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TUE 16 NOVEMBER 2010

PM's XI to support prostate cancer

Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Minister for Sport Mark Arbib today announced the launch of the 2011 Prime Minister's XI cricket match in Canberra next January. The match is a showcase for up and coming Australian cricketers and this year's event will support the Prostate...

FRI 12 NOVEMBER 2010

2010 Prime Minister's Literary Awards

It is a great to join you for the third annual Prime Minister's Literary Awards. A special celebration of ideas and the power of words in the life of our community. This event today is special for me. Not only because we are celebrating the best in...

FRI 22 OCTOBER 2010

Dame Joan Sutherland

The Prime Minister today joined Australians around the nation to mourn the death of Dame Joan Sutherland - a great Australian and one of the nation's greatest voices. Dame Joan Sutherland died peacefully at the age of 83 with her family by her side in Switzerland. Dame...

SAT 16 OCTOBER 2010

Australian Commonwealth Games team brings home medal haul

The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard and Minister for Sport, Mark Arbib today welcomed home Australia's successful Commonwealth Games team. The Australian team returned from the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games with 177 medals - 74 gold, 55 silver and 48 bronze. Australia's...

SAT 16 OCTOBER 2010

Transcript of remarks

PM: Thank you very much. I know there's snow in Canberra, icy winds here, but the welcome back home for you is a really warm one. It's a really warm one because it comes from our hearts. You've done incredibly well, the nation is very proud of you. You went there, you gave...

TUE 12 OCTOBER 2010

Dame Joan Sutherland

The Prime Minister today joined Australians around the nation to mourn the death of Dame Joan Sutherland - a great Australian and one of the nation's greatest voices. Dame Joan Sutherland died peacefully at the age of 83 with her family by her side in Switzerland. Dame...

MON 04 OCTOBER 2010

Transcript of doorstop interview, Brussels

PM: Can I say I'm very pleased to be here in Brussels. Obviously, I've arrived so that I'm able to attend the Asia-Europe Meeting over the next two days. This is the first time that Australia's had a seat at this table. This is a meeting that brings together over 40 world...

SUN 03 OCTOBER 2010

Message to Australia's Commonwealth Games participants

On behalf of the Government and the people of Australia, I wish you all the very best for a successful, safe and joyous Commonwealth Games. I know how hard you have worked to prepare yourselves for the competition we will see in the coming days.  We salute your passion...

SUN 03 OCTOBER 2010

Prime Minister’s meeting with Sepp Blatter

The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, today met FIFA President Sepp Blatter to help make Australia's case to host the world's biggest sporting event in 2022 - the FIFA World Cup. FIFA's Executive Committee members will decide which countries will host the 2022 FIFA World...

SUN 26 SEPTEMBER 2010

Transcript of interview with Paul Bongiorno, Meet the Press

BONGIORNO: Good morning Prime Minister. PM: Good morning Paul. BONGIORNO: I notice you are wearing a black and white jacket there, Prime Minister. Despite your pleas yesterday, we have a draw. Do you agree with the captain of Collingwood- after the match, very disappointed?...

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