Kevin Rudd Appointed US Ambassador

Former Australian PM Kevin Rudd is the next ambassador to the US.

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PM Anthony Albanese declared the appointment.

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From 2007 to 2010, he served as PM.

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He was also a foreign minister from 2010-2012.

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PM Anthony Albanese says Kevin Rudd is a "major asset" for the government.

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Rudd held leading academic roles and worked great in the US.

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