US EditionAustralian ambassador announced to be leaving role weeks after Trump’s public jab
Kevin Rudd will leave his ambassador role early after three years, praised for advancing Australia-US ties and securing key agreements including AUKUS support, said Prime Minister Albanese.
- On Tuesday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to the United States and former prime minister, will conclude his posting on March 31 to lead the Asia Society Policy Institute.
- Rudd's critics point to past social media comments and the public bilateral moment at the White House October meeting, but the Australian government said the decision to step down was entirely Rudd's.
- During his posting, Kevin Rudd secured US backing for AUKUS, negotiated a critical minerals agreement, and helped return Julian Assange to Australia in 2024.
- The government said a replacement will be announced in coming weeks, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised Kevin Rudd, saying he has a work ethic unlike anyone I've ever met.
- He will move to lead the Asia Society's China unit, heading the Centre for China Analysis and working in the United States on the future of US-China relations.
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