Kevin Rudd

Kevin Rudd

Learn about federal opposition leader Kevin Rudd. Kevin Rudd is a vocal politician often seen in Brisbane and fighting for Queenslanders. Rudd is the leader of the federal Australian Labor Party and Leader of the Opposition in the... [more]

Learn about federal opposition leader Kevin Rudd. Kevin Rudd is a vocal politician often seen in Brisbane and fighting for Queenslanders. Rudd is the leader of the federal Australian Labor Party and Leader of the Opposition in the Australian Parliament. He has been a member of the Australian House of Representatives since 1998, representing the Division of Griffith, Queensland.

Young People and the Recession: Rudd's Reforms

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says a Jobs Compact with young Australians, agreed by federal, state and territory leaders will provide up to 135,000 young people with higher qualifications. Teenagers must ‘earn or learn’ while jobless under-25s will be guaranteed a training place as the federal government prepares Australia for rising unemployment.

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