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Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister of Australia

Kevin Rudd,
Prime Minister of Australia

Changes to the Ministry

I recently announced a minor reshaping of the Ministry  - underlying the Government’s focus on nation building for recovery and strengthening Australia’s national security.

Senator the Hon John Faulkner will become the Minister for Defence.  Senator Faulkner served with distinction as Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Minister for Defence Science & Personnel, and Minister for the Environment, Sports and Territories in the Keating Government. He also served as Leader of Opposition in the Senate from 1998 through to 2004 and National President of the Australian Labor Party in 2007-08. Since December 2007 Senator Faulkner has served as Special Minister of State and Cabinet Secretary. He will remain Vice-President of the Executive Council.

Senator the Hon Joseph Ludwig will become Cabinet Secretary and Special Minister of State and continue in his role as the Manager of Government Business in the Senate. Senator Ludwig is a former barrister who has served in the Senate for more than a decade, including as Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate from 2001 through to 2007 and Manager of Government Business since December 2007.

The Hon Chris Bowen MP will enter Cabinet and be appointed Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, and Minister for Human Services. Minister Bowen has served with distinction as Assistant Treasurer since December 2007 and has overseen significant reform in improving fairness and integrity in the tax system and in important areas of consumer rights.

For further details see the Media Release - Changes to the Ministry.

Kevin Rudd
Prime Minister

 

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July 01, 2009

Darwin a priority in National Broadband Network

A new optical fibre broadband link to Darwin will be one of the first priority steps in the roll out of the National Broadband Network. The Australian Government today called a competitive tender to construct, operate and maintain the backbone link - with construction expected to begin by September, and better broadband services available in Darwin next year.

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Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage

Cover of the Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage Report

The fourth Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage report was released on 2 July 2009. The Prime Minister said the report findings were devastating and reiterated the Government’s commitment to taking decisive action in closing the gap. See also the Prime Minister’s Parliamentary Speech on Closing the Gap.

Swine Flu

The Government stands ready to take further action when and as required.

The Government has established a Swine influenza hotline, and anyone with any questions about the virus should call 1802007.

Up to date information will be available from the SmartTraveller website and the Department of Health and Ageing website.

Economic Stimulus Plan

The Rudd Government has announced a $42 billion Nation Building and Jobs Plan to support jobs and invest in future long term economic growth.

 

For more information see the the Economic Stimulus Plan website.