Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Julia Gillard MP

Towards Constitutional Recognition of Indigenous Australians

Over the past year, public consultations have been held to develop options to recognise the special place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution. 

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PM Gillard speaking at the handover of the report to the Government

Happy New Year

The Prime Minister is wishing all Australians a happy new year.

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Merry Christmas

The Prime Minister is wishing all Australians a Merry Christmas.

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Strengthening ties with the US

On the 60th anniversary of the ANZUS Alliance Prime Minister Gillard has announced new initiatives that will strengthen Australia's ties with the US

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President Obama and Prime Minister Gillard

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6th Feb 2012

PM: Thank you very much. I’ve got three matters to deal with today. First I would like to offer my congratulations to the Queen on her Diamond Jubilee. Today is the anniversary, the sixtieth anniversary of her accession to the throne. We will be saying some more about this in Parliament tomorrow and particularly the ways that Australians can get involved in celebrating the Diamond Jubilee this year.

6th Feb 2012

The Australian Government today activated direct payments of additional disaster assistance for communities in Queensland and Northern NSW hit by flooding as a result of recent heavy rainfall.

The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) of $1000 per adult and $400 per child will be made available through Centrelink to people who have been impacted by flooding in disaster declared areas.

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I send my warmest best wishes to all Australians celebrating the Chinese New Year as we welcome the Year of the Dragon.

The Year of the Dragon is traditionally associated with strength, loyalty and luck – and I hope you and your family enjoy these qualities in abundance.

23rd Jan 2012

The strength of Australia is our people, their humility and kindness, their willingness to lend a helping hand to those in need of support. The Gillard Government is recognising the extraordinary contribution made by many Australians in our communities through the People of Australia Ambassador’s Program.

19th Jan 2012

Community Cabinet

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