The Murdoch Connection in Canberra: A Test for Australia's Independence The appointment of Siobhan McKenna as Australia's consul general in New York has raised eyebrows, particularly given her background in corporate Australia and close ties to Lachlan Murdoch.
As a former top lieutenant to the News Corp scion, McKenna's role at the heart of Australian diplomacy will be scrutinized for its implications on the country's foreign policy and media landscape.
McKenna's ascension to this plum diplomatic posting is part of a broader pattern of cozy relationships between Canberra and corporate Australia.