Well Australia's been in Afghanistan from the get go, way back in 2001, but we have been resolute throughout and with support from both sides of Australian politics. Kevin Rudd afghanistanaustraliaaustralian Change image and share on social
There are many who criticise the United Nations. And those of us who know this institution well know that it is not immune from criticism. But those who argue against the United Nations advance no credible argument as to what should replace it. Whatever its imperfections, the United Nations represents a necessary democracy of states. Kevin Rudd advanceargueargument share on social
The Government's mission is to build a strong and fair Australia capable of meeting the new challenges of the 21st century. Kevin Rudd 21staustraliabuild Change image and share on social
Building a new Health and Hospitals Network is fundamental to building a stronger and fairer Australia. Kevin Rudd australiabuildfair Change image and share on social
To be a member of the Labor Party is to be an optimist - optimistic about the future of Australia, optimistic about the ability of government to make a difference. Kevin Rudd abilityaustraliadifference Change image and share on social
My fundamental interests are to preserve the good name and standing of this Australian Labor Party and to act in the national interest on behalf of the Australian Government. Kevin Rudd actaustralianbehalf Change image and share on social
There comes a time in the history of nations when their peoples must become fully reconciled to their past if they are to go forward with confidence to embrace their future. Kevin Rudd confidenceembraceforward Change image and share on social
On Australia Day 2010, as we enter this second decade of the 21st century, Australians can be optimistic about our future, but we cannot afford to mistake optimism for complacency. Kevin Rudd 21staffordaustralia Change image and share on social
If Australia wants an effective United Nations, we have to be comprehensively, not marginally, engaged. Kevin Rudd australiacomprehensivelyeffective Change image and share on social
The stability of global financial markets is a public good. If governments fail to protect this public good, then those who suffer are the working people of the world whose jobs, whose homes, and whose standard of living depends on it. Kevin Rudd dependfailfinancial share on social