Why would we want to inflict Rudd on the UN?
9 years, 1 month ago

Why would we want to inflict Rudd on the UN?

ABC  

Everyone knows how dysfunctional Kevin Rudd's leadership style was, so why would senior Coalition members consider backing his bid to become Secretary General of the United Nations? A similar criticism, paradoxically enough, might now be made of certain Coalition politicians, including Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, who are considering backing Kevin Rudd's bid to replace Ban Ki-moon as the Secretary General of the United Nations at the end of 2016. On regaining the prime ministership, Rudd claimed that three years in the political wildness - OK, winging around the world as foreign minister - had resulted in a character transformation: a "new humility". Which leads us back to the question of why members of the Turnbull Government would countenance Rudd's candidacy for the top job at the United Nations in the first place.

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Peter Dutton ramps up pressure on Kevin Rudd, after Trump names critical aide as deputy chief of staff
4 months, 1 week ago

Peter Dutton ramps up pressure on Kevin Rudd, after Trump names critical aide as deputy chief of staff

ABC  

Peter Dutton has escalated pressure on Kevin Rudd, saying Anthony Albanese made a "captain's pick" that has put the government "in a difficult position" after one of Donald Trump's closest advisers suggested the Australian ambassador to the United States' time was running out. On Thursday, Mr Dutton said Mr Albanese's appointment of Mr Rudd to Australia's top diplomatic posting in …

Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd reunite to help Bill Shorten sell Labor federal election unity
5 years, 10 months ago

Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd reunite to help Bill Shorten sell Labor federal election unity

ABC  

In one shot, two bitter rivals have given Bill Shorten something he's been trying to convince voters of for more than a year. Former prime ministers Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd sat side by side, smiled and even managed a laugh at the party's federal election campaign launch on Sunday. Few could forget the awkward scenes as they sat alongside …

Australia’s sixth PM in a decade. Why does it seem so ungovernable?
6 years, 7 months ago

Australia’s sixth PM in a decade. Why does it seem so ungovernable?

CNN  

CNN — There’s never been a more exciting time to be Australian. The merry-go-round of Australian political leadership pulled down another leader on Friday, making former treasurer Scott Morrison the country’s sixth Prime Minister in just over a decade. “The advent of 24-hour news channels in Australia has created a demand for content, and an unprecedented focus on the personal …

AP Explains: How Australians dump their prime ministers
6 years, 7 months ago

AP Explains: How Australians dump their prime ministers

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — No Australian prime minister in the past decade has lasted a full three-year term before being dumped by his or her own party. ___ HOW AUSTRALIAN PARTIES DUMP THEIR LEADERS Australians often talk about voting for a political leader to become prime minister in the same way that Americans discuss electing a president. ___ THE OPPOSITION HAS …

Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull survives party leadership challenge; wins 48-35 against Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton
6 years, 7 months ago

Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull survives party leadership challenge; wins 48-35 against Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton

Firstpost  

Malcolm Turnbull, considered a moderate, declared his position vacant at the Liberal Party meeting to force the issue after rampant speculation that the more hardline Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton wanted his job. Sydney: Embattled Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull survived a leadership challenge from within his own party on Tuesday as discontent with his rule boiled over less than …

Kevin Rudd calls for Malcolm Turnbull to reconsider Uluru Statement, saying rejecting it 'is wrong'
7 years, 1 month ago

Kevin Rudd calls for Malcolm Turnbull to reconsider Uluru Statement, saying rejecting it 'is wrong'

ABC  

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has urged the Turnbull Government to reconsider its opposition to the Uluru Statement from the Heart. A decade since he delivered a historic apology to the Stolen Generations, Mr Rudd said Australia needed another significant step towards addressing the legacy of dispossession. "I would just appeal to Malcolm Turnbull to pause, and reflect and to …

Kevin Rudd uses opinion piece to warn United Nations risks becoming irrelevant
8 years, 7 months ago

Kevin Rudd uses opinion piece to warn United Nations risks becoming irrelevant

ABC  

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has written an opinion piece for The Guardian arguing the United Nations is at risk of drifting into irrelevance. Rudd's failed bid does not affect Australia's reputation: professor Last week Mr Rudd told The Australian newspaper Mr Turnbull's decision not to nominate him for the role of UN secretary general would damage the PM's international …

Kevin Rudd: Joyce denies Turnbull was playing politics in blocking former PM's tilt at UN top job
8 years, 7 months ago

Kevin Rudd: Joyce denies Turnbull was playing politics in blocking former PM's tilt at UN top job

ABC  

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has criticised accusations of partisanship levelled at Malcolm Turnbull over his blocking of Kevin Rudd's tilt to be United Nations Secretary General, arguing Labor gave Mr Rudd the most clear character references. Key points: Turnbull has been accused of putting party allegiances ahead of public policy in blocking Rudd's campaign Joyce says decision was not …

Will Kevin Rudd be Australia's pick for UN secretary-general?
8 years, 7 months ago

Will Kevin Rudd be Australia's pick for UN secretary-general?

ABC  

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will reveal today how he has resolved the stand-off over whether Kevin Rudd should be nominated as a candidate for secretary-general of the United Nations. The question of "What to do about Kevin Rudd" has been looming over the Government all year, with Foreign Minister Julie Bishop fobbing off questions about Mr Rudd by saying she …

Kevin Rudd: Malcolm Turnbull rules out nominating former PM for UN secretary-general job
8 years, 7 months ago

Kevin Rudd: Malcolm Turnbull rules out nominating former PM for UN secretary-general job

ABC  

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has confirmed he will not be nominating Kevin Rudd to be the next secretary-general of the United Nations. Key points: PM will not divulge reasons why Rudd is not suited to the position Labor says decision is a sign of weakness from PM 12 people are nominated for the UN position Speaking in Sydney today, Mr …

Kevin Rudd 'tailor-made' for United Nations top job, Brendan Nelson says
8 years, 8 months ago

Kevin Rudd 'tailor-made' for United Nations top job, Brendan Nelson says

ABC  

Former Liberal leader Brendan Nelson says Kevin Rudd is "tailor-made" for the role of United Nations secretary-general, despite his "very long list of enemies". "All I can say is that I think Kevin Rudd would exceed that in making me proud to be an Australian if he's in that role." Labor leader Bill Shorten has urged the Government to back …

Kevin Rudd's UN secretary-general bid should have Federal Cabinet support: Richard Woolcott
8 years, 8 months ago

Kevin Rudd's UN secretary-general bid should have Federal Cabinet support: Richard Woolcott

ABC  

A senior former Australian diplomat adds his support to Kevin Rudd's bid to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations. Key points: Cabinet's endorsement "essential" for the credibility of Rudd's bid 13 candidates in the running for top UN job Mr Rudd's campaign not acknowledged by Coalition until Ms Bishop briefed the party room Richard Woolcott, who served as …

Tony Abbott removed: Australia has had five prime ministers in five years
9 years, 6 months ago

Tony Abbott removed: Australia has had five prime ministers in five years

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The sudden ousting of Australian …

Profile: Kevin Rudd
11 years, 6 months ago

Profile: Kevin Rudd

Al Jazeera  

Former prime minister has gone through a rollercoaster rise and fall from the Labor party’s graces. Gillard appointed Rudd as foreign minister after she became prime minister following the 2010 federal election, returning him to prominence. Rudd also faced criticism over a steady flow of boats carrying asylum seekers approaching Australian shores, and for failing to achieve better ties with …

Kevin Rudd set to formally announce Aus poll dates
11 years, 7 months ago

Kevin Rudd set to formally announce Aus poll dates

Firstpost  

Rudd flew to Canberra from his hometown of Brisbane on Sunday afternoon and later spent several minutes in Governor-General Quentin Bryce’s official residence. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd visited Australia’s governor-general on Sunday in a formality preceding the announcement of an election likely to be held on 7 September just months after taking over again as the country’s leader. Prime ministers …

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd calls September 7 federal election
11 years, 7 months ago

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd calls September 7 federal election

ABC  

Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott have delivered their opening pitches in the 2013 federal election race with both promising "positive plans" for the future. Just five weeks after he seized the Labor leadership back from Julia Gillard, Mr Rudd first announced the date via an email to supporters, beginning with the phrase: "It's on." "This election will be about who …

Kevin Rudd defeats Julia Gillard 57-45 in Labor leadership ballot, paving way for a return to PM
11 years, 9 months ago

Kevin Rudd defeats Julia Gillard 57-45 in Labor leadership ballot, paving way for a return to PM

ABC  

Kevin Rudd has prevailed in a dramatic Labor leadership ballot, defeating Julia Gillard and paving the way for him to return to the prime ministership. Mr Rudd thanked Ms Gillard for her work as prime minister, praising her as a "woman of extraordinary intelligence, great strength, and great energy". Mr Abbott said once again the "powerbrokers of the Labor Party" …

Kevin Rudd to face off against Julia Gillard in Labor leadership spill, loser to quit Parliament
11 years, 9 months ago

Kevin Rudd to face off against Julia Gillard in Labor leadership spill, loser to quit Parliament

ABC  

The Labor Party has set course for a high-stakes leadership showdown - its fourth since winning office in 2007. Key points: Prime Minister Julia Gillard calls Labor leadership ballot for 7:00pm AEST Ms Gillard demands any losing candidate leave the parliament Former prime minister Kevin Rudd announces he will contest the leadership and vows to leave parliament if defeated Mr …

Kevin Rudd: spoiler or saviour?
11 years, 9 months ago

Kevin Rudd: spoiler or saviour?

ABC  

Some in the Labor Party see former prime minister Kevin Rudd as the reason for the Government's parlous position in the polls. Kevin Rudd Born September 21, 1957 Elected as MP for Griffith in 1998 Elected Opposition Leader in December, 2006 Elected Prime Minister in December, 2007 Ousted by Julia Gillard in June 2010 Foreign Minister from September 2010 to …

Kevin Rudd's supporters circulate petition to oust Julia Gillard as Labor leader
11 years, 9 months ago

Kevin Rudd's supporters circulate petition to oust Julia Gillard as Labor leader

ABC  

Labor MPs pushing for a comeback of former prime minister Kevin Rudd have taken the first step towards another spill of the leadership. Another Labor member says Mr Rudd's supporters believe they have the numbers, but has cautioned that the same people thought they had the numbers in March, when the spill never eventuated. Shorten, Gray back Gillard as Question …

Rudd To Challenge Gillard In Oz Labor Party Leadership Race
13 years, 1 month ago

Rudd To Challenge Gillard In Oz Labor Party Leadership Race

India TV News  

Melbourne, Feb 24: Taking up the gauntlet, former Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd today said he will contest against Prime Minister Julia Gillard in Monday's leadership vote, as the two bitter rivals sparred publicly escalating the row within the ruling Labor party. Soon after Rudd's surprise resignation Wednesday, Gillard called a ballot on Monday to end the leadership speculation “once …

Australian PM Attacks Predecessor
13 years, 9 months ago

Australian PM Attacks Predecessor

India TV News  

Canberra, June 18: Prime Minister Julia Gillard for the first time on Saturday publicly attacked the leader she overthrew a year ago, Kevin Rudd, in a move some analysts say is proof that her job is under threat. Gillard, in an interview published in News Corp. newspapers on Saturday, said her center-left Labor Party “lost a sense of purpose and …

Rudd nabs Foreign Affairs portfolio
14 years, 6 months ago

Rudd nabs Foreign Affairs portfolio

ABC  

Prime Minister Julia Gillard's office has confirmed former prime minister Kevin Rudd will be Foreign Minister in the new Government. Stephen Smith has moved aside to allow Ms Gillard to fulfil her promise to Mr Rudd, the man she deposed as prime minister and Labor leader. In other ministerial announcements, the Prime Minister's office has confirmed that former small business …

Gillard calls for general election
14 years, 8 months ago

Gillard calls for general election

The Hindu  

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Saturday announced that a general election would be held on August 21 in line with her pledge to seek a governing mandate in her own right. Ms. Gillard, who deposed Kevin Rudd as Prime Minister in a political coup within the ruling Australian Labour Party on June 24, had promised to go to the …

Rudd's backers concede defeat
14 years, 9 months ago

Rudd's backers concede defeat

ABC  

Julia Gillard is inching closer to becoming Prime Minister, as number crunchers on both sides agree she will win this morning's leadership ballot against Kevin Rudd. "It's important I believe, in the interests of the Party and the Government, for these matters to be resolved as a matter of urgency," Mr Rudd said. They told the Deputy Prime Minister that …

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