Not Always Diplomatic: An Australian Woman’s Journey through international affairs

By Sue Boyd

Not Always Diplomatic chronicles the life of a pioneer in international diplomacy and a career that has spanned the globe. Sue Boyd has been the head of Australian diplomatic missions in Fiji, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Bangladesh. She also had postings at the United Nations in New York and in the former East Germany. Sue Boyd has a story to tell from almost everywhere.

She shares this account of her life from her formative years in India, Germany, Ireland, Egypt, Cyprus and Britain through to her years at The University of Western Australia, where she was the first woman to become president of the student guild, beating, among others, Kim Beazley. She then explores her life as a high-flying official firmly ensconced in the ever-changing diplomatic landscape of the 80’s and 90’s.

From politics to travel to art, world leaders and everything in between, Sue’s remarkable stories make this a must read.

Praise for Not Always Diplomatic

“An engaging account of life at the coalface by one of Australia’s most active and effective diplomats – and real pathfinder in leading our diplomatic establishment out of its sexist dark age” Gareth Evans, Foreign Minister 1988-96

Book details

PUBLICATION DATE: September 2020
FORMAT: Paperback
EXTENT: 304 pages
SIZE: 234 x 154 mm
ISBN: 978-1-76080-149-6
RIGHTS: World
CATEGORY: Biography and Autobiography, New Releases, Politics,