Former Australian High Commissioner to India, Harinder Sidhu, has been invested as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in recognition of her distinguished service to public administration and foreign affairs.
Ms Sidhu, who served as the Australian High Commissioner to India from 2016 to 2020, was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia during this year’s Australia Day Honours. Her investiture ceremony, officiated by Governor-General Hurley, officially conferred upon her the prestigious honor.
Ms Sidhu was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to public administration, and to foreign affairs (Source: Australian Honours and Award – Facebook)
Philip Green OAM, the current Australian High Commissioner to India, expressed his congratulations and admiration for Ms Sidhu’s achievements, stating,
“My personal congratulations and those from the many here who fondly remember HC Harinder Sidhu’s posting in Delhi. Great to see you rewarded so fittingly for your achievements Harinder!”
With over 30 years of experience in government across multiple agencies, Ms Sidhu is one of Australia’s most senior female diplomats. She holds degrees in Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney. Ms Sidhu has also served in diplomatic postings in Cairo, Damascus, and Moscow.
Throughout her career, Ms Sidhu has held senior leadership roles in various departments, including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, the Office of National Assessments, and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Ms Sidhu was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to public administration, and to foreign affairs (Source: Australian Honours and Award – Facebook)
Ms Sidhu’s tenure as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Secretary at DFAT underscores her dedication to public service and her commitment to advancing Australia’s interests on the global stage.
The investiture of Ms Sidhu as a Member of the Order of Australia highlights the Order’s mission to recognize individuals from diverse backgrounds for their outstanding achievements across various fields.
Since 2022, Ms Sidhu is serving as the Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand.
The Order of Australia recognises individuals of all demographics for their achievements in a wide range of endeavours.
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