Because the time has come, well and truly come, for all peoples of our great country, for all citizens of our great commonwealth, for all Australians - those who are indigenous and those who are not - to come together to reconcile and together build a new future for our nation. Kevin Rudd australianbuildcitizen 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
I was elected by the people of Australia as Prime Minister of Australia. I was elected to do a job, I intend to continue doing that job. I intend to continue doing it to the absolute best of my ability. Part of that job has been to steer this country through the worst economic crisis the world has seen in 75 years. Kevin Rudd abilityabsoluteaustralia share on social
It is a high honour to be elected Prime Minister of Australia. Kevin Rudd australiaelecthigh Change image and share on social
I am determined to honour the confidence which has been extended to us by the people of our great land. And I say to all of those who have voted for us today, I say to each and every one of them that I will be a prime minister for all Australians. Kevin Rudd australianconfidencedetermine 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
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
I conclude where I began, I was elected by the people of Australia to do a job. I was not elected by the factional leaders of Australia, of the Australian Labor Party to do a job - though they may be seeking to do a job on me, that's a separate matter. The challenge therefore is to honour the mandate given to me by the Australian people. Kevin Rudd australiaaustralianbegin share on social