
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.
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Newly appointed Defence Department secretary Meghan Quinn stated Australia's preference for three in-service submarines.
Former minister Ed Husic calls for a rethink as concerns grow over US submarine supplyThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-06-02








