Kevin Rudd became leader of the opposition after deposing the previous leader of the ALP, [[Kim Beazley]] in a leadership ballot. Since that time, he has enjoyed unprecedented public popularity having campaigned successfully on issues such as the environment and climate change, education and industrial relations policy. | Kevin Rudd became leader of the opposition after deposing the previous leader of the ALP, [[Kim Beazley]] in a leadership ballot. Since that time, he has enjoyed unprecedented public popularity having campaigned successfully on issues such as the environment and climate change, education and industrial relations policy. |