Michelle McGuinness explained

Michelle McGuinness
Allegiance:Australia
Branch:Australian Army
Serviceyears:1994–present
Rank:Lieutenant General
Battles:United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor
Awards:Conspicuous Service Cross
Meritorious Service Medal (2; United States)

Lieutenant General Michelle Irene McGuinness, is a senior officer in the Australian Army. She joined the army via the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) in 1994 and was commissioned into the Australian Army Intelligence Corps on graduating from the Royal Military College, Duntroon, in 1997.[1] [2] She has served as commanding officer/chief instructor at ADFA (2014–15), Assistant Military Attaché to the United States (2015–17),[3] Director General Counterproliferation and Terrorism (2019–21),[2] and deputy director for Commonwealth Integration in the United States Defense Intelligence Agency (2021–24). McGuinness was promoted to lieutenant general and appointed National Cyber Security Coordinator in February 2024.[4] [5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Slater. Bob. Victoria/Tasmania Branch Annual Lunch, 16 October 2014. The Duntroon Society Newsletter. 5. April 2015. 7 March 2024.
  2. Web site: Major General Michelle McGuinness. Department of Defense Intelligence Information System (DoDIIS) Conference. Defense Intelligence Agency. 7 March 2024.
  3. Web site: 2018 Australia Day Honours List: Military - Gallantry, Distinguished & Conspicuous Awards. Office of the Governor-General of Australia. 26 January 2018. 7 March 2024.
  4. News: Worthington. Brett. Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness Appointed National Cyber Security Coordinator. ABC News. 25 February 2024. 7 March 2024.
  5. News: Nadel. Jeremy. Michelle McGuinness Appointed National Cyber Security Coordinator. iTNews. 26 February 2024. 7 March 2024.
  6. News: Bajkowski. Julian. Army Intelligence Leader to Become New National Cyber Security Coordinator. The Mandarin. 27 February 2024. 7 March 2024.