New defence secretary named to lead huge spending boost

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Meghan Quinn becomes first woman to head Defence Department

The shadow defence minister has also urged the government to purchase a fleet of B-21 strike aircraft.

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New defence secretary named to lead huge spending boost

Meghan Quinn has been named the new secretary of the Department of Defence, replacing incoming ambassador to the US Greg Moriarty.

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Anthony Albanese has confirmed Meghan Quinn will be the first female secretary of the Department of Defence, calling her a "stand-out candidate".

New Secretary of Defence – 16 News

I welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement today that Meghan Quinn will become the next Secretary of the Department of Defence.  Having served as Secretary of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources since 2022, Ms Quinn brings with her a wide range of experience across the public sector, including positions at Treasury and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, as well as in the private sector. With Defence being one of the…