Former prime minister Kevin Rudd posted to Washington as Australia's new US ambassador"Kevin Rudd is an outstanding appointment, he brings a great deal of credit to Australia by agreeing to this appointment," Mr Albanese said."As someone who has links to the global community in Washington DC, he will be a major asset."[...]https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-20/kevin-rudd-appointed-washington-us-ambassador/101791798Mr Rudd has not been trained as an ambassador but he does enjoy the perks that go with the role. His only training seems to be bathing in the trough, This appointment should be of interest to a federal ICAC.
Week 44 Wrap: Relatively boring week ahead of US election; HotCopper's most watched; Oz inflation at 3.5%