Kevin Rudd's speech to concede 2013 election lacks reality Happy in a heavy defeat ... Kevin Rudd with his wife Therese Rein wave to supporters as he concedes defeat while speaking at a Labor Party function in Brisbane. WHEN Kevin Rudd concede defeat at the election to Coalition Leader Tony Abbott, it was almost as though he was celebrating a victory, a close-run race. He went on for 22 minutes - twice as long as Tony Abbott's victory speech - but his content was far from reality. Tony Abbott elected Australia's prime minister Andrew Bolt: Labor'e election loss exposes five myths Let's examine Mr Rudd's speech and then gave the reality after. I'm proud that despite all the prophets doom that we have preserved our Federal Parliamentary Labor Party as a viable fighting force for the future. Labor's primary vote is at its lowest in 100 years and the party is widely believed to be looking at a decade in opposition (We) conduct the most vigorous of debates peacefully and resolve our politics peacefully and with civility. Kevin Rudd's concerted three year revenge campaign to topple Julia Gillard from the leadership is blamed for Labor's poor showing. Gees, a couple more days we might have got there. Polls showed the longer Kevin Rudd held the top job, the more Australians turned against Labor. Happier than when in power ... Kevin Rudd hugs his wife Therese Rein after conceding defeat as he speaks at a Labor Party function in Brisbane. I'm proud of the fact that we've held each of our seats in Queensland. Labor held eight seats in Queensland before the election and is likely to hold six, with two in the balance last night Only sighting of the former PM .. Kevin Rudd remains at his Brisbane home. My responsibility has been to maintain Labor as a fighting force for the future so that we can unite behind the next leader of our party. Again, Labor's primary vote is lowest in 100 years and the party is widely believed to be looking at a decade in opposition