David Irvine died

2022 - 3 - 31

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David Irvine dies: Top spook dies at home in Canberra at the age of 75 (The West Australian)

The Foreign Investment Review Board chairman was respected on all sides of politics for his humour, wit and intelligence.

Mr Irvine started in the public service in the 1970s and rose to become the head of Australia’s top domestic spy agency ASIO from 2009 to 2014. Mr Irvine spent time in his early career working for The West Australian. David Irvine dies: Top spook dies at home in Canberra at the age of 75

David Irvine AO dies aged 75 (The Mandarin)

Irvine was highly respected by all sides of politics and was known for his wit and good humour, as well as his high intellect, strong work ethic and ...

He also had a deep love of Indonesian culture, expressed through the publication of two books…,” Morrison said. “David had a deep understanding of Australia and the region and the interconnection of diplomacy, security and economics. “A gifted diplomat, security chief, and chair of the Foreign Investment Review Board, David Irvine was a wise counsel to successive governments.

FIRB chairman David Irvine dies after battling illness (The Australian Financial Review)

Mr Irvine was regarded as one of the giants of the foreign policy, intelligence and national security community.

Justin Bassi, a former senior foreign affairs and intelligence adviser, posted on social media: “With David Irvine’s passing we have lost a giant in the field of foreign policy, intelligence and security. “He understood the work in democracies of maximising freedom and security. He joined the Financial Review in 2008 from Treasury. Connect with John on John Kehoeis Economics editor at Parliament House, Canberra. He writes on economics, politics and business. And we have lost a great person. His wife Robin and family are in mourning.

David Irvine, a spy boss and 'true servant' who steered many PMs ... (The Canberra Times)

David Irvine, one of Australia's most senior diplomats and former head of both ASIO and ASIS, has passed...

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Former ASIO head David Irvine dies aged 75 (7NEWS.com.au)

The former head of ASIO and ASIS, David Irvine, has been remembered as an exceptional public servant following his death aged 75.

He understood the work in democracies of maximising freedom and security. He also served as the director-general of ASIS from 2003 to 2009 and was then appointed as head of ASIO from 2009 to 2014. "A gifted diplomat, security chief, and chair of the Foreign Investment Review Board, David Irvine was a wise counsel to successive governments," Mr Morrison said in a statement.

FIRB chair and former top spy David Irvine dies (https://www.innovationaus.com/)

Former top intelligence official David Irvine has died aged 75 after a battle with illness. He was remembered Thursday as dedicated public servant that ...

“I feel very fortunate to have known David and counted him as a friend. His five-year term was extended another two years in late 2021 by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Former top intelligence official David Irvine has died aged 75 after a battle with illness.