Rudd arrives to front insulation inquiry

FORMER prime minister Kevin Rudd has arrived at a royal commission to give evidence about his government's disastrous home insulation program.

Mr Rudd walked through the front doors of the Brisbane Magistrates Court complex about 4pm (AEST).

He did not speak to awaiting media.

Mr Rudd is expected to take the stand as soon as former environment minister Peter Garrett finishes giving evidence.

Mr Garrett has accepted "ultimate responsibility" for the Rudd government stimulus program, which has been linked to the deaths of four installers and 224 house fires.

But he insists everyone involved in the scheme had a responsibility to minimise risks and public servants failed to warn him of significant safety flaws.

Former senator Mark Arbib, the first senior Labor figure to give evidence at the inquiry, said his sole responsibility was to sell the program that was rolled out in 2009.

Mr Rudd is expected to be grilled about what warnings he received about the scheme.

He's also likely to be pressed about its rushed introduction, including revelations two public servants were given just two days to secretly cost it.

Mr Rudd will be represented by one of Australia's leading silks at the $20 million inquiry.

Bret Walker SC has represented many high-profile clients, including the Finks motorcycle club and NRL player Greg Bird.

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