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Frances Adamson on being secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs
Frances Adamson is secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. She was previously international adviser to Malcolm Turnbull, and served as Australia’s ambassador in Beijing between 2011 and 2015.
This interview is published in partnership with The Australian Strategic Policy Institute.
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