J. G. Phillips

For other people named J. G. Phillips, see John Phillips (zoologist) and John George Phillips (disambiguation).

Sir John Grant Phillips KBE (13 March 1911 – 7 October 1986) was an Australian economist who became the second Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, from 1968 to 1975.^[1][2] His name appeared on Australian currency notes as "J. G. Phillips".

Sir John Phillips KBE
2nd Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia
In office July 1968 – July 1975
Preceded by	H. C. Coombs
Succeeded by	H. M. Knight
Personal details
Born	13 March 1911 Mosman, New South Wales
Died	7 October 1986(1986-10-07) (aged 75) Manly, New South Wales
Nationality	Australian
Profession	Economist

Honours

In the Queen's Birthday Honours of 8 June 1968, he was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE),^[3] and in the 1972 New Year Honours he was promoted Knight Commander in that order (KBE).^[4]

Death

In October 1986 his and his wife's bodies were found after their joint suicide. The couple had been a member of a local euthanasia society, and although in good health, had prepared for their joint suicide.^[5][6]

Publications

• Developments in monetary theory and policies (1971), R. C. Mills memorial lecture; 5 – ISBN 0-424-06260-7