Department of Industry Secretary Meghan Quinn during Senate estimate hearings at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 10, 2025. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
The Labor government is set to appoint the first woman in Australian history to permanently serve as secretary of the Department of Defence.
The nomination comes after Greg Moriarty stepped down from the role on April 19 to take up the position of Australia’s Ambassador to the United States.
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]
