Debbie SpillaneRe Kevin Rudd’s appointment as Ambaasador to US:
Turnbull tweeted on Tuesday: “I cannot think of any Australian with better connections than Rudd has in the Biden administration or with more influence on geopolitical issues in DC. He is also keenly aware of the external, and internal, threats to US democracy.”
Can’t help thinking the last line could be translated to “he’s an expert on China and Murdoch media”
#auspol #MurdochRoyalCommission #kevinrudd #us
View from The Hill: Rudd is highly qualified for Washington, but might find the diplomatic corset constricting
Albanese has always been a supporter but in government, Rudd was a highly divisive figure. His controlling leadership style, micromanagement and temper outbursts were publicly and harshly condemned by various colleagues.
Cam Mackellar