Appointment of Ambassadors, High Commissioner and Consuls-General

  • Media release

Today I announce diplomatic appointments to lead Australian posts in Chengdu, Guangzhou, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Tonga, Phuket and the Republic of Chile.

These appointments strengthen Australia's diplomatic capability and its prosecution of our national interests around the globe.

I am pleased to announce the following appointments:

I thank the outgoing ambassadors, high commissioner and consuls-general for their contributions to advancing Australia's interests in these countries during their respective tenures.

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