I'm so not a political person. In fact, I hate politics and this isn't a political blog. However, I thought that this was worth the post.
On the 24th of November, 2007 Australia had it's federal election and the Liberal Prime Minister of 12 years, John Howard, was replaced by the Labour candidate Kevin Rudd. Now I know he won by a landslide, but that doesn't mean it was the best thing for the country.
I know many would not agree with me but hey, that's fine, this is my opinion and you're welcome to it.
I don't think it was time to change the government just for the sake of change. If it isn't broken, don't fix it. However, it has been changed, and now we have to see what happens...
Personally, I don't see a bright future or the level of prosperity our economy has seen in the past twelve years.
Kevin Rudd will soon be moving into his new crib at Kirribilli House (for the Iranians out there, yes it's actually called Kirri-Billi-House) and will begin to implement his six point plan which is outlined below. All I can say is, we will see...
KEVIN RUDD'S PLAN FOR AUSTRALIA'S FUTURE.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
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