Australia is a stable, democratic and culturally diverse nation with a highly skilled workforce and one of the strongest performing economies in the world.
Mr Hawkins is a senior career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and was most recently Assistant Secretary, East Asia Political Branch.
Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
The OECD performs an important role in developing and promoting global best practice on economic and governance matters of direct relevance to Australia. It is a trusted and credible leader in economic research, analysis, and policy advice.
Mr Matt Skelly is a senior career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and was most recently Director, Eastern Europe and Western Balkans section.
Mr Barnes is a career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and has previously served overseas as Deputy Head of Mission in Hanoi, High Commissioner to Ghana and in Ottawa and Stockholm.
Ms Kelly is a career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and was most recently First Secretary, Australian Embassy, Riyadh. She has previously served overseas in Jordan and Pakistan.