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THU 09 MAY 2013

Transcript of Joint Press Conference

PM: We have gathered today to make a very important announcement which is on 14 September, when Australians go to vote in the Federal election they will also be asked to vote local government referendum. ...

FRI 26 APRIL 2013

Transcript of Doorstop Interview

PM: It's fantastic to be here in Darwin and I'm joined by Nova Peris, our candidate for the Senate, and by Luke Gosling our candidate for Solomon. We've just had the opportunity to talk to some wonderful kids here at this fantastic school, and thank you very much to David,...

FRI 26 APRIL 2013

Transforming Indigenous Teaching in the North

A new IT-enabled centre in Darwin will help to transform Indigenous teaching, learning and research across northern Australia. The Prime Minister today officially opened the Australian Centre for Indigenous Knowledges and Education (ACIKE) in Darwin. The Centre will use...

FRI 26 APRIL 2013

Speech at Opening of the Australian Centre for Indigenous Knowledges and Education

[ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OMITTED] It’s a great pleasure to be here today for the opening of this magnificent new centre.   Today we celebrate the hard work that has transformed a bold idea into reality.  And we mark another important moment in...

FRI 26 APRIL 2013

Transcript of Interview with Julia Christensen

HOST: Julia Gillard, good morning. PM: Good morning Julia, and I’m afraid this could get a bit confusing, couldn’t it? Two Julias talking to each other! HOST: It often does. I had a question from a listener on the text earlier asking about the Greens and who is...

FRI 19 APRIL 2013

Transcript of Joint Press Conference, Council of Australian Governments

PM: We did welcome two new colleagues, the new Premier of Victoria and the new Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, to COAG. COAG today has worked through a number of important items. If I can start first with progress in relation to DisabilityCare, the National Disability Insurance...

THU 18 APRIL 2013

$777 Million for Renewed Effort to Close the Gap in Indigenous Health

The Australian Government has announced $777 million to fund its share of a renewed National Partnership Agreement on Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health Outcomes for a further three years to 30 June 2016. ...

THU 21 MARCH 2013

National Apology for Forced Adoptions

[ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OMITTED]   In just over an hour’s time, the following words of apology will be moved in the Senate and the House of Representatives: ...

WED 13 FEBRUARY 2013

Second Reading Debate Speech - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Recognition Bill 2012

Speaker, this Parliament is the gathering place of our nation’s representatives. ...

WED 13 FEBRUARY 2013

Act of Recognition Passes

Australia has moved closer towards constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with the Act of Recognition passing the House of Representatives today. ...

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