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MON 14 FEBRUARY 2011

Transcript of interview with Keith Conlon and John Kenneally, 5AA

HOST: Good morning, Prime Minister. PM: Good morning. I think I’ve cut someone short, have I? HOST: Yeah, but we’re really pleased you have. ...

SUN 13 FEBRUARY 2011

A better deal for patients

Today’s new deal on health delivers national health reform that will last, built on a genuine partnership between the Commonwealth and the States and Territories. The Gillard Government will invest a guaranteed extra $19.8 billion in public hospitals – matched by tough...

FRI 11 FEBRUARY 2011

A better deal for patients

Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced the key aspects of the health deal the Government will aim to finalise at COAG on Sunday – aimed at delivering a better deal for patients. The deal will include a 50/50 funding arrangement for all public hospital funding growth,...

MON 07 FEBRUARY 2011

Transcript of press conference, Canberra

PM: Thanks to everybody for gathering in the courtyard, some fresh air for everybody. First and foremost can I say I am wearing a yellow ribbon today because today is the two year anniversary of the devastating Victorian bushfires. Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend a memorial event in...

SUN 06 FEBRUARY 2011

Transcript of interview with Paul Bongiorno, Meet the Press

BONGIORNO: And it’s welcome back to the program, Julia Gillard. Good morning Prime Minister. PM: Good morning, Paul. BONGIORNO: We are just going to Victoria. There had been evacuations overnight. Are we heading for a bigger disaster in that state than was first...

WED 05 JANUARY 2011

Transcript of interview with Mark Nicholas, Channel Nine

NICHOLAS: Prime Minister Julia Gillard, nice to have you with us. PM: It's lovely to be here. NICHOLAS: Spectacular day in more ways than one this, isn't it? PM: It is a spectacular day. I think you've very much enjoying the cricket. I've been...

WED 08 DECEMBER 2010

Transcript of joint press conference, Melbourne

PM: Can I start by saying it's a great pleasure to be here at St Vincent's and I thank everybody for having hosted and shown us around. I'm joined by the Minister for Health Nicola Roxon. We're here in Melbourne looking out on a grey and rainy day so I did want to start by...

WED 08 DECEMBER 2010

Increase in elective surgery operations

For the first time, the Commonwealth will reward States and Territories with $108 million for exceeding targets to increase elective surgery operations. The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard and Health Minister, Nicola Roxon announced the payments today, which demonstrate the success of...

WED 08 DECEMBER 2010

Speech to the St Vincent's Institute Luncheon

Thank you for your warm welcome - and a big "thank you" to the Australian Children's Choir for their outstanding performance here today. We're here today because Sue Alberti has chosen to do something very special with an auction win from last year. She...

TUE 07 DECEMBER 2010

Transcript of interview with Matthew Abraham and David Bevan ABC

HOST: Prime Minister Julia Gillard joins us on 891 Mornings. Good morning, Prime Minister. PM: Good morning. HOST: Prime Minister, you're coming back to Adelaide for Christmas. You'll be working, and are you staying with mum and dad, and have they still got your room...