SENATOR THE HON PENNY WONG
LEADER OF THE GOVERNMENT IN THE SENATE
MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Today I announce diplomatic appointments to lead Australian posts in Chengdu, Guangzhou, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Tonga, Phuket and the Republic of Chile.

These appointments strengthen Australia's diplomatic capability and its prosecution of our national interests around the globe.

I am pleased to announce the following appointments:

• Ms Meaghan Shaw as Australia’s next Consul-General in Chengdu.
• Dr Timothy Kendall as Australia’s next Consul-General in Guangzhou.
• Mr Ian McConville as Australia’s next Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
• Ms Rosemary Morris-Castico as Australia’s next Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain.
• Mr Brek Batley as Australia’s next High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Tonga.
• Ms Kirsten Fletcher as Australia’s Consul-General in Phuket.
• Mr Andrew Martin as Australia’s next Ambassador to the Republic of Chile.

I thank the outgoing ambassadors, high commissioner and consuls-general for their contributions to advancing Australia's interests in these countries during their respective tenures.

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Authorised by Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Australia.