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Following his election victory on November 24, Kevin Rudd became Australia's 26th prime minister. In his first month in office, he quickly moved to build his ministry, implement major foreign and domestic policies and develop international relationships.

The Election

The Campaign

Kevin Rudd's election victory brought to an end 11 years of John Howard as Australian PM.

The Rudd Ministry

Kevin Rudd's ministry includes 30 and 12 parliamentary secretaries.

Introduction

Kevin Rudd and his government will look to define their own foreign policy style.

Foreign Policy Issues

Iraq and Afghanistan

Labor promised to withdraw around 500 combat troops from Iraq next year.

The Kyoto Protocol

The first act of the new government was to ratify the Kyoto protocol on climate change.

The Pacific Solution

The new government plans to shut down the so-called 'Pacific Solution'.

China Relationship

Australia's first Mandarin-speaking prime minister has impressed many Asian leaders.



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