There is, apparently, speculation all over the Aussie Press today that this story has been "leaked" in an attempt to ruin his chances of defeating the incumbent PM but many seem to think it will in fact enhance his chances as it shows him to be a "Real Aussie Man". Some have even suggested that it is a double bluff with his people being at the bottom of the leak.
Interesting though ~ I had never heard of him and assumed that the name would be pronounced (In Dutch Fashion) as RUDE but apparently not ~ which kinda spoils the original post but that's life on t'net
