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Former Rio Tinto executive tapped for major Defence role

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
October 26, 2026 • 11:30 AM
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Rio Tinto’s former Australian operations boss Kellie Parker has been appointed to the role of National Armaments Director.

Former Rio Tinto executive tapped for major Defence role

Former Rio Tinto executive Kellie Parker has been tapped to lead a new defence agency as the Albanese government tries to inject stronger commercial discipline into the armed forces.

Parker, Rio Tinto’s former Australian operations boss, on Tuesday will be appointed to the role of national armaments director, tasked with overseeing the delivery of major defence projects .

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