Clarrie Harders

Sir Clarence Waldemar "Clarrie" Harders was a senior Australian public servant best known for his time as Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department in the 1970s.

Life and career

Clarrie Harders was born on 1 March 1915.
He was appointed Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department on 29 June 1970.
In 1979, Harders retired from his position as Secretary of the Attorney-General's department and was appointed legal adviser to the Department of [Foreign Affairs (Australia)|Department of Foreign Affairs].
After leaving the Australian Public Service, Harders went on to become a consultant with a major law firm.
Harders died on 22 February 1997.

Harders was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1969, whilst Deputy Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department. He was knighted in recognition of his public service in June 1977.