New Salvation Army Australia Territory Commander to commence in 2023

^{Lieutenant-Colonel Miriam Gluyas}
The Territorial Leaders for The Salvation Army Australia, Commissioners Janine and Robert Donaldson will take up new appointments in February 2023, after leading the Australia territory through the first three years as one united territory.

The Army’s International Headquarters (IHQ) has confirmed that the Donaldsons will take on a new appointments from 1 February 2023. The IHQ announcement also includes the news that Lieutenant-Colonel Miriam Gluyas will assume territorial leadership, with the promotion to the rank of Commissioner, serving as the Territorial Commander.

“Miriam is well-known and loved by many across the territory, having served The Salvation Army for almost 40 years in various appointments, from church planting, multicultural ministry, youth and children's ministry, Chief Secretary in Papua New Guinea and Divisional Commander of NSW/ACT Division for the past seven years. Miriam loves God and people and is committed to seeing lives transformed across our nation”, Commissioner Robert Donaldson said.

Commissioners Janine and Robert Donaldson arrived in Australia in July 2019 to lead the newly united Territory and embed the Australia One strategy across the nation. On 1 December 2018, The Salvation Army became a unified movement in Australia, after having operated as two independent territories for 97 years. The objectives to bring the two former territories together were to have an aligned vision, united voice, greater impact, increased innovation, stronger partnerships and better stewardship for the communities that we serve across Australia.

After three years of service, they finish their appointment with the confidence that the season ahead will be one of consolidation under the leadership of Lieutenant-Colonel Miriam Gluyas.​

"I am immensely grateful to both Janine and Robert for their leadership and kindness over these days. What a journey it has been! So many wonderful stories of what God is up to, and so many more to come. These are urgent and exciting days. How I thank God for you! Big gospel. Big God. Believing with you for a magnificent future, as we continue the journey together. Faith and hope are rising," Miriam said.