Melissa Hitchman Explained

Melissa Hitchman was Australia's Ambassador to the Holy See from 2016 to 2020,[1] [2] [3] when she was replaced by Chiara Porro.[4]

Hitchman graduated with a Master of National Security and a Bachelor of Economics from the Australian National University.[2] [3]

References

  1. Web site: Ambassador Melissa Hitchman . Inspirational Women . St Clare’s College . 12 April 2020.
  2. Ambassador to the Holy See. https://web.archive.org/web/20160506100525/http://foreignminister.gov.au/releases/Pages/2016/jb_mr_160505.aspx. 6 May 2016. 5 May 2016. Julie. Bishop. Julie Bishop. Australian Government.
  3. News: Career diplomat to succeed John McCarthy as Australian ambassador to Holy See. Sharyn. McCowen. 10 May 2016. The Catholic Weekly. https://web.archive.org/web/20160709234041/https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/career-diplomat-to-succeed-john-mccarthy-as-australian-ambassador-to-holy-see/. 9 July 2016.
  4. Web site: 2020-09-04. Ambassador to Holy See. 2021-03-07. Minister for Foreign Affairs.