Australia news live: Albanese names former News Corp executive as consul-general in New York

Australia news live: Albanese names former News Corp executive as consul-general in New York

Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese launched a formal bid for Australia to serve a two-year term on powerful UN body in 2029 and 2030. A vote for the spot won’t be held until mid 2028, but lobbying efforts will intensify during the prime minister’s visit to New York for the UN General Assembly. That is why we can’t afford to not be engaged with the world, because it has a direct impact on the quality of life of Australians on a

Sep 20, 2026

Albanese appoints Murdoch’s former top lieutenant as consul-general in New York

Anthony Albanese defended installing former News Corp executive Siobhan McKenna into one of Australia’s most coveted diplomatic postings, insisting the appointment was made entirely on merit.

Sep 20, 2026

Albanese names Murdoch’s former top lieutenant as consul-general in New York

Anthony Albanese defended appointing former News Corp executive Siobhan McKenna to one of Australia’s most coveted diplomatic postings, insisting the appointment was made entirely on merit.

Sep 20, 2026