Original article by Stephen Dziedzic
abc.net.au – Page: Online : 29-Apr-26

The Trump administration has nominated David Brat as the next US ambassador to Australia, a post that has been vacant since late 2024. Brat was part of the so-called Tea Party movement and was elected to Congress in 2014, but he lost the 2018 election. The free-market economist has frequently expressed Christian nationalist views and commented on issues such as the Ukraine war and free trade. Foreign Minister Penny Wong has released a statement saying that the federal government has "welcomed" the nomination of Brat, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will work with whoever becomes the next ambassador. Brat’s appointment must be confirmed by the US Senate.

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AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE, AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET