Former Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, is seeking nomination for the position of UN Secretary-General. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-...g-nomination-for-un-secretary-general/7637094 "Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has confirmed former prime minister Kevin Rudd has asked the Federal Government to nominate him for United Nations secretary-general. It brings to an end months of speculation over Mr Rudd's bid for the role, currently held by Ban Ki-Moon. Mr Ban's successor will take office on January 1, 2017."