Press Office

MON 04 OCTOBER 2010

Transcript of press conference, Brussels

PM: Well, look, can I start by saying I've obviously had a long but very productive day here in Brussels. I've attended the opening session of the Asia-Europe Meeting. I've also had the opportunity to speak today to the Secretary General of NATO, to meet with the Japanese...

MON 04 OCTOBER 2010

Transcript of joint press conference, Brussels

PRESIDENT BARROSO: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I am very pleased that Prime Minister Julia Gillard has come to Brussels, immediately after her election, and to participate in this ASEM Summit, and also that enable us to have this first bilateral meeting. I congratulate Prime...

MON 04 OCTOBER 2010

Prime Minister arrives in Brussels for Australia’s first Asia-Europe meeting

The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, will be representing Australia at the Asia-Europe Meeting in Brussels as part of her first international trip as Prime Minister. ASEM brings together every two years the leaders from 46 countries in Asia and Europe - two regions of vital...

MON 04 OCTOBER 2010

Transcript of doorstop interview, Brussels

PM: Can I say I'm very pleased to be here in Brussels. Obviously, I've arrived so that I'm able to attend the Asia-Europe Meeting over the next two days. This is the first time that Australia's had a seat at this table. This is a meeting that brings together over 40 world...

SUN 03 OCTOBER 2010

Address to Troops, Tarin Kot, Afghanistan

Thank you very much, thank you for the welcome, but can I say I know that the most important event of today is not my visit it's the Grand Final, I understand that. How many Collingwood supporters in the crowd? Well I was at the MCG last weekend to watch the draw, there were a...

SUN 03 OCTOBER 2010

Prime Minister visits troops in Afghanistan

The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has visited Australians serving in Afghanistan at the beginning of her first international trip since becoming Prime Minister and thanked them for their hard work and dedication on behalf of all Australians. In Tarin Kot she met with members of...

SUN 26 SEPTEMBER 2010

Transcript of interview with Paul Bongiorno, Meet the Press

BONGIORNO: Good morning Prime Minister. PM: Good morning Paul. BONGIORNO: I notice you are wearing a black and white jacket there, Prime Minister. Despite your pleas yesterday, we have a draw. Do you agree with the captain of Collingwood- after the match, very disappointed?...

THU 23 SEPTEMBER 2010

Transcript of press conference, Canberra

PM: Can I start by saying I want to address some matters as we move towards the opening on the 43rd Parliament next week, and I also want to make some comments about the Commonwealth Games. Firstly, starting with matters as we move towards the formal opening of Parliament next...

MON 20 SEPTEMBER 2010

Overseas Travel

Between 4-5 October, the Prime Minister will lead Australia's inaugural participation in the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Brussels. This meeting brings together leaders from forty three countries in Asia and Europe with a focus on strengthening economic linkages and...

THU 16 SEPTEMBER 2010

Transcript of joint press conference, Canberra

PM: Today we are obviously in the Federal electorate of Fraser, and we're joined by the incoming Member Andrew Leigh, who of course is one of our new Labor Members in the House of Representatives. I'm also joined by Tony Burke, who has the responsibility of developing our strategy for...