Australia News

‘Churlish’: Liberal Senator Plays Down Calls to Remove US Ambassador Rudd

Hume said Rudd should be acknowledged for opening doors in Washington for Australian rare earths companies.
‘Churlish’: Liberal Senator Plays Down Calls to Remove US Ambassador Rudd
Senator Jane Hume addresses the media at Parliament House on Feb. 6, 2023 in Canberra, Australia. Martin Ollman/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
|Updated:

Liberal Senator Jane Hume has described the call for Australia’s ambassador to the United States, Kevin Rudd, to resign as “a little bit churlish.”

Hume praised the efforts of Rudd, a former Prime Minister of Australia, in advancing Australia’s interests in Washington, including securing a critical minerals and rare earths deal for Australia.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
Author
Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]