“A continuing narrative throughout Australia's history that says it is ...” — Kevin Rudd Quote

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.

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.

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.

It is a high honour to be elected Prime Minister of Australia.

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.

It so happened that I was on a German sailing vessel on the way to Australia when the ship was captured, and on the high seas I was made prisoner by the French.

I've played festivals in Australia. If it's a dance music festival or mainstream festival, there's maybe, like, 10 percent who pay attention to the music.

The Government's mission is to build a strong and fair Australia capable of meeting the new challenges of the 21st century.

We can go to Australia and play to 30-to-40,000. We can do that in certain places in the States, but not everywhere.

The thing about home is that it's a tough place to sustain a career, just by dent of the size of the place. I had about as good a run there as anybody, but it's still a tough ask. I mean, the person I think with the best career in Australia is Ray Meagher, in 'Home and Away.'