Opposition Leader Peter Dutton warned if Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has to dismiss Australian Ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd over Trump insults, he may also have to fire Foreign Minister Penny Wong and himself. Mr Rudd has come under intense scrutiny ...

Opposition leader Peter Dutton says Anthony Albanese’s decision to send Kevin Rudd to Washington raises questions about his political judgment.

Peter Dutton has toughened his language about Kevin Rudd's appointment as Australia's ambassador to the US, after a top Trump aide appeared to suggest his time in the role was coming to an end.

Dan Scavino, a close aide of Donald Trump's, has posted what appears to be an ominous message to Kevin Rudd on X. Scavino posted a GIF of sand trickling through an hourglass next to a message from Australia's ambassador to the US on Tuesday - something that usually signifies when someone's "time's up".