USI ACT July Speaker Series
Thu, 24 July
|Ngunnawal Theatre
The Evolving Australian Defence Force: Challenges, Evolution & Capability


Time & Location
24 July 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ngunnawal Theatre, R1-G, Russell Dr, Russell ACT 2600, Australia
About the event
Join us for a unique and insightful panel discussion featuring all three serving female Lieutenant Generals in a collective forum! This is an unparalleled opportunity to engage directly with the leaders shaping the future of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Featuring Eminent Speakers:
Lieutenant General Natasha Fox AO, CSC Chief of Personnel
Lieutenant General Susan Coyle AM, CSC, DSM Chief Joint Capabilities
Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness CSC National Cyber Security Coordinator
This distinguished panel will delve into the changing characteristics of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), addressing its evolution and challenges, and the panellists’ unique contributions to national preparedness and capability in their roles.