The similarities between the Albanese Government and the former Rudd Labor Government are uncanny.
Both came to power following a long stint in the political wilderness and initially rode a wave of strong popular support. And both quickly established national summits to ‘solve’ the nation’s problems:
- The Rudd Government’s Australia 2020 Summit was a two day summit held over 18-19 April 2008 at Parliament House in Canberra, which aimed to “help shape a long-term strategy for the nation’s future”.
- The Albanese Government’s Jobs & Skills Summit is a two day summit to be held on 1-2 September at Parliament House in Canberra, which “will bring together Australians, including unions, employers, civil society and governments, to address our shared economic challenges”.
