Prime Minister of Australia

Transcript of doorstop interview, Townsville

19th May 2012

PM: I’m here in Townsville with Minister Smith. We’ve had a very special opportunity to talk to troops who are deploying to Afghanistan.

They will be going over the coming few weeks, and we've had the opportunity to say to them thank you very much for everything they've already done for the nation, and thank you in advance for the things that they will do in Afghanistan.

Transcript of joint doorstop interview, Darwin

18th May 2012

PM: It’s great to be here today in the Northern Territory. I’m joined by Chief Minister Paul Henderson. And we’re here for an incredibly important event, for the Northern Territory and for our nation.

A tireless worker on and off the field

Yesterday, the nation lost a hero.

Jim Stynes was a man who inspired fans across the nation playing Australia’s game.

An Irishman, imported from the other side of the world when he was just 18 to play a game foreign to him, he quickly became a master of it winning the Brownlow Medal in 1991.

Julia Gillard

21st Mar 2012

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