Ted Evans (public servant)
Ted Evans | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Department of the Treasury | |
| In office 24 May 1993 – 26 April 2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Alfred Evans 194? |
| Nationality |  Australian |
| Spouse | Judith[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
| Occupation | Public servant |
Edward Alfred "Ted" Evans AC is a retired Australian senior public servant.
Career and public life
Ted Evans joined the Australian Public Service in 1968, working in the Ipswich, Queensland branch of the Postmaster-General's Department.[1][2] Studying while working, Evans graduated with a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Queensland in 1969 with first class honours and the University Medal.[2][3] Upon graduation, Evans joined the Department of the Treasury.[2]
Evans was appointed Secretary of the Treasury in March 1993,[4] having previously been offered the job in 1991, and rejecting it.[5] He retired from the public service in April 2001, having served eight years as Treasury head.[1] Evans said that one of his proudest achievements as Secretary of Treasury was introducing the Taxation Review Board.[6]
After retiring from the public sector, Evans joined the Westpac board, serving as a board member between 2001 and 2011, and as chairman between 2007 and his retirement.[7]
In 2013, Evans was outspoken over the sacking of Martin Parkinson and three other public service Secretaries, saying that the Abbott Government was wasting good people and politicising the bureaucracy.[8]
Awards
In June 1999, Evans was made a Companion of the Order of Australia in recognition of service to Australian economic policy development.[9]
References
- ^ a b c Howard, John (26 April 2001). "Retirement of Ted Evans as Secretary to the Treasury" (Press release). Archived from the original on 25 February 2014.
- ^ a b c Costello, Peter (26 April 2001). "Retirement of Edward Evans AC - Secretary to the Treasury" (Press release). Archived from the original on 29 March 2012.
- ^ Mr Ted Evans AC, Chairman of Westpac, University of Queensland, 2010, archived from the original on 30 April 2013
- ^ Keating, Paul (24 March 1993). "Statement by the Prime Minister, the Hon P.J. Keating MP" (Press release). Archived from the original on 25 February 2014.
- ^ Burgess, Verona (1 February 1991). "Top Treasury job is offered, rejected". The Canberra Times. p. 3. Archived from the original on 28 February 2014.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Durie, John (1 December 2011). "The world according to Westpac chairman Ted Evans". The Australian.
- ^ "Westpac chairman Ted Evans to retire at general meeting in December". News.com.au. News Corp Australia. 11 May 2011. Archived from the original on 25 February 2014.
- ^ Tingle, Laura; Greber, Jacob; Burgess, Verona (18 September 2013). "Ted Evans slams public service chief sackings". The Australian Financial Review. Fairfax Media. Archived from the original on 25 February 2014.
- ^ Search Australian Honours: EVANS, Edward Alfred, Australian Government, archived from the original on 25 February 2014
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