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
Building a new Health and Hospitals Network is fundamental to building a stronger and fairer Australia. – Kevin Rudd
The Apology opened the opportunity for a new relationship based on mutual respect and mutual responsibility between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australia. Because without mutual respect and mutual responsibility, the truth is we can achieve very little. – Kevin Rudd
There is a deep affection in Australia for the Queen. And I mean the Queens been the Queen ever since I was born. I mean she is part of the firmament of Australias sort of national life theres a deep respect for her role. – Kevin Rudd
My mom and I used to listen to records, read, and take train rides across the country in the summer. It was a very chill life. She didnt expose me to anything that was ahead of my development, but she expected me to adjust to her world – she did not expect to adjust to mine. – Martha Plimpton