Conservative opposition leader Tony Abbott has said if he wins government he will dump Gillard's major policies, such as a carbon price to combat climate change that is due to come into force on July 1, and a 30 percent profits-based tax on iron ore and coal-mining companies.

The resource tax, which is being watched closely by nations in South America and Africa, is a direct result of Gillard's leadership. She struck a deal with BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and Xstrata in July 2010, after Rudd earlier failed to get miners to agree to a higher tax. Rudd also failed to get approval for a carbon price.

The leadership question erupted when Rudd told a late-night television interview on Saturday he had learned from the mistakes of his time as prime minister, signaling he would consult and delegate more if he returned to the job.

Senior Labor figures now want Gillard to bring on a leadership vote next week to resolve thematter and end Rudd's hopes of a return to the prime ministership.

Questions:

1. When was Rudd ousted?

2. What does Crean suggest Rudd do?

3. Which nations are closely watching the resource tax?

Answers:

1. June 2010

2. Either challenge, give up leadership hopes, or leave ministry

3.South America and Africa

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