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Brooke Barling is a skilled diplomat currently serving as First Secretary at the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade since August 2024. Prior experience includes roles such as Assistant Director at the Australian Submarine Agency and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, where involvement in the development of the Maritime Cooperation Forum was notable. In Defence Australia, Brooke held the position of Deputy Director for the Program Embedded Support with extensive engagement in strategic direction and governance within Navy capability programs. A graduate of various esteemed institutions, including UNSW Canberra, Brooke has a strong educational background in military operational art, international studies, and forensic psychology, complemented by early career roles in project management within both the public and private sectors.