Kevin Rudd is an internationally respected thinker about foreign affairs, geopolitics and our fast changing world.

A lot done last year. A lot more to do in 2026. Let's keep going.

People who live in regional Australia are taking control of their energy future through our Cheaper Home Batteries policy because they know what is good for the planet is good for the pocket.

Questions from the hat on my coffee order — and how reforming Labor governments have built Australia’s future.

Wishing everyone in our community celebrating Orthodox Christmas Day today a blessed day of faith, family and celebration.

2025 was a big year in our McMahon community. Thanks to everyone for your friendship, your strong support in the May election and your involvement in events like our annual McMahon Pink Ribbon Morning Tea. And we will make 2026 even bigger and better!

From 1 July to 31 December Australians have installed 184,672 home batteries under the Albanese Government's Cheaper Home Battery policy. This has added 4.27 gigawatt hours of storage capacity.

Wishing everyone in our community a very Merry Christmas. I hope today brings time with loved ones, moments of rest, and a chance to reflect on the kindness and generosity that make our community so special. For those doing it tough today, please know you’re not alone.

163,016.  That’s how many Australian households have put in a battery since 1 July.  Our Cheaper Homes Batteries policy has been, on any measure, an outstanding success.

An important update on Cheaper Home Batteries. Excited to see this program continue to deliver for families across the country.

ICYMI - We've investing in the cheapest form of energy, renewables, which puts downward pressure on prices. My update to the house last month.

Across Australia, we’re seeing businesses, homes and communities get on with the job of making upgrades to help them lower bills, and lower emissions at the same time.

✅ Good for the environment ✅ Aussie made ✅ Big Trucks ✅ Cheaper to run And now we are helping businesses who want to get these electric trucks with access to low cost finance.

Australia and New Zealand both know that our journey to net zero is about seizing economic opportunities and creating new jobs.

We want to get bills lower.  The Coalition wants you to pay for their energy and climate chaos.

Construction has kicked off on Tomago's new big battery.  We store our rain water, we can store our renewable energy too.

If you can’t back Australia you shouldn’t ask Australia to back you

Over half the electricity produced in both the National Electricity Market and WA's Wholesale Electricity Market came from renewable electricity in the past month. This is putting downwards pressure on wholesale prices.

POV: Liberals trying to remember what they stand for.

The Cheaper Home Batteries program has now introduced to the grid over 3 gigawatt hours of capacity.  We're getting on with the job.

We’re getting on with the job of the energy transition because the facts show it’s in Australia’s national interest.  After a decade of denial and delay, the coalition continues to deny climate change is real and want to stop taking action all together.

We're getting on with the job. We’ve delivered the largest annual fall in emissions outside the pandemic.

The modern Liberal party doesn't have a great relationship with facts, but it's simple: When Coal breaks down, your bill goes up.

You can't be a serious Australian party if you can't support Australia.

What does it matter what Australia does when China emits so much? Which historical figure would you have dinner with? I answer a few questions from a hat!

The Liberals like to say that lower emissions does not equal lower power prices.

Access to a wider range of EVs is happening in Australia.  Thanks to our New Vehicle Efficiency Standard you'll have more choice when it comes to purchasing a car.

ICYMI: The Albanese Government is working with councils, so they can save on their bills & invest more into their communities through the Community Energy Upgrades Fund, including in Rooty Hill where the Blacktown International Sports Park will be powered by new solar, battery storage, & LED lights.

Let's have a look at the "Independent" report the Coalition is using to justify more coal fired power stations.

An update on COP31.

Is it too late to act on Climate Change? Do I need to switch from gas to electric at home? I answer a few questions from a hat!

Australia knows and the world knows, a transition to a cleaner, cheaper, more reliable grid is good for emissions, good for energy security and good economics. That's the message I delivered to leaders around the world as I delivered the national statement on behalf of Australia

Australia is fortunate to have the resources necessary to be a renewables super power.

ICYMI: The Albanese Government is working with councils, so they can save on their bills and invest more into their communities.

Australians cannot afford to keep paying the price of the Coalition’s climate infighting. Let’s be clear, their plan now is to do nothing.

Priorities.  We're helping local governments reduce their energy bills & emissions. Yesterday I joined Dr Mike Freelander MP & Deputy Mayor Ashleigh Cagney to announce we're replacing the gas boiler at Mt Annan Leisure Centre with solar panels & batteries, massively cutting Council's energy bills.

Barnaby Joyce just went on television to congratulate the Liberals. That tells you all you need to know about the modern Liberal Party.

There was once a time when the Liberal party had values.  These days they cater to the extremists in their party and coalition. Today's decision just shows how out of touch they are with modern Australia.

#BREAKING: Today the climate deniers in the Liberal party won.

While others are having a talkfest about whether Climate Change is real or not, we are actually delivering for Aussies.

11 November 1975.

On Remembrance Day we honour those Australians who have suffered or made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country, and we acknowledge the sacrifice of their families.

Our Solar Sharer Offer means more Australians can be part of our world-leading rooftop solar take up.

Farmers get it. The National Party doesn't.

You can't be what you can't see.  I'm very proud that the Western Sydney Uni study hub opened in Fairfield last year. Just last night there were 100 HSC students using it.

Medicare is at the heart of our Labor Government.  Whether it's our completely bulk billed Urgent Care Clinics like the one in Fairfield.

Australia's national electricity grid reached an important milestone in October, with renewable energy providing 50% of our electricity over the month for the first time.