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Kevin Rudd: Australia’s incoming ambassador to US says balloon saga threatens push to ease tensions with China

Former Labor prime minister says incident has created ‘diplomatic clouds’ that may overshadow efforts to stabilise relationship

The Guardian - AU

Paul Bongiorno: Aston by-election puts sharp focus on political faultlines

The by-election date for the Melbourne seat of Aston hasn’t been announced, but it is already having a significant impact on politics.

The New Daily

Peter Dutton finds the hardest words. But did he mean them?

Peter Dutton said perhaps the hardest words for any Opposition Leader on Monday.Kevin Rudd was right and he had been badly wrong.

The New Daily

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Peter Dutton may be sorry for not saying sorry, but he’s still in no man’s land on the voice

I’m sure Dutton has learned things since his failure of judgment in 2008. The question is how will he put his learning to use

The Guardian - AU

Linda Burney warns MPs who walked out on apology not to ‘repeat the mistake’ with the voice

Those like Peter Dutton who regret boycotting the stolen generations apology should grasp opportunity offered by the Uluru statement, minister says

The Guardian - AU

Chalmers’ plan isn’t radical. Labor needs an alternative to the rule of capital

The treasurer’s unimpressive essay is an announcement of a strategy of political control as much as it is of economic planning.

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Humanising capitalism: Jim Chalmers designs a new version of an old Labor project

Treasurer Jim Chalmers begins his Monthly essay “Capitalism After the Crises” with a quote from the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus: “No man ever steps in the same river twice. For it’s not the same river, and he’s not the same man.”

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Kevin Rudd to shed media disclosure obligations as ambassador to US

Former prime minister’s 84 disclosed public speaking activities to soon be marked ‘ceased’ on foreign influence register when he takes up position in US

The Guardian - AU

Labor MP pulls a fast One

NSW Labor MP Tania Mihailuk has defected to One Nation, despite earlier calling its leader Mark Latham ‘a buffoon’, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s ministerial diary remains a closed book — unless you can afford to pay $1344.

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George Pell saw climate science as a dangerous religious dogma – in the end his hardline stance held the church back

Cardinal’s scepticism provided cover for the likes of Tony Abbott, who were able to justify denialism by invoking religious beliefs

The Guardian - AU

US President Joe Biden warned AUKUS nuclear submarine deal could come at cost to American fleet

Two powerful US politicians warn President Joe Biden the proposal to help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines risks harming America's industrial base to "breaking point".

ABC News

Former PM Kevin Rudd tells United States to stop throwing allies 'under a bus' to limit Chinese influence in the region

Former prime minister and incoming ambassador to Washington Kevin Rudd claims the Biden administration is operating with "one arm tied behind its back" in the Asia-Pacific.

ABC News

Rudd claims US throws allies 'under a bus'

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has accused America of throwing its allies "under a bus" while relying on their support to counter China's economic influence.

AAP

The honeymoon is over, baby

Anthony Albanese has made progress during his political honeymoon, but in 2023 he will have to show Australians why he was worth their vote.

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Newcastle Herald

Inside track for former pollies to plum payments just isn't fair

They all got a very generous taxpayer-funded parliamentary superannuation pension payable immediately after they left Parliament

Crikey

Julian Assange’s family has high hopes with Kevin Rudd as US ambassador

The former prime minister was humiliated by material the Wikileaks founder published in 2010, but still opposes his extradition to the US.

Newcastle Herald

How Newcastle Herald letters brought us together decades later

I was delighted to contact the lady, Hazel Parker, and we had many calls and visits recounting stories of our time in care.

AAP

Rudd role takes US ties to 'next level'

Former US ambassador Joe Hockey has welcomed Kevin Rudd's appointment to the position, saying it will elevate American and Australian ties.

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The Conversation

View from The Hill: Rudd is highly qualified for Washington, but might find the diplomatic corset constricting

In appointing Kevin Rudd as ambassador to the United States, Anthony Albanese is sending someone with all the qualifications, and more, for what is a highly demanding diplomatic job in extremely uncertain times.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Rudd appointed envoy to the US; neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell faces jail time; and last-minute Christmas gift guide

Former PM Kevin Rudd’s appointment to ambassador could become awkward if Trump returns to power

The Independent UK

Former Australian leader Kevin Rudd appointed US ambassador

Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has been chosen as the nation’s next ambassador to the United States

Crikey

‘Nonsense’ media obsession turns out to be true as Kevin Rudd appointed US ambassador

Anthony Albanese dismissed suggestions Rudd would get the job as ‘complete nonsense’ just a few months ago.

Reuters

Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd appointed ambassador to U.S

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has been appointed Australia's next ambassador to the United States at a time when both countries are deepening security cooperation in response to a rising China.

The Guardian - AU

Former Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd appointed ambassador to the US

Anthony Albanese told reporters the appointment would be seen within the US as a significant one

AAP

Kevin Rudd is Australia's next ambassador to US

Former Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd will head to Washington DC next year to take on the role as Australia's newest ambassador to the United States.

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