The Rudd Government estimated to the total cost of the project initially to be A$43 billion.

However, the Rudd Government abolished the temporary protection visa scheme in 2008.

The issue arose again in 2008, following the 2007 election of the Rudd Government.

The Rudd Government published a final white paper on 15 December 2008.

The Rudd Government reviewed and then implemented the proposal in 2009.

A further national proposal emerged in 2008 at the instigation of the Rudd Government.

In 2007, half of the 40 member cabinet of the Rudd Government chose to do so.

The Rudd Government was sworn into office on 3 December 2007.

The election of the Rudd Government has seen a move to a Caring for our Country program.

The initiative had been launched by the Rudd Government.