Kevin Rudd faced a campaign to oust him as Australia's U.S. ambassador due to calls for a probe into Murdoch's media influence.

Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to the U.S., faced a campaign by News Corp, owned by Rupert Murdoch, to have him replaced. The campaign was sparked by Rudd and former PM Malcolm Turnbull calling for a royal commission into Murdoch's media influence over Australian politics. High-profile figures supported Rudd, while critics saw the campaign as revealing the extent of Murdoch's political sway and the need for more scrutiny.

November 18, 2024
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