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PRIME MINISTER
FOR MEDIA 6 December 1985
The head of my Department, Sir Geoffrey Yeend, has advised
me that on medical advice he wishes to rplinquish his
appointment and retire from the Public Service in the early
part of 1986. Sir Geoffrey has been Secretary of the
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and Secretary
to Cabinet since 1978.
While this is a matter of real regret to me and to the
Government, I have of course indicated that I shall respect
Sir Geoffrey's wishes.
In his forty years of service in government administration,
including more than seven years as head of the Prime Minister's
Department, Sir Geoffrey has held many sensitive and responsible
positions. I am pleased to say that Sir Geoffrey has indicated
his willingness to be available on a part-time basis to
serve on Government advisory bodies.
A new appointment to the position of Secretary of the Department
and Secretary to Cabinet will be announced in due course.