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Australian PM announces new cabinetAustralia's prime minister-elect, Kevin Rudd, has announced the make-up of his new government. He appointed his deputy leader, Julia Gillard, as education minister, and a former rock star, Midnight Oil singer Peter Garrett, as environment More… |
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Australia's PM-elect Rudd vows better global tiesIncoming Labor Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, a Mandarin-speaking former diplomat, has pledged closer Australian ties with overseas allies and unity at home after ending 11 years of conservative rule under John Howard. Rudd, 50, presented hims More… |
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Australian PM Howard sets election for Nov 24Australia's veteran Prime Minister John Howard on Sunday called a national election for November 24, stressing experience over his Labour opponent and shrugging off polls that show he faces near-certain defeat. Howard, 68, in power for 11 More… |
