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WED 14 DECEMBER 2011

Transcript of interview with John Laws, 2SM

HOST: Prime Minister good morning. PM: Good morning John. HOST: You’re looking very, very healthy. PM: Thank you very, very much. ...

MON 28 NOVEMBER 2011

President Karzai's Transition Statement

Prime Minister Julia Gillard today welcomed President Karzai’s announcement of the second tranche of provinces, cities and districts set to transition to the responsibility of Afghan-lead security forces. When the transition of this second tranche is completed, Afghan national...

THU 17 NOVEMBER 2011

Remarks to troops at Robertson Barracks, Darwin

Thank you very much. I start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and in the spirit of reconciliation pay my respects to elders past and present. I’m here to introduce President Obama to you, and I know that you are going to give him a...

FRI 11 NOVEMBER 2011

Transcript of press conference, Honolulu

PM:  Can I start by saying a big congratulations to Queensland, to Anna Bligh, to Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke on securing the Commonwealth Games for 2018.  This is a fantastic achievement – all Australians will be looking forward to hosting the Commonwealth Games but this is...

FRI 11 NOVEMBER 2011

"You Remember Them at the Moment When Peace Began", Speech to the Veterans' Day Ceremony, Hawaii

Today the Australian people pay our respects to all the citizen-soldiers of your “city on a hill”. Meeting, here as we do, on a “Hill of Sacrifice”. ...

FRI 11 NOVEMBER 2011

Remembrance Day address, Canberra

Your Excellencies Mr Acting Chief Justice Ministerial and parliamentary colleagues Member of the Australian Defence Force past and present Custodians of the Australian War Memorial ...

FRI 11 NOVEMBER 2011

A nation pauses to remember

The Prime Minister today encouraged all Australians to mark Remembrance Day by observing a minute’s silence at 11am. The Prime Minister said whether Australians are in the office, on a building site, in the classroom or at home, we should all take a quiet moment to reflect on...

WED 09 NOVEMBER 2011

Transcript of doorstop interview, Melbourne

PM: Overnight we’ve seen another highly distressing incident in Afghanistan, three Australian soldiers have been wounded as a result of the actions of a rogue Afghan National Army soldier who using an automatic weapon and a grenade launcher fired upon our troops wounding three. ...

WED 09 NOVEMBER 2011

Major redevelopment proposal for Point Cook Base

Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced a proposal to significantly redevelop the RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base on the outskirts of Melbourne. The Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare visited RAAF Williams today and confirmed the Government’s...

TUE 01 NOVEMBER 2011

Transcript of interview with Deborah Cameron, ABC Sydney

HOST: Julia Gillard good morning. PM: Good morning Deb. HOST: First of all you’re flying out this evening for the G20, you’ve already put your cards on the table regarding European debt and the likely impact on the world economy, now what position does Australia...

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