Ms Gemma Huggins

Ms Huggins commenced as Australia's Ambassador for Counter-Terrorism on 16 February 2025. The Ambassador is responsible for leading Australia's international engagement on counter-terrorism, including representing Australia at international forums. The Ambassador will work closely with domestic agencies on counter-terrorism issues and will sit on the Australia-New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee.

Ms Huggins is a career diplomat, most recently serving as the head of Australia’s Middle East Branch in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Her previous diplomatic roles include Australian Deputy Head of Mission to Lebanon and a posting to Zimbabwe. Ms Huggins has also held several positions in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Department of Home Affairs in roles covering national security and international relations, with a particular focus on counter-terrorism.

Ms Huggins holds a Bachelor of Communications (Hons) from the University of Canberra.