Prime Minister of Australia

Transcript of joint doostop interview, Sydney

10th Feb 2012

PM: I’m delighted to be here today at FRANS with Minister Macklin and also with Parliamentary Secretary Jan McLucas. We’ve come here today to Sydney, to Marrickville, to the electorate of Anthony Albanese, who has been with us this morning to talk to families about what it’s like to have a member of their family who has a disability.

Transcript of interview of Chris Uhlmann, 7:30

9th Feb 2012

HOST: Julia Gillard welcome.

PM: Thank you Chris.

HOST: Prime Minister, if you’re such a good economic manager, why don’t you get more credit for it?

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