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Trump's pick for ambassador to Australia names three priorities for role
David Brat was asked about AUKUS, Ukraine and critical minerals at the Senate confirmation hearing. (ABC News: Cameron Schwarz)
A US Senate committee has held a confirmation hearing for Donald Trump's nominee for ambassador to Australia, David Brat.
Mr Brat says he will prioritise a critical minerals agreement, defence cooperation and the partnership in the Indo-Pacific if confirmed.
There has been no indication senators will block the appointment, and Mr Brat is expected to fill the vacancy left by former ambassador Caroline Kennedy in 2024.
Donald Trump's choice for ambassador to Australia has named his top three priorities for the role at a US Senate hearing to confirm his appointment.
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Australia gives US ‘edge’ against China, says Trump’s pick for Canberra
Washington | Donald Trump’s pick to lead diplomatic efforts in Canberra says having a strong relationship with Australia gives the US an edge over China in the Indo-Pacific and is crucial to its attempts to break Beijing’s stranglehold on critical minerals processing.
David Brat told senators on Wednesday (Thursday AEST) that if confirmed in the role, his three priorities would be critical minerals, defence co-operation and partnership in the Indo-Pacific “amidst China’s unprecedented military build-up”.
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