Kevin Rudd, 26th Prime Minister of Australia
@mrkrudd.bsky.social
Managed by the Former Prime Ministerial Office in Brisbane. For statements in Kevin’s capacity as Ambassador to the United States, visit usa.embassy.gov.au
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Thanks to Richard McGregor - a deep thinker
on the CCP’s evolution over at The Lowy Institute - for
his generous review of 'On Xi Jinping' in the Australian
Foreign Affairs journal. *** Out in hardback, audiobook
and e-book: www.RuddOnXi.com
on the CCP’s evolution over at The Lowy Institute - for
his generous review of 'On Xi Jinping' in the Australian
Foreign Affairs journal. *** Out in hardback, audiobook
and e-book: www.RuddOnXi.com
Australia equals the periodic table.
Great to bring US and Australian mining industry partners together at the Embassy to discuss our $8.5 billion critical minerals deal.
Great to bring US and Australian mining industry partners together at the Embassy to discuss our $8.5 billion critical minerals deal.
October 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Australia equals the periodic table.
Great to bring US and Australian mining industry partners together at the Embassy to discuss our $8.5 billion critical minerals deal.
Great to bring US and Australian mining industry partners together at the Embassy to discuss our $8.5 billion critical minerals deal.
Australia and America are locking in energy security with an $8.5 billion critical minerals pipeline.
Great to have Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum at the Embassy to celebrate the 140th anniversary of BHP - one of the Aussie companies making our joint critical minerals future happen.
Great to have Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum at the Embassy to celebrate the 140th anniversary of BHP - one of the Aussie companies making our joint critical minerals future happen.
October 23, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Australia and America are locking in energy security with an $8.5 billion critical minerals pipeline.
Great to have Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum at the Embassy to celebrate the 140th anniversary of BHP - one of the Aussie companies making our joint critical minerals future happen.
Great to have Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum at the Embassy to celebrate the 140th anniversary of BHP - one of the Aussie companies making our joint critical minerals future happen.
We’re taking the US-Australia relationship to the next level.
October 23, 2025 at 3:24 AM
We’re taking the US-Australia relationship to the next level.
116 members and counting - the friends of Australia Caucus continues to deliver.
We’re working closer than ever with the US Congress to create jobs, boost the economy, and keep our region secure.
We’re working closer than ever with the US Congress to create jobs, boost the economy, and keep our region secure.
October 22, 2025 at 11:13 PM
116 members and counting - the friends of Australia Caucus continues to deliver.
We’re working closer than ever with the US Congress to create jobs, boost the economy, and keep our region secure.
We’re working closer than ever with the US Congress to create jobs, boost the economy, and keep our region secure.
A big week for the US–Australia partnership.
An $8.5B pipeline to boost critical minerals and supply-chain security.
New defence investments to strengthen regional safety and security.
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An $8.5B pipeline to boost critical minerals and supply-chain security.
New defence investments to strengthen regional safety and security.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:18 AM
A big week for the US–Australia partnership.
An $8.5B pipeline to boost critical minerals and supply-chain security.
New defence investments to strengthen regional safety and security.
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An $8.5B pipeline to boost critical minerals and supply-chain security.
New defence investments to strengthen regional safety and security.
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The US-Australia relationship has never been stronger
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October 21, 2025 at 11:52 PM
The US-Australia relationship has never been stronger
@albomp.bsky.social
@albomp.bsky.social
Regina Pilawuk Wilson is one of Australia’s greatest living artists.
Her fish-net design, inspired by traditional weaving, features in the carpets throughout our Embassy in Washington DC.
A pleasure to meet Regina and her family - thanks for the new tie!
Her fish-net design, inspired by traditional weaving, features in the carpets throughout our Embassy in Washington DC.
A pleasure to meet Regina and her family - thanks for the new tie!
October 20, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Regina Pilawuk Wilson is one of Australia’s greatest living artists.
Her fish-net design, inspired by traditional weaving, features in the carpets throughout our Embassy in Washington DC.
A pleasure to meet Regina and her family - thanks for the new tie!
Her fish-net design, inspired by traditional weaving, features in the carpets throughout our Embassy in Washington DC.
A pleasure to meet Regina and her family - thanks for the new tie!
AUKUS works because our industries do.
Aussie and American firms are working together to build the capabilities that keep our region secure.
Aussie and American firms are working together to build the capabilities that keep our region secure.
October 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
AUKUS works because our industries do.
Aussie and American firms are working together to build the capabilities that keep our region secure.
Aussie and American firms are working together to build the capabilities that keep our region secure.
Celebrating the leaders from government, defence and industry driving our AUKUS partnership forward.
Proud to reaffirm our shared commitment to Indo-Pacific peace and security with Minister Pat Conroy.
Proud to reaffirm our shared commitment to Indo-Pacific peace and security with Minister Pat Conroy.
October 19, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Celebrating the leaders from government, defence and industry driving our AUKUS partnership forward.
Proud to reaffirm our shared commitment to Indo-Pacific peace and security with Minister Pat Conroy.
Proud to reaffirm our shared commitment to Indo-Pacific peace and security with Minister Pat Conroy.
AUKUS is powering ahead with US, UK, and Australian defence industries working together and using the new license-free environment.
This is designed to get innovation into the hands of our men and women in uniform much quicker than before.
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This is designed to get innovation into the hands of our men and women in uniform much quicker than before.
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October 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
AUKUS is powering ahead with US, UK, and Australian defence industries working together and using the new license-free environment.
This is designed to get innovation into the hands of our men and women in uniform much quicker than before.
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This is designed to get innovation into the hands of our men and women in uniform much quicker than before.
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With abundant energy, water and land, Australia has what it takes to power next-gen AI and quantum tech .
October 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM
With abundant energy, water and land, Australia has what it takes to power next-gen AI and quantum tech .
Together, America and Australia can build a secure reliable critical mineral supply chain to power the future.
October 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Together, America and Australia can build a secure reliable critical mineral supply chain to power the future.
You never know who you’ll run into at the footy.
Great to cheer on our Socceroos with Former Prime Minister John Howard in Colorado.
Great to cheer on our Socceroos with Former Prime Minister John Howard in Colorado.
October 16, 2025 at 11:48 PM
You never know who you’ll run into at the footy.
Great to cheer on our Socceroos with Former Prime Minister John Howard in Colorado.
Great to cheer on our Socceroos with Former Prime Minister John Howard in Colorado.
Aussie businesses back Colorado.
They’re investing $800 million to power thousands of jobs across the Centennial State. Great to hear from so many local success stories at the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce.
They’re investing $800 million to power thousands of jobs across the Centennial State. Great to hear from so many local success stories at the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce.
October 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Aussie businesses back Colorado.
They’re investing $800 million to power thousands of jobs across the Centennial State. Great to hear from so many local success stories at the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce.
They’re investing $800 million to power thousands of jobs across the Centennial State. Great to hear from so many local success stories at the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce.
Socceroos vs USA was a game to remember!
October 15, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Socceroos vs USA was a game to remember!
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!
Great to meet a couple hundred Socceroos supporters before tonight’s big match against the USA in Denver.
Australia’s got this.
Great to meet a couple hundred Socceroos supporters before tonight’s big match against the USA in Denver.
Australia’s got this.
October 15, 2025 at 1:35 AM
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!
Great to meet a couple hundred Socceroos supporters before tonight’s big match against the USA in Denver.
Australia’s got this.
Great to meet a couple hundred Socceroos supporters before tonight’s big match against the USA in Denver.
Australia’s got this.
Australia and Indonesia are neighbours, partners, and friends committed to a peaceful, prosperous region.
Great to chat with Indonesian National Economic Council Chair Luhut Pandjaitan, Dr Mari Pangestu, and members of the NEC visiting Washington DC about our strong bilateral economic relationship.
Great to chat with Indonesian National Economic Council Chair Luhut Pandjaitan, Dr Mari Pangestu, and members of the NEC visiting Washington DC about our strong bilateral economic relationship.
October 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Australia and Indonesia are neighbours, partners, and friends committed to a peaceful, prosperous region.
Great to chat with Indonesian National Economic Council Chair Luhut Pandjaitan, Dr Mari Pangestu, and members of the NEC visiting Washington DC about our strong bilateral economic relationship.
Great to chat with Indonesian National Economic Council Chair Luhut Pandjaitan, Dr Mari Pangestu, and members of the NEC visiting Washington DC about our strong bilateral economic relationship.
When it comes to raw critical minerals, Australia equals the periodic table.
Now we’re building the refining capability needed to lock in supply chain security at home, and here in America.
Now we’re building the refining capability needed to lock in supply chain security at home, and here in America.
October 9, 2025 at 11:31 PM
When it comes to raw critical minerals, Australia equals the periodic table.
Now we’re building the refining capability needed to lock in supply chain security at home, and here in America.
Now we’re building the refining capability needed to lock in supply chain security at home, and here in America.
With AUKUS, we’re locking in a safer, more secure Indo-Pacific, together.
Great to have your support, Senator Sullivan.
Great to have your support, Senator Sullivan.
October 9, 2025 at 1:29 PM
With AUKUS, we’re locking in a safer, more secure Indo-Pacific, together.
Great to have your support, Senator Sullivan.
Great to have your support, Senator Sullivan.
Alliances deliver.
Great to talk about our continued collaboration on defence, critical minerals and the industries of tomorrow at the With Honor Strength in Democracy Forum with friends from the US and the UK.
Great to talk about our continued collaboration on defence, critical minerals and the industries of tomorrow at the With Honor Strength in Democracy Forum with friends from the US and the UK.
October 8, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Alliances deliver.
Great to talk about our continued collaboration on defence, critical minerals and the industries of tomorrow at the With Honor Strength in Democracy Forum with friends from the US and the UK.
Great to talk about our continued collaboration on defence, critical minerals and the industries of tomorrow at the With Honor Strength in Democracy Forum with friends from the US and the UK.
Great to have the opportunity to hear from the leaders of tomorrow from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies here in DC on how to respond to the China challenge.
All with Dean Steinberg and the students of Johns Hopkins SAIS for the Dean’s Speaker Series.
All with Dean Steinberg and the students of Johns Hopkins SAIS for the Dean’s Speaker Series.
October 8, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Great to have the opportunity to hear from the leaders of tomorrow from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies here in DC on how to respond to the China challenge.
All with Dean Steinberg and the students of Johns Hopkins SAIS for the Dean’s Speaker Series.
All with Dean Steinberg and the students of Johns Hopkins SAIS for the Dean’s Speaker Series.
250 years of excellence. Happy birthday to the US Navy.
From the visit of the Great White Fleet to Sydney shores in 1908, to our shared triumph at the Battle of the Coral Sea during WWII, US and Australian Navy forces have sailed side by side for a century.
From the visit of the Great White Fleet to Sydney shores in 1908, to our shared triumph at the Battle of the Coral Sea during WWII, US and Australian Navy forces have sailed side by side for a century.
October 7, 2025 at 11:34 AM
250 years of excellence. Happy birthday to the US Navy.
From the visit of the Great White Fleet to Sydney shores in 1908, to our shared triumph at the Battle of the Coral Sea during WWII, US and Australian Navy forces have sailed side by side for a century.
From the visit of the Great White Fleet to Sydney shores in 1908, to our shared triumph at the Battle of the Coral Sea during WWII, US and Australian Navy forces have sailed side by side for a century.
The mighty Brisbane Broncos are Australia's NRL champions!
For my friends here in the US, Rugby League is one of Australia’s fiercest sports. No pads, no helmets, and no breaks in play. If you ask anyone from my home state of Queensland, there's no better game.
For my friends here in the US, Rugby League is one of Australia’s fiercest sports. No pads, no helmets, and no breaks in play. If you ask anyone from my home state of Queensland, there's no better game.
October 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The mighty Brisbane Broncos are Australia's NRL champions!
For my friends here in the US, Rugby League is one of Australia’s fiercest sports. No pads, no helmets, and no breaks in play. If you ask anyone from my home state of Queensland, there's no better game.
For my friends here in the US, Rugby League is one of Australia’s fiercest sports. No pads, no helmets, and no breaks in play. If you ask anyone from my home state of Queensland, there's no better game.
This year marks 40 years since the historic Uluru handback. Uncle Reggie Uluru was there in 1985, and today his art carries Aṉangu stories across the world - now here in the US with his New York exhibition.
October 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This year marks 40 years since the historic Uluru handback. Uncle Reggie Uluru was there in 1985, and today his art carries Aṉangu stories across the world - now here in the US with his New York exhibition.
Celebrating 50 years of Papua New Guinean independence with our Pacific family here in DC. Australia and PNG share a deep history and enduring bonds, and we’re looking forward to the next five decades together.
Yumi Stap Wantaim (we stand together).
Yumi Stap Wantaim (we stand together).
October 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Celebrating 50 years of Papua New Guinean independence with our Pacific family here in DC. Australia and PNG share a deep history and enduring bonds, and we’re looking forward to the next five decades together.
Yumi Stap Wantaim (we stand together).
Yumi Stap Wantaim (we stand together).