Kevin rudd given top role in new Australian minority government...
September 11th 2010 03:34
Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is to be Foreign Minister in the country's new government.
The move has been confirmed by the office of Prime Minister Julia Gillard, who deposed Mr Rudd in June.
The ABC reports Stephen Smith has moved aside to allow Ms Gillard to fulfil her promise to Mr Rudd.
Mr Smith will replace John Faulkner as Defence Minister, with responsibility for Australia's involvement in the war in Afghanistan, while Craig Emerson will take up the trade portfolio.
Ms Gillard's job was made slightly easier yesterday when Independent MP Rob Oakeshott decided not to take up her offer for a ministry.
Mr Oakeshott said he declined the offer because he did not want the regional development package to be derailed by forces in Parliament
Ms Gillard's new ministry will be sworn in by Governor-General Quentin Bryce on Monday.
Acnowledgements:© 2010, Radio New Zealand
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