The Leader of the Opposition, Kim Beazley, delivered his 2001 Federal Election policy speech at the Hurstville Entertainment Centre in Sydney on October 31.
“I want the job,” Beazley told his audience, claiming that he was committed, qualified and “here for the long haul”.
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Text of Kim Beazley’s 2001 election policy speech.
Men and women of Australia:
Today I offer myself as Prime Minister of this great country.
I want the job — I’m committed, I’m qualified, and I’m here for the long haul.
I have a plan to deliver a fair share, and a secure future, for all Australians.
I stand for the best possible education for all, not just the rich.
I stand for a health system where your Medicare Card is more important than your credit card.
I will put the care back into aged care.
I stand for making the GST simpler and fairer, for relieving the burden on small business, and on families.