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The Prime Minister-elect, Kevin Rudd, has held a press conference in Brisbane, announcing that he has spoken to a number of world leaders, including US President Bush and UK Prime Minister Brown.
Rudd said there would be a caucus meeting on Thursday, with the ministry to be sworn shortly thereafter.
He reiterated that he would be choosing his ministry and defended Peter Garrett’s performance as Environment spokesman.
- Listen to Kevin Rudd’s Press Conference:
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