Australia refuses to back Rudd for UN Secretary General

Q.  Australia refused to back which former PM to be the next UN Secretary General?
- Published on 01 Aug 16

a. Tony Abbot
b. Kevin Rudd
c. Malcolm Turnbull
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Kevin Rudd
 
Australia on 29th July 2016 refused to back former PM Kevin Rudd’s bid to be the next Secretary General of the United Nations saying he was not fit for the job.
  • PM Malcolm Turnbull stated that this is not a partisan issue but a considered judgement.
  • Rudd was dumped as PM by Labour Party in 2010.
  • It was earlier revealed that NY based Rudd was keen to lead the global body.

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