Australian Politics NewsFormer Premier Jay Weatherill to be Australia’s Next High Commissioner to the UKWeatherill served as South Australia’s 45th premier for more than 6 years.00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintSouth Australian premier Jay Weatherill during Tesla Powerpack Launch Event at Hornsdale Wind Farm on Sept. 29, 2017, in Adelaide, Australia. Mark Brake/Getty ImagesNaziya Alvi Rahman11/10/2025|Updated: 11/10/20250:00X 1Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed former South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill as Australia’s next High Commissioner to the UK.“Jay Weatherill is an entirely appropriate appointment,” Albanese said on Nov. 10 at a press conference in Canberra.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentNaziya Alvi RahmanAuthorNaziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].Author’s Selected ArticlesA 10 Percent Profit Slide Triggers ANZ to Cut 3,500 JobsNov 10, 2025Roblox Placed Under Scrutiny Ahead of Under 16s Social Media BanNov 09, 2025Australian EV Sales Hit New High, Petrol and Diesel Sales Fall to New LowNov 09, 2025Debate on Extending Federal Voting Cycle to 4 Years ReopensNov 09, 2025
