The government has appointed Jessica Hunter as its next ambassador for cyber affairs and critical technology.

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Hunter takes over from Hugh Watson, who had been acting ambassador for several months since the departure of Brendan Dowling.

Dowling, who was appointed in 2023 , moved from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to Home Affairs in mid-August, to take on the role of deputy secretary critical infrastructure and protective security.

The ambassadorial role was first created in 2017, and initially held by Toby Feakin.

Its newest appointee Hunter is a veteran of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) intelligence agency, with over 20 years of experience.

At ASD, Hunter held the role of first assistant director-general, working at the A

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