Australia 2020

The final verdict on the value of the Australia 2020 Summit probably won't be known until the Rudd Government delivers its response to the ideas later this year.  However, my initial response is that it is has been a self-congratulatory and highly political event that continues Rudd's approach to governing so far - symbolism over substance.  To learn more about the motherhood statements (some sensible and some downright silly) that this event has generated, check out the blogging of Andrew Bolt here and Annabel Crabbe here.