CANBERRA, ACT, Nov. 10 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:
Today I am pleased to announce the Honourable Jay Weatherill AO will be Australia's next High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom is one of our closest friends and partners, and the appointment of Australia's High Commissioner to the UK is one of the most important international appointments we make.
Jay Weatherill served as South Australia's 45th Premier for over six years and championed national debate on sovereign defence capability, renewable energy targets and environmental protection issues.
As Premier, he was instrumental in establishing South Australia's leadership in the defence industry, including in construction of...