Appointment of Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Consuls-General

Today I announce new appointments of Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Consuls-General, who will advance Australia's interests abroad.  

Our diplomats drive opportunities for closer cooperation, support Australians overseas and help uphold the norms and rules that underpin peace and prosperity.

I am pleased to announce the following appointments:

• Mr Chris Elstoft as Australia’s next Consul-General in Chicago.
• Mr Jeff Robinson as Australia’s next Ambassador to the Republic of Korea.
• Ms Danielle Heinecke as Australia’s next High Commissioner to Malaysia.
• Ms Sara Moriarty as Australia’s next High Commissioner to the Republic of Nauru.
• Mr John Williams as Australia’s next Consul-General in Shanghai.
• Mr Paul Lehmann as Australia’s next Ambassador to Ukraine.

I thank outgoing ambassadors, high commissioners and consuls-general for their contributions to advancing Australia's interests in these countries during their respective tenures.