Who is Siobhan McKenna? The ‘irreplaceable’ former Murdoch aide given a top diplomatic posting

As reported by Guardian Australia · Updated 21 Sept, 06:57

The next general consul to New York chairs Australia Post and is a former News Corp executive Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The former News Corp executive Siobhan McKenna will be Australia’s next consul general to New York in a surprise appointment given her background as a key strategist and trusted “right hand” to Lachlan Murdoch, a vocal Labor critic. The diplomatic posting in Donald Trump’s home town places one of Australia’s most influential media insiders and corporate leaders into a city where trade and conservative political networks intersect. Continue…

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• Who is Siobhan McKenna? The ‘irreplaceable’ former Murdoch aide given a top diplomatic postingGuardian Australia · 21 Sept, 06:57