Wong announces diplomatic appointments to Egypt, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste
Joel McGregor, Jamie Isbister and Lucienne Manton have been named to senior Australian diplomatic posts.
Foreign minister Penny Wong has announced three new Australian diplomatic appointments, naming Joel McGregor as ambassador to Egypt, Jamie Isbister as high commissioner to Papua New Guinea and Lucienne Manton as ambassador to Timor-Leste.
The appointments, reported by The Guardian, cover Australia’s missions in Cairo, Port Moresby and Dili. The supplied announcement does not state when the postings will take effect.
Wong said Australia’s diplomatic network supports its interests in peace, security, trade, investment and other areas of cooperation.
She said the appointments would deepen Australia’s connections abroad and increase its ability to influence where it matters.
The announcement does not provide biographies or further details about the appointees.
