http://australianpolitics.com Resources, News & Commentary from Malcolm Farnsworth Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:23:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Resources, News & Commentary from Malcolm Farnsworth AustralianPolitics.com no Resources, News & Commentary from Malcolm Farnsworth http://australianpolitics.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://australianpolitics.com/category/executive/cabinet-ministry http://australianpolitics.com/2011/01/01/1980-cabinet-papers-released.html http://australianpolitics.com/2011/01/01/1980-cabinet-papers-released.html#comments Fri, 31 Dec 2010 22:46:32 +0000 Malcolm Farnsworth http://australianpolitics.com/?p=3031 http://australianpolitics.com/2011/01/01/1980-cabinet-papers-released.html/feed 0 Jim Stokes,Malcolm Fraser,Paul Kelly The 1980 Cabinet Papers of the Fraser Government have been released by the National Archives of Australia. - The Liberal/National Party coalition government was in its fifth year in office. It won its third and final election on October 18. - The 1980 Cabinet Papers of the Fraser Government have been released by the National Archives of Australia. The Liberal/National Party coalition government was in its fifth year in office. It won its third and final election on October 18. The Cabinet papers are released under the 30-year-rule. This has now been reduced to 20 years, to be phased in over the next ten years with two years of documents to be released each year. Because of the workload involved in the releases, Cabinet documents from 1981 will be released periodically during 2011. An embargoed media briefing was held in early December. Click PLAY to listen to the preliminary comments: PLAY Jim Stokes, from the National Archives, talks about 1980 and the release of Cabinet papers under the 30-year rule. A transcript of Stokes's remarks is here. Click PLAY to listen to Stokes: PLAY Journalist Paul Kelly gives his views on the significance of events in 1980. A transcript of Kelly's comments is available here. Click PLAY to listen to Kelly: PLAY Kelly and Stokes take questions from the media about the 1980 Cabinet Papers. PLAY The 1980 Cabinet Papers are available here from the National Archives A collection photographs from 1980 is available here from the National Archives AustralianPolitics.com no http://australianpolitics.com/2010/09/15/the-second-gillard-government-politics-is-personal.html http://australianpolitics.com/2010/09/15/the-second-gillard-government-politics-is-personal.html#comments Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:17:12 +0000 Malcolm Farnsworth http://australianpolitics.com/?p=1033 http://australianpolitics.com/2010/09/15/the-second-gillard-government-politics-is-personal.html/feed 0 http://australianpolitics.com/2008/11/12/ken-henrys-address-to-the-national-press-club.html http://australianpolitics.com/2008/11/12/ken-henrys-address-to-the-national-press-club.html#comments Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:22:53 +0000 Malcolm Farnsworth http://australianpolitics.com/?p=414 http://australianpolitics.com/2008/11/12/ken-henrys-address-to-the-national-press-club.html/feed 0 Ken Henry,taxation,Treasury The Treasury Secretary, Ken Henry, has addressed the National Press Club, in Canberra. - An affable, confident, articulate and impressive Henry delivered a speech on taxation and then took questions on allegations from the Liberal Party that he has co... The Treasury Secretary, Ken Henry, has addressed the National Press Club, in Canberra. An affable, confident, articulate and impressive Henry delivered a speech on taxation and then took questions on allegations from the Liberal Party that he has co... AustralianPolitics.com no http://australianpolitics.com/2008/02/13/rudd-government-faces-first-question-time.html http://australianpolitics.com/2008/02/13/rudd-government-faces-first-question-time.html#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2008 04:41:32 +0000 Malcolm Farnsworth http://australianpolitics.com/2008/02/13/rudd-government-faces-first-question-time.shtml http://australianpolitics.com/2008/02/13/rudd-government-faces-first-question-time.html/feed 1 accountability,Dorothy Dixers,Kevin Rudd,Question Time The Rudd Government has faced its first Question Time in the new Parliament. - The Opposition Leader's first question was about petrol and food prices. It required a Dorothy Dixer from the government's backbench for the stolen generations apology to ... The Rudd Government has faced its first Question Time in the new Parliament. The Opposition Leader's first question was about petrol and food prices. It required a Dorothy Dixer from the government's backbench for the stolen generations apology to be raised. Julia Gillard delivered the most assured and polished performance, emphasising the government's mandate on industrial relations when asked about the legislation introduced today to dismantle the Howard government's WorkChoices. Anthony Albanese, the Minister for Infrastructure (and many other things, as the Speaker pointed out!) seemed to relish his new position to lash the Opposition. Peter Garrett, the Environment Minister, also spoke confidently on the issue of Japanese whaling. The Opposition directed a number of questions at the Treasurer, Wayne Swan, about inflation and economic management. Swan appeared confident but his delivery was somewhat diffident, reminding me of his nervousness at his National Press Club debate with Peter Costello during the election campaign. The new Speaker, Harry Jenkins, was obviously attempting to impose his style on the House. He suspended Wilson Tuckey for an hour, following repeated points of order from the Western Australian Liberal who walked out of the chamber during Rudd's stolen generations apology speech this morning. Now that he has been blooded, Jenkins will need to develop a brisker style of management of the House. Click PLAY to listen to the Rudd Government's first Question Time: Listen to Question Time AustralianPolitics.com no http://australianpolitics.com/2007/12/03/rudd-ministry-administrative-arrangements.html http://australianpolitics.com/2007/12/03/rudd-ministry-administrative-arrangements.html#comments Mon, 03 Dec 2007 06:23:02 +0000 Malcolm Farnsworth http://australianpolitics.com/2007/12/03/rudd-ministry-administrative-arrangements.shtml http://australianpolitics.com/2007/12/03/rudd-ministry-administrative-arrangements.html/feed 0 http://australianpolitics.com/2007/12/03/kevin-rudd-sworn-in-as-australias-26th-prime-minister.html http://australianpolitics.com/2007/12/03/kevin-rudd-sworn-in-as-australias-26th-prime-minister.html#comments Sun, 02 Dec 2007 23:00:47 +0000 Malcolm Farnsworth http://australianpolitics.com/2007/12/03/kevin-rudd-sworn-in-as-australias-26th-prime-minister.shtml http://australianpolitics.com/2007/12/03/kevin-rudd-sworn-in-as-australias-26th-prime-minister.html/feed 3 Executive Council,Governor-General,John Howard,Julia Gillard,Kevin Rudd,Michael Jeffery,Prime Minister December 3, 2007 - 10.00am - Kevin Rudd has been sworn in as Prime Minister by the Governor-General, Michael Jeffery, in a ceremony at Government House, in Canberra. - Rudd becomes the nation's 26th prime minister and the head of the first Labor ... December 3, 2007 - 10.00am Kevin Rudd has been sworn in as Prime Minister by the Governor-General, Michael Jeffery, in a ceremony at Government House, in Canberra. Rudd becomes the nation's 26th prime minister and the head of the first Labor administration since 1996. He replaces the second-longest serving prime minister in the nation's history, John Howard. At the ceremony, the Governor-General asked Rudd for an assurance "that you have been elected leader of the party holding a majority in the House of Representatives, that you can form a government and that you will have the confidence of the House of Representatives." Rudd gave this assurance and on that basis the Governor-General accepted the resignation of John Howard, which had been tendered last Friday. Accepting Howard's resignation also terminated the commissions of all the previous government's ministers. Rudd was first sworn as an Executive Councillor. He was then sworn in as prime minister, bringing an end to the Howard government after 11 years, 8 months and 22 days in office. Julia Gillard has also been sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister, the highest executive position ever held by a woman in the Australian government. The remainder of the ministry is now being sworn in. Listen to Kevin Rudd Being Sworn In As Prime Minister: Listen to Kevin Rudd Being Sworn In As Prime Minister GOVERNOR GENERAL: Well, Mr Rudd, on Monday the 26th of November, I invited you to form a government and today we're gathered to swear with those nominated by you as the leader of the governing party in the House of Representatives. I must therefore formally ask you to give me your assurance that you have been elected leader of the party, holding majority of seats in the House of Representatives, that you can form a government and that you will have the confidence of the House of Representatives. KEVIN RUDD: Your Excellency, I'm pleased to advise you that we have such a position and to provide you with that assurance. GOVERNOR GENERAL: Thank you very much. In that case I'll now accept the resignation of the Prime Minister, the Honourable John Howard, which has the effect of terminating all the appointments of the former government. Under the powers conferred on me by the Constitution I'm therefore pleased to swear you in as Australia's 26th Prime Minister. Before I do that, and again in accordance with the Constitution, I'm pleased to summon you as an executive councillor and ask you to take the oath as an executive councillor. Malcolm, thank you. SPEAKER: Do you Kevin Michael Rudd being chosen and summoned by the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia to be a member of the Federal Executive Council, swear that you will, when required, advise the Governor General or the person for the time being administering the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia to the best of your judgement and consistently with the good government of the Commonwealth of Australia and that you will not disclose the confidential deliberations of the Council. KEVIN RUDD: I do swear, so help me God. GOVERNOR GENERAL: Congratulations. Now if we can get to the real key and I invite you to take and subscribe the oath of office as Prime Minister. KEVIN RUDD: I, Kevin Michael Rudd, do swear that I will well and truly serve the Commonwealth of Australia, her land and her people in the office of Prime Minister, so help me God. GOVERNOR GENERAL: Thank you. Prime Minister I congratulate you most sincerely and I know you have the very, very best wishes of the nation as you undertake your very important challenge [indistinct]. Congratulations and well done. KEVIN RUDD: Thank you very much your Excellency. AustralianPolitics.com no http://australianpolitics.com/2007/11/29/rudd-announces-new-labor-government-ministry.html http://australianpolitics.com/2007/11/29/rudd-announces-new-labor-government-ministry.html#comments Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:34:49 +0000 Malcolm Farnsworth http://australianpolitics.com/2007/11/29/rudd-announces-new-labor-government-ministry.shtml http://australianpolitics.com/2007/11/29/rudd-announces-new-labor-government-ministry.html/feed 0 2007 Election,Cabinet,Kevin Rudd,Ministry,Parliamentary Secretaries,Rudd Government The Prime Minister-elect, Kevin Rudd, has announced his new ministry at a press conference in Canberra. One of the most significant changes is that Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard will be both Education Minister and Employment & Workplace Relat... The Prime Minister-elect, Kevin Rudd, has announced his new ministry at a press conference in Canberra. One of the most significant changes is that Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard will be both Education Minister and Employment & Workplace Relations Minister. The highly-regarded Senator John Faulkner has been appointed Special Minister of State and Cabinet Secretary. The ministry will be sworn in by the Governor-General next Monday. Listen to Kevin Rudd's Press Conference Announcing the Labor Ministry: Listen to Kevin Rudd's Press Conference Announcing the Labor Ministry Listen to Kevin Rudd Address the ALP Caucus: Listen to Kevin Rudd Address the ALP Caucus The Rudd Ministry Download the Ministry as a PDF Cabinet: Prime Minister: Kevin Rudd Deputy Prime Minister, Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, Social Inclusion: Julia Gillard Treasurer: Wayne Swan Immigration and Citizenship, Leader of the Government in the Senate: Sen. Chris Evans Special Minister of State, Cabinet Secretary, Vice President of the Executive Council: Sen. John Faulkner Trade: Simon Crean Foreign Affairs: Stephen Smith Defence: Joel Fitzgibbon Health and Ageing: Nicola Roxon Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs: Jenny Macklin Finance and Deregulation: Lindsay Tanner Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Local Government, Leader of the House: Anthony Albanese Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate: Sen. Stephen Conroy Innovation, Industry, Science and Research: Sen. Kim Carr Climate Change and Water: Sen. Penny Wong Environment, Heritage and The Arts: Peter Garrett Attorney General: Robert McClelland Human Services, Manager of Government Business in the Senate: Sen. Joe Ludwig Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry: Tony Burke Resources and Energy, Tourism: Martin Ferguson Outer Ministry: Home Affairs: Bob Debus Assistant Treasurer, Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs: Chris Bowen Veterans' Affairs: Alan Griffin Housing, Status of Women: Tanya Plibersek Employment Participation: Brendan O'Connor Defence Science and Personnel: Warren Snowdon Small Business, Independent Contractors and the Service Economy, Assisting the Finance Minister on Deregulation: Craig Emerson Superannuation and Corporate Governance: Sen. Nick Sherry Ageing: Justine Elliot Youth, Sport: Kate Ellis Parliamentary Secretaries: Prime Minister and Cabinet: Maxine McKew Defence: Greg Combet Defence: Mike Kelly Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development: Gary Gray Families, Housing, Community Servies and Indigenous Affairs: Bill Shorten Foreign Affairs: Bob McMullan Foreign Affairs: Duncan Kerr Prime Minister and Cabinet: Anthony Byrne Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector: Sen. Ursula Stephens Trade: John Murphy Health and Ageing: Sen. Jan McLucas Immigration and Citizenship: Laurie Ferguson AustralianPolitics.com no http://australianpolitics.com/2007/11/27/rudd-brisbane-press-conference.html http://australianpolitics.com/2007/11/27/rudd-brisbane-press-conference.html#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:26:18 +0000 Malcolm Farnsworth http://australianpolitics.com/2007/11/27/rudd-brisbane-press-conference.shtml http://australianpolitics.com/2007/11/27/rudd-brisbane-press-conference.html/feed 0 Bernie Banton,Kevin Rudd,press conference Prime Minister-elect Kevin Rudd has paid tribute to Bernie Banton, the man who led the fight for compensation for asbestos victims from James Hardie, who died today, aged 61. - At his press conference in Brisbane, Prime Minister-elect Kevin Rudd has paid tribute to Bernie Banton, the man who led the fight for compensation for asbestos victims from James Hardie, who died today, aged 61. At his press conference in Brisbane, Rudd also said he hoped to have the new Labor ministry finalised and sworn into office by Monday. He said he would announce who he had chosen for the ministry to the caucus meeting on Thursday. Listen to Rudd's Press Conference: Listen to Kevin Rudd's Brisbane Press Conference AustralianPolitics.com no http://australianpolitics.com/2007/11/12/whitlam-fraser-call-for-ministerial-accountability.html http://australianpolitics.com/2007/11/12/whitlam-fraser-call-for-ministerial-accountability.html#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:06:49 +0000 Malcolm Farnsworth http://australianpolitics.com/2007/11/12/whitlam-fraser-call-for-ministerial-accountability.shtml http://australianpolitics.com/2007/11/12/whitlam-fraser-call-for-ministerial-accountability.html/feed 0 http://australianpolitics.com/2007/03/16/santoro-resigns-from-ministry-over-share-dealings.html http://australianpolitics.com/2007/03/16/santoro-resigns-from-ministry-over-share-dealings.html#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2007 07:02:28 +0000 Malcolm Farnsworth http://australianpolitics.com/?p=3092 http://australianpolitics.com/2007/03/16/santoro-resigns-from-ministry-over-share-dealings.html/feed 0