Update on an earlier article

On 27 January I sent the Prime Minister, The Hon Kevin Rudd, the following questions.  Click the link to read the article in full.

1/ Why, considering you gave the impression you were prepared for the day when the mining boom came to an end, does it appear to have caught you by surprise and economic conditions have deteriorated?

2/ When will we see evidence for “maintaining Australia’s prosperity beyond the mining boom”?

3/ When will we see a demonstration of the preparedness you implied made your government different?

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I received a response today 6 February 2009 in the mail.  The scanned letter follows..