Press Office

MON 16 MAY 2011

150th anniversary of Italy's unification

The Australian Government sends its best wishes to all Italians celebrating the 150th anniversary of Italy’s unification this year. Italy will officially celebrate 150 years of being a united country next month. ...

FRI 13 MAY 2011

Visit of New Zealand Prime Minister Key

The Prime Minister of New Zealand, John Key, will visit Australia from 19 to 21 June as a guest of the Australian Government. ...

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...

TUE 03 MAY 2011

Transcript of joint press conference, Canberra

PM: I’m joined today by the Minister for School Education, Peter Garrett, and by the local Member for Fraser, Andrew Leigh, and we’re here at Harrison School. I’d like to thank Dennis, the school principal, who’s made us feel so welcome. ...

TUE 03 MAY 2011

Transcript of interview with Michael Rowland, ABC Breakfast

HOST: And we’re joined now by the Prime Minister in Canberra. Ms Gillard, thank you for your time and good morning. PM: Good morning. ...

TUE 03 MAY 2011

Transcript of interview with Samantha Donovan

HOST: Prime Minister, the US counter terrorism adviser John Brennan has said it's inconceivable that bin Laden didn't have some sort of support within Pakistan. How concerned are you that the Pakistani army or intelligence service may have been giving that support? ...

TUE 03 MAY 2011

Transcript of interview with Melissa Doyle, Sunrise

HOST: Prime Minister Julia Gillard joins us now from Canberra. Prime Minister, good morning to you.   We’re running a phone poll this morning asking our viewers the question whether they feel safer now that bin Laden is gone. 71 per cent are saying no. What advice are...

MON 02 MAY 2011

Transcript of press conference, Canberra

PM: Osama bin Laden declared war on innocent people and today he has paid the price for that declaration. Osama bin Laden was directly responsible for despicable acts of violence against innocent people and he inspired acts of violence by others. ...

SAT 30 APRIL 2011

Australia extends support to the US following severe storms

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has extended her deepest sympathies to the United States on behalf of the Australian Government and people, following the terrible loss of life and suffering caused by severe storms that hit southern states this week. ...

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,...