Ian Lambert

Ian Keese Lambert (born 1954/5) is an Australian Anglican bishop and former military officer, who served as an assistant bishop in the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn from 2012 to 2013, and as Bishop to the Australian Defence Force from 2013 to 2019.

Early life, military career and parish ministry Lambert grew up in Canberra, where he attended Telopea Park High School and St Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Forrest.

After high school, Lambert attended the Royal Military College Duntroon, As part of his role, he assisted Bishop Stuart Robinson with responsibility for the South Coast, Monaro and Snowy Regions, while maintaining his role as rector of Batemans Bay. He replaced Bishop Len Eacott who had retired in December 2012 after reaching the retirement age of 65.

Personal life Lambert is married to Jill and has four children.