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WED 18 JULY 2012

Retirement of Sharon Grierson

I pay tribute to my parliamentary colleague and friend, Sharon Grierson MP, who has announced her retirement from politics after 12 years as Member for Newcastle. Sharon has been a diligent servant of the people of Newcastle and a passionate ambassador for the Hunter as a region of...

SUN 15 JULY 2012

"... Not a brand, a cause", Speech to the NSW ALP Conference

Delegates, our party members are our greatest resource. So after the last Federal election, I had no doubt at all - we had to reform our Party for our members. When we met here last July, you were ready for renewal, ready to rebuild. ...

MON 04 JUNE 2012

Remarks at Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Beacon Lighting Ceremony, Canberra

On behalf of the people of Australia, tonight we will have the honour of lighting this beacon. This beacon will be one of those shining around the world, and in lighting the beacon tonight we are joining our celebrations for The Queen's Diamond Jubilee with celebrations being held...

THU 10 MAY 2012

Retirement of Nick Sherry

Today Nick Sherry has announced he will retire from Parliament, after almost 22 years as a Senator for Tasmania. Nick has made a tremendous contribution to the Labor team. He served as a Parliamentary Secretary in the Keating Government and subsequently spent many years...

MON 07 MAY 2012

Michael Jeffery to lead fundraising for the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust

Former Australian Governor-General Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC (Retd) has been appointed to lead the nation’s fundraising efforts for The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust. The Trust aims to provide an enduring tribute to Her Majesty’s dedication to public...

SUN 29 APRIL 2012

Transcript of press conference, Canberra

PM: Good morning. Australians are entitled to expect that people in public life uphold the highest standards. They’re entitled to look at this Parliament, the building where I’m standing today, and see an institution that they can respect. ...

MON 23 APRIL 2012

Transcript of press conference, Singapore

PM: I’m very pleased to be making my first visit to Singapore as Prime Minister, and I’ve started the day here at the Kranji War Memorial and I do want to say a few words about that as we are in the days in the lead up to ANZAC Day. ...

SUN 22 APRIL 2012

Statement from the Prime Minister

It is appropriate that Mr Slipper has stood aside as Speaker whilst alleged criminal conduct is investigated. It is also appropriate for all parties to note the processes under way and treat them with respect. ...

FRI 13 APRIL 2012

Transcript of joint press conference, Canberra

PM: Thank you very much. The Council of Australian Governments meeting has just concluded. I know in the run up to this meeting there was a fair degree of scepticism about whether or not COAG could still get things done. Well I think we’ve proved today that we can still get...