Zorica McCarthy explained

Zorica McCarthy was the Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan[1] (2004–2006) who was investigated for "buying discounted shares in the failed fuel technology company Firepower (and) has been found guilty of breaching the rules but forgiven because the breach was unintentional".[2] McCarthy was accredited as a non-resident Ambassador to Afghanistan. McCarthy was also Ambassador to Spain from January 2010 to January 2013.[3] [4] [5]

Firebrand investigation

McCarthy bought shares in Firebrand 14 days after Firebrand and a Pakistani company signed an agreement at a ceremony she organised and was witnessed by Australia's former prime minister John Howard and Pakistan's former prime minister Shaukat Aziz.[6]

Personal life

McCarthy has two daughters with ex-husband John McCarthy.

Notes and References

  1. Diplomatic Appointment: High Commissioner to Pakistan. https://web.archive.org/web/20140212013323/http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/releases/2004/fa0105_04.html. 12 February 2014. Alexander. Downer. Alexander Downer. Australian Government. 16 July 2004.
  2. News: Ryle . Gerard . Firepower: diplomat forgiven . 3 March 2020 . The Sydney Morning Herald . September 19, 2009.
  3. Web site: ParlInfo - Diplomatic appointment: Ambassador to Spain.. 2021-03-06. parlinfo.aph.gov.au.
  4. News: Ryan . Colleen . Lunch with the AFR . 3 March 2020 . Financial Review . July 23, 2010.
  5. Web site: Carr appoints new Spain envoy - 9News. 2021-03-06. www.9news.com.au. 6 September 2012 .
  6. News: Ryle . Gerard . Diplomat probed over shares buy . 3 March 2020 . Sydney Morning-Herald . June 5, 2008.

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