Lachlan Strahan

Partway through the Jerilderie Letter, Ned Kelly accused Senior Constable Anthony Strahan of threatening to shoot him ‘like a dog’. Those few fateful words have ricocheted through Australian history. Many have blamed Anthony Strahan for the turmoil and bloodshed that unfolded during the Kelly Outbreak. For, two days after Anthony reputedly made his threat, Ned and his gang shot dead...

From India to the Indo-Pacific, a riveting insider's account of diplomacy and politics, and Australia's position in the world. The Curious Diplomat by Lachlan Strahan draws from his extensive career as a diplomat and ambassador in key postings for Australia, including India, Germany, Korea, and the Solomon Islands. During his service, he faced significant diplomatic challenges such as violence against...

Partway through the Jerilderie Letter, Ned Kelly accused Senior Constable Anthony Strahan of threatening to shoot him ‘like a dog’. Those few fateful words have ricocheted through Australian history. Many have blamed Anthony Strahan for the turmoil and bloodshed that unfolded during the Kelly Outbreak. For, two days after Anthony reputedly made his threat, Ned and his gang shot dead...