Tag: Kevin Rudd
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Not such a good head for politics…
International media last week (and continuing into this) was concentrated on the presidential elections in Iran and the death of Michael Jackson. Both are engrossing, for very different reasons. Iran needs to release the remaining British Embassy staff asap (or Downing Street will write them a very angry letter) and the latest I’ve heard about…
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Kevin Rudd gets it right on the money
In the past I’ve been critical of Kevin Rudd. This time I have to say that I admire what he and the government are trying to do to reduce the impact on Australia of the weakened global economy. Love0 Share Tweet Share Pin
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Rudd’s Paltry Targets
Australians have every right to be disappointed with the governments paltry greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of 5% by 2020. Brushing aside the election promises, these targets are essentially condemning to death some of Australia’s greatest natural wonders, including the Great Barrier Reef. The government also had the chance to lead the way for the…