The ex-head of the Australian Signals Directorate’s Melbourne office has been named as Australia’s newest Ambassador for Cyber Affairs, Artificial Intelligence and Critical Technology.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Penny Wong made the announcement last week as she outlined the growing importance of the role.
“Cyber, artificial intelligence and other critical technologies are reshaping every dimension of international relations. They are fundamental to Australia’s national security and economic resilience, the protection and realisation of human rights and freedoms, global prosperity, sustainable development and international stability,” Wong said in an announcement.
“For Australia, leadership in these fields is a foreign policy priority, central to safeguarding our sovereignty and advancing our strategic interests in an increasingly contested geopolitical environment.”
Dr Bopping also led the ASD’s Cyber Engagement and Strategy Division, as well as the Counter-Terrorism Coordination Centre for the Department of Home Affairs.
“Dr Bopping’s leadership in building cybersecurity partnerships across government and industry equips him to advance Australia’s strategic interests and strengthen international cooperation on cyber, AI and critical technology,” Wong said.
“I thank outgoing Ambassador Jessica Hunter for her contributions to advancing Australia’s interests on cyber affairs and critical technology since 2025.”
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