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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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“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.”

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“Because the time has come, well and truly come, for all peoples of our great country, for all citizens of our great commonwealth, for all Australians - those who are indigenous and those who are not - to come together to reconcile and together build a new future for our nation.”

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“As nations we should also commit afresh to righting past wrongs. In Australia we began this recently with the first Australians - the oldest continuing culture in human history. On behalf of the Australian Parliament, this year I offered an apology to indigenous Australians for the wrongs they had suffered in the past.”

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