Audio Archive 2001

Celebrations are underway in Sydney to commemorate the Centenary of Federation. The Governor-General, Sir William Deane, has spoken of the importance of reconciliation in his speech.

Text and Audio of Governor-General Sir William Deane’s speech at Centennial Park, Sydney, opening the celebrations to commemorate Australia’s Centenary of Federation.

Text and audio of President Bush’s address to the nation on education reform. Includes download of No Child Left Behind.

Text and Audio of Prime Minister John Howard’s speech to the Ceremonial Federation Sitting of the Commonwealth Parliament in Melbourne’s Exhibition Building on May 9, 2001.

Text and audio of Kim Beazley’s announcement of his election policy to rollback the GST on gas, electricity, nappies, sanitary products, caravan park fees, textbooks and funerals.

Full text, audio and video of Prime Minister John Howard’s 2001 Federal Election Policy Speech. Includes the famous line: “We will decide who comes to this country and the circumstances in which they come.”

Text, video and audio of ALP Opposition Leader Kim Beazley’s 2001 Federal Election policy speech. Amongst other policies, Beazley proposed to rollback the GST.

Text and audio of Opposition Leader Kim Beazley’s 2001 election night concession speech.

Live blog of the 2001 election night count. Includes audio of John Howard’s victory speech and Kim Beazley’s concession speech.

Text and Audio of Liberal Party Federal Director Lynton Crosby’s Address to the National Press Club analysing the outcome of the 2001 Federal Election.