Frances Adamson
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Frances Adamson (2011)
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| Born | 20 April 1961 Adelaide, South Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Adelaide (BEc (Hons)) Monash University (LLB (Hons)) |
| Occupation | Public servant, diplomat |
| Children | Four |
| Parent(s) | Jennifer Cashmore[1] |
Frances Adamson (born 20 April 1961) is an Australian public servant and diplomat. She is currently foreign policy advisor to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
Between 2011 and 2015 she was the Australian Ambassador to China.
Early life and education
Adamson was born in Adelaide, Australia, the daughter of former South Australian politician Jennifer Cashmore and step-daughter of reporter Stewart Cockburn.[1] Adamson was educated at the Walford Anglican School for Girls and the University of Adelaide, where she received a Bachelor of Economics. In 1984 she was the first female captain of the Adelaide University Boat Club.[2]
Career
Adamson joined the Australian Public Service in 1985.[citation needed]. Her roles included Deputy High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (2005–08), Representative to the Australian Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei (2000–05), the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (1998–2000), the Australian High Commission to the United Kingdom (1993–98) and the Australian Consulate-General in Hong Kong (1987–1991).[3]
From 2009 to 2010, Adamson was Chief of Staff to Stephen Smith when he was Foreign Minister.[4]
Between 2011 and 2015 she held the post of Australian Ambassador to the People's Republic of China, the first woman in the position.[5][6][7][8]
In 2015 she was appointed a foreign policy adviser to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.[9][10]
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| Preceded by | Representative, Australian Commerce and Industry Office Taipei 2000–2005 |
Succeeded by Steve Waters |
| Preceded by | Australian Ambassador to China 2011–2015 |
Succeeded by Jan Elizabeth Adams |
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