Press Office

THU 23 JUNE 2011

Government and Telstra agree on package of consumer measures

The Gillard Government and Telstra today reached an agreement that will ensure basic universal telecommunication service standards during and after the roll out of the National Broadband Network – a critical assurance for consumers in the rollout of the NBN. ...

THU 23 JUNE 2011

Government - Telstra - NBN Co deal delivers historic telecommunications reform

Super fast broadband for all Australians took another step forward today as the Gillard Government welcomed the landmark announcement by Telstra and NBN Co to enter into Definitive Agreements on the rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN). ...

WED 18 MAY 2011

Transcript of joint press conference, Armidale

PM: It's a great pleasure to be here in Armidale today. I'm joined by Minister Stephen Conroy, who has put so much work into the National Broadband Network, and continues to do so. I'm also joined by the local member, Tony Windsor, and by the CEO of NBN Co, Mike...

WED 18 MAY 2011

Speech at the NBN Co Connections Launch, Armidale

PM: Thank you very much I’d like to acknowledge my Parliamentary colleague, the Minister who has driven this project, Stephen Conroy. Can I also acknowledge Tony Windsor, we spent yesterday in Tamworth and knew that we were coming to another great day here today in Armidale. ...

WED 18 MAY 2011

Transcript of interview with John Morrison, ABC Statewide

HOST: I’m pleased to say Ms Gillard joins us on the line this afternoon. Prime Minister, good afternoon, welcome to Statewide. PM: Good afternoon and thank you for having me on. HOST: How’s Tamworth at the moment? ...

WED 18 MAY 2011

Transcript of interview with Mal McCall, 2TM

HOST: G’day, Julia. PM: Good morning. HOST: Oh – Prime Minister. Does it matter how I address you? PM: Either is fine. ...

WED 18 MAY 2011

Historic launch of NBN in Armidale

Prime Minister Julia Gillard made history today after officially launching the National Broadband Network for the first time on mainland Australia. ...

FRI 22 APRIL 2011

Transcript of question and answer session following speech to the Japan National Press Club, Tokyo

JOURNALIST: The Asahi Shimbun. Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging messages. I am greatly impressed. I think Australia should be regarded as a founder, or maybe co founder of the APEC, so may I have your views or future projections on the APEC? I think the idea of free trade zone...

WED 06 APRIL 2011

Transcript of joint press conference, Brisbane

PM: It’s a great pleasure to be here today. I’m joined by the Premier of Queensland, Anna Bligh, by our local member Graham Perrett, and I thank him for being here. We’ve got Mick Slater here, Milton Dick from the local council and we’re joined by a representative of...

TUE 29 MARCH 2011

Global digital economy transforming WA businesses

Prime Minister Julia Gillard today said the National Broadband Network will offer unprecedented opportunities for West Australian businesses to diversify and tap into new markets.   ...