Press Office

THU 05 MAY 2011

Transcript of interview with Ben Fordham, 2GB

HOST: Good afternoon to you Prime Minister PM: Good afternoon Ben. HOST: Where do I find you at the moment? ...

MON 02 MAY 2011

Transcript of joint press conference, Canberra

PM: I’m here today at Turner Primary School and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the Principal, Jan Day, and also thank the School Captains Anika and Charlie, who have shown us around today  ...

THU 28 APRIL 2011

Transcript of interview with Jim Middleton, Newsline

HOST: Prime Minister, thanks very much for your time.   PM: My pleasure.   HOST: Australia’s fortunes are now more closely linked with China’s than ever before, as evidenced by the star-studded business delegation you had with you in Beijing,...

THU 28 APRIL 2011

Transcript of interview with Jim Middleton, Newsline

HOST: Prime Minister, thanks very much for your time. PM: My pleasure. HOST: Australia’s fortunes are now more closely linked with China’s than ever before, as evidenced by the star-studded business delegation you had with you in Beijing, but isn’t there a...

WED 27 APRIL 2011

Transcript of doorstop interview, Beijing

PM: This morning I’ve begun my day with a series of events based on education and people to people links between Australia and China. I had breakfast this morning with Chinese participants in the Higher Education Executive Leadership program. This brings to Australian universities,...

TUE 26 APRIL 2011

Transcript of doorstop interview, Beijing

PM: I’m here in Beijing on my first visit to China as Prime Minister. The relationship with China is in good shape, it’s a constructive one and a comprehensive one. We have enjoyed a series of high level visits between our two countries at a quick tempo in recent times, and...

TUE 26 APRIL 2011

Bilateral meeting furthers Australia's economic ties with China

Prime Minister Julia Gillard today met Premier Wen Jiabao to discuss ways to advance the growing relationship between Australia and China in her first official visit to Beijing as Prime Minister. ...

MON 25 APRIL 2011

Transcript of doorstop interview, Seoul

PM:In Korea this morning I’ve had the opportunity to attend an Anzac Day commemoration. This was a very special event, involving as it did many of the veterans who have been here for a journey to be in Korea, veterans who served here in the Korean War. I spent yesterday with...

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...

THU 21 APRIL 2011

Transcript of joint press conference, Tokyo

PRIME MINISTER KAN: First, we have the first offshore guest of honour after the earthquake, we have with us Prime Minister Gillard and I’d like to extend my heartfelt welcome to her. ...