Bernie Fraser (economist)
Bernard William Fraser | |
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| Born | February 26, 1941 Junee, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Economist, Public servant |
| Years active | 1961–present |
| Known for | Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (1989–1996) |
Bernard William Fraser (born 26 February 1941) is a distinguished Australian economist who held the position of Governor at the Reserve Bank of Australia from September 1989 until September 1996.
Originating from Junee, New South Wales, Fraser began his career in the Commonwealth Public Service in 1961, starting at the Department of National Development. He completed his education at both the University of New England and the Australian National University before transferring to the Department of Treasury in 1963. Between 1969 and 1972, he represented Treasury in London. Fraser also dedicated three years to the Department of Finance and was appointed Director of the National Energy Office in 1981. Returning to Treasury in 1984, he was named Secretary and served in that capacity until 1989.
Currently, Fraser holds independent director roles with multiple industry superannuation funds and serves on the board of Members Equity Bank. Additionally, he leads the board of the Climate Change Authority as its chair.
He has featured in Australian television commercials endorsing superannuation funds, popularizing the slogan "it's the super of the future."
Fraser has been honored with honorary doctorates from both the University of New England and Charles Sturt University, and he holds an honorary professorship in Economics at the University of Canberra.