Election 2007: New leadership for Australia’s future
Sunday October 14, 2007

Bob Debus, Labor candidate for Macquarie, has welcomed the official start to the 2007 federal election campaign.

“This election is about who can deliver new leadership for Australia’s future,” said Mr Debus.

“Over the past few months I have been out and about in Macquarie listening to the views of the community.

“The message is simple. Despite a booming economy, most of the working families in Macquarie struggle to make ends meet as they face increasing grocery bills, higher petrol prices and huge mortgages.

“They are worried about job security under John Howard’s unfair workplace laws and the lack of affordable housing.

“It is clear that there is strong mood for change. After 11 years in power Mr Howard is stale and has lost touch with working families.”

Kevin Rudd has fresh ideas to tackle the nation’s future challenges like climate change, hospitals and education, and has a long-term plan to take Australia forward over the next 10 years.

Kevin Rudd’s plan for the future will deliver:

1 An education revolution through investment in our schools, increased skill levels in the workforce and a national broadband network
2 A strong economy that delivers for working families
3 Balance and fairness in the workplace by getting rid of Mr Howard’s extreme WorkChoices laws and abolishing unfair AWA contracts
4 A national plan to fix our hospitals and provide an extra $2 billion to take the pressure off hospital emergency departments and provide support to doctors and nurses
5 Practical action on climate change to protect both our economy and our children’s future
“Our community wants a government that will look after the interests of Macquarie, not its own narrow agenda,” said Mr Debus.
“Macquarie can’t afford three more years of a government that has lost touch with this community.
“Macquarie needs new leadership. I look forward to this campaign as an opportunity to highlight Kevin Rudd’s plans for the future.”