The sale of the Australian arm of Ingeus took place in May 2007 to ensure there was no perceived conflict of interest as her husband, Kevin Rudd was the Leader of the Opposition (and later the Prime Minister of Australia).
In May 2007, the sale of the Australian segment of Ingeus was made to prevent any perceived conflict of interest because Kevin Rudd, her partner and eventually the Leader of the Opposition (and later the Prime Minister of Australia), was serving as a leader in opposition at that time.