Frank Mahony (public servant)
Frank Mahony | |
|---|---|
| 4th Director-General of Security | |
| In office 29 September 1975 – 8 March 1976 | |
| Prime Minister | Gough Whitlam Malcolm Fraser |
| Preceded by | Peter Barbour |
| Succeeded by | Edward Woodward |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francis Joseph Mahony 15 March 1915 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | January 2000 (aged 84) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Spouse |
Moya Sexton (m. 1939–1995) |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
| Occupation | Public servant |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1944 |
| Rank | Staff sergeant |
Francis Joseph Mahony CB, OBE (15 March 1915 – January 2000) was an Australian lawyer and public servant, who served as interim Director-General of Security (head of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation) for just over five months between 1975 and 1976.