We have seen this complete right wing takeover of modern liberalism, and it is an ugly spectacle to behold. - Kevin Rudd

Labor has a universal position of opposition to the death penalty both at home and abroad... It is not possible in our view to be selective in the application of this policy.

I actually believe in a big Australia - I make no apology for that. I actually think it's good news that our population is growing.

When it comes to labour market reform, here's the difference between us and John Howard: John Howard regards labour as just like any other economic commodity. We actually see labour as made up of human beings. These are human beings with an intrinsic dignity. When they go to the workplace, they're not just like a lump of wood or a piece of coal, these are human beings, and they should be treated properly as people with intrinsic rights.