A Continuing Narrative Throughout Australia's History That

John Howard Has Gone A Bridge Too Far By Not Going Far Enough

As You Know, The Australian Labour Party Is Committed To Turning The Country Into A Republic. We've Not Stipulated A Timeline For Doing That. We Are Sensitive To The Other Priorities We've Got As A Nation And In The World, But In Time The Country Will Head In That Direction.

Compassion Is Not A Dirty Word. Compassion Is Not A Sign Of Weakness. In My View, Compassion In Politics And In Public Policy Is In Fact A Hallmark Of Great Strength. It Is A Hallmark Of A Society Which Has About It A Decency Which Speaks For Itself.

Having A Go At Kids With A Terminal Illness Is Really Beyond The Pale, Absolutely Beyond The Pale.

A Future Where All Australians, Whatever Their Origins, Are Truly Equal Partners, With Equal Opportunities And With An Equal Stake In Shaping The Next Chapter In The History Of This Great Country, Australia.