Rudd sworn in as Australian PM
Kevin Rudd has been sworn in as Australian Prime Minister. The leadership ballot was forced by party colleagues hoping to avoid a huge defeat in upcoming elections.
Australian Deputy Prime Minister resigns
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Wayne Sawn has tweeted after he resigned following Julia Gillard's defeat:
He will replaced by Anthony Albanese.
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