Julia Gillard breaks from Kevin Rudd past
JULIA Gillard will aim to rescue Labor from electoral oblivion by cutting a mining tax deal and recrafting border protection policies.
Kevin Rudd teary but vows to serve Julia Gillard
AN emotional Kevin Rudd declared today that he had “given it my all” and indicated he is interested in retaining a key position in the Gillard government.
Throw of the dice for a fresh start
THE execution of Kevin Rudd has been carried out with ruthless efficiency, driven by polling, pragmatism and powerbrokers.
This is utilitarian, old-school politics
IN the short time she has before making a poll date, Australia’s 27th PM will try to show she is as book-smart and toils as hard as Kevin Rudd.
Hope for Greens as Lindsay Tanner quits
THE Greens have moved a step closer to the House of Representatives after Finance Minister Lindsay Tanner revealed plans to stand down.
Minimal cabinet changes expected
JULIA Gillard is likely to appoint at least two new faces to cabinet and could offer Kevin Rudd a role, possibly as foreign minister.
MEN and women will be treated equally under draft laws to change Australia’s sex discrimination framework.
MPs get conscience vote on gay adoption
New South Wales MPs will be allowed a conscience vote on the issue of same-sex adoption.
Viability of ‘ethics’ classes is in jeopardy
The ongoing training catechists undergo is critical to ensure the classes they conduct are engaging and effective, says Jude Hennessy, director of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine in the Wollongong diocese.
