People are happiest when they are giving, they are saddest when they are just taking. And that is the core message of community.

I'm out there arguing the Labor case. I will do it anywhere and everywhere that I can. I do it within various communities across Australia where I am able to make a positive contribution. And let me tell you, my voice won't be silenced in the public debate because the issue at stake for Australia are so stark.

It is tragic that we have lost one of our nation's finest actors in the prime of his life. Heath Ledger's diverse and challenging roles will be remembered as some of the great performances by an Australian actor.

Education is both a tool of social justice as well as a fundamental driver of economic development.

No diplomatic intervention will ever be made by any government that I lead in support of any individual terrorist's life. We have only indicated in the past, and will maintain a policy in the future, of intervening diplomatically in support of Australian nationals who face capital sentences abroad.

Building a new Health and Hospitals Network is fundamental to building a stronger and fairer Australia.

Australians are a passionate lot. We are also a very practical lot.