Office of Kevin Rudd, 26th PM of Australia

Thank you to Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd for his three years of relentless work advancing AUKUS and the U.S.-Australia alliance. Ambassador Rudd has been a force of nature in Washington, and in 2023 he joined me for a visit to the Groton shipyard and a briefing on the major role eastern CT shipbuilders are playing in making AUKUS a success. Thank you to Ambassador Rudd for his mateship to the U.S. and eastern CT.

This $8.5 billion partnership is a testament to the enduring bond between our two nations. These critical minerals are the backbone of tomorrow's innovation, and there's no better partner to do it with. Huge credit to Ambassador Rudd and the team for forging ahead on such a vital initiative! 🇺🇸 🇦🇺

Australia is stepping up on critical minerals. Lynas is now the only trusted supplier with production capability of samarium oxide. That’s good for American security. And good for resilient supply chains.

America and Australia are strong security partners — for a century. And for the future. Always great to discuss our continued partnership on AUKUS, supply chain security and critical technology with the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. My special thanks to Chairman Brian Mast, Ranking Member Greg Meeks and Chairman Emeritus Mike McCaul. All strong supporters of our enduring alliance.

Thank you to Joe Courtney, Mike McCaul and the over 100-strong Friends of Australia Caucus.

The US-Australia relationship is in good hands. Members of the US House of Representatives, both Republican and Democrat, were essential in securing the legislation to lock in AUKUS. Now we’re in full implementation mode — and there’s a great future ahead.

To the many great friends of Australia in the US Senate — I say thank you.

Thank you to all my friends in the US Senate. Both Republican and Democrat. It’s been great working with Team USA over the last three years to advance the US-Australia relationship. We’ve made big progress. AUKUS is moving forward with strong bipartisan support. Cooperation on critical minerals and critical technologies is deeper than ever. And our alliance is stronger for it.

The opportunities in artificial intelligence are immense, and Australia is making the investment for the next wave with a National AI Plan. Great to chat with Jared Cohen, co-head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute about where the industry is headed, and how America and Australia can work together to get there.

BlackRock has been investing in Australia for more than 30 years. Now we’re bringing our capital to America. A good discussion with CEO Larry Fink on the opportunities ahead as Australian superannuation investment in the US scales up by $1 trillion over the next decade.

Bringing big Aussie investment to the big apple. Gathering at Macquarie Group’s NYC HQ. Our thanks to Macquarie CEO Shemara Wikramanayake. Great to connect our Australian Super Funds with American business and government leaders in New York. Including the Governor of New Mexico Michelle Lujan Grisham who came to meet with the funds in investment needs on her state. $1.5T in capital is helping power big infrastructure projects in the US, and delivering great returns back home over the decade ahead.

Always interesting to exchange views with Steve Schwarzman. His Global Affairs Scholarship program has produced more than a thousand graduates helping shape the next generation of conversations on US-China relations. Great to host a discussion with him and our Australian Super Funds.

That's a wrap on our Super Summit for 2026.

I’ve come to know the Director of the National Economic Council, Dr. Kevin Hassett, really well over the last three years while here in DC as Ambassador. I could think of no better and more engaged guest to round out our Australian Super Summit in DC this year. All important to boost the two way investment relationship.

Private capital is playing a big role in the U.S. in developing advanced defence capabilities. Anduril has worked in tandem with the Royal Australian Navy to develop Ghost Shark autonomous underwater vehicle to help secure our region. Now they’re investing to build them down under. Valuable insights from Under Secretary of Defense Michael Duffey on the future of defence innovation.

America is one of Australia’s largest trading partners. We’re focused on strengthening that relationship, with the United States running a trade surplus with Australia since 1952. Valuable to hear from US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at our Super Summit.

$500 billion in Australian capital is backing American industry and jobs — including for nearly 1,000 Oklahomans. Thanks to @GovStitt for joining our Super Summit.

Australia and the US are forging ahead with an $8.5 billion critical minerals partnership. Delivering supply for the US and our allies to build the future, with absolute supply chain security. Great to have your support, Under Secretary Helberg.

Australian super funds are investing $1.5T in America by 2035, building the future in the US and delivering great returns for Aussies back home. Great to talk super with the brains behind Trump Accounts, Brad Gerstner in Palo Alto @altcap

The rate of AI innovation is like nothing Marc Andreessen thought he’d see in his lifetime. Australia is making major investments in compute, renewable energy and a smart regulatory framework to support the next wave. Great discussion with you, Marc.