| Graham Fletcher | |
| Office: | Australian Ambassador to China |
| Term Start: | 28 August 2019 |
| Predecessor: | Jan Adams |
| Occupation: | Diplomat |
| Alma Mater: | University of Sydney (BA) |
Graham Fletcher is an Australian diplomat who has served as the Australian Ambassador to China since August 2019.[1] [2] [3]
Fletcher received a Bachelor of Arts (honours) from the University of Sydney. He joined the Department of Foreign Affairs of Australia in 1983.[4]
Fletcher has been described by ABC News as "a top China specialist who has served three postings in China as an Australian diplomat and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese".[5] He has held the positions of Third Secretary, Beijing (1986–1988); Deputy Consul-General, Nouméa (1992–1994); Counsellor, Beijing (1997–2000); Deputy Head of Mission, Beijing (2004–2008); Head of DFAT North Asia Division (2008–2010; 2015–2019); and Deputy Head of Mission, Washington, D.C. (2011–2013). He led the Australian team in negotiations over the China–Australia Free Trade Agreement which was completed in 2014.[4]
In 2019 Fletcher was appointed Australia's ambassador to China.[6] In 2021 Fletcher was additionally appointed deputy secretary at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.[7]
Fletcher is married with three children.[4]