A core challenge for Australia is - how do we best prepare ourselves for the Asia Pacific century - to maximise the opportunities, to minimise the threats and to make our own active contribution to making this Asia-Pacific Century peaceful, prosperous and sustainable for us all. Kevin Rudd activeasiaaustralia share on social
We have a prime minister, I'm the foreign minister, I'm trying to get on with the job of doing Australia's foreign policy. Kevin Rudd australiaforeignjob Change image and share on social
There is a reason why the cultures of Indigenous Australia inspire such fascination. And that is that they represent a unique way of thinking about the world. A vision that over tens of thousands of years has risen out of the land, the power, the very being of our continent, Australia. Kevin Rudd australiacontinentculture 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
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
We apologise for the laws and policies of successive parliaments and governments that have inflicted profound grief, suffering and loss on these our fellow Australians. We apologise especially for the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, their communities and their country. Kevin Rudd aboriginalapologiseaustralian share on social
A continuing narrative throughout Australia's history that says it is better to build up than to tear down - this is the continuing mission of Labor. Kevin Rudd australiabuildcontinue Change image and share on social
As you know, the Australian Labour Party is committed to turning the country into a republic. We've not stipulated a timeline for doing that. We are sensitive to the other priorities we've got as a nation and in the world, but in time the country will head in that direction. Kevin Rudd australiancommitcountry share on social
So in terms of the global economic footprint, let's just say China within the next decade and a bit is likely to emerge as the world's largest economy. Obviously its foreign policy and security policy footprint increases and that creates both challenges and opportunities for us all. Kevin Rudd bitechallengechina share on social
The Australia to 2050 report highlights something that is well understood by South Australians, that infrastructure plays a key role in long-term economic expansion. Kevin Rudd australiaaustralianeconomic Change image and share on social