Don’t let ‘fake news’ be an excuse to avoid public scrutiny: Frances Adamson by The Mandarin | 0 comments As Australia's former ambassador to China, Frances Adamson is an expert in that delicate balance of condemning failings while preserving an existing friendship.
Frances Adamson urges APS to heed the calls for administrative reform by Stephen Easton | 0 comments The Foreign Affairs and Trade secretary took on a new mantle last week, as the new president of the ACT branch of the Institute for Public Administration, Australia.
Frances Adamson confident DFAT can navigate a fractious multipolar world by Stephen Easton | 0 comments The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade turned 30 on July 14 and its job is only getting harder, but secretary Frances Adamson is confident that its past record is cause for optimism about its future.
Frances Adamson: public trust, listening and charting Australia’s way by Stephen Easton | 0 comments The Canberra "beltway" needs more intelligence on what Australians are thinking, says the new DFAT head. As the forces of protectionism rally, she pondered the declining public trust in governments and foreign policy.
Principles not platitudes: contemporary foreign policy with vision by Cam Hawker | 0 comments The foreign policy white paper announced by Julie Bishop is an opportunity for the government to shape a legacy by articulating the contemporary Coalition view of Australia’s place in the world.
The many hurdles of new DFAT boss Frances Adamson by Michael Sainsbury | 1 comment Can a woman reach the top ranks of the public service without her gender being used against her? Frances Adamson's key strength is unparalleled in DFAT, writes China correspondent Michael Sainsbury.
Meet the six candidates for DFAT’s top job by Michael Sainsbury | 0 comments Giving the top job to a former spy chief would upset a lot of Australia's neighbours, but it's a distinct possibility. All six have previous ambassadorial experience, but there's only one woman in the running.
