Anthony Albanese extends term of General Angus Campbell as Chief of the Defence Force
ABCChief of Defence General Angus Campbell will have his term extended by two years despite being due to end his time in the top job in July. Key points: It has been more than a decade since a Defence chief had their term extended The government has announced new chiefs for the navy, army and air force There had been speculation Angus Campbell would be replaced by his deputy Vice Chief of the Defence Force David Johnston and Chief of Joint Operations Greg Bilton will also have their terms extended by another two years. General Campbell was appointed as Chief of the Defence Force in 2018 by former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull, replacing Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin. The last time a Defence chief had their term extended was back in 2008, when the Rudd government decided to reappoint Angus Houston for a further three years.
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