Don Anderson


Sir Donald George "Don" Anderson was a senior Australian public servant. He was Director-General of the Department of Civil Aviation from January 1956 until September 1973.

Life and career

Anderson was born to parents Clara Catherine Anderson and Alex Gibb Anderson in Waikerie, South Australia on 1 March 1917. He was schooled at Adelaide High School and the University of Adelaide.
On 1 January 1956, Anderson began his term as Director-General of the Department of Civil Aviation. He served in the role until September 1973, in retirement serving as Chairman of Qantas.
Anderson died on 30 November 1975 in Heidelberg, Melbourne.

Awards

In June 1950 Anderson was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his service as Director-General in the Department of Civil Aviation. He was made a Knight Bachelor in June 1967.