Prime Minister of Australia, Irish heritage
Kevin Michael Rudd (born 1957) was Australia’s 26th Prime Minister, serving from 2007 to 2010 and again briefly in 2013.
Born in Nambour, Queensland, Rudd grew up on a dairy farm. His family background includes Irish ancestry through his mother’s side, a heritage he has spoken about with pride. His mother’s grandparents, Owen Cashin and Hannah Maher, who were both born in Ireland, met and married in Brisbane in 1887.
As Prime Minister, Rudd is best remembered for the 2008 Apology to the Stolen Generations and his leadership during the Global Financial Crisis. He remains active in public policy and diplomacy.
Irish Queenslander 
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