Albanese names Murdoch’s former top lieutenant as consul-general in New York
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- 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.S1S2
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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…
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Published Sep 20, 2026
What to know
- 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.S1S2
Timeline · newest first
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