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THU 19 MAY 2011

Gillard Government building a skilled workforce in SA

Prime Minister Julia Gillard today inspected new mobile training facilities and heavy vehicle simulators that will transform the learning environment for thousands of students in South Australia. The Gillard Labor Government has invested $8.2 million towards the development of a state...

MON 16 MAY 2011

Transcript ofdoorstop interview, Sydney

PM: Thank you very much to DB Schenker for having me here this morning. I’ve had the opportunity to talk to a number of people who work in this business, including a number who are upgrading their skills through training. ...

WED 11 MAY 2011

Budget offers greater job security and opportunity for more Australians

The Prime Minister Julia Gillard said reforms unveiled in the Budget will help get more Australians into work and keep our robust economy the envy of the world. The Budget reflects the key priorities of the Gillard Labor Government - giving people the security and dignity that comes...

FRI 06 MAY 2011

Transcript of press conference, Adelaide

PM: Can I say thank you to John from MTA for having us here. I’m joined here today by Steve Georganas, our local Member for Hindmarsh, and by Mark Butler, the local Member for Port Adelaide, and we’re here on the border of their two electorates looking at a great trades training...

FRI 06 MAY 2011

Government delivers on support for apprentices

The Prime Minister today confirmed that the 2011 Budget would include $281 million for additional tax free payments to encourage apprentices in critical trades to complete their qualifications. The $1,700 Trades Apprentice Income Bonus is expected to support 200,000 trade apprentices...

THU 05 MAY 2011

Transcript of joint press conference, Ambervale

PM: I’m here today with Minister Kate Ellis and we’re at Yummy’s Cafe which has well and truly lived up to its name. It is a great service, supporting this community, part of our Communities for Children program. And I’ve had the opportunity this morning to meet some...

THU 05 MAY 2011

Helping teenage parents to finish school and support their children

Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced that the budget will contain new measures to make sure teenage parents and their children aren’t left behind as we benefit from our strong economy. The new approach will see teenage parents get the support they need to get a good...

WED 04 MAY 2011

Transcript of doorstop interview, Sydney

PM: I’m joined here today by the Member for Reid, John Murphy, and it’s a pleasure to be here with him. We’re now not many days away from the forthcoming Federal Budget. This is a Federal Budget where we will be returning the budget to surplus in 2012-13, as...

TUE 03 MAY 2011

Budget to provide more support to students with disabilities

Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced new budget funding of $200 million to provide extra support for students with disability in Australian schools. The Prime Minister said that every student in every school deserves a great education and this extra funding will...