Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd marked his first 100 days in office by releasing a booklet detailing his accomplishments, despite criticism that his government has not made significant changes since taking power. The center-left Labor Party, led by Rudd, won the election 97 days ago, ending almost 12 years of conservative rule. While some newspapers have questioned the government's lack of decisive actions, particularly in setting up numerous committees and reviews, Rudd remains focused on his vision for the country. Rudd's 55-page book highlights his decision to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, send more troops to East Timor, and plan to withdraw Australian combat forces from Iraq as significant accomplishments. However, Rudd emphasized that the most significant change during his time in office was his government's apology to Aborigines for past mistreatment. He stated that this apology had long-term value for the nation. The Sydney Morning Herald reported that since his election, Rudd had established a new committee or inquiry approximately every four days, with the Herald Sun noting that he had created 47 committees and promised 50 more during his campaign. Rudd defended his actions by pointing out that the previous conservative government had initiated 495 inquiries and reviews in just one year. Rudd stated that it is a responsible approach for a new government to identify areas that require review for future direction. Political analyst Nick Economou praised Rudd for his efforts in seeking national consensus and believed that he was off to a good start in his leadership. Economou also commended Rudd's handling of the apology issue and believed that even if he were to be removed from office, he would still be remembered in Australian political history. He stated that Rudd's interest in committees and reviews, such as his upcoming ideas summit involving 1,000 people in April, are intended to assist the government in implementing its plans. He mentioned that Rudd has a clear agenda for what he wants to accomplish, but he is seeking to involve others in the process. He added that Rudd has a vision of where he wants to go, but he is focused on finding the right process to achieve consensus.