Diane Johnstone was the first resident Australian Ambassador in Kathmandu, Nepal, in 1986.[1] Appointed at age 36, she was one of only seven women ambassadors out of 87 representing Australia at the time.[2][3]
Johnstone graduated from Sydney University with a degree in economics.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Australia Is Proud Of Our partnership With Nepal: Ambassador Budd". New Spotlight Magazine. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
- ^ Walker, Anne S. (5 April 2018). A World of Change: My life in the global women's rights movement. ISBN 9781925588637.
- ^ Cole, Kerry (5 May 1986). "Her Excellency to take upgraded post in Nepal". The Canberra Times. p. 3.
- ^ Davis, Peter (31 May 1989). "Trekking ambassador takes responsibility in her stride". Midweek Magazine. Retrieved 3 March 2020.