Prime Minister of Australia

Transcript of interview with Mike Willesee, Sunday Night

5th Feb 2012

HOST: Prime Minister thanks for coming in.

PM: Thanks Mike, it’s good to be here.

Federal Government boosts flood response with Hercules Hospital support

5th Feb 2012

The Australian Government this morning boosted its assistance to flood-affected Australia, providing a RAAF Hercules C-130 to conduct an aero-medical evacuation of low-dependency patients from St George Hospital in Western Queensland to hospitals in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Year of the Dragon

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.

Julia Gillard

23rd Jan 2012

People of Australia Ambassadors

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.

Kate Lundy

19th Jan 2012