Federal Labor Launches Its Official 2007 Election Slogan

Kevin Rudd - Federal Labor Leader
Kevin Rudd

Media Statement - 15th September 2007

 

Federal Labor today (September 15 at 10.45am) launched its official 2007 election slogan.

“New Leadership” was unveiled  at the Dame Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith.

Federal Labor Leader, Kevin Rudd, was the keynote speaker at the community gathering.

Mr Rudd outlined his vision for Australia’s future: 

  • Education revolution;
  • National plan to fix our hospitals;
  • Decisive action on climate change;
  • Balance and fairness in the workplace;
  • Maintaining our national security; and
  • A strong economy that delivers for working families.

He was joined by Deputy Labor Leader, Ms Julia Gillard and Federal Labor candidate for Stirling, Mr Peter Tinley.

A number of senior Shadow Ministers and Federal Labor candidates also attended.

NOTE: The Plan Card, launched today and presented below, is also available as a PDF under 'downloads' on this page. The plan is as follows:

 

KEVIN RUDD'S PLAN FOR AUSTRALIA'S FUTURE.  

An education revolution
My goal is for Australia to be the best educated nation in the world. We need an education revolution that starts at pre-school, includes state-of-the-art trades training centres in every Australian secondary school and flows through to TAFE and university.

A national plan to fix our hospitals
I will end the buck passing between Canberra and the States by investing $2 billion to take pressure off emergency departments and reduce waiting lists. If States don’t cooperate I’ll seek a mandate for the Commonwealth to take over delivery of health care services.

Decisive action on climate change and water
I will ratify Kyoto, set emissions targets, support clean coal technology, renewable resources like solar and wind power. I’ll also act to help secure our water supplies.

Balance and fairness in the workplace
I support balance and fairness in the workplace. I will get rid of the unfair WorkChoices laws and AWAs. Our unfair dismissal laws will provide special protections for small business.

Maintaining our national security
I will work with our allies and neighbours to strengthen Australia’s national security. I will negotiate the phased withdrawal of our combat troops from Iraq in consultation with our allies.

A strong economy that delivers for working families
I’m an economic conservative committed to budget surpluses and maintaining the independence of the Reserve Bank – all designed to put downward pressure on interest rates. I will keep the economy strong by investing in skills and infrastructure. I’ll also make sure our economy delivers for working families with policies on housing affordability and the cost of living.

KEVIN RUDD & LABOR. NEW LEADERSHIP