David Brat bound for Australia as diplomat confirmed as next US ambassador
The US Senate has confirmed former Republican congressman David Brat as the next ambassador to Australia. The appointment fills a vacancy that had persisted for 18 months.
Why it matters
The appointment of a high-profile political figure to a key diplomatic post signals the administration's approach to US-Australia relations and regional security.
David Brat as a Republican congressman in 2014. The US Senate has confirmed him as the next US ambassador to Australia. David Brat as a Republican congressman in 2014. The US Senate has confirmed him as the next US ambassador to Australia. Australian politics David Brat bound for Australia as diplomat confirmed as next US ambassador Former Republican state congressman, who once argued Christianity and capitalism should merge, confirmed by US Senate to fill long-vacant role
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Former Virginia congressman David Brat has been confirmed by the US Senate to be the next US ambassador to Australia, after the role had been left vacant for 18 months.
Brat’s confirmation was among more than 70 votes pushed through the Senate by Republicans on Friday, Washington time, before the summer recess.
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