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Kevin Michael Rudd AC (born 21 September 1957) is an Australian diplomat and former politician who served as the 26th prime minister of Australia from 2007 to 2010 and June to September 2013. He held office as the leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP).
Jun 28, 2024 · Kevin Rudd (born September 21, 1957, Nambour, Queensland, Australia) is an Australian politician, who served as leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP; 2006–10; 2013) and prime minister of Australia (2007–10; 2013).
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Learn about Kevin Rudd's career as a diplomat, politician, and China expert. He served as Australia's Prime Minister twice, led the G20, and chaired the Asia Society Policy Institute.
Born and raised in country Queensland, Kevin Rudd became Australia’s 26th Prime Minister in 2007 after leading the Australian Labor Party into government after more than eleven years in opposition. Kevin served as Prime Minister from 2007 to 2010, and again in 2013.
Dec 20, 2022 · Former prime minister Kevin Rudd will be the next US ambassador. Mr Rudd has lived and worked in the US for most of the last decade. The Prime Minister said a political appointment was appropriate. Mr Rudd will commence the posting early next year, replacing Arthur Sinodinos.
Dec 3, 2007 · Learn about Kevin Rudd, the 26th prime minister of Australia who led the Labor Party twice. Explore his milestones, parliamentary achievements, partnerships, people and publications.
Nov 13, 2013 · A timeline of the political career of Kevin Rudd, from his landslide victory over John Howard in 2007 to his ousting by Julia Gillard in 2010 and his comeback in 2013. The article covers his achievements, controversies, leadership challenges and personal style.
