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Kevin Rudd's Plan for Australia's Future
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National Binge Drinking Strategy
Binge drinking among young people is a community wide problem that demands a community wide response, including a new emphasis on young people taking greater personal responsibility for their behaviour.
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100,000 new & affordable rental homes
The Rudd Government's Rental Affordability Scheme will fund tax incentives for investors to build up to 100,000 new affordable rental properties - double what was promised in the election campaign.
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Teen Dental Plan has July 1 startup
With its Teen Dental Plan, the Rudd Government will offer eligible families up to $150 towards the cost of dental checkups for each of their teenage children - thus honouring another major election commitment.
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The First 100 Days booklet
The booklet: 'The First 100 Days - Achievements of the Rudd Government' presents an overview of the pre-election commitments that have been implemented and other work of the first three months.
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Buying back water for the Murray
There have been 11 consecutive years of dry conditions and six years of record low inflow on the Murray, yet this will be the first time the Australian Government has ever directly purchased water.
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2020 Summit Steering Committee
The Independent Steering Committee for the Australia 2020 Summit will help select participants for the key discussion areas. Every Australian has the opportunity to nominate to attend this Summit.
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Australia 2020 Schools Summits
Today’s school students will be the parents, the business owners, the farmers, the educators and the leaders of 2020, and it’s vital that we harness their energy, ideas and vision about this nation’s future.
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Sorry to the Stolen Generations
For the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families and communities, and for the pain, suffering and hurt of these Stolen Generations, their descendants and their families, we say sorry.
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Bank switching made easier
The new Account Switching Package will increase competition among banks, put downward pressure on prices, and make it easier for families to judge their banks’ actions and, if necessary, change banks.
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Delivering a Digital Education Revolution
Every Australian child deserves a world class education. The Digital Education Revolution will ensure that all students in years 9 to 12 have access to information and communication technology.
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Fixing homelessness a national priority
It is unacceptable that, on any one night, 100,000 Australians (including 10,000 children) are homeless. Labor will develop a comprehensive plan to tackle homelessness as a matter of national priority.
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ACCC inquiry into grocery prices
The Rudd Government has directed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to commence a formal inquiry into grocery prices to ensure working families are getting a fair deal at the supermarket.
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Petitions reform to strengthen democracy
Labor's plan to create a Petitions Committee is an important reform which will strengthen the democratic rights of citizens and ensure that Parliament is listening and responding appropriately.
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Ratifying the Kyoto Protocol
The first official act of the new Australian Government is to sign the instrument of ratification of the Kyoto Protocol. It's a clear demonstration of Kevin Rudd's commitment to tackling climate change.
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Labor won the campaign, outright
In a National Press Club speech, ALP National Secretary Tim Gartrell says Labor's election win explodes the notion that oppositions don’t win elections but that governments, for whatever reason, lose them.
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Kevin Rudd's victory speech
Kevin says: "Let us be the generation that seizes the opportunities of today to invest in the Australia of tomorrow. That’s our mission statement. And I want to do it by us all working together as one."
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An Action Plan to Fix The Water Crisis
Tackling the water crisis and securing future water supply requires everyone to work together to use water more efficiently, cut wastage, capture rain and stormwater, and adapt to the impact of climate change.
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Building The Future, Responsibly
Kevin Rudd believes in the enduring values of hard work, of not being wasteful, and of planning for the future – the very values that have built Australian families and communities throughout our history.
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Labor's Affordable Child Care Plan...
Labor will increase the Childcare Tax Rebate to 50% and cover up to $7,500 of out-of-pocket costs per child. Plus we'll pay the rebate quarterly so that parents no longer wait up to two years for the money.
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...With The Highest Quality Standards.
Parents need to know their children are getting the best quality child care possible. A Rudd Labor Government will introduce tough quality standards for child care centres to give parents peace of mind.
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More Houses And Lower Rents
Labor’s National Rental Affordability Scheme will reduce the amount of rent 50,000 Australian families pay by 20 per cent – helping them meet rising cost of living pressures and save to buy their own home.
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A Tax Plan For Australia's Future
Labor’s tax plan will maximise individual incentive, enhance workforce participation, improve our international tax competitiveness and invest in Australia’s future - while being mindful of inflationary pressures in the economy.
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Labor's 50% Education Tax Refund.
Labor will provide a new 50% Education Tax Refund to help families of school-age children meet the costs of education. It will include laptops, computers, printers and connections, software and books.
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Low Tax First Home Saver Accounts
A Rudd Labor Government will help aspiring first home buyers save a larger deposit much quicker – about 30% bigger and within five years – by establishing a new, low tax, First Home Saver Account
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Labor's Urban Water & Desalination Plan
Labor's $1 billion plan will help secure the nation's water supplies and drive major desalination projects across Australia. It will also support water recycling and stormwater capturing projects nationwide.
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Renewable Energy Target: 20% by 2020
Labor will set a Renewable Energy Target for Australia of 20 per cent by 2020, significantly expanding solar, wind and geothermal (hot rocks) energy to cut greenhouse emissions and tackle climate change.
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Labor Will Help To Make Ends Meet
Labor will increase financial support to three million Australians on fixed incomes to help cope with the soaring cost of living. This will assist people with disabilities, carers, pensioners and self-funded retirees.