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s 22(1)(a)(ii)
From:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Sent:
Monday, 27 January 2025 11:30 AM
To:
David Brightlings 22(1)(a)(ii)
Cc:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Subject:
NATO approval Ambassador Campbell [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Attachments:
s 33(a)(iii)
OFFICIAL

Dear all

We received the conﬁrma on from NATO that Ambassador Campbell’s nomina on has been approved (nomina on
le er a ached)
I will liaise with NATO Protocol about the creden als.
s 22(1)(a)(ii) s discussed, you are in the process of obtaining an access pass for HOM. I understand you have the
applica on form and the security clearance? If you need a hard copy iden ty photo, I have spares.

Thank you.

Kind regardss 22(1)(a)(ii)
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s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Protocol Officer, Visits Support, Travel
Australian Embassy - Avenue des Arts 56,  1000 Brussels
Tel s 22(1)(a)(ii)  E-mail: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au

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s 22(1)(a)(ii)
From:
Caroline Millar
Sent:
Thursday, 28 November 2024 10:34 AM
To:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Cc:
David Brightling
Subject:
Media on incoming HOM [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive]

OFFICIAL: Sensitive
y
s 22(1)(a)(ii) ou have seen the Australian media about Angus Campbell’s appointment. The Secretary and COO (Clare
Walsh) are not happy.  Mary Ellen Miller from EUD has reached out to EU Ambassador Visentin and will shortly also
do so with Belgian Ambassador Goffin to apologise for such speculation having been published, making the point it
was not the Government’s intention for any public commentary ahead of appropriate diplomatic approvals,
including agrement.

s 22(1)(a)(ii)
grateful if you could contact Belgian and EEAS protocol to make the same points.

Because this story has hit the press, the department is wondering if it might be better to end speculation by having
the government announce it “intends to appoint” Angus Campbell etc. This has happened on previous such
occasions.  So s 22(1)(a)(ii)could you please also take discrete soundings as to whether that would cause any problems at
this end given agrement has not yet been granted.

Clearly the above is in strict confidence and not for onforwarding. Thanks,

Caroline
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From:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Sent:
Friday, 7 February 2025 4:53 PM
To:
David Brightling
Cc:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Subject:
HOM-designate Brussels: - sending credentials and instructions for post - NATO
Letters [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Attachments:
s 33(a)(iii)
OFFICIAL

Hello David

NATO Protocol just advised as follows for the NATO le ers of recall and credence :

“Who signs the le ers is a na onal decision on your side. Tradi onal y these are signed by the Head of State or
Government or the Foreign Minister.
If in your case these are signed by the Governor-General, that is ﬁne with us.

We have no strict requirement with regards to the wording, so what I saw in the dra  le ers is perfectly ﬁne to us.
One slight tweak, we always use Bri sh English spelling, except in the name of the Organiza on: THE NORTH
ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION

There is no need for separate copies to the Chief of protocol. The originals can be handed over during the courtesy
cal . That is suﬃcient for us”

So the changes to the NATO le ers would be 1) the word ORGANIZATION with a “Z” and 2) only signed by GG and
delete Foreign Minister.

The courtesy call to hand over the le ers has been conﬁrmed 06/03/25 at 09:40.

Hopefully we receive the le ers in  me for the courtesy call.

Kind regards,s 22(1)(a)(ii)

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s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Protocol Officer, Visits Support, Travel
Australian Embassy - Avenue des Arts 56,  1000 Brussels
Tel s 22(1)(a)(ii)  - E-mail: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au

From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Sent: Wednesday, 5 February 2025 5:11 PM
To: David Brightling <xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: RE: HOM-designate Brussels: - sending credentials and instructions for post - EU Approval agrement
[SEC=OFFICIAL]

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Thank you David

In the mean me, we received the four agrement approval le ers for Belgium, Luxembourg, EU and NATO. I have
a ached them to this email as a reference.

This means that al  le ers (Luxembourg, European Commission, European Council, NATO) can be dated by the GG on
the exact date of the signing of the le ers in February. Belgian le ers were already ok.

There is one possible issue, I asked NATO for conﬁrma on only GG should sign the le ers (and not the Minister for
Foreign Aﬀairs as per the dra  creden al le ers). I have not yet heard from them. Hopeful y we wil  hear from them
tomorrow. Can we wait one day to reply to Protocol Branch? Thanks.

Kind regardss 22(1)(a)(ii)

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s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Protocol Officer, Visits Support, Travel
Australian Embassy - Avenue des Arts 56,  1000 Brussels
Tel s 22(1)(a)(ii)  - E-mail:s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au

From: David Brightling <xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Wednesday, 5 February 2025 11:34 AM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: RE: HOM-designate Brussels: - sending credentials and instructions for post - EU Approval agrement
[SEC=OFFICIAL]

OFFICIAL

s 22(1)(a)(ii)
This was the response from Canberra overnight:

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Hi David,

I can print some new papers and send them to the GG for signing.
To conﬁrm:

-  2 new sets of papers for the EU (exact text/addressees as previous signed letters but with new dates. Are
you happy for her to date them with whatever date she signs them, (ie will likely be next week so early Feb
date, not March.
-  Set of Luxembourg creds papers with date <blank>, March 2025. Correct as dates of
-  The NATO papers addressed to HIS EXCELLENCY MR MARK RUTTE, SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE NORTH
ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANISATION to be signed by GG only, dated <blank> March 2025
-  How confident are you that NATO will sign off in March? If NATO and Luxembourg don’t grant agrément in
March, it will be most uncomfortable if we need to request her to sign more papers (again) not dated as we
don’t like to do this under normal circumstances.

Kind regards
-----

Does this look correct to you?

Thanks
David
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From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Sent: Tuesday, 4 February 2025 3:27 PM
To: David Brightling <xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: RE: HOM-designate Brussels: - sending credentials and instructions for post - EU Approval agrement
[SEC=OFFICIAL]

OFFICIAL

Dear David and s 22(1)(a)(ii)

As a fol ow-up to my earlier email about the creden al le ers for the European Commission and the European
Council (which should be redone because of the January date) , we have received today the approval of the agrement
request for the EU, dated 04/02/25.
The approval verbal note is a ached.

Once we have received the 4 new signed creden al le ers, we can organise the courtesy visit to the Chief of Protocol
for presen ng the true copies. Would it be an idea to ask Protocol Branch to email us the copies of the new signed
(and possibly dated, now that we have the approval) in order to organise the appointment with the Chief of Protocol?

For the presenta on of the creden als to the Presidents, we wil have to wait un l a er 05/03/25 (date creden als
Belgium).

Many thanks.

Kind regards, s 22(1)(a)(ii)

From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Sent: Thursday, 30 January 2025 10:41 AM
To: David Brightling <xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: RE: HOM-designate Brussels: - sending credentials and instructions for post [ [SEC=OFFICIAL]

OFFICIAL

Good morning David

EEAS Protocol conﬁrmed the original 4 creden al le ers for the Commission and the Council, dated January are ok,
except of course for the date. They suggested to leave the date day, month blank. We could add it here.
I would suggest leaving the date also blank for Luxembourg and NATO.

We would just have to ﬁnd an appropriate pen to complete the date .

Thank you for sending the email to Protocol Branch.

Kind regardss 22(1)(a)(ii)

From: David Brightling <xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Wednesday, 29 January 2025 5:48 PM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>;s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: RE: HOM-designate Brussels: - sending credentials and instructions for post [ [SEC=OFFICIAL]

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Thankss 22(1)(a)(ii)

That’s all very clear. I will wait un l you hear back from EU Protocol on any further wording changes before going
back to Protocol Branch in Canberra. I think it is be er to go back in one email.

David

From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Sent: Wednesday, 29 January 2025 4:50 PM
To: David Brightling <xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: Re : HOM-designate Brussels: - sending credentials and instructions for post [ [SEC=OFFICIAL]

OFFICIAL

Hello David

A er our conversa on, I cal ed the EEAS Protocol with regards to the creden al le ers for the European Commission
and the European Council and the  ming of the expected approval. They conﬁrmed these le ers should be dated
a er the approval of the EU agrement, which they expect to happen beginning of February 2025. Meaning the 4
le ers should be re-done. They asked again to email them copies of the current 4 le ers (the ones with the January
date), to triple check the wording is ok….I wil  do this this a ernoon.

Do you already want to go back to Protocol Branch about the issue of the Luxembourg and NATO le ers? But assume
we prefer to provide Protocol Branch with the request including the 4 EU le ers?

Suggested reply for Protocol Branch (tomorrow when we have the EU outcome about the wording?)

With regards to the creden al le ers, we received in the package as per your email.

For Belgium : two envelopes (1 containing the le er of credence and 1 containing the le er of recall), dated blank
January 2025. Agrement received end December 2024. Le ers will be dated by Post beginning of January 2025.
For the EU : four signed le ers (one le er of credence and one of recall for each European Commission and European
Council), dated blank January 2025. Awai ng approval agrement from the EU.
For Luxembourg : no le ers. Awai ng agrement approval.
For NATO : no le ers. Nomina on was approved end of January 2025.

Could the creden al le ers for Luxembourg and for NATO be prepared, not date/month dated (or dated March 2025)
and sent to us.
As the le ers for European Commission and the European Council have been dated before the approval of the
agrement by the EU, could the 4 le ers be re-done by the Governor General.

Hope the above makes sense. Let me know if it is not clear.

Kind regards,s 22(1)(a)(ii)

From: David Brightling <xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Tuesday, 7 January 2025 10:40 AM
To:s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: HOM-designate Brussels: - sending credentials and instructions for post [ [SEC=OFFICIAL]

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s 22(1)(a)(ii)  as discussed – a achment and the body of the email from Canberra Protocol.

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Dear David,

I have sent the le ers of credence and recall for HOM-des Brussels (as well as for EU) in the post dip bag, addressed
to you. The envelope will be stamped “Creden als within”. I don’t expect the package will leave here un l
Wednesday 8 January (given the mail room do not return for business un l 6 January and the close day for Brussels
bag is Wednesday).

The contents of the package are:

For Belgium:  two envelopes (1 containing the le er of credence and 1 containing the le er of recall) that will need
to be dated by post once you have been informed that agrément has been granted.
Please try to use a similar coloured pen and write the day in numeral format not word (as this is less likely to show
discrepancies in handwri ng).
The signed papers are the ones for presen ng to the Head of State. Once you have dated them please put one in
each empty labelled envelope and s ck one of the Governor-General secure seals on the back of each envelope.
Spare seals contained if you need.
We would be grateful if you could please scan and send to us, ﬁnal signed and dated copies for our records.
The other unsealed envelope with unsigned papers is for the MFA’s records and would be handed over by HOM in
his ini al mee ng with the Chief of Protocol (or equivalent).

For EU:  four signed papers (one le er of credence and one of recall for both European Commission and European
Council). Again, these le ers have been undated, so please enter the date (per notes above) once you have received
agrément.  (Also included are two envelopes if you wish to use).

Also in the package will be HOM’s Commission of Appointment, and photocopies of the papers you can keep and
use as you wish.

The Commission of Appointment is for HOM to keep and frame if he wishes.

Please be mindful that if agrément is NOT granted in the month of January, we would need to have the papers re-
done by the Governor-General and in this case, we would proceed once we hear word from you.

I would be very grateful if you would let me know as soon as you receive the package. Feel free to contact myself or
my colleague s 22(1)(a)(ii)if you have any ques ons. I will be on leave between 25 Dec and !3 Jan.

I have a ached copies of the original signed document for your records, although again, we would ask post to please
send back to us the dated copies when ﬁnalised for our records.

Thanks all and have a lovely Christmas!

Kind regards

s 22(1)(a)(ii)

_______________________________
Protocol Oﬃcer | Diploma c and Consular Accredita on Sec on
Protocol and Events Branch | Execu ve Division
P s 22(1)(a)(ii)

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s 22(1)(a)(ii)
From:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Sent:
Wednesday, 29 January 2025 2:31 PM
To:
David Brightlings 22(1)(a)(ii)
Cc:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Subject:
HOM Luxembourg credentials - Possible dates 19 & 20/03/25 TBC [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL

Dear Al ,

We are currently wai ng for the approval of the agrement for Ambassador Campbell from Luxembourg authori es
and could expect to have the agrement approval by the end of February, TBC.

Creden al dates
Luxembourg is having their next round of creden al ceremonies on 19 and 20/03/25 (it is a two day adventure). HOM
may be able to present his creden als at that  me (TBC depending on other countries’ approvals).
However, we can only make the formal request a er 05/03/25 (creden als date with HM the King).
Would you please let me know if these would be suitable dates or would we prefer to wait for the next round for
which no dates are set at the moment. Thank you for your views.

Creden al le ers
To conﬁrm, in the envelope we received from Canberra earlier this month with the original creden al le ers, were no
le ers for Luxembourg. The dra s have been approved and originals could in theory be sent, dated March 2025 (to
be on the safe side)

Shal  we discus? Thank you.

Kind regards s 22(1)(a)(ii)

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s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Protocol Officer, Visits Support, Travel
Australian Embassy - Avenue des Arts 56,  1000 Brussels
Tel s 22(1)(a)(ii)
E-mail:s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au

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s 22(1)(a)(ii)
From:
Caroline Millar
Sent:
Monday, 25 November 2024 10:52 AM
To:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Cc:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
David Brightling
Subject:
FW: CV - new HOM Brussels
Attachments:
CV - Brussels.DOCX

FYI and not for onforwarding pls. C

From:s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Sent: Monday, November 25, 2024 12:07 AM
To: Caroline Millar <xxxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: CV - new HOM Brussels

Dear Caroline,

ExCo approved the nomination of the new HOM Brussels on 7 November 2024.  A Protected cable has been sent to
you (HOM only) on low, requesting post seek agrément from the government of the Kingdom of Belgium – cable
references 22(1)(a)(ii) .

To assist in preparing the third person note, please see CV attached for the new HOM.

I would be very grateful if you would let me know you have received the cable and this email.

If the MFA request passport details for new HOM please contact the HOM SES unit directlys 22(1)(a)(ii)@dfat.gov.au.

Kind regards

s 22(1)(a)(ii)

_______________________________
Protocol Oﬃcer | Diploma c and Consular Accredita on Sec on
Protocol and Events Branch | Execu ve Division
P s 22(1)(a)(ii)

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Name:
General (Rtd) Angus John Campbell AO, DSC

Address:
c/- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Date of birth:
s 47F(1)

Most recent position:
Chief of the Australian Defence Force

Educational qualifications:  Bachelor of Science (Hons), University of New South Wales
(1985)

Master of Philosophy in International Relations, Cambridge
University (1993)
Relevant experience:
2018 – 2024:   Chief of the Australian Defence Force

2015 – 2018:   Chief of the Australian Army

2013 - 2015:   Commander Joint Agency Taskforce
Operation Sovereign Borders, Department of
Home Affairs

2012 – 2013:  Deputy Chief of the Australian Army

2011 – 2012:  Major General Middle East Area of
Operations, Department of Defence (DoD)

2010 – 2011:  Major General Military Strategic
Commitments, DoD

2009 - 2010:  Deputy Secretary and Deputy National
Security Adviser, Department of the Prime
Minister and Cabinet (PM&C)

2005 - 2009:  First Assistant Secretary, Office of National
Security, PM&C

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BIOGRAPHCIAL DETAILS

General Campbell was most recently Chief of the Australian Defence Force (2018-2024).
He has previously served as Chief of the Australian Army (2015-2018); Commander Joint
Agency Taskforce Operation Sovereign Borders, Department of Home Affairs
(2013-2015); Deputy Chief of the Australian Army (2012-2013); Major General Middle
East Area of Operations, Department of Defence (DoD) (2011-2012); Major General
Military Strategic Commitments, DoD (2010-2011); Deputy Secretary and Deputy National
Security Adviser, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) (2009-2010);
and First Assistant Secretary, Office of National Security, PM&C (2005-2009).
General Campbell holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons), from the University of New South
Wales (1985) and a Master of Philosophy in International Relations, from Cambridge
University (1993).

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s 22(1)(a)(ii)
From:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Sent:
Monday, 6 January 2025 12:35 PM
To:
David Brightling;s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Cc:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Subject:
Appointment for HOM-Designate with Belgian Chief of Protocol - Friday 17/01/25
at 11:00 TBC [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Attachments:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
OFFICIAL

Hello David,s 22(1)(a)(ii)

I have been
of the Belgian Chief of Protocol Ambassador Hubert ROISIN to check on  me
frames for the handover of the copies of the le ers of recal  and the creden al le ers. I understand the originals are
being sent in the bag. It is OK to make photocopies and hand those over to the Chief of Protocol.

A tenta ve appointment has been made for Friday 17/01/25 at 11:00 or alterna vely Tuesday 21/01/25 at 15:00. The
earlier the copies of the le ers can be handed over the be er, as the formal date of the presenta on of the
creden als to the King is based on this date. Four Ambassadors meet the King on the same day and the next session is
already ful  and no date has been set yet for this round .

The mee ng with Ambassador Roisin takes approx. 20 minutes. The Ambassador-Designate a ends usual y
unaccompanied (can be discussed if necessary). Ambassador Roisin wil  explain in brief the ceremony at the Royal
Palace and the do’s and don’ts.

Outstanding is the oﬃcial photo of the Ambassador to add to the CV.

s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Would it be possible to conﬁrm the appointment for 17/01 asap, if possible this week please?

Thank you.s 22(1)(a)(ii)

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s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Protocol Officer, Visits Support, Travel
Australian Embassy - Avenue des Arts 56,  1000 Brussels
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
- E-mail: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au

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From:
Clare Walsh
To:
Natalie Roche; s 22(1)(a)  Belinda Casson
Subject:
Re: s 22(1)(a)
Date:
Wednesday, 20 November 2024 10:12:32 PM
Yes, it is.
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From: Natalie Roche <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 5:02:56 PM
To: Clare Walsh <xxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>;
Belinda Casson <xxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Is this Brussels?

Natalie Roche FCPA
_______________________________
Assistant Secretary
People Operations Branch | People Division
T s 22(1)(a)(ii)

From: Clare Walsh <xxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Wednesday, 20 November 2024 4:50 PM
To: Natalie Roche <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>;
Belinda Casson <xxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: Fw: s 22(1)(a)(ii)

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From: Clare Walsh <xxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 4:49:22 PM
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To: Tom Mooney <xxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; Jan Adams <xxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: Re: s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Thank you Tom. Much appreciated

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From: Tom Mooney <xxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 4:43:10 PM
To: Jan Adams <xxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; Clare Walsh <xxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Dear Jan and Clare

Attached is s 22(1)(a)(ii) signed by the FM on 8 November 2024.

Kind regards
Tom

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From:
David Brightling
To:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Cc:
Subject:
RE: HOM-designate Brussels: update on agrément
Date:
Friday, 29 November 2024 9:37:41 AM
Attachments:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Thanks s 22(1)(a)(ii)
.

Understood and noted. We will update you as soon as we receive a response.

David

From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2024 11:35 PM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; David Brightling
<xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: RE: HOM-designate Brussels: update on agrément

Hi all,

Thank you for the thorough information. Until agrément is granted, we can not progress for
passport/visa.
We will send these through when they are available but I wanted to flag the dependencies.

Thanks
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Assistant Director - International (SHS)
P s 22(1)(a)(ii)
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From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Sent: Friday, November 29, 2024 9:07 AM
To: David Brightling <xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: RE: HOM-designate Brussels: update on agrément

Thanks David.

Happy to draft credentials and send to you for review. As always we would not get papers signed
until agrément is granted.

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HOMSES – will you respond re photo and passport please?

Kind regards

s 22(1)(a)(ii)
_______________________________
Protocol Officer | Diplomatic and Consular Accreditation Section
Protocol and Events Branch | Executive Division
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s 22(1)(a)(ii)

From: David Brightling <xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Friday, November 29, 2024 9:02 AM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: HOM-designate Brussels: update on agrément

Dear HOM SES Unit and s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Below is an update on the agrément process for HOM-designate Brussels, with advice on the
forms of address for the credential letters. This has been confirmed by each of the relevant
Protocol divisions (Belgium MFA, Luxembourg MFA, EU and NATO).

1.  Belgium
Agrément requested on 25/11/24 s 47E(d)
.
For credential letters, forms of address: “His Majesty the King of the Belgians” (no given name)
and referred to as “Your Majesty”

2.  Luxembourg
Agrément request can only be lodged after the approval of the agrément from Belgium.
For credential letters, forms of address: “His Royal Highness the Grand Duke”  (no “of
Luxembourg”, no given name). Even after son Guillaume takes over, expected towards the end
of 2025, same type of address, (no name) and referred to as “Your Royal Highness”

3.  European Council
Agrément requested on 25/11/24 s 47E(d)
For credential letters, forms of address : “His Excellency Mr António Costa, President of the
European Council”.
Note: Costa is taking up his duties on 1 December 2024 and is referred to as “ Your Excellency”.

4.  European Commission
Agrément requested on 25/11/24s 47E(d)
For credential letters, forms of address: “Her Excellency Ms Ursula von der Leyen, President of
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the European Commission“ and should be referred to as “ Your Excellency”

5. NATO
To lodge a verbal note requesting the agrément, accompanied by a CV with photo, passport
copy, security clearance (stating the security level) to NATO’s Secretary General’s office. The
request should have all supporting documents for the process to be started.
The North Atlantic Council (NAC) has to approve the nomination. Once approved we will receive
the official letter of approval of the nomination.
For credential letters, forms of address: “His Excellency Mr Mark Rutte, Secretary General of the
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation” and should be referred to as “Dear Secretary General”

Some additional notes :
It would be helpful if Post can review of soft copy of the credential letters prior to their
finalisation for signature.
Credential letters can be prepared in advance, but please make sure they are not signed
before the agrément grant date.
We look forward to receiving a photo in due course.

Kind regards,
David

_______________________________
Deputy Head of Mission
Australian Embassy to Belgium and Luxembourg
Mission to the European Union and NATO
P s 22(1)(a)(ii)
| M s 22(1)(a)(ii)
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From:
Natalie Roche
To:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Cc:
Subject:
RE: HOM Brussels
Date:
Thursday, 1 August 2024 2:27:22 PM
Attachments:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
We checked with Protocol and they have said they don’t have the letters.
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2024 2:25 PM
To: Natalie Roche
Cc: s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Subject: RE: HOM Brussels
thanks – protocol will likely have the letters. On job description – I really meant the doc we
provide with the pack when we advertise that outlines what the post does
From: Natalie Roche <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2024 2:23 PM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: RE: HOM Brussels
Hi there
Unfortunately we don’t have HOM/HOP Position Descriptions. s 22(1)(a)(ii)
With thanks
Nat
Natalie Roche FCPA
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Assistant Secretary
People Operations Branch | People Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
T s 22(1)(a)(ii)
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Assistant Secretary
People Operations Branch | People Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
T s 22(1)(a)(ii)
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From:
Jonathan Muir
To:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Cc:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Subject:
RE: Brussels update - agrément received
Date:
Thursday, 2 January 2025 1:01:24 PM
Attachments:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Thanks s 22(1)(a)(ii) looks like post cabled anyway. Creds were pre-signed by GG and are
on the way by dip bag. The media release with MLS.

From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Sent: Thursday, 2 January 2025 12:55 PM
To: Jonathan Muir <xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
dfat.gov.au>
Subject: FW: Brussels update - agrément received

s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Hi Jonathan,

We will leave this one for PRB to please respond to as needed.

Confirming SHS has progressed arrangements for Angus to travel to post as planned.

s 22(1)(a)(ii)
_______________________________
A/g Assistant Secretary
People Operations Branch | People Division
T s 22(1)(a)(ii)

From: Caroline Millar <xxxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Tuesday, 24 December 2024 5:53 PM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>;
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; Jonathan Muir
<xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: Natalie Roche <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; David Brightling
<xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: Re: Brussels update - agrément received

Team - the problem is we cannot send the cable on this as the special distro at
your end - which the cable insists we do not change - will not allow us to without a
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change the system itself does not permit.  If we insert the Protocol
agrement/credentials topic it will send but to a slightly wider group.  HOM, A/g
DHOM, SAO and IT London spent hours on this to no avail yesterday.  Let us
know if you are comfortable with us using the Protocol distro. This appointment is
no longer exactly a secret… Tks.  Caroline

From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Date: Monday, 23 December 2024 at 22:26:04
To: "s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>, "s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>, "Jonathan Muir" <xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>,
"s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>, "s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>, s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: "Natalie Roche" <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>, "David Brightling"
<xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>, "Caroline Millar" <xxxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>,
"s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: Re: Brussels update - agrément received

s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Thanks

This is great news - PPD will commence arrangements for Angus on the basis of
the advice you have provided below.
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Date: Tuesday, 24 December 2024 at 3:51:04 AM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>, "Jonathan Muir"
<xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>, "s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>,
"s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>, s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>, s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: "Natalie Roche" <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>, "David Brightling"
<xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>, "Caroline Millar" <xxxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: Brussels update - agrément received [SEC=OFFICIAL]

OFFICIAL

Hi again everyone,

We’ve had technical issues with trying to send a reply to the original tasking reftel and a more
‘formal’ reply than my email below.

We’ve not had success in resolving through technical discussions with RTOs at this time.  In
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anticipation that this may not be a quick ‘fix’ tomorrow (24/12), grateful advice on anything else
you might like me to do from this side in respect of the news that we’ve shared.

Thanks in advance.

Kind regards,
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Counsellor (Administration) and Consul-General
Australian Embassy, Brussels

Australian Embassy to Belgium and Luxembourg and Mission to the European Union and NATO
Level 7, Avenue des Arts 56, 1000 Brussels Belgium

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PROTECTED
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
From:
Sent: Monday, December 23, 2024 1:12 PM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; Jonathan Muir
<xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>;
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: Natalie Roche <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; David Brightling
<xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; Caroline Millar <xxxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: FW: Brussels update - agrément received [SEC=OFFICIAL]

OFFICIAL

Dear all,

Post has today (23/12) received agrément from the Belgian authorities for the appointment of
HOM-Designate.

We will also send a cable to confirm (and in reply to original tasking to seek this).

Kind regards,
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s 22(1)(a)(ii)
sul-General
Australian Embassy, Brussels

Australian Embassy to Belgium and Luxembourg and Mission to the European Union and NATO
Level 7, Avenue des Arts 56, 1000 Brussels Belgium

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From: "Caroline Millar" <xxxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Date: Monday, 23 December 2024 at 15:58:45
To: "s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>, "David Brightling"
<xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>, "Jonathan Muir" <xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>,
"s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: "Natalie Roche" <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>, s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>, "s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>, s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: RE: Brussels update [SEC=OFFICIAL]

OFFICIAL

We will check again today and let you know of any update.  Cheers and have a great
break.  Caroline

From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Sent: Monday, December 23, 2024 12:11 AM
To: David Brightling <xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; Caroline Millar
<xxxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; Jonathan Muir <xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>;
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: Natalie Roche <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>;
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: Brussels update [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Importance: High

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OFFICIAL

All,

As we are about to head into shutdown period we would be grateful for any update
on whether you think agrément for HOM Brussels is likely to come through in the
next day or so?

s 22(1)(a)(ii)
, so if agrément comes in over the Christmas
shutdown, would you please let all above email recipients know so the next steps
can be put into play. HOMSES are holding tight on booking flights so the earlier
they can proceed the more options will be available.

As a quick update from our end, the GG has pre-signed (undated) credentials
papers for Belgium and EU for HOM. I have packaged these up for post via Dip Bag
(separate email with soft copies and instructions) marked to David’s attention.
(NATO/Luxembourg letters will be processed later).

I have pre-prepared a draft media release in consultation with post and FAS’s OTN
and DND. This is currently with a/g Dep Sec DMG office for bio input/final
clearance. Once cleared we can progress to FMO so they have it ready should
agrément come through early January and they want to announce before his
expected start on 13 January. (with strict instruction not to announce until DFAT
confirm agrément is through).

Kind regards

s 22(1)(a)(ii)
_______________________________
Protocol Officer | Diplomatic and Consular Accreditation Section
Protocol and Events Branch | Executive Division
P s 22(1)(a)(ii)

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From:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
To:
Cc:
Subject:
RE: Brussels appointment
Date:
Monday, 28 October 2024 4:18:25 PM

Hs 22(1)(a)(ii)

Thanks for the update and great work getting everything done in time for tomorrows deadline.

Kind regards
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2024 4:05 PM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: Jonathan Muir <xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: Brussels appointment

Dears 22(1)(a)(ii) ,

Just an update that the FM has signed the exco papers for next HOM Brussels, I will get them
back in tomorrow’s courier run and drop them down to PM&C for inclusion in Exco meeting 7
November.

Kind regards

s 22(1)(a)(ii)
_______________________________
Protocol Officer | Diplomatic and Consular Accreditation Section
Protocol and Events Branch | Executive Division
P s 22(1)(a)(ii)

s 22(1)(a)(ii)
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From:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
To:
Cc:
Subject:
RE: Brussels & next appointments
Date:
Monday, 25 November 2024 10:11:50 AM

Thanks s 22(1)(a)(ii) cable and associated email now sent to HOM Brussels.

Kind regards

s 22(1)(a)(ii)
_______________________________
Protocol Officer | Diplomatic and Consular Accreditation Section
Protocol and Events Branch | Executive Division
P s 22(1)(a)(ii)

s 22(1)(a)(ii)

From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Sent: Monday, November 25, 2024 10:03 AM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: Jonathan Muir <xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: Brussels & next appointments

His 22(1)(a)(ii)

Yes that’s confirmed – January 2025.
Thanks

s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Assistant Director - International
SES/HOM Services Section (SHS)
P s 22(1)(a)(ii)
| Ms 22(1)(a)(ii)

From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Sent: Monday, November 25, 2024 9:59 AM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: Jonathan Muir <xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: Brussels & next appointments

Thankss 22(1)(a)(ii) I’m about to send now but can you confirm they are still wanting a January start?
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Kind regards

s 22(1)(a)(ii)
_______________________________
Protocol Officer | Diplomatic and Consular Accreditation Section
Protocol and Events Branch | Executive Division
s 22(1)(a)(ii)

s 22(1)(a)(ii)

From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Sent: Friday, November 22, 2024 5:08 PM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: Jonathan Muir <xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: Brussels & next appointments

Good afternoon s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Very pleased to say Brussels can now progress. I would be grateful if you send a quick email
when this is actioned.
Thank you so much for your assistance on this.

s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Assistant Director - International
SES/HOM Services Section (SHS)
P s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Ms 22(1)(a)(ii)

From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 1:45 PM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: Jonathan Muir <xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: Brussels & next appointments

s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Hi

Unfortunately, there’s no update on Brussels or any other appointment. I’ll be sure to let
you know as soon as things are ready to action.
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
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Director | SES HOM Services Section
People Operations Branch | People Division
T s 22(1)(a)(ii)

From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Sent: Tuesday, 19 November 2024 1:16 PM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: Jonathan Muir <xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: Brussels & next appointments

His 22(1)(a)(ii)

Just checking in to see if there is any progression for Brussels yet? We are still on hold with the
cable.

Also, is there any movement on the next batch for Exco? Drafts are due to exco tomorrow for
making it into the second last meeting, so I suspect that won’t make it and we will be aiming for
the last Exco meeting of the year?

Kind regards

s 22(1)(a)(ii)
_______________________________
Protocol Officer | Diplomatic and Consular Accreditation Section
Protocol and Events Branch | Executive Division
P s 22(1)(a)(ii)

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From:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
To:
Cc:
Subject:
RE: Agrement for HOM-Brussels [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Wednesday, 18 December 2024 11:15:44 AM
Attachments:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
OFFICIAL

That’s a good question, I will get back to you on the plan for transferring news.

On another note, I am seeking the GG’s pre-signature on credentials papers (undated) to be able
to send to post should agrément be granted.

I have done the bones of a preliminary media release but with non-APS high level HOM’s I don’t
usually do the biography bit. It’s normally the appropriate dep sec’s office that handle the
finalisation of the release.

On that note, I asked the EO to COO who I should consult with and he suggested reaching out to
s 22(1)(a)(ii) copying s 22(1)(a)(ii)
, who are the current support team to A/g Dep Sec
Natalie Cohen (filling in for Jamie Isbister).

Do you know whether Natalie Cohen is aware of the candidate and is this an appropriate avenue
to persue?

Thanks

Kind regards

s 22(1)(a)(ii)
_______________________________
Protocol Officer | Diplomatic and Consular Accreditation Section
Protocol and Events Branch | Executive Division
P +s 22(1)(a)(ii)

s 22(1)(a)(ii)

From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 11:06 AM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: Agrement for HOM-Brussels [SEC=OFFICIAL]

OFFICIAL

Hi s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Noting we are still awaiting agrément for HOM Brussels, I wanted to query in the event that this
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is granted during shutdown how will this be conveyed to the individual/HOMSES etc?
Will there be an on-duty phone over this period? Can you provide the contact number please?

We have begun to make passport arrangements with the sponsored passports team to ensure all
is in place to issue the passport as soon as agrément is granted.
The tentative departure to post is on 13 January 2025.

Welcome your advice.
Thanks
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
_____________________________________________________________________
Assistant Director - International
SES/HOM Services Section (SHS)
People Operations Branch | People Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
P s 22(1)(a)(ii)
M s 22(1)(a)(ii)
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From:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
To:
Subject:
RE:
Date:
Monday, 12 August 2024 10:33:24 AM

Thanks

s 47E(d)

I’ll make the changes

Clare

From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2024 10:26 AM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: RE:

Hi Clare,

See attached with an MS number. The document in PDMS is blank so that we can progress in
hard copy outside the system to minimise visibility. s 47E(d)

s 22(1)(a)(ii)
_______________________________
Director | SES HOM Services Section
People Operations Branch | People Division
T s 22(1)(a)(ii)

From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2024 10:02 AM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: [SEC=OFFICIAL]

OFFICIAL

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From:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
To:
Cc:
Natalie Roche
Subject:
Fwd: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Date:
Thursday, 21 November 2024 8:41:51 AM
Brussels is signed! Can you please prep a revised letter of offer and secretary minute? We
s 47E(d)

Priority for first thing please.
Thanks
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
From: "Belinda Casson" <xxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Date: Wednesday, 20 November 2024 at 9:34:13 PM
To: "s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>, "Natalie Roche"
<xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Hallelujah…

Belinda Casson
Chief People Officer
Telephone | +s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Division mailbox | s 22(1)(a)(ii)@dfat.gov.au

From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Sent: Wednesday, 20 November 2024 9:32 PM
To: Belinda Casson <xxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; Natalie Roche
<xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
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It’s Brussels

From: "Belinda Casson" <xxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Date: Wednesday, 20 November 2024 at 9:12:52 PM
To: "Natalie Roche" <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>, "s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: RE: s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Is it Brussels? The suspense may kill me!

Belinda Casson
Chief People Officer
Telephone | +s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Division mailbox | s 22(1)(a)(ii)@dfat.gov.au

From: Natalie Roche <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Wednesday, 20 November 2024 5:03 PM
To: Clare Walsh <xxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>;s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; Belinda Casson <xxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: s 22(1)(a)(ii)

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Is this Brussels?

Natalie Roche FCPA
_______________________________
Assistant Secretary
People Operations Branch | People Division
T +s 22(1)(a)(ii)

From: Clare Walsh <xxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Wednesday, 20 November 2024 4:50 PM
To: Natalie Roche <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>;s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; Belinda Casson <xxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: Fw: s 22(1)(a)(ii)

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From: Clare Walsh <xxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 4:49:22 PM
To: Tom Mooney <xxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; Jan Adams
<xxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: Re:s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Thank you Tom. Much appreciated

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From: Tom Mooney <xxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 4:43:10 PM
To: Jan Adams <xxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; Clare Walsh <xxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Dear Jan and Clare

Attached is s 22(1)(a)(ii) signed by the FM on 8 November 2024.

Kind regards
Tom

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From:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
To:
Natalie Roche
Subject:
FW: s 22(1)(a)
Date:
Thursday, 21 November 2024 12:10:00 PM

Can we please ask Clare for a copy of the signed Min Sub for our records?
Thanks,
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
_______________________________
Director | SES HOM Services Section
People Operations Branch | People Division
Ts 22(1)(a)(ii)

From: Clare Walsh <xxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Wednesday, 20 November 2024 4:50 PM
To: Natalie Roche <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>;
Belinda Casson <xxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: Fw:s 22(1)(a)(ii)

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From: Clare Walsh <xxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 4:49:22 PM
To: Tom Mooney <xxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; Jan Adams <xxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: Re: s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Thank you Tom.  Much appreciated

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From: Tom Mooney <xxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 4:43:10 PM
To: Jan Adams <xxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; Clare Walsh <xxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: s 22(1)(a)(ii)

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Dear Jan and Clare

Attached is s 22(1)(a)(ii) signed by the FM on 8 November 2024.

Kind regards
Tom

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From:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
To:
Natalie Roche
Subject:
FW: HOM Brussels
Date:
Tuesday, 20 August 2024 11:14:00 AM
Attachments:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
FYI
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
_______________________________
Director | SES HOM Services Section
People Operations Branch | People Division
T s 22(1)(a)(ii)
From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 11:10 AM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>;s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: HOM Brussels
Dear s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Please see CV attached for the next HOM Brussels (Angus Campbell) scheduled to start post in
January 2025. As normal, this needs to be tightly held, please.
Grateful if you would prepare ExCo papers and we will advise when the appointment has been
approved by FM and PM (minsub is currently with FMO). We would like to aim for ExCo meeting
12 September 2024, however, please hold sending drafts to ExCo until FM/PM approval.
You will see in the attached CV we are missing the university dates, please reach out to the COO
on s 22(1)(a)(ii) @dfat.gov.au for the relevant information as COO will be able to contact Mr
Campbell.
Outgoing HOM will return to DFAT at the conclusion of her posting and take up a senior position.
Please let me know if there is anything I can assist with.
Kind regards
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
_______________________________________
Program Manager – International | SES HOM Services Section
People Operations Branch | People Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
P s 22(1)(a)(ii)
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From:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
To:
s 22(1)(a)(ii) ; Jonathan Muir; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Cc:
Natalie Roche; David Brightling; Caroline Millar
Subject:
FW: Brussels update - agrément received [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Monday, 23 December 2024 11:12:19 PM
Attachments:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
s 33(a)(iii)
OFFICIAL

Dear all,

Post has today (23/12) received agrément from the Belgian authorities for the appointment of
HOM-Designate.

We will also send a cable to confirm (and in reply to original tasking to seek this).

Kind regards,

s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Counsellor (Administration) and Consul-General
Australian Embassy, Brussels

Australian Embassy to Belgium and Luxembourg and Mission to the European Union and NATO
Level 7, Avenue des Arts 56, 1000 Brussels Belgium

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From: "Caroline Millar" <xxxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Date: Monday, 23 December 2024 at 15:58:45
To: "s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>, "David
Brightling" <xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>, "Jonathan Muir"
<xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>, "s 22(1)(a)(ii)
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
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Cc: "Natalie Roche" <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>, "s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>, "s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>, s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: RE: Brussels update [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
We will check again today and let you know of any update. Cheers and have a great
break. Caroline
From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Sent: Monday, December 23, 2024 12:11 AM
To: David Brightling <xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; Caroline Millar
<xxxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; Jonathan Muir <xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>;
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: Natalie Roche <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)(a)
@dfat.gov.au>;
(ii)
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>;
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: Brussels update [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Importance: High
OFFICIAL
All,
As we are about to head into shutdown period we would be grateful for any update
on whether you think agrément for HOM Brussels is likely to come through in the
next day or so?
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
, so if agrément comes in over the Christmas
shutdown, would you please let all above email recipients know so the next steps
can be put into play. HOMSES are holding tight on booking flights so the earlier
they can proceed the more options will be available.
As a quick update from our end, the GG has pre-signed (undated) credentials
papers for Belgium and EU for HOM. I have packaged these up for post via Dip Bag
(separate email with soft copies and instructions) marked to David’s attention.
(NATO/Luxembourg letters will be processed later).
I have pre-prepared a draft media release in consultation with post and FAS’s OTN
and DND. This is currently with a/g Dep Sec DMG office for bio input/final
clearance. Once cleared we can progress to FMO so they have it ready should
agrément come through early January and they want to announce before his
expected start on 13 January. (with strict instruction not to announce until DFAT
confirm agrément is through).
Kind regards
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_______________________________
Protocol Officer | Diplomatic and Consular Accreditation Section
Protocol and Events Branch | Executive Division
P +s 22(1)(a)(ii)

s 22(1)(a)(ii)

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From:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
To:
Subject:
As discussed [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Tuesday, 13 August 2024 3:15:30 PM
Attachments:
s 47C(1)
OFFICIAL

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From:
Natalie Roche
To:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Cc:
Subject:
RE: HOM Brussels
Date:
Monday, 5 August 2024 5:21:50 PM
Attachments:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Great thanks. Updated CV attached.
Nat
Natalie Roche FCPA
_______________________________
Assistant Secretary
People Operations Branch | People Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
T +s 22(1)(a)(ii)
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From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Sent: Monday, August 5, 2024 4:36 PM
To: Natalie Roche
Cc:s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Sub
Thanks Nat
Angus has confirmed that the cv is correct. The missing dates are FAS ONS PMC 2005-2009 &
DepSec DNSA PMC 2009-2010.
From: Natalie Roche <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Monday, August 5, 2024 11:28 AM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: FW: HOM Brussels
Hi Clare
Updated pack for your review and clearance. We have included the revised text from the letter
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and updated end date for Caroline (s 22(1)(a)(ii)
The post brief is still accurate s 22(1)(a)(ii)
The CV will need to be updated where highlighted dates aren’t known.
With thanks
Nat
Natalie Roche FCPA
_______________________________
Assistant Secretary
People Operations Branch | People Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
T s 22(1)(a)(ii)
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From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Sent: Monday, August 5, 2024 9:19 AM
To: Natalie Roche <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>;s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: Re: HOM Brussels
Just my draft. Please send me the pack again when updated.
Will not send up before Jan and FM back next week.
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From: Natalie Roche <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Monday, August 5, 2024 8:41:18 AM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: RE: HOM Brussels
Thanks for this Clare. Is this version final?
Natalie Roche FCPA
_______________________________
Assistant Secretary
People Operations Branch | People Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
T s 22(1)(a)(ii)
dfat.gov.au | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
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From:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
To:
Natalie Roche
Subject:
RE: HOM Brussels
Date:
Monday, 5 August 2024 9:52:00 AM
Attachments:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
s 47C(1)
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Hi Nat,
For your review and to share with Clare -
Please see attached with Min Sub updated to include the revised text from the letter and
updated end date for Caroline (s 22(1)(a)(ii)
The post brief is still accurate s 22(1)(a)(ii)
The CV will need to be updated where highlighted dates aren’t known.
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
_______________________________
Director | SES HOM Services Section
People Operations Branch | People Division
Ts 22(1)(a)(ii)
From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Sent: Monday, August 5, 2024 9:19 AM
To: Natalie Roche
Cc: s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Subject: Re: HOM Brussels
Just my draft. Please send me the pack again when updated.
Will not send up before Jan and FM back next week.
Get Outlook for iOS
From: Natalie Roche <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Monday, August 5, 2024 8:41:18 AM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: RE: HOM Brussels
Thanks for this Clare. Is this version final?
Natalie Roche FCPA
_______________________________
Assistant Secretary
People Operations Branch | People Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
T +s 22(1)(a)(ii)
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CURRICULUM VITAE

Name:
General (Rtd) Angus John Campbell AO, DSC

Address:
c/- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

Date of birth:
s 47F(1)

Most recent position:
Chief of Australian Defence Force

Educational and
professional qualifications:  Bachelor of Science (Hons), University of New South Wales

Master of Philosophy in International Relations, Cambridge
University

Relevant language skills:
Nil
Relevant experience:
2018 – 2024:   Chief of the Australian Defence Force

2015 – 2018:   Chief of the Australian Army

2013 - 2015:   Commander Joint Agency Taskforce
Operation Sovereign Borders, Department of
Home Affairs

2012 – 2013:  Deputy Chief of the Australian Army

2011 – 2012:  Major General Middle East Area of
Operations, Defence

2010 – 2011:  Major General Military Strategic
Commitments, Defence

TBC - 2010:  Deputy Secretary and Deputy National
Security Adviser, Prime Minister and Cabinet

2005 - TBC:  First Assistant Secretary, Office of National
Security, Prime Minister and Cabinet
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FOR: Senator the Hon Penny Wong
Action Requested By: 26 August 2024
INFO:
Reason for Urgency: To meet timeframes

for ExCo submission.

Head of Mission Appointment – Brussels
Key Issues:  I recommend you agree to the appointment of General Angus Campbell AO, DSC (Rtd) to the
role of Ambassador to the European Union, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Belgium and Luxembourg
(HOM Brussels).

Recommendation:
Decision:
That you:

a)  Agree to the nomination of General Angus Campbell AO, DSC (Rtd) as
Agreed / Not Agreed
  Ambassador to the European Union, North Atlantic Treaty Organization,
  Belgium and Luxembourg (HOM Brussels).



b)  Sign the attached letter from you to the Prime Minister setting out this
Signed / Not Signed
  nomination (Attachment A).

Domestic/Media Considerations: Nil
Action:
Penny Wong

/    /
From:  Jan Adams AO PSM, Secretary
Contact: Natalie Roche

s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Can this proposal be funded from within your existing divisional al ocation (departmental/aid)? Not Applicable
If the proposal high risk/high value (over $100m) concept has been approved by the Development Program Committee? Not Applicable
Consultation:  Nil

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Background:
I seek your formal agreement to the nomination of Ambassador to the European Union, North Atlantic
Treaty Organization, Belgium and Luxembourg (HOM Brussels).
2. The current HOM Brussels, Caroline Millar, is due to conclude her appointment in December 2024.
3. I recommend General Angus Campbell AO, DSM (Rtd) for appointment as the next HOM Brussels.
General Campbell (Rtd) recently completed service as Chief of the Australian Defence Force (2018-2024).
Prior to this, he was Chief of the Australian Army (2015-2018). He was a career Army officer with an infantry
and special forces background. In late 2005, General Campbell (Rtd) was First Assistant Secretary, Office of
National Security and subsequently Deputy Secretary and Deputy National Security Adviser at the
Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.
4. General Campbell (Rtd) holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of New South Wales
and a Master of Philosophy in International Relations from Cambridge University. He is also a graduate of
the Australian Army Command and Staff College.
5. General Campbell (Rtd) has advised that he is not aware of any personal or professional factors that
would affect the acceptability of his appointment to either the Australian Government or the governments
to which he would be accredited.  Nor is he aware of any personal or professional factors that would affect
his appointment to any of the organisations to which he would be accepted.
6. This nomination would change the gender composition of HOM/HOP overseas appointments to add one
male.
7. I have provided a letter from you to the Prime Minister setting out this nomination, should you wish to
consult with him.
8. Your early approval of this submission wil  enable the appointment to be considered promptly by the
Federal Executive Council.
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From:
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
To:
Subject:
RE: Brussels update - agrément received
Date:
Thursday, 2 January 2025 2:16:56 PM
Attachments:
BelindaCasson2025-01-0214-15-39-641.pdf
s 22(1)(a)(ii)

Attached as promised.

From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Sent: Thursday, 2 January 2025 1:40 PM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: RE: Brussels update - agrément received

That would be great, thanks!
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
_____
A/g Assistant Secretary
People Operations Branch | People Division
T s 22(1)(a)(ii)

From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Sent: Thursday, 2 January 2025 1:39 PM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: RE: Brussels update - agrément received

Hi – just wading through cables now and can see this one went on 24/12, only copied to
me, COO and EXD/PRB – would you like a copy?

From: Caroline Millar <xxxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Tuesday, 24 December 2024 5:53 PM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>;s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>;
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; Jonathan Muir
<xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>;s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: Natalie Roche <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; David Brightling
<xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: Re: Brussels update - agrément received

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Team - the problem is we cannot send the cable on this as the special distro at
your end - which the cable insists we do not change - will not allow us to without a
change the system itself does not permit.  If we insert the Protocol
agrement/credentials topic it will send but to a slightly wider group.  HOM, A/g
DHOM, SAO and IT London spent hours on this to no avail yesterday.  Let us
know if you are comfortable with us using the Protocol distro. This appointment is
no longer exactly a secret… Tks.  Caroline

From: "s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Date: Monday, 23 December 2024 at 22:26:04
To: "s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>, "s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>, "Jonathan Muir" <xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>,
"s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>, "s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>, s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: "Natalie Roche" <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>, "David Brightling"
<xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>, "Caroline Millar" <xxxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>,
"s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: Re: Brussels update - agrément received

Thanks Chris.

This is great news - PPD will commence arrangements for Angus on the basis of
the advice you have provided below.
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
From: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Date: Tuesday, 24 December 2024 at 3:51:04 AM
To: "s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>, "Jonathan Muir"
<xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>, "s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>,
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>, s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>, s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: "Natalie Roche" <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>, "David Brightling"
<xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>, "Caroline Millar" <xxxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: Brussels update - agrément received [SEC=OFFICIAL]

OFFICIAL

Hi again everyone,

We’ve had technical issues with trying to send a reply to the original tasking reftel and a more
‘formal’ reply than my email below.
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We’ve not had success in resolving through technical discussions with RTOs at this time. In
anticipation that this may not be a quick ‘fix’ tomorrow (24/12), grateful advice on anything else
you might like me to do from this side in respect of the news that we’ve shared.

Thanks in advance.

Kind regards,

s 22(1)(a)(ii)
Counsellor (Administration) and Consul-General
Australian Embassy, Brussels

Australian Embassy to Belgium and Luxembourg and Mission to the European Union and NATO
Level 7, Avenue des Arts 56, 1000 Brussels Belgium

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Elders, past, present and emerging.

s 22(1)(a)(ii)
From:
Sent: Monday, December 23, 2024 1:12 PM
To: s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; Jonathan Muir
<xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>;
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: Natalie Roche <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; David Brightling
<xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; Caroline Millar <xxxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: FW: Brussels update - agrément received [SEC=OFFICIAL]

OFFICIAL

Dear all,

Post has today (23/12) received agrément from the Belgian authorities for the appointment of
HOM-Designate.

We will also send a cable to confirm (and in reply to original tasking to seek this).
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Kind regards,
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Counsellor (Administration) and Consul-General
Australian Embassy, Brussels

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From: "Caroline Millar" <xxxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Date: Monday, 23 December 2024 at 15:58:45
To: "s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>, "David Brightling"
<xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>, "Jonathan Muir" <xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>,
"s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: "Natalie Roche" <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>, s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>, "s 22(1)(a)(ii)
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@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: RE: Brussels update [SEC=OFFICIAL]

OFFICIAL

We will check again today and let you know of any update.  Cheers and have a great
break.  Caroline

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Sent: Monday, December 23, 2024 12:11 AM
To: David Brightling <xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; Caroline Millar
<xxxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; Jonathan Muir <xxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>;
s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: Natalie Roche <xxxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>;s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>; s 22(1)(a)(ii)
@dfat.gov.au>;
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All,

As we are about to head into shutdown period we would be grateful for any update
on whether you think agrément for HOM Brussels is likely to come through in the
next day or so?

I will be on leave from 24 Dec to 13 Jan, so if agrément comes in over the Christmas
shutdown, would you please let all above email recipients know so the next steps
can be put into play. HOMSES are holding tight on booking flights so the earlier
they can proceed the more options will be available.

As a quick update from our end, the GG has pre-signed (undated) credentials
papers for Belgium and EU for HOM. I have packaged these up for post via Dip Bag
(separate email with soft copies and instructions) marked to David’s attention.
(NATO/Luxembourg letters will be processed later).

I have pre-prepared a draft media release in consultation with post and FAS’s OTN
and DND. This is currently with a/g Dep Sec DMG office for bio input/final
clearance. Once cleared we can progress to FMO so they have it ready should
agrément come through early January and they want to announce before his
expected start on 13 January. (with strict instruction not to announce until DFAT
confirm agrément is through).

Kind regards

s 22(1)(a)(ii)
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Protocol Officer | Diplomatic and Consular Accreditation Section
Protocol and Events Branch | Executive Division
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To:
Cc:
Natalie Roche
Subject:
RE: As discussed [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Tuesday, 13 August 2024 6:09:00 PM
Attachments:
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Hi Clare,
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s 22(1)(a)(ii)
_______________________________
Director | SES HOM Services Section
People Operations Branch | People Division
T s 22(1)(a)(ii)

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