Appointment of Australian Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Consuls-General

Today I announce new appointments of heads of mission and consuls-general, who will reinforce our diplomatic capability, build influence and advance Australia's national interests around the globe.

I am pleased to appoint highly qualified individuals to lead Australia's posts in Bali, China, Colombia, Estonia, Hong Kong, Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, Russia and Sweden.

• Ms Jo Stevens as Australia's next Consul-General in Bali.
• Mr Scott Dewar as Australia's next Ambassador to China.
• Ms Anna Chrisp as Australia's next Ambassador to the Republic of Colombia.
• Mr Sri Ayyalaraju as Australia's next Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia.
• Mr Gareth Williams as Australia's next Consul-General in Hong Kong.
• Mr Paul Wilson as Australia's next Ambassador to the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
• Mr John Feakes as Australia's next High Commissioner to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea.
• Mr John Geering as Australia's next Ambassador to the Russian Federation.
• Ms Frances Sagala as Australia's next Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden.

I thank the outgoing heads of mission and consuls-general for their contributions to advancing Australia's interests.