Natasha Smith (diplomat)
Natasha Smith | |
|---|---|
 Smith in 2024 | |
| Ambassador of Australia to Germany | |
| Assumed office 20 March 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Philip Green |
| High Commissioner of Australia to Canada | |
| In office 30 November 2017 – 20 December 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Negus |
| Succeeded by | Scott Ryan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Townsville, Queensland[1] |
| Alma mater | James Cook University (BEc) |
Natasha Smith is an Australian public servant and diplomat. She was the High Commissioner of Australia to Canada, with additional responsibility for the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda,[2] from February 2018 to December 2021.[3] She has been the Ambassador of Australia to Germany since 20 March 2024.
Smith's personal goal as High Commissioner was "championing diversity issues. This includes working with Canadian counterparts on indigenous issues, gender equality and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) rights."[4]
Smith holds a Bachelor of Economics from James Cook University and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.[2]
References
- ^ "Her Excellency Ms Natasha Smith". James Cook University. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- ^ a b "About Us". Australian High Commission Canada. DFAT. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
- ^ "High Commissioner to Canada". Minister for Foreign Affairs/Minister for Women (Press release). Australian Government. 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Boardroom Briefings by the Australian High Commissioner to Canada, Her Excellency Natasha Smith". Canadian Australian Chamber Of Commerce. Retrieved 1 March 2020.