Category - kevin rudd

Witnessing a moment of history for more than just Australia

Doug Hynd — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:07:21 +0000

A festival atmosphere was evident on the lawns outside Parliament House in Canberra yesterday. Thousands of people celebrated outside in the wake of Kevin Rudd's apology to the Stolen Generations. Doug Hynd was there to see it.

Historic moment as indigenous Australians finally receive their apology

staff writers — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:01:43 +0000

The first opening of the Australian Parliament after the election of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s Labour Government has proved a historic moment in the history of Australia – with an apology finally being made to indigenous people.

Australian Christians wrestle with a political Rudd slide

Doug Hynd — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:01:06 +0000

Kevin Rudd's own values are shaped by faith, says Doug Hynd, but there are conflicting responses from within the churches to the way in which Christians should and should not engage a plural political process.

Voting for a real change

David Wood — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 12:11:25 +0000

Australians have voted for change, says David Wood. The new premier is a Christian, but he points to a tradition which is outward looking and generous, not insular.

Howard's end

Simon Barrow — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:03:46 +0000

For those who know their E. M. Forster, this was the most obvious headline for the victory of Kevin Rudd in the Australian election. But a more theological gloss is perhaps needed.

'Bookish Christian' Rudd wins Australian general election

staff writers — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:01:59 +0000

Kevin Rudd, a man who has been described by the media as "a bookish, intellectual Christian" and "a self-confessed nerd" has triumphed in the Australian general election against long term right-wing incumbent John Howard.