New US ambassador to Australia finally gets the nod to head to Canberra
2 sources·Updated August 7, 2026
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- Guardian AU Headlines·1h agoDavid 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 Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Former Virginia congressman David Brat has been confirmed by the US Senate…
Read at Guardian AU Headlines → - The Age·4h agoNew US ambassador to Australia finally gets the nod to head to Canberra
The US Senate confirmed former Republican congressman David Brat to become ambassador to Australia, clearing the way for him to fill a diplomatic post that has sat empty for nearly two years.
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