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FRI 07 DECEMBER 2012

Transcript of Interview with Linda Mottram - ABC Sydney

HOST: Prime Minister, I know there’s a bit on the COAG agenda today but if we can focus on the NDIS; for those who are wondering, what in a nutshell should this scheme deliver, for whom, and by when? ...

FRI 07 DECEMBER 2012

New Chair Of COAG Reform Council

The Hon John Brumby has been appointed to chair the COAG Reform Council for the next three years. ...

FRI 07 DECEMBER 2012

Transcript of Interview With Lisa Wilkinson - Today Show

HOST: I’m pleased to say the Prime Minister joins us now from the lawns of the Lodge. It’s a very chilly morning there I believe this morning Prime Minister? ...

THU 06 DECEMBER 2012

Dame Elisabeth Murdoch

Dame Elisabeth Murdoch lived a great Australian life.  Her example of kindness, humility and grace was constant.  She was not only generous, she led others to generosity.  Australia's children and Australia's artists have lost one of their greatest...

TUE 04 DECEMBER 2012

Anti-Dumping Reforms to Support Australian Industry

  The Gillard Government will deliver stronger protection for Australian industry against unfair competition from overseas by reforming the anti-dumping system. ...

MON 03 DECEMBER 2012

Transcript of Interview with Leon Byner, 5AA

HOST: Prime Minister, compliments of the season to you.   PM: To you too, Leon. ...

SUN 02 DECEMBER 2012

Transcript of Interview with Paul Bongiorno, Rafael Epstein and Patricia Karvelas, Meet The Press

E & O E - PROOF ONLY   HOST: Good morning, Prime Minister.   PM: Good morning, Paul. ...

THU 29 NOVEMBER 2012

Prime Minister's 2012 Valedictory Speech

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY We are now commencing that section of business at the end of the parliamentary sitting which is Christmas valedictories. ...

THU 29 NOVEMBER 2012

Retirement of Ricky Ponting

Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the Minister for Sport Kate Lundy today paid tribute to Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting after he announced he will be retiring from Test cricket following the upcoming Test against South Africa in Perth. ...

THU 29 NOVEMBER 2012

House of Representatives: National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill 2012, Second Reading Speech

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Few actions in public life give me greater pleasure than introducing the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill does today. ...