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Albanese Appoints Siobhan McKenna as New York Consul-General

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 2:05 PM UTC · How we work

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appointed Siobhan McKenna as consul-general in New York during Australia’s UN Security Council bid.
McKenna, former Lachlan Murdoch lieutenant and News Corp broadcasting head, led Australia Post and NBN Co.
U.S. court documents linked her to Project Family Harmony, a plan to secure Murdoch’s media control.
The role offers a $350,000 salary, entertainment budget, One Beekman residence, and relocation with family in early 2027.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appointed Siobhan McKenna as consul-general in New York during Australia’s UN Security Council bid.
McKenna, former Lachlan Murdoch lieutenant and News Corp broadcasting head, led Australia Post and NBN Co.
U.S. court documents linked her to Project Family Harmony, a plan to secure Murdoch’s media control.
The role offers a $350,000 salary, entertainment budget, One Beekman residence, and relocation with family in early 2027.