Deputy Head of Mission at the Australian Embassy in Japan

Ms Clare Walsh is the Deputy Head of Mission at the Australian Embassy in Japan.  Ms Walsh has a wide range of international and domestic policy experience from her 16 years working in the Australian Public Service.
Prior to her current role, Ms Walsh led the development work of the G20 throughout Australia’s Presidency in 2014.  She managed relationships with key multilateral organisations, including the Multilateral Development Banks and global health, education and environment funds as well as bilateral relationships with other donor countries and non-government organisations.