Dominic SHUMILIN

Australian Space Agency • Agency Lead, International Astronautical Congress

Dominic Shumilin is a skilled space policy, legal, and international engagement professional with deep experience advancing Australia’s strategic interests in the global space domain. Currently an Assistant Director at the Australian Space Agency, Dominic leads Australia’s preparations to co-host the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Sydney in 2025. He recently represented the Australian Government at IAC Milan, including at the IAF General Assembly and the Global Spaceports Alliance, where he was invited by the U.S. Department of Commerce to present on Australia’s spaceport infrastructure.

Dominic acts as a key liaison between the Agency and leading international organisations such as NASA, ESA, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, and the International Astronautical Federation. He provides strategic advice to senior officials and plays a central role in shaping technical cooperation, regulatory dialogue, and commercial partnerships that support Australia’s growing space sector.

As a trusted adviser to the Deputy Head of the Agency, Dominic helped shape agency-wide strategy, guided long-term planning, and managed complex issues spanning national capability, policy, and regulation. He was a principal drafter of the Agency’s business plan and has led engagement across federal and state governments, industry, and international partners.

Dominic’s previous experience at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade focused on international security and multilateral diplomacy, including Australia’s engagement with ASEAN and the Indo-Pacific. He is a graduate of the Diplomatic Academy’s tradecraft and multilateral policy programs.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Journalism, as well as a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. Committed to values and equity, Dominic is an active member of the Agency’s Reconciliation and Gender Equity networks, and a recipient of leadership awards for diversity and inclusion.

In his spare time, Dominic is a keen surfer, avid sci-fi reader, and enjoys all things the-great-outdoors.

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