Anthony Albanese has brushed off a question about Kevin Rudd’s former colleagues once labelling him as a "psychopath" a "micromanager" and a "control freak" - saying Mr Rudd will be an "outstanding appointment" in his role as Ambassador to the US.
“He brings a great deal of credit to Australia by agreeing to take up this position as a former prime minister, as a former foreign minister, as someone who’s been head of the Asia Society, as someone who has the links with the global community,” Mr Albanese said at a media conference on Tuesday.
Mr Albanese said Mr Rudd will be a “major asset” in working to “assist” Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
