AustraliaPolitics17 days ago

Who keeps ghosting Kevin? Plus The Australian finds its Dicker, and Allegra legs it on gas tax

The article discusses former US ambassador Kevin Rudd's departure, noting the costs associated with his farewell events. It mentions taxpayer funding for two farewell drinks and a morning tea for embassy staff, totaling around A$4,700. The piece also references other topics such as the AFL, a controversial film, and updates on political figures.

Meanwhile the AFL does what it loves best, the controversial film ‘Silenced’ gets its premiere, and a correction for the ages.

Jun 4, 2026

6 min read

Former US ambassador Kevin Rudd, an angry white man (not the real David Dicker) and teal MP Allegra Spender (Image: Private Media)

Rudderless: Cochon has the details of departing US ambassador Kevin Rudd’s farewell parties, and it’s bad news for our colleagues at Sky. There’s no outrage you can scrape from these ones — they don’t sound nearly as fun as that time he hired a drag queen to DJ .

Taxpayers shelled out roughly US$3,350 (A$4,700) in total for what sounds like two fairly modest farewell drinks, one each for the House and Senate Friends of Australia committees. There was also a morning tea for embassy staff.

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CrikeyIndependentCenter17 days ago

Who keeps ghosting Kevin? Plus The Australian finds its Dicker, and Allegra legs it on gas tax

Bias read (Center): The article provides factual information without overtly favoring any political side. It reports on the expenses related to Kevin Rudd's departure without using biased language or selective sourcing.

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