Kathy Klugman who was the Australian high commissioner in Colombo until this month has been appointed the new head of the international division in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, a key foreign policy job. Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd announced diplomat Robyn Mudie would be the next high commissioner to Sri Lanka. Ms Klugman’s appointment was announced in an email to departmental staff. The government is struggling to fill several senior positions in the bureaucracy, including the Labor-created role of National Security Adviser. Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd announced diplomat Robyn Mudie would be the next high commissioner to Sri Lanka. A spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Department said: ‘‘This was a competitive, merit-based selection. Ms Klugman is an experienced officer with a strong record of service.” Australian media reports.
