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Peter Shannon

b. 1949

Australian diplomat

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About Peter Shannon

Born 1949. Peter Shannon is an Australian diplomat and jurist.

Peter James Shannon (born 1949 in Melbourne, Australia) was Australian Ambassador to Austria between 2006 and 2009.

Peter holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Sydney. He is married and has one son. Apart from English, he speaks French and Bislama, a Melanesian creole language.

Prior to his appointment as ambassador to Austria in 2006, Peter was Assistant Secretary, Arms Control and Counter-Proliferation Branch, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (2002–2005). Among the other positions Peter has held in the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade are Assistant Secretary, Americas Branch (1999–2002), Deputy Legal Adviser, Legal Branch (1991–1992), Director, Multilateral Law Section (1989–1990) and Director, Law of the Sea Section (1984–1986).

Peter has held a number of position overseas, including Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Australian Embassy and Permanent Mission to UNESCO, Paris (1996–1999) and High Commissioner to the Republic of Vanuatu (1992–1996).

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Important facts

Born
1949, Melbourne
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Sydney
Positions held
Ambassador
Also known as
Peter James Shannon

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Peter Shannon?

Australian diplomat

When was Peter Shannon born?

Peter Shannon was born in 1949 in Melbourne.

What is Peter Shannon's occupation?

Peter Shannon is a diplomat and jurist.

What nationality is Peter Shannon?

Peter Shannon is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Shannon

· Wikidata: Q176238

· DBpedia: Peter Shannon

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