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Australian Public Service leadership appointments
Overview
The Australian Public Service has undergone a series of senior leadership appointments and promotions across various federal departments and agencies.
In late August 2026, announcements included promotions within the Australian Government Solicitor and appointments in the Department of Defence and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Additionally, Treasurer Jim Chalmers nominated Amanda Sayegh for an executive director role at the International Monetary Fund, and Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced changes to the Advisory Board of the Centre for Australia-India Relations.
By mid-September 2026, further leadership changes were reported in the Department of Defence, Services Australia, and the Australian Taxation Office. Other notable appointments included roles within the National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission, the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, and the Australian Energy Regulator. The Prime Minister also announced a new chair for the National Australia Day Council Board.
Entities
Anthony Albanese · Australian Public Service · Penny Wong · Centre for Australia-India Relations · Department of Defence
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesAustralian Public Service announces various leadership appointments
Multiple leadership appointments have been announced across the Australian Public Service, including roles in the Department of Defence, Services Australia, and the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesAustralian Public Service announces various senior appointments
The Australian government has announced various public sector appointments, including senior legal promotions at the AGS and a nomination for the IMF, alongside new board members for the Centre for Australia-in
Sources
prommanow.com · psnews.com.au