Australia's former treasurer Joe Hockey has been named as the new ambassador to the United States.
Joe Hockey's appointment comes after he left politics following his removal as treasurer by Malcolm Turnbull.
Turnbull said Mr Hockey was "a great Australian, he is one of the most engaging, persuasive people I've known in public life".
"He's held very high office, he's got great contacts in the United States, he's a passionate patriot," he told Australian media.
Announcing the appointment, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said Australia's relationship with the United States was the "bedrock of foreign and defence policy".
Joe Hockey's appointment comes after he left politics following his removal as treasurer by Malcolm Turnbull.
"He's held very high office, he's got great contacts in the United States, he's a passionate patriot," he told Australian media.
Announcing the appointment, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said Australia's relationship with the United States was the "bedrock of foreign and defence policy".
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