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WED 28 SEPTEMBER 2011

Speech to the AsiaLink and Asia Society Lunch, Melbourne

Here I’d first like to acknowledge Sid Myer, Group Chairman of Asialink and the Asia Society – and of course a leader in philanthropy in Australia – along with Jenny McGregor, Asialink and the Asia Society’s Group CEO. Richard Woolcott, Founding Director, Asia...

SUN 18 SEPTEMBER 2011

Visit by Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark

Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark will visit Australia from 19 to 26 November as guests of the Australian Government. ...

TUE 13 SEPTEMBER 2011

Australia appoints Global Ambassador for Women and Girls

Australia will be at the forefront of global efforts to promote the role of women and girls with the creation of an Ambassador to advocate on their behalf. The Gillard Government today announced career diplomat Penny Williams will be Australia’s first Global Ambassador for Women...

MON 12 SEPTEMBER 2011

Visit to Australia by the President of the United States of America

The President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, will undertake a bilateral visit to Australia on 16 and 17 November. I look forward to welcoming President Obama to Australia. The United States is Australia’s closest ally and partner. The Alliance is fundamental to...

SUN 11 SEPTEMBER 2011

Address to the National Commemoration Ceremony to mark the 10th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks

Distinguished guests. Friends of Australia, from many countries. Ladies and Gentlemen. This weekend many Australians read the story of a young New York firefighter – James Dowdell. He wears his father’s uniform. Ten years ago today,...

THU 08 SEPTEMBER 2011

Transcript of joint press conference with Prime Minister Tuilaepa, Auckland

PETER BAXTER: Welcome everyone. My name’s Peter Baxter and I’m the Director-General of AusAID and I’d like to particularly welcome the Honourable Prime Minister Tuilaepa of Samoa and, of course, Australia’s Prime Minister the Honourable Julia Gillard. Improving...

THU 08 SEPTEMBER 2011

Australian support improving vocational skills across the Pacific

The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, today announced new funding which will help more than 3,400 students build vocational skills and employment opportunities throughout the Pacific. Australia will provide $152 million over four years from the aid program to continue to support the...

THU 08 SEPTEMBER 2011

Australia helping to tackle chronic diseases across the Pacific

The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, today announced the Australian Government will increase its assistance to help prevent and control chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease across the Pacific. Ms Gillard is attending the 42nd Pacific Islands Forum in Auckland, New...

THU 08 SEPTEMBER 2011

Working together to end violence against women across the Pacific

The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, today announced the Government will provide an extra funding to help Pacific Island nations improve services for women who have experienced violence. Ms Gillard today said the funds will help governments, civil society and United Nations agencies...

THU 08 SEPTEMBER 2011

Australia increases support for Pacific fisheries

The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, today announced that Australia will help the Pacific Island states to improve their food security and economic development by boosting funding for fisheries programs. Ms Gillard said today that Australia will provide an additional $4.7 million to...

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