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May 15, 2008

Interview on Across Australia

In this interview with Charles Wooley on Across Australia, the Prime Minister talked about the Federal Budget, the Government's commitment to the Murray Darling Basin, and the provision of $10 million for research on the threatened Tasmanian Devil. Mr Rudd also discussed working mothers and the baby bonus and the constraints on providing relief assistance to Burma.

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May 14, 2008

Interview with Chris Uhlmann, AM Program, ABC Radio

In this interview with Chris Uhlmann on the ABC's AM Program the Prime Minister spoke about Australia's current fiscal position and the Government's first Budget. Mr Rudd discussed the effect that the Budget would have on economic growth, inflation and unemployment and outlined some of the future investment priorities for the Government.

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May 14, 2008

Interview with David Speers, Sky News

In this interview with David Speers from Sky News the Prime Minister discussed the Budget, including spending cuts, the baby bonus, pensioners, childcare and infrastructure funding. Mr Rudd also outlined that he was seeking advice regarding a way forward through the appropriate international legal mechanisms to take action over the recent anti-Semitic statements by Iranian President Ahmedinejad.

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May 14, 2008

Interview with David Koch, Channel 7 Sunrise Program

In this interview with David Koch on the Sunrise program, the Prime Minister spoke about the balance of the Budget, the impact on pensioners and carers and the fight to reduce inflation. Mr Rudd also commented on the proposed St George/Westpac merger and spoke about Australia's offer of assistance following the recent earthquake in China.

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May 13, 2008

National Ceremony to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Battles of Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral

In this speech at the National Ceremony to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Battles of Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral, in Canberra, the Prime Minister joined the nation in remembering the sacrifice of those who fought in these battles. Mr Rudd spoke further about the Vietnam War and the qualities displayed by the Australian men and women who served with distinction.

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First 100 Days

The Prime Minister released a report today outlining the Government’s Achievements in its first 100 days in office. The report outlines the first steps the Government has taken towards delivering its election commitments and preparing Australia for the challenges of the future.

First 100 Days - Achievements of the Rudd Government - MS Word 781KB | RTF 1.4MB | PDF 296KB

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National Apology to the Stolen Generations

The Prime Minister made a national apology to the Stolen Generations in the House of Representatives on Wednesday 13 February 2008.

In his speech the Prime Minister apologised to Australia's indigenous peoples: for the laws and policies of successive Parliaments and governments that have inflicted profound grief, suffering and loss on these our fellow Australians; for the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, communities and country; for the pain, suffering and hurt of the Stolen Generations and for the indignity and degradation inflicted upon a proud people and a proud culture.

His speech looked ahead to a future of resolve, of mutual respect, and equal opportunity with an equal stake in shaping the next chapter in the history of this great country, Australia.

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A live webcast of the national apology is available from the Parliament of Australia website.

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Australia 2020 Summit

The Australia 2020 Summit is to be held in Canberra on 19 and 20 April this year. The Summit will help us shape a long term strategy for the nation’s future – covering the economy, infrastructure, our environment, our farmers, health care, indigenous Australians, the arts, national security, how we improve our system of government, and how we strengthen our communities and ensure nobody is left out of Australia’s future.

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Australia Day Message

In his Australia Day message, the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, spoke of our nation’s past achievements and his optimism for the future achievements of the nation.

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Community Cabinet

The first Community Cabinet Meeting was held at the Canning Vale College in South Eastern Perth on Sunday, 20 January 2008. About 600 people attended the public forum which included 90-minutes of open Question & Answer. People were also able to make individual meetings with ministers.

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