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FRI 07 OCTOBER 2011

$18 million boost for future of manufacturing in Ballarat

Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Member for Ballarat Catherine King today announced work will begin this month on a new centre that will provide cutting edge manufacturing training for students at the University of Ballarat. The Gillard Labor Government has provided more than $18...

FRI 07 OCTOBER 2011

New education and training facilities for regional Australia

Prime Minister Julia Gillard today opened a $500 million fund to build world class education and training facilities for students in regional Australia. The special Regional Priorities Round of the Education Investment Fund will provide a major boost to higher education institutions...

THU 06 OCTOBER 2011

Future Jobs Forum closing remarks, Canberra

Thank you very much to Wayne for those words of introduction, and thank you to all of you, particularly the people who have been on the 3-day journey, for your fortitude and you contributions. I’d also like to thank Peter Shergold for doing the moderating this morning. To...

THU 06 OCTOBER 2011

Transcript of doorstop interview, Canberra

JOURNALIST: Can I just ask you a very important question first up on jobs and yours in particular. Let’s talk about Mark Bishop and Alan Griffin, have you spoken to them, do you believe the (inaudible)? PM: I’ll let the ex-Labor politicians and the commentators all chatter...

THU 06 OCTOBER 2011

Transcript of interview with Alison Carabine, Radio National Breakfast

HOST: Prime Minister good morning. PM: Good morning Alison. HOST: First to the broader economic outlook, overnight we had the IMF warning a world recession can’t be ruled out in 2012. Do you believe that the threat of a global recession is now as serious as it was in...

THU 06 OCTOBER 2011

Transcript of interview with Keith Conlon, 5AA

HOST: Prime Minister Julia Gillard, thanks very much for waiting. Good morning. PM: Good morning. HOST: Perhaps the best news for, particularly for people on low incomes, part time earners, is that there will be a raising of the tax free threshold after yesterday’s and...

MON 03 OCTOBER 2011

Future Jobs Forum - Key Note Speakers and Agenda

The Prime Minister today announced further details of the Future Jobs Forum, to be held at Parliament House on Thursday 6 October 2011. The Future Jobs Forum is an opportunity for the Government to hear from business and unions on the opportunities and challenges facing the Australian...

MON 03 OCTOBER 2011

New job opportunities for Tasmania

Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced the start of stage three of the rollout of the National Broadband Network – creating up to 800 new jobs. The stage three rollout will extend to a further 90,000 homes and businesses in Burnie, Devonport, Launceston and Hobart,...

THU 15 SEPTEMBER 2011

Formation of the Resources Advisory Council

Business and union leaders in the resources sector have committed to work in partnership with the Australian Government to increase productivity and competitiveness, create jobs and improve the skills of workers in the sector.  ...

SUN 11 SEPTEMBER 2011

Tomorrow's jobs - staying ahead of the game

The Government will hold a one-day forum next month to discuss how Australia can build on its outstanding record of economic growth and job creation in recent years, and best position our nation to benefit from the changing global economy. The Future Jobs...

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