Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott were back on the buses today, and for the first time this campaign, they both picked up Trail Wrap honours.
Labor policy announcement
- Kevin Rudd announced a $50 million program to help people who have suffered strokes; and
- $20 million for an active ageing program.
Coalition policy announcement
- Tony Abbott announced that an elected government would spend $100 million to stop the illegal importation of guns.
Tony Abbott's launching his western Sydney campaign bus pic.twitter.com/opi48IGzTd
— Simon Cullen (@Simon_Cullen) August 13, 2013
Must Read
Again, today’s is more of a must look, but this gem is well worth bending the guidelines.
As the candidates are busy zipping about the country, The Guardian is keeping track of all the stops along the way.
We expect western Sydney to be unidentifiable under a cover of colour by the end of the trail.
Quote of the Day
“Unfortunately the former government – the current government, rather – they have taken $50 million which was from the proceeds of crime and they are putting it into general revenue.”
Thanks for making the search an easy one today, Tony.
When campaigning on the streets of Liverpool, the Opposition Leader was a little presumptuous, referring to the government posthumously.
Polls are suggesting the day will soon come, but Mr Abbott still has another three weeks to wait.
Tweet of the Day
I hear my press conference shown on ABC 24 made it pretty clear why we need the NBN across all of Oz and not copper based #fraudband KRudd
— Office of Kevin Rudd, 26th PM of Australia (@MrKRudd) August 19, 2013
Good one Kev; Puuuuuuuuuntastic.
Over the course of the campaign, ABC 24 has carried a series of interview with a banner “via broadband” fastened across the bottom, which was again the case today with Kevin Rudd.
Unfortunately, the PM doesn’t appear to thrilled with the end product, presumedly lagging worse than an online game of NBA 2K13.
But, if we could be so blunt, it serves Mr Rudd right for holding a broadband presser when record numbers of us were busy downloading Breaking Bad.
When it comes to accounting for a certain quality of internet while uTorrent is in piracy overdrive, it’s best to tread lightly.
Slip of the day
Today’s award goes to the Liberal candidate for Tom Zorich, who, in a debate with Labor MP Nick Champion, was unable to explain the Coalition’s Direct Action Plan.
For the record, here’s the plan explained on the Liberal Party’s website.
Wrap by Liam Quinn and Erdem Koç. Follow them and send them tips on Twitter – @Quinn_LP and @erdemkoc.
