Australian leaders have joined global counterparts in paying tribute to former United States president Jimmy Carter following his death at the age of 100.
The Democrat who served in the White House between January 1977 to January 1981 has died at his home in Plains, Georgia, the Carter Centre has confirmed.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the 39th president left behind a remarkable legacy and the world was better place for his life and work.
"President Jimmy Carter gave a century of noble service to the country he loved, to the cause of peace and to the lives of people in need all around the world," Mr Albanese said in a post to social media platform X.
"Former President Carter rose from humble beginnings to leave a remarkable legacy."
Mr Carter took office in 1977 after defeating incumbent Republican President Gerald Ford in the 1976 US election.
Four years later, he was swept from office in an electoral landslide as voters embraced Republican challenger Ronald Reagan, the former actor and California governor.
Mr Carter met with Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser in the White House during his presidency, but did not visit Australia during his term in office.
He built a reputation for tireless work as a humanitarian throughout his life, earning a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton highlighted Mr Carter's service to his nation and efforts to forge deeper ties with Australia.
"Motivated by a deep morality, he championed the cause of human rights, expanded social services and advocated for nuclear arms reduction," Mr Dutton said in a statement
"As we reflect on the life of President Jimmy Carter, our thoughts are with his children, his family, his Democratic Party colleagues and the American people," he said.
- With Reuters
