*Announcements*:
* Coalition announces [$444m for more doctors and nurses](http://liberal.org.au/info/news/detail/20071031_MoreAustraliantrainedDoctorsandNurses.php).
* ALP announces [a national public holiday hospital report card system](http://alp.org.au/media/1007/mshealoo310.php).
*Other*: [Not a good day for Tony Abbott](http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/10/31/2077872.htm).
24 days to go.