Peter Graham Faithfull Henderson, AC (1 October 1928 – 25 September 2016) was an Australian senior public servant.
[5] Henderson began his career in the Australian Public Service in the Department of External Affairs in 1951.
[6] During his time at the department he introduced rules to prevent couples being posted together, which was interpreted by those it affected as a "pincer movement" against career equality for female diplomats.
[7] At the end of his public service career in September 1984, Henderson was offered the choice of a demotion or retirement—he chose to retire, and denounced the Australian Government for using the diplomatic service as a "depository... for people they want to get rid of in Canberra".
[9][10] In January 1985, Henderson was made a Companion of the Order of Australia in recognition of distinguished public service.