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Former Prime Minister of Australia

Kevin Rudd is a former Prime Minister of Australia, born on September 21, 1957. He served as the 26th Prime Minister of Australia from 2007 to 2010 and again from 2013 to 2014. Known for his focus on climate change and Asia-Pacific engagement, Rudd has a background in international relations and has held various diplomatic roles.

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“2009 was a tough year, but Australia rose to the challenge of the global financial crisis. It shows what can be done when we all join together and work together, governments of all persuasions state, territory and local; businesses large and small; unions and local communities right across the nation.”

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

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“But Australia faces additional regional and global challenges also crucial to our nation's future - climate change, questions of energy and food security, the rise of China and the rise of India. And we need a strong system of global and regional relationships and institutions to underpin stability.”

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“It is tragic that we have lost one of our nation's finest actors in the prime of his life. Heath Ledger's diverse and challenging roles will be remembered as some of the great performances by an Australian actor.”

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“A core challenge for Australia is - how do we best prepare ourselves for the Asia Pacific century - to maximise the opportunities, to minimise the threats and to make our own active contribution to making this Asia-Pacific Century peaceful, prosperous and sustainable for us all.”

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“I am deeply committed to the cause of Indigenous Australians, and not just because of the Apology, but the big challenges which lie ahead in closing the gap.”

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“I conclude where I began, I was elected by the people of Australia to do a job. I was not elected by the factional leaders of Australia, of the Australian Labor Party to do a job - though they may be seeking to do a job on me, that's a separate matter. The challenge therefore is to honour the mandate given to me by the Australian people.”

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Born: September 21, 1957
Known for: Former Prime Minister of Australia
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