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Kevin Rudd new Labor leader

Submitted by Visitor on Sun, 2006-12-03 18:42

Dream team or another challenger: Rudd and his ambitious deputy Julia Gillard

Ex diplomat Kevin Rudd has won a ballot for the Federal Labor Leadership beating incumbent Kim Beazley.

Rudd won the ballot 49 to 39, according to the Caucus spokesperson.

Rudd is the fifth leader Labor has put up against Coalition leader, John Howard since he won power ten years ago.

The next election is expected later next year, although some have speculated Mr Howard may be tempted to go early to capitalise on division in the Labor Party.

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Beazley calls on the fight

Submitted by Visitor on Thu, 2006-11-30 19:04

Two Party Preferred Trends: PalmerKim Beazley has put his job on the line by announcing a caucus leadership ballot for Monday morning.

By pulling on a quick vote Beazley must win decisively. On the other hand by giving his opponent Kevin Rudd only three days to organise, he has put a lot of pressure on Rudd to show he has a substantial voting base.

"I have the experience to be the alternative prime minister of this nation and therefore to be the prime minister of this nation," Mr Beazley said.

Leadership speculation gets hotter

Submitted by Visitor on Wed, 2006-11-29 20:27

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Federal Labor leadership speculation is continuing with reports from Canberra one anti-Beazley caucus member is saying the pressure for change had reached a point of no return.

It came as the Australian reported Opposition leader, Kim Beazley, was prepared to have a front bench reshuffle.

The last caucus meeting for the year is next Tuesday. If a move is to be made before XMAS, notice would need to be given at this meeting.

The move comes after an opinion poll that suggested Beazley's main opponent, Kevin Rudd, enjoyed far stronger electorial support than Beazley. The same poll showed Labor ahead in the polls.