section_path: Prime Minister of Australia (2022–present)/Appointments/Public service
section_name: Public service
paragraph_text: Public service
  
  On 3 April 2024, Albanese announced Sam Mostyn as the new governor-general of Australia, replacing the outgoing David Hurley. She began her term on 1 July 2024. On 25 July 2024, Albanese announced jointly with the energy minister Bowen that former New South Wales energy minister Matt Kean would become the new Chair of the Climate Change Authority. In July 2024, Albanese appointed Jillian Segal as Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism in a response to an increase in anti-semitic rhetoric and violence since the beginning of the Gaza war. He similarly appointed Muslim faith leader Aftab Malik as Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia in October 2024.