Kevin Rudd will step down as ambassador to the US a year early

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Tom McIlroy, Political editorJanuary 12, 2026 at 10:48 PM

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Kevin Rudd will step down from his position as Australian ambassador to the United States at the end of March. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Rudd's departure, which is a year earlier than expected, on Tuesday. Rudd, a former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, is leaving the role to become the global president of the Asia Society, an international relations think tank. He will also head the society's Centre for China Analysis. Albanese thanked Rudd for his service to Australia during his time as ambassador. The change will take effect on March 31st.

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Labor Party 40% Centre for China Analysis 50% Asia Society 60% United States 70% Australia 70% Anthony Albanese ×280% Kevin Rudd ×390%

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