Today I announce the appointments of three experienced career officials to lead Australia’s diplomatic posts in Ho Chi Minh, Kolkata and Guangzhou.
I am pleased to confirm the following appointments:
- Ms Kate Wallace as Australia’s next Consul-General in Ho Chi Minh City
- Mr Bernard Lynch as Australia’s next Consul-General in Kolkata
- Ms Maree Ringland as Australia’s next Consul-General in Guangzhou.
Australia’s diplomatic network enables us to promote our interests in peace, security, trade, investment and other areas of cooperation.
As we work to shape a future for the better, our diplomatic corps are fundamental to strengthening relationships and building resilience in an ever less stable world.
I thank the outgoing Consuls-General for their important contributions to advancing Australia’s interests across their respective tenures.