The panel will report biannually to government and be formed by former secretary of the Department of Defence Dennis Richardson, former secretary of the Department of Finance Rosemary Huxtable, and former deputy secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Richard Maude.

The panel will be co-chaired by the DSR independent leads Stephen Smith and Sir Angus Houston.

“The appointment of the expert advisory panel reflects the government’s commitment to the implementation of the Defence Strategic Review,” Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said.

“Realising the Review’s ambition requires major reform. It is appropriate that such significant reform is accompanied by an independent assessment of progress and challenges as we undertake this important task.”

For more information about the DSR, senior analyst Steve Kuper joins Liam Garman to unpack the document’s key findings in the Defence Connect podcast, as well as illuminating areas for revision amid increasing global uncertainty.

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Robert is a senior journalist who has previously worked for Seven West Media in Western Australia, as well as Fairfax Media and Australian Community Media in New South Wales. He has produced national headlines, photography and videography of emergency services, business, community, defence and government news across Australia. Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Public Relations and Journalism at Curtin University, attended student exchange program with Fudan University and holds Tier 1 General Advice certification for Kaplan Professional. Reach out via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via LinkedIn.

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