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Rudd formally resigns from parliament

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has tendered his resignation from parliament which will lead to a by-election in the seat of Griffith.

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has formally resigned from parliament. (AAP)

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Kevin Rudd has formally handed in his resignation.

The former prime minister told parliament last week he would stand down from his Brisbane seat of Griffith.

Speaker Bronwyn Bishop said she had received his resignation letter on Friday and would now consider possible dates for a by-election.

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