He will always know as we know now that in the heat of battle he did not fail when mateship and duty called.

The global economic outlook remains fragile and uncertain. Global economic imbalances persist and we must address them or risk future instability.

I'm angry and I understand why Australians paying mortgages are angry.

At the end of the day government is about teamwork and partnership and we will be proving that by working together.

In the quest for comparative advantage, investment will flow towards those countries that can offer more output for fewer emissions. Inaction will cost jobs. Action will support jobs.

Including everyone in the economic, wealth-creating life of the nation is today the best way for Labor (Australian Labor Party) to meet its twin goals of raising national prosperity and creating a fair and decent society.

One of my prized possessions is still the prefect's tie that I got in this school. I keep it with me. It was the first leadership position I ever had.