10 Facts About Martin Parkinson

Martin Parkinson was Secretary of the Department of the Treasury between March 2011 and December 2014.

Martin Parkinson retired from the position on 30 August 2019 and was replaced by Phil Gaetjens, former chief of staff to Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

Martin Parkinson graduated with honours from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Economics.

Martin Parkinson completed his master's degree in economics at the Australian National University in 1983 and his Master of Arts in 1988, at the Australian National University.

Martin Parkinson has previously served as the inaugural secretary of the Department of Climate Change, an International Monetary Fund official, and an advisor to former Australian Treasurer, John Dawkins.

Between 2011 and 2015, Martin Parkinson was secretary of the Department of the Treasury.

In late October 2019, Martin Parkinson was elected chancellor at Macquarie University.

Martin Parkinson was awarded the Public Service Medal on 26 January 2008.

Martin Parkinson was a recipient of the inaugural Australian National University Alumnus of the Year Award on 9 March 2013.

In 2017 Martin Parkinson was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia for eminent service to the Australian community through leadership in public sector roles, to innovative government administration and high level program delivery, to the development of economic policy, and to climate change strategy.