Australia News Live: Albanese Names Former News Corp Executive as Consul-General in New York

Albanese names former Murdoch executive as consul-general in New York

The prime minister has defended his decision to appoint Siobhan McKenna to replace Heather Ridout when her term expires at the end of this year.

Albanese names Murdoch’s former top lieutenant as consul-general in New York

Anthony Albanese defended appointing former News Corp executive Siobhan McKenna to one of Australia’s most coveted diplomatic postings, insisting the appointment was made entirely on merit.

Who is Siobhan McKenna? Former NewsCorp Executive Appointed as Australia’s Next Consul General in New York – Know Her Age, Net Worth, Career, Achievements & More

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Siobhan McKenna will be the country’s next consul-general in New York. The Rupert Murdoch aide will succeed businesswoman Heather Ridout in the diplomatic role and take it up in early 2027.

Australia news live: Albanese names former News Corp executive as consul-general in New York

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