Kevin Rudd
Definition
Kevin Rudd is a former Australian politician who served as the 26th Prime Minister of Australia, first from 2007 to 2010 and again in 2013. He was a member of the Australian Labor Party.
Analogy
Think of Kevin Rudd like a coach for a sports team. Just as a coach leads his team, sets strategies, and makes key decisions, so too did Rudd lead his country and make important policy decisions. And just like some coaches have multiple stints with the same team, Rudd had two separate terms as Prime Minister.
Related terms
Australian Labor Party: This is one of the two major political parties in Australia (the other being the Liberal Party). It's traditionally been considered center-left on the political spectrum.
Julia Gillard: She succeeded Kevin Rudd during his first term as Prime Minister in 2010 after an internal party leadership challenge. She was Australia's first female Prime Minister.
Carbon Pricing: One of the significant policies implemented under Kevin Rudd's government was carbon pricing, which is an economic strategy aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by making polluters pay for their emissions.
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