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      Sarah Newport is a Partner in KPMG’s Consulting Division, based in Canberra, specialising in strategy and public policy across national security, border and migration systems, and international engagement.

      She brings deep experience leading and advising on complex policy reform, large‑scale program delivery, and operating model design, including across regional engagement and development contexts.

      Sarah has held senior leadership roles across government and international organisations, with extensive experience working across Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

      1. Areas of expertise
        • Public policy
        • National security
        • Border and migration systems
        • International engagement

        Industry experience

        • Government
        • Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) 
      2. Education & qualifications
        • Bachelor of Arts, The University of Adelaide
      3. Professional involvement
        • Director on the Board of Earthwatch Australia