The former prime minister will take up the role early next year.
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd, an outspoken critic of former United States President Donald Trump, will become Australia's next ambassador to the United States.
"I am very pleased that Kevin Rudd is prepared to do this. He certainly doesn't need to do this," Mr Albanese told reporters on Tuesday. Mr Rudd will be joined by former Australian Industry Group chief executive Heather Ridout, who will become Australia's consul-general in New York. But Mr Albanese flatly rejected suggestions that could undermine his ability to perform his duties under a future Trump presidency.Mr Rudd also had a contentious relationship with many of his colleagues during a turbulent leadership period, which saw him removed as prime minister before in 2010 before returning to usurp Julia Gillard in 2013.
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