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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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