Harinder Sidhu


Harinder Kaur Sidhu is an Australian career diplomat, formerly serving as the List of high commissioners of [Australia to New Zealand|High Commissioner of Australia to New Zealand].

Early life

She was born to Punjabi parents in Singapore. In 1974, she moved to Australia with her parents. She studied at the University of Sydney, obtaining a bachelor's degree in economics in 1985 and an LLB in 1987.

Career

In 2016, she was appointed the Australian high commissioner to India.
In 2022, she was appointed the Australian high commissioner to New Zealand.
Sidhu was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2024 Australia Day Honours for her "significant service to public administration, and to foreign affairs".

Personal life

She has one daughter.

Awards

2024 - Member of the Order of Australia.