The following lists events that happened during 2008 in Australia.

2008
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Australia

Decades:
See also:
2008 in Australia
MonarchElizabeth II
Governor-GeneralMichael Jeffery, then Quentin Bryce
Prime ministerKevin Rudd
ElectionsNT, WA, ACT

Incumbents

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Kevin Rudd

State and territory leaders

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Governors and administrators

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Entire year

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January

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February

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July

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August

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September

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October

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November

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December

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  • 15 December – Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announces that Australia will cut its greenhouse gas emissions by five per cent of 2000 levels by the year 2020, with an option to reduce by 15 per cent if other developing countries take similar action. The announcement is criticised by the Australian Greens and environmental groups as not going far enough.[39]

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  1. ^ 2008 – Year of the Scout Archived 21 December 2007 at the Wayback Machine, Scouts Australia.
  2. ^ [1][dead link], Queensland Education.
  3. ^ Historic flight lands in Antarctica Archived 24 October 2016 at the Wayback Machine, Sydney Morning Herald, 11 January 2008.
  4. ^ Darby, Andrew: Whale activists 'captured' Archived 18 January 2008 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 16 January 2008.
  5. ^ Police Use Pepper Spray on Fans at Australian Open After Racial Slur Allegations Archived 19 January 2008 at the Wayback Machine, Fox News Channel, 16 January 2008.
  6. ^ Winery owner killed in blast Archived 17 January 2008 at the Wayback Machine, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 17 January 2008.
  7. ^ ACP Magazines announces closure of The Bulletin magazine Archived 27 January 2008 at the Wayback Machine, The Bulletin (via ninemsn), 24 January 2008.
  8. ^ Shanahan, Leo: Paddling protesters challenge dredger Archived 16 February 2008 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 8 February 2008.
  9. ^ "A historic first: traditional Indigenous welcome begins Parliament". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 12 February 2008. Archived from the original on 21 August 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  10. ^ "Rudd: We say sorry". ABC News Online. ABC. 13 February 2008. Archived from the original on 20 February 2008. Retrieved 13 February 2008.
  11. ^ "Cardboard Rudd sparks uproar in Parliament". ABC News Online. ABC. 22 February 2008. Archived from the original on 25 February 2008. Retrieved 22 February 2008.
  12. ^ Record heatwave in SA[dead link], Sky News, 12 March 2008.
  13. ^ Dart, Jonathan: Orkopoulos found guilty, The Sydney Morning Herald, 14 March 2008.
  14. ^ Sydney located: report Archived 24 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 17 March 2008.
  15. ^ $1bn Murray breakthrough Archived 16 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 27 March 2008.
  16. ^ Authorities probe Opes Prime collapse Archived 5 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 31 March 2008.
  17. ^ Mitsubishi to close SA plant in March Archived 8 February 2008 at the Wayback Machine, Australian Associated Press (via Yahoo!7), 5 February 2008
  18. ^ Schneiders, Ben: At the third stroke it will be one hour ago Archived 3 April 2008 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 31 March 2008.
  19. ^ David Hicks free to talk, The Age, 30 March 2008.
  20. ^ Melbourne taxi drivers end blockade Archived 2 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 30 April 2008.
  21. ^ Five killed in late-night Sydney Harbour boat crash Archived 5 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine, The Sydney Morning Herald, 1 May 2008.
  22. ^ Mokbel lands in Melbourne Archived 17 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 17 May 2008.
  23. ^ "Q&A Case Study | Youth Engagement". Archived from the original on 9 July 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  24. ^ Kevin Morgan (2012) Gun Alley: Murder, Lies and Failure of Justice (2nd Ed., updated). Hardie Grant Books (Australia) Melbourne. ISBN 9781742702667
  25. ^ Darby, Andrew: Tasmanian premier Lennon announces resignation, The Age, 26 May 2008.
  26. ^ Camden Council opposes Islamic school development Archived 29 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 27 May 2008.
  27. ^ Australia withdraws troops from Iraq, Reuters, 1 June 2008.
  28. ^ Gas plant explosion exposes State's vulnerability, The West Australian, 4 June 2008. Archived 5 June 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  29. ^ "Club offers apology after NSW MP flags legal action". The Sydney Morning Herald. 8 June 2008. Archived from the original on 11 June 2008. Retrieved 19 June 2008.
  30. ^ Rudd thanks 'passionate, colourful' Democrats, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 26 June 2008.
  31. ^ Hard-core Apple fans get their fix Archived 15 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine, The Sydney Morning Herald, 13 July 2008.
  32. ^ Pope arrives in Australia, ITV, 13 July 2008. Archived 3 August 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  33. ^ Sweeping changes to mandatory detention announced Archived 20 April 2010 at the Wayback Machine, ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), 29 June 2008.
  34. ^ World's biggest ecstasy bust Archived 10 August 2008 at the Wayback Machine, The Sydney Morning Herald, 9 August 2008.
  35. ^ Labor's clean sweep broken[dead link], The Australian, 14 September 2008.
  36. ^ Malcolm Turnbull wins Liberal leadership Archived 17 September 2008 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 16 September 2008.
  37. ^ Grattan, Michelle: Rudd pressed on Bush call Archived 27 December 2008 at the Wayback Machine,The Age, 11 November 2008.
  38. ^ "SEQ Severe Thunderstorm and Microburst at The Gap". Archived from the original on 14 May 2009. Retrieved 28 September 2009.
  39. ^ Rudd locks in 5pc emissions cut Archived 18 December 2008 at the Wayback Machine, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 15 December 2008.
  40. ^ Del Kathryn Barton wins Archibald Archived 10 March 2008 at the Wayback Machine, The Sydney Morning Herald, 7 March 2008.
  41. ^ Australian author wins Astrid Lindgren prize Archived 13 March 2008 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 13 March 2008.
  42. ^ Police quiz photographer over nude shots Archived 30 December 2010 at the Wayback Machine, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 22 May 2008.
  43. ^ Steger, Jason (20 June 2008). "Third book is a charm for author". The Age. Archived from the original on 19 November 2008. Retrieved 23 September 2008.
  44. ^ "The 2008 winners". Archived from the original on 21 November 2008. Retrieved 23 September 2008., Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
  45. ^ First-time novelist wins Vogel prize Archived 19 September 2008 at the Wayback Machine, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 19 September 2008.
  46. ^ Aravind Adiga wins Booker prize Archived 18 October 2008 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 15 October 2008.
  47. ^ Smile Australia, you're on Google's candid camera, The Age, 5 August 2008.
  48. ^ It's an Oscar for Eva, The Age, 26 February 2008.
  49. ^ Idato, Michael; Bibby, Paul (8 February 2008). "Not the retiring type: Martin quits Nine". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 13 April 2008. Retrieved 8 February 2008.
  50. ^ Knox, David (8 February 2008). "Welcome ABC1..... bye bye ABC TV!". tvtonight.com.au. Archived from the original on 10 February 2008. Retrieved 8 February 2008.
  51. ^ Underbelly blocked by murder trial judge[dead link], Herald Sun, 12 February 2008.
  52. ^ Nine downloads series ahead of TV launch[dead link], News Limited, 7 April 2008.
  53. ^ Cubby, Ben: Jack the top dancer Archived 30 April 2008 at the Wayback Machine, The Sydney Morning Herald, 28 April 2008.
  54. ^ Dubecki, Larissa: 'Home and Away' is far and away viewer favourite Archived 8 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 5 May 2008.
  55. ^ Ricketson, Matthew: Seven apologises for incest episode Archived 5 June 2008 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 3 June 2008.
  56. ^ Molloy, Shannon: Big Brother reaches 'ugly' end Archived 25 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine, Brisbane Times, 21 July 2008.
  57. ^ Blooming marvellous Archived 14 July 2024 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 24 July 2008.
  58. ^ Cricket-Australia beat India in thriller to equal world record, Reuters UK, 6 January 2008.
  59. ^ Indian tour on hold Archived 8 January 2008 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 8 January 2008.
  60. ^ New era as Djokovic wins Aussie Open and first Grand Slam title Archived 28 January 2008 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 28 January 2008.
  61. ^ Lynch, Michael: Night ends by smashing Qatar Archived 15 February 2008 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 7 February 2008.
  62. ^ Jets crowned A-League champions Archived 14 July 2024 at the Wayback Machine, ABC Online, 24 February 2008.
  63. ^ A-League expansion deferred Archived 14 July 2024 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 12 March 2008.
  64. ^ Hamilton survives the carnage Archived 22 March 2008 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 16 March 2008.
  65. ^ Schwarzer's late save secures point for Australia Archived 27 March 2008 at the Wayback Machine, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 26 March 2008.
  66. ^ Kewell stars as Socceroos sink Iraq Archived 14 July 2024 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 1 June 2008.
  67. ^ Maroons clinch Origin three-peat Archived 29 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 2 July 2008.
  68. ^ Baum, Greg: It's Adam's eve Archived 23 September 2008 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 23 September 2008.
  69. ^ Hawthorn pulls off grand final heist Archived 30 September 2008 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 27 September 2008.
  70. ^ New Zealand win Rugby League World Cup Archived 22 May 2011 at the Wayback Machine, The Sydney Morning Herald, 22 November 2008.
  71. ^ Hail to the king of a dozen bold cups Archived 7 November 2008 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 5 November 2008.
  72. ^ Skandia's skipper hails 'great job', Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 28 December 2008. Archived 30 December 2008 at the Wayback Machine