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Kevin Rudd is an Australian former politician who served as leader of the Australian Labor Party and Prime Minister of Australia from 2007 to 2010, then again in 2013. His government introduced a formal national apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples known as the Apology to the Stolen Generations in 2008. He later served as Australia's ambassador to the United States.

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When was Kevin Rudd Australia's prime minister?

Kevin Rudd served as Australia's prime minister from 2007 to 2010 and again in 2013. He led the Australian Labor Party during those periods.

What did Kevin Rudd apologize for in 2008?

On February 13, 2008, he delivered the National Apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for the forced removal of children known as the Stolen Generations. It was one of the first major acts of his government.

Why did Kevin Rudd return as prime minister in 2013?

Julia Gillard replaced him as Labor leader and prime minister in 2010, but Rudd returned after winning the Labor leadership in June 2013. His second term ended after Labor lost the September 2013 election to Tony Abbott.

What number prime minister was Kevin Rudd?

Kevin Rudd was Australia's 26th prime minister. He was the Labor leader who won the 2007 federal election and ended John Howard's long period in office.