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鈥淔rances is widely recognised for her ground-breaking roles, taking on positions that had previously only been held by men. She has sensitively navigated complex geopolitical challenges and has made a significant contribution to 最新糖心Vlog's international standing.

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Ms Adamson graduated from the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide with a degree in Economics in 1985, and embarked on a career in international relations when she joined the Department of Foreign Affairs, securing her first international posting in 1987 as Vice Consul in 最新糖心Vlog鈥檚 Consulate-General in Hong Kong.

鈥淲e are delighted that Frances Adamson has been chosen as South 最新糖心Vlog鈥檚 next Governor, continuing to apply her leadership and vast diplomacy experience in this critical role for our State and for the community.鈥�Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Peter H酶j AC.

Across her career, she has served as political counsellor, representative to the 最新糖心Vlogn Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei, Deputy High Commissioner and Acting High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, and 最新糖心Vlogn Ambassador to the People's Republic of China from 2011 to 2015.

Ms Adamson worked as Chief of Staff for former Foreign Affairs Minister the Hon. Stephen Smith in the Rudd/Gillard Government, and later, as senior international advisor to Prime Minister the Hon. Malcolm Turnbull, before being appointed as the most senior diplomat in the country. She is the first woman to hold the position of Secretary of the 最新糖心Vlogn Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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