Michael Potts (diplomat)

Following his posting as First Secretary in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in 1980, he served as Acting High Commissioner in Lusaka, Zambia, from 1980 to 1983.The protesters passed a petition to Potts through the gates of the High Commission demanding an apology from the Australian Government.[5] In 2006, Potts was replaced by Chris Moraitis[6] and was appointed First Assistant Secretary in the International Organisations and Legal Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, a position he held until 2009.Potts was charged with managing the relationship with one of Australia's closest neighbours, and was also posted to the Cook Islands.[10] Potts represented Australia at official functions, including the annual Māori Koroneihana at Tūrangawaewae, at the invitation of King Tuheitia.
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