Diane Johnstone Explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Australia Is Proud Of Our partnership With Nepal: Ambassador Budd . 3 March 2020 . New Spotlight Magazine . February 16, 2020.
  2. Book: Walker . Anne S. . A World of Change: My life in the global women's rights movement . 5 April 2018 . 9781925588637 .
  3. News: Her Excellency to take upgraded post in Nepal. Kerry. Cole. 5 May 1986. 3. The Canberra Times.
  4. News: Davis . Peter . Trekking ambassador takes responsibility in her stride . 3 March 2020 . Midweek Magazine . May 31, 1989.