Leslie Melville

About Leslie Melville

Sir Leslie Galfreid Melville (26 March 1902 – 30 April 2002) was an Australian economist, academic and public servant. He helped form Australia's central banking system and gave his voice in international economic forums in the years following World War II. He also played an important role in the early years of the Australian National University, serving as its Vice-Chancellor between 1953 and 1960.