister of Australia Bob Carr, announced that Potts had been appointed as Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand, replacing Paul O'Sullivan (Sullivan was later appointed Chief of Staff to Australia's Attorney General). Potts was charged with managing the relationship with one of Australia's closest neighbours, and was also posted to the Cook Islands. Potts represented Australia at official functions, including the annual Māori Koroneihana at Tūrangawaewae, at the invitation of King Tuheitia.
In 2009, Potts was appointed as Australian Ambassador to Austria and as Permanent Representative, Australian Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Vienna. Shortly after his appointment, Potts was given responsibility for taking delivery of 1,200 Austrian-made off-road vehicles for the Australian Army, part of a $7.5 billion Project Overlander program to purchase 7,500 new vehicles for the Army. Potts was also responsible for Australia's relationships with a range of Eastern European countries including the Ukraine.
In 2006, Potts was replaced by Chris Moraitis and was appointed First Assistant Secretary in the International Organisations and Legal Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, a position he held until 2009.
Potts was appointed Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea in 2003. Potts was High Commissioner in 2005 during the "shoe episode" when hundreds of protesters demonstrated outside the High Commission in Port Moresby, with Potts and his staff inside. The protesters passed a petition to Potts through the gates of the High Commission demanding an apology from the Australian Government.
Potts returned to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra in 1984. He held several positions through 2002. He was also an Australian Ambassador to Hanoi, Vietnam, from 1991 to 1994.
Potts began his diplomatic career in Madrid, Spain, as Third and Second Secretary from 1973 to 1975. At his next posting in Vientiane, Laos, he served as Second and First Secretary from 1977 to 1979. Following his posting as First Secretary in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in 1980, he served as Acting High Commissioner in Lusaka, Zambia, from 1980 to 1983.
Potts earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Sydney in 1972.
