Reporter Ifti Rashid attributes the victory not only to the party's defense of labor, but to its position on immigration. Here are some excerpts from the article.

          Australian election: Kevin Rudd's triumph and Bangladesh context

According to random surveys conducted by this reporter, Bangladeshi Australians overwhelmingly voted for Labour in the election. Labour was widely perceived by the Bangladeshi community to be welcoming to immigrants, while many supported the party for its progressive taxation scheme and industrial policy, which were favourable to employees. With respect to immigration, the Labour Party has promised to introduce a new-style Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) and other measures to help new migrants integrate into Australian society and pursue their livelihoods. Moreover, Some cited Rudd's pledge to withdraw troops from Iraq as the reason for voting Labour. Most Bangladeshi Australians appeared to echo the overall electorate's quest for new leadership.