Susan Coyle named first woman to be Aus Chief of Army

The Federal Government has appointed the first woman to lead the Australian Army.

Lieutenant General Susan Coyle will become the Chief of Army, pending approval from Governor-General Sam Mostyn.

The Government has also named a new Chief of the Defence Force, appointing Vice Admiral Mark Hammond.

Both are expected to start their new roles in July.

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Coyle joined the army reserves in 1987, and most recently served as the Chief of Joint Capabilities.

In that job, she was responsible for overseeing Australia’s “space and cyber operations”.

From July, Coyle will be the first woman to command Australia’s Army, and will answer to the head of the Defence Force.

At a press conference, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said: “Susan said to me, you cannot be what you cannot see.”