Australian Department Heads Under Howard:
Career Paths and Practice

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

The Consummate ‘Fixer’ – Peter Shergold, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

From Timber to Tax – Ken Henry, The Treasury

The Devil’s Advocate – Ian Watt, Department of Finance and Administration

Starting from Scratch – Patricia Scott, Department of Human Services

The Reluctant Chief – Ric Smith, Department of Defence

The Man with a ‘Promising Past’ – Michael L’Estrange, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Californian Dreamer – Lisa Paul, Department of Education, Science and Training

The ‘New’ Old Broom – Andrew Metcalfe, Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs

The Company Man – Mark Paterson, Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources

Making the Best of It – Mark Sullivan, Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Going ‘Bush’ – Joanna Hewitt, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

The People’s Choice – Jeff Harmer, Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

The Unabashed Rationalist – Peter Boxall, Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Environmental Angler – David Borthwick, Department of Environment and Heritage

Keeping the Customer Satisfied – Robert Cornall, Attorney-General’s Department

The Pragmatist – Mike Taylor, Department of Transport and Regional Services

Pioneering Survivor – Helen Williams, Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts

Taking the ‘Hospital Pass’ – Jane Halton, Department of Health and Ageing