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The Governor-General of Australia has accepted the government’s recommendation to appoint Rachel Noble PSM as the director-general of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).
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Noble becomes the first female ASD head and is also the first woman to lead a major intelligence agency in Australia.
"Ms Noble’s deep experience in intelligence strongly positions her to lead ASD in executing its important national security mission," a joint release from the Prime Minister and Minister for Defence said.
"She has vital technical expertise having previously worked in ASD and has a strong understanding of the role the organisation plays in the national intelligence community.
"Most recently, Ms Noble has been the head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre, where she is responsible for leading the Australian government’s cyber security capabilities, responding to cyber security threats and incidents, and collaborating with government, industry and the community on cyber security matters."
The joint release also noted that Noble's appointment is a significant step forward for women in the national security sector, while also thanking outgoing director-general of the ASD Lieutenant General John Frewen DSC, AM, for his work in the role.
Noble will take up the position in February next year.
