Philhellene Bob Carr Declared Australia’s New Foreign Minister

On Friday, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard named former state premier Bob Carr foreign minister, as she asserted her authority following a leadership challenge.
Bob Carr, known for his philhellenic attitude, will become the nation’s top diplomat after Kevin Rudd suddenly resigned last week in order to take on Gillard, and Senator Mark Arbib quit in the wake of Labor Party infighting.
Carr said he admired Rudd, who lost the leadership ballot 71-31 and returned to the backbenches, and would be seeking his advice on the role which sees him come back to politics after a six-year break.
A former journalist, Carr was considered one of Australia’s most influential politicians when he stepped down in 2005 after a decade as leader of New South Wales, which includes Sydney and is the country’s most populous state.
(Source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com)