We want a national emissions trading scheme, the Government does not and has rejected one for years. We want to boost the mandatory renewable energies target, the Government has failed to do that. We want a national demand side management strategy for the country to reduce electricity consumption and the Government, up until now, has done very little on that score.

Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great sadness that I announce that I will resign as Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs. I am sad because I love this job. I'm totally dedicated to the work that we are doing in Australia's name around the world, and I believe that we have achieved many good results for Australia, and I'm proud of them.

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

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.

John Howard's credibility on the entire Iraq war has been torpedoed by John Howard's own intelligence agency.

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

I was elected by the Australian people to bring back a fair go for all Australians. I have given my absolute best to do that.