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Tess Ikonomou and John Kidman

'No better hands': Rudd successor named for US post

Anthony Albanese has announced Kevin Rudd's replacement as Australia's ambassador to the US. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Defence boss Greg Moriarty will succeed Kevin Rudd as Australian ambassador to the US, taking over the key role in shoring up the two nations' security ties.

Mr Moriarty has led the department since late 2017 and previously served as chief of staff to then-Liberal prime minister Malcolm Turnbull.

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