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| Name | Position | Term | Remuneration | State/Territory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Georgie Cornish | Chair | 12/02/2026-11/02/2028 | - | SA |
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The Board discussed government priorities, strategic issues and emerging risks.
The Board received an update on geostrategic issues from Ms Jan Adams AO PSM, Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Ms Meghan Quinn PSM, Secretary, Department of Defence.
The Board received an economic and budget update from Ms Jenny Wilkinson PSM, Secretary, Department of the Treasury, and Mr Matt Yannopoulos PSM, Secretary, Department of Finance.
Around 6,000 delegates from around the world gathered in Melbourne as Australia participated in Women Deliver 2026, a global conference driving action on gender equality.
Held from 27 to 30 April 2026 under the theme ‘Change brings us here’, the conference brought together participants from 189 countries, with 44% of attendees from the Oceanic Pacific region. Australia was proud to support representation from across the region, helping ensure Pacific voices and perspectives were visible and influential throughout the program.
I, the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and under subsection 58(1) of the Public Service Act 1999, appoint Ms Meghan Quinn PSM as Secretary of the Department of Defence for a period of five years commencing on 18 May 2026.
Dated 30 April 2026
[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]
Sam Mostyn AC
Governor-General
By Her Excellency's Command
Australia and Japan have agreed to strengthen their partnership to support economic security by making us more resilient to economic shocks and uncertainty and supporting regional economic resilience.
Leaders also committed to strengthening energy security, helping ensure stable supplies of fuel and gas for households and businesses in both countries, and supporting open trade flows of essential energy goods.