Australia appoints female army chief for the first time in history
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Australia announced Lieutenant General Susan Coyle will become the first female army chief in the country's 125-year history, starting July. Coyle, 55, currently leads joint capabilities and has nearly four decades of military experience, including operations in Afghanistan and Middle East. Her appointment addresses systemic sexual harassment and discrimination allegations. Women comprise 21 percent of Australian Defence Force personnel and 18.5 percent of senior roles. The government targets 25 percent female participation by 2030.
Key Entities
Lieutenant General Susan CoyleAustralian Defence ForcePrime Minister Anthony AlbaneseDefence Minister Richard MarlesLieutenant General Simon StuartVice Admiral Mark HammondAdmiral David JohnstonRear Admiral Matthew Buckley