Hockey presents credentials to Obama

Former treasurer Joe Hockey has presented his credentials to President Barack Obama at the White House.

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Published 29 January 2016 12:06pm

Updated 29 January 2016 12:10pm

Source: AAP

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Joe Hockey is now officially Australia's ambassador to the US.

The former federal treasurer posted a photo of himself with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on Thursday afternoon (US time).

Mr Hockey said he was proud to present his diplomatic credentials to Mr Obama.

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