Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appoints Vice-Admiral David Johnston as the new Chief of the Defence Force, set to begin in July 2024, pending approval.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed Vice-Admiral David Johnston as the new Chief of the Defence Force, set to begin in July 2024, pending approval from the governor general. Johnston, a naval officer, will succeed retiring chief General Angus Campbell who has served the Australian Defence Force since 1981. The announcement comes as Australia considers working with Japan on the AUKUS security pact in technology sharing.

April 08, 2024
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