Elizabeth (Liz) Cosson AM CSC
Liz enlisted in the Australian Regular Army in 1979 and in 2007 became the first female to be promoted to the rank of Major General. Liz retired from the military In 2010.
In 2016, Liz was appointed as Deputy Secretary/Chief Operating Officer of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. After two years she was promoted to Secretary.
Liz holds a Graduate Diploma in Management Studies, a BA Social Sciences and a MA Arts in Strategic Studies.
Liz was recognised and awarded a Conspicuous Service Cross in 2001 and in 2011 was appointed a Member in the Military Division of the Order of Australia.