New Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

  • Media release

I welcome and congratulate Frances Adamson on her appointment as the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Ms Adamson has had a distinguished career as a diplomat and brings a wealth of experience and a deep knowledge of foreign affairs and trade to the position.

I look forward to working with Ms Adamson as the Turnbull Government pursues an ambitious agenda to grow our exports, attract new investment and increase visitor numbers – ultimately creating more Australian jobs.

It is notable Ms Adamson is the first woman to be appointed to this prestigious and important position.

Outgoing Secretary, Peter Varghese, has served the Government with distinction and I thank him for his service.

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