Meghan Quinn

Meghan Quinn is the newly appointed Secretary of the Department of Defence in Australia, having taken on the role in April 2026. With a background in public service and a focus on defence policy, she has been instrumental in navigating Australia's shifting defence strategies, particularly concerning the AUKUS agreement. Quinn's recent comments regarding Australia's preference for acquiring three second-hand submarines from the United States have sparked discussions and debates around the AUKUS plan and its implications for national security.