Andrew Shearer to Be the New Boss of National Intelligence Office

Tourists walk around the forecourt of Australia's Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 16, 2017. REUTERS/David Gray/File Photo

An experienced security adviser who has served under three prime ministers has been appointed Australia’s director-general of national intelligence.

Andrew Shearer will replace Office of National Intelligence boss Nick Warner in December for a five-year term.