Australians react to Rudd as prime minister again
- 11 years ago
Australia's political infighting - which has seen Kevin Rudd return as Prime Minister after toppling Julia Gillard - is provoking mixed reactions on the streets of Sydney.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) SYDNEY BUSINESS WOMAN, REND NASHI SAYING:
"I just think it's a mockery, I think it's, you know, this wouldn't happen in other countries, in other democratic countries around the world. And I think it's been made a joke out of really, I think, you know, a lot of people around the world are talking about it and it's not going to reflect positively upon the Australian society."
(SOUNDBITE) (English) SYDNEY RESIDENT, NICK STRINE SAYING:
"Yes, I think it's great 'Rudd-emtion'. He planned out his attack very carefully for a long period of time and I think he deserves everything he gets."
(SOUNDBITE) (English) SYDNEY TAXI DRIVER, HASSAN ALI SAYING:
"Because Australians don't accept female prime minister, my dear. They don't. Well, why? You ask them. The Australian cu
(SOUNDBITE) (English) SYDNEY BUSINESS WOMAN, REND NASHI SAYING:
"I just think it's a mockery, I think it's, you know, this wouldn't happen in other countries, in other democratic countries around the world. And I think it's been made a joke out of really, I think, you know, a lot of people around the world are talking about it and it's not going to reflect positively upon the Australian society."
(SOUNDBITE) (English) SYDNEY RESIDENT, NICK STRINE SAYING:
"Yes, I think it's great 'Rudd-emtion'. He planned out his attack very carefully for a long period of time and I think he deserves everything he gets."
(SOUNDBITE) (English) SYDNEY TAXI DRIVER, HASSAN ALI SAYING:
"Because Australians don't accept female prime minister, my dear. They don't. Well, why? You ask them. The Australian cu