What are the achievements of Kevin Rudd?

Answer 1

1. Abolished Work Choices

Work Choices laws were highly controversial. On the one hand, they removed some of the safety net from workers and limited their rights at work. On the other hand, they protected employers, particularly small business.

2. Proposing the NBN (National Broadband Network)

Australia is a vast country, but due to the huge distances communications had to travel, the system was inefficient and very slow compared to that offered in countries which are smaller geographically. The NBN is planned to deliver a more efficient communications network which should enhance business productivity and global connectivity, as well as offer better service levels, competition and choices.

3. Steered Australia through the worst economic crisis the world has ever seen in 75 years

The US, UK and Japan all had a recession. Australia did not. However, whilst many believe this was due to Mr Rudd's management, it must be pointed out that he managed to use up the entire billions of dollars worth of surplus which the previous Howard Government had managed to accrue through careful financial management.

4. $42 billion economic stimulus package

Involved spending on school buildings, social housing and ceiling insulation -- created economic activity that saved at least 200,000 Australian jobs. However, each of these programmes was fraught with problems, such as numerous deaths from poorly installed insulation, and possible rorting of funds for the school buildings programme.

5. Kevin Rudd made a national apology to the Stolen Generations

On February 13th, 2008, Aboriginal people across all Australia were deeply moved and in tears: The Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, had finally apologised to the Stolen Generations and said 'sorry'.

6. Proposed a 40% mining tax

Kevin Rudd argued that minerals are a finite resource that belong to the people who are entitled to their fair share and that the tax would benefit Australians and the economy for years to come.

"Over the last decade the mining companies generated $80 billion in higher profits. At the same time governments on behalf of the people received only an additional $9 billion," he said.

A 40% cent levy on the profits of mining companies to raise $12 billion in its first two years - this would fund a reduction in company tax, increased superannuation for low-income earners and greater infrastructure investment.

This policy was so unpopular that it was a major catalyst to the loss of Mr Rudd's own popularity, and the choice by his own party to elect his former Deputy PM, Julia Gillard, as the new prime Minsiter of Australia.

Therefore, a rather ignominious achievement of Kevin Rudd was to be the first Australian Prime Minister to have been removed from office by his own party before even completing a single term.

Answer 2

He made the apology to the stolen generations, repealed WorkCover and strengthened Australia on the world stage.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

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