About Us

Operation Australia (OpOz) is an emerging editorial platform and capability hub designed to bring together the knowledge and lived experience of people working inside Australia’s operational systems, including veterans, emergency services, clinicians, policy professionals, and industry specialists.

OpOz exists to strengthen public understanding and capability by publishing credible insights, analysis, and practical guidance from people who are directly involved in these systems.

Our Team

OpOz is overseen by an independent editorial structure, backed by a review and governance process that protects clarity, integrity, and contributor voice.

We are actively growing our contributor base. If you have developed thinking, analysis, creative work, or operational perspective, this is where it belongs.

Register as a contributor, or contact the editorial team for more information: [email protected]

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David Ballantyne

Editor-in-Chief

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Tracey McKeown

Operations Director

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Nadine von Moltke

Assistant Editor

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Lucy White

Assistant Editor

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Tay Sukhanthapree

Visual & Media
Production

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Angela Harper

Associate Editor

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Sian Ballantyne

Executive Producer

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Michael Lyddiard

Health & Capability
Specialist

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Selin Denis

Visual & Media
Production

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Charmain Pedrigal

Site & Platform
Admin

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Jayce Rushton

AI & Data Systems
Specialist

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Chris Wang

AI & Data Systems
Specialist