Kevin Rudd
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton
Five of the eight jurisdictions in Australia are pushing for a national gun register after the murder of 2 police officers in Queensland last week by extremist conspiracy theorists. Foreign Minister… Audio
Kevin Rudd: Detainment of refugees ‘an act of monumental cruelty’
Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is accusing the current Australian government of creating a political vacuum in the Pacific region by neglecting their needs and concerns. Rudd recently… Audio
World sliding towards anarchy - Kevin Rudd
A former Australian Prime Minister is warning the world is sliding towards anarchy as the United States abandons its global leadership position in the Covid-19 crisis.
Kevin Rudd made the comments in… Audio
How has the pandemic changed politics?
Guyon Espiner talks with Christiane Amanpour and Kevin Rudd about how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we are governed.
After the Virus: Politics
In this episode; politics. How has the virus changed the way we are governed? Produced by Justin Gregory, Guyon Espiner, Claire Eastham-Farrelly, Tim Watkin and Veronica Schmidt. Audio
Australian govt deems Rudd 'unsuitable' for UN top job
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has made a "captain's call" not to support Kevin Rudd to be the next UN Secretary General.
Australia's call on Rudd vs Clark - NZ PM
It is up to the Australian government who it wants to support for the top job at the United Nations, Prime Minister John Key says - although he backs Helen Clark as the best candidate.
Kevin Rudd seeks Australian government nomination for UN secretary-general job
Former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd is going for the job of United Nations secretary-general, the Australian government has confirmed.
Rudd laying the groundwork for a tilt at the UN's top job?
Australia's former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd appears poised for a tilt at the job of UN Secretary-General too. Pamela Williams is an investigative journalist with The Australian, based in Sydney. Audio
Labor reacts to defeat
Kevin Rudd and former Premier Bob Hawke react to the election defeat. Audio
Second leaders debate fires up in Brisbane
Australians were treated to several fiesty exchanges between the Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and the opposition leader, Tony Abbott, in the second leaders debate in Brisbane last night. Audio
Economy dominates first election debate in Australia
Across the Tasman the economy has dominated the first election debate between Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott. The two candidates faced off last night on Sky television. Audio
Rudd exacts political revenge against Gillard
Julia Gillard's career in politics is over. Audio
Australia's Gillard survive yet another leadership challenge
Julia Gillard has cemented her position as Australian Prime Minister after a challenge by her predecessor Kevin Rudd evaporated at the last moment yesterday. Audio
Battle for Aus leadership decided today
The battle between Australia's Prime Minister, Julia Gillard and her predecessor Kevin Rudd for the country's top job will be determined in just a few hours when Labor MPs cast their votes in a secret… Audio
Rudd defends conversation with Clinton after cable leak
Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Kevin Rudd, has defended a cable he sent to the US Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton, in which he said the United States should be prepared to use force against… Audio
Australia's opposition officially launches campaign
The Australian opposition leader, Tony Abbott, has officially launched his party's campaign, promising what he calls a grown-up government that would target illegal immigration and scrap mining tax. Audio
What Australian voters think of their new PM
Just six months ago he was riding high in the polls and for a while was one of Australia's most popular Prime Ministers. Audio
Kevin Rudd could lose his job today
Australia Prime Minister Kevin Rudd may lose his job today. Audio