Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has recommended a raft of senior ADF leadership changes to the Governor-General. Vice Chief of the Defence Force Vice Admiral David Johnston AC, RAN, will be appointed as the new Chief of the Defence Force, replacing retiring Chief...
Command Appointments 2022
Federal government appoints inaugural Chief of Personnel
Friday 26th May 2023
The federal government has appointed the inaugural Chief of Personnel for the Australian Defence Force, following recommendations laid out in the Defence Strategic Review. Major General Natasha Fox, AM, CSC has been appointed as the Chief of Personnel in the...
Defence top brass have terms extended to 2024
Tuesday 28th Jun 2022
The heads of Australia’s defence force have agreed to have their terms extended by two years, as the Albanese government declares it wants “some continuity” in delivering key procurements such as the next generation of submarines. Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles...
ADF hierarchy revamped, CDF to remain
Tuesday 28th Jun 2022
By: Charbel Kadib The Albanese government has extended the term of the Chief of the Defence Force, however, a number of changes to senior leadership positions across the domains have been announced. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has extended the terms of...