Liberal leader Peter Dutton has emerged as an unlikely ally of activist Sally Rugg in her workplace fight with Teal independent Monique Ryan suggesting the Victorian MP is a “prickly character.” Dr Ryan and her chief of staff will face off in the Federal Court on Friday during an urgent hearing before Justice Debra Mortimer. … Read more
Incoming US Ambassador Kevin Rudd has been caught giving an expletive-laden rant while attending the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. Mr Rudd continues to come under more scrutiny after the government announced his appointment in December. His new role comes with strict expectations of compliance to the public service code, but the former PM was … Read more
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has been flagged as a potential replacement for the federal senate seat left open by the death of revered former major general, Jim Molan. The NSW Liberal federal senator died on Monday following a two-year battle with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer. His family confirmed the 72-year-old “died peacefully” … Read more
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has suggested Beijing may have exaggerated China’s economic growth figures for 2022. Mr Rudd has questioned the accuracy of the economic figures released this week by Beijing’s National Bureau of Statistics. China reported that its annual gross domestic product growth fell from 8 per cent in 2021 to 3 per … Read more
Australia’s incoming ambassador to Washington, Kevin Rudd, has been accused of engaging in “opinionated lecturing” after he declared the United States needs to stop throwing its allies “under a bus” on the economy. Key points: Kevin Rudd called on the United States to open its markets to allies, despite “over-riding protection sentiment” in Congress Shadow Foreign … Read more
From trade partner to security threat — a look back at 50 years of relations with China. 阅读中文版本 Note: This story is not displaying as intended. Click here to read the story in its optimised format. In a recent meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese noted the importance of today’s 50th … Read more
Anthony Albanese has been grilled on his controversial appointment of Kevin Rudd to the plum posting of US Ambassador with one reporter citing brutal character attacks on the former PM by his then-Labor colleagues. Mr Rudd was unveiled on Tuesday as the government’s pick to replace Arthur Sinodinos in Washington early next year. But the … Read more
Kevin Rudd to head to US as Australia’s next ambassador | ABC News ABC News (Australia) ‘Nonsense’ media obsession is actually true news.com.au Kevin Rudd is the right choice for US ambassador Sydney Morning Herald Former prime minister Kevin Rudd posted to Washington as Australia’s new US ambassador ABC News View Full coverage on Google News
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will use a major speech in Washington DC to urge President Joe Biden’s administration to ramp-up economic engagement with Asia, while warning that “nationalistic domestic posturing” in both China and the US could fuel a catastrophic conflict. Key points: Senator Wong will say President Biden’s “course confirms the US desire for stability … Read more
A Victorian man has slammed the state’s road authorities after having his custom registration plates barred. The man, who only gave the name Peter, said his ‘DANOUT’ plates were labelled “offensive” to premier Daniel Andrews, who is currently campaigning for votes with the state election looming. Speaking with 3AW on Monday, Peter said the decision … Read more