He served as the Australian Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia ( 2001 – 2002 ) , and extended his period of office when he learnt of the bombings in Bali on 12 October 2002 . " For outstanding public service as Australian Ambassador to Indonesia in managing and leading Australias response in Indonesia following the bombings which occurred in Bali on 12 October 2002 " , he was awarded the Public Service Medal on 17 October 2003
bombings in Bali
2002 Bali bombings
Ric Smith