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Andrew Shearer to be new top spook

Andrew Tillett and Phillip Coorey
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Senior government adviser Andrew Shearer will become Australia's spy chief after being appointed to head the Office of National Intelligence.

Mr Shearer will take up the position of director-general for a five-year term from December following the retirement of Nick Warner, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced.

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Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com
Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com
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