Labor's political rivals have welcomed the exit of Australia's "arrogant" pick for ambassador, urging the government not to make the same "mistakes" when naming his replacement.

Two former Labor ministers have emerged as frontrunners to replace Kevin Rudd when he makes an early exit from his post in the United States. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Tuesday that Rudd would wrap up as ambassador the US at the end of March, a year before his four-year term expires.

Dr. Rudd served as Asia Society’s President and CEO (2021-2023) and the inaugural President of ASPI (2015-2023). A distinguished diplomat, China scholar, and leading voice on Indo-Pacific and Asia-Pacific affairs,

The Australian U.S. ambassador who once called President Donald Trump a "village idiot" has resigned from his role. Kevin Rudd, Australia's former prime minister, became the country's U.S. ambassador in March 2023 during President Joe Biden's administration.

Kevin Rudd brought presidential-style campaigning to Australia... and then went on to deal with presidents on behalf of Australia.

His infamous tweet left a question mark over his capacity to do the job but Kevin Rudd changed the narrative. His replacement will need to be a political animal to survive in DC.

The Albanese government has been pressed to explain why Australian Ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd will conclude his posting a year earlier than expected.

The former prime minister and Australian ambassador to the US weathered some embarrassing moments in MAGA’S Washington, but his tenure always looked shaky.