Kevin Rudd at the press club
Steve Marshall question:
“Are you concerned about the about the growing number of complaints of discrimination being made by New Zealanders about this legislation and is it a priority for you to repeal this legislation in your term as foreign minister?”
Kevin Rudd answer
“Coming from qld as i do, i’m aware of the concerns that have been raised by the nz citizens. I am also aware of the laws that currently exist in the commonwealth of Australia in terms of the requirement for oz citizenship for such benefits that you have just described, be delivered. This is a difficult and sensitive challenge. Ii also note that it involves a range of portfolio responsibilities over which i no longer choose to make pronouncements corporately ( ha, ha) therefore it is wise that i consult colleagues further on this. I could say more broadly however, that on the question of kiwis in Australia....that we in this country have a big interest ensuring that kiwis who come here to live and work can only feel at home.... but are also treated properly as well. But on the detailed response to your question, i do not wish to invent something out of the air. IT is best done through the collective deliberation of colleagues thank you”"
