Appointment of Ambassadors, High Commissioner, Consul-General and Special Representative

Today I am pleased to announce the appointment of five highly qualified individuals to lead Australia's posts in Cambodia, Honolulu, Morocco, Nepal and Vanuatu.  

I am also pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Amanda McGregor as Australia’s next Special Representative on Afghanistan.

Based in Qatar, Ms McGregor will work with like-minded countries to call out the Taliban on its abuse of human rights and support the people of Afghanistan.

Our diplomats are the driver of Australia's engagement with the world. They build influence and prosecute Australia's national interests abroad.

These individuals will take up the following positions:

• Mr Derek Yip as Australia’s next Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia.
• Mr Greg Wilcock as Australia’s next Consul-General in Honolulu.
• Mr Damien Donavan as Australia’s next Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco.
• Ms Leann Johnston as Australia’s next Ambassador to Nepal.
• Mr Max Willis as Australia’s next High Commissioner to the Republic of Vanuatu.

I thank the outgoing heads of mission, consul-general and the former Special Representative on Afghanistan for their contributions to advancing Australia's interests.