Kevin Rudd


WATCH: Rudd answers his critics110

WATCH: Rudd answers his critics

By Matt Akersten 21st May, 2013

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's change of mind on marriage equality is welcomed by gay lobbyists, but puts him at odds with PM Julia Gillard – and also the Australian Christian Lobby, who bizarrely today claimed his stance may help create a new "stol

Kevin Rudd now supports marriage equality14

Kevin Rudd now supports marriage equality

By Deanus 21st May, 2013

"I have come to the conclusion that church and state can have different positions and practices on the question of same sex marriage."

Rudd on sexual health clinic cuts: 'Give 'em hell!'11

Rudd on sexual health clinic cuts: 'Give 'em hell!'

By MilesHeffernan 8th May, 2013

The planned gutting of a Brisbane sexual health clinic with a large GLBTI client base has just become a national political all-in brawl.

Gillard traded equality for power?418

Gillard traded equality for power?

By Matt Akersten 23rd Jul, 2012

Vietnam veteran and proud dad to a gay son Geoff Thomas says he's sure both Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard supported marriage equality before Gillard ousted Rudd as Prime Minister – because Rudd told him so himself.

Rudd's daughter backs gay marriage75

Rudd's daughter backs gay marriage

By SSHQ 8th Jan, 2012

Marriage equality advocates have welcomed the support of Jessica Rudd, the daughter of the former Prime Minister and current Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd.

Rudd: Anti-gay bullying's got to stop219

Rudd: Anti-gay bullying's got to stop

By Matt Akersten 31st Oct, 2011

Minister of Foreign Affairs and ex-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has now joined the global It Gets Better movement with his own video supporting LGBT youth.

Rudd's sister on anti-gay crusade42

Rudd's sister on anti-gay crusade

By Matt Akersten 14th Jul, 2011

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's sister is so against gay people that she says she'll quit the party if Labor supports marriage equality.

New PM - Gillard's got it5177

New PM - Gillard's got it

By Matt Akersten 24th Jun, 2010

Australia has got its first-ever female Prime Minister this morning, as the unpopular Kevin Rudd steps down as leader of the Labor Party and Julia Gillard rises.

Veto For ACT Civil Unions321

Veto For ACT Civil Unions

By Christian Taylor 24th Nov, 2009

The Rudd Government has vowed to override the ACT's new civil union laws which the Legislative Assembly passed earlier this month, allowing gay couples to recognise their relationship with a legally binding ceremony.

Kylie Inc. Is Top Aussie Brand33

Kylie Inc. Is Top Aussie Brand

By Christian Taylor 26th Aug, 2009

Kylie Minogue has topped a survey of Australia's most powerful personal brands, beating international modelling sensation Elle McPherson, actresses Cate Blanchett and Nicole Kidman, and even Dame Edna Everage.

A Tale of Two Pollies634

A Tale of Two Pollies

By Tim D 1st Aug, 2008

The Labor Party may be projecting a unified front regarding their refusal to allow same-sex marriages, but it seems things are a lot more heated behind closed Parliamentary doors.

Rudd's Butler Outed?323

Rudd's Butler Outed?

By Christian Taylor 2nd Jun, 2008

Journalists have once again gone snooping on Facebook for stories - this week laying bare the private life of Kevin Rudd's butler John Fisher.

Kevin Goes Back On His Word - No Civil Unions444

Kevin Goes Back On His Word - No Civil Unions

By Christian Taylor 5th May, 2008

Kevin Rudd told us back in December last year that he wouldn't stand in the way of the ACT government's push for civil unions. However yesterday he did just that.

ACT Puts Pressure On PM13

ACT Puts Pressure On PM

By dennis1234 23rd Apr, 2008

ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope has put pressure on PM Kevin Rudd to allow civil unions between same-sex couples in the ACT.

From Little Things Big Things Grow13

From Little Things Big Things Grow

By Christian Taylor 21st Apr, 2008

Believe it or not Kevin Rudd features in a brand new single that's been released today. No, it's not another track in the vein of Pauline Pantsdown - his apology to the Stolen Generations has been sampled in a new track from activist group GetUp.

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LilHoles LilHoles said on Thu 23rd May, 2013
"God, sometimes I just shake my head at how this country w..."
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Asherbella Asherbella said on Wed 22nd May, 2013
"If a person becomes enlightened and more informed on a to..."
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babu_4_friends babu_4_friends said on Mon 13th May, 2013
" I don't know who listen and who care this world being ..."
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Johny Blue Boy Johny Blue Boy said on Tue 14th Aug, 2012
"I saw Geoff on both Q&A episodes and he brought tears to ..."
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"I think Jessica would make a fine lesbian... "
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