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Sceptics Question Record of Next Australian Ambassador to the US

The appointment of the head of the Department of Defence, Greg Moriarty, as Australia’s ambassador to the United States is not without contention.
Sceptics Question Record of Next Australian Ambassador to the US
Secretary of the Department of Defence Greg Moriarty speaks at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on March 24, 2021. Sam Mooy/Getty Images
Rex Widerstrom
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The appointment of Greg Moriarty as Australia’s next ambassador to the United States, replacing Kevin Rudd, has not been without his sceptics.

A former chief of staff to Malcolm Turnbull, Moriarty was also Australia’s envoy to Iran and Indonesia, and has led the Defence Department since 2017.

Rex Widerstrom
Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.