Dr Brendan Nelson’s Vision for Australia
hat Australia becomes a country in which we value
the health and integrity of human life,
as much as we do our economic objectives.
That barriers to the creation of wealth are seen as the
enemy of effective social policy.
That the idealism of young people is nurtured.
That Australians live in a society in which
their opinions are both solicited and heard.
That every Australian, irrespective of circumstances,
knows they will be cared for – but in return,
each is expected to make a contribution to the
society from which they derive a benefit.
That we see ourselves as an outward looking, competitive,
compassionate country, reconciled with its Indigenous history, imbued with the values of hard work, self-sacrifice, tolerance and courage.