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Australia Appoints New Head of the Defence Force

Vice-Admiral David Johnston will take on the top job subject to approval from the governor general.
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Australia Appoints New Head of the Defence Force
A tug escorts the HMAS Adelaide, a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Canberra-class landing helicopter dock ship, as it docks at Station Pier in Melbourne on March 19, 2024. William West/AFP via Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Australia has named Vice-Admiral David Johnston as the new chief of the Defence Force from July 2024, subject to approval from the governor general.

He replaces retiring chief General Angus Campbell, who has been serving the Australian Defence Force (ADF) since 1981.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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