Austin Wenke

Austin Wenke is ASD’s Deputy Senior Liaison Officer to the United States, based at the Australian Embassy in Washington, D.C. In this role, he supports ASD’s senior-level engagement with the United States Government and leads the organisation’s engagement with the U.S. technology and defence industrial sectors. His work focuses on strengthening partnerships across government and industry, advancing cooperation on emerging and critical technologies, and connecting ASD with key U.S. partners on issues at the intersection of technology, cybersecurity and national security. Austin has held a range of senior roles within ASD. Most recently, he served as Chief of Staff to Director-General Rachel Noble, supporting strategic coordination and the management of priorities across ASD’s four groups. He has also held several roles across ASD’s cybersecurity mission, including as Director of the Cybersecurity Policy Section and Chief of Staff to the Head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre. Befo