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WED 02 FEBRUARY 2011

Support for flood recovery package welcomed

Prime Minister Julia Gillard today welcomed the Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook’s support for the Gillard Labor Government’s Flood Response Package to help rebuild flood-affected infrastructure across the country. ...

WED 02 FEBRUARY 2011

Transcript of press conference, Canberra

PM: I want to make some comments about Cyclone Yasi, then about the circumstances in Egypt. For many weeks now, as Australians have watched and hoped and sent their best wishes to the people of Queensland, the people of Queensland have had to meet the most destructive forces of...

THU 27 JANUARY 2011

Rebuilding after the floods

The Prime Minister today announced the Gillard Labor Government’s response to the immense national challenge of rebuilding flood-affected regions across Australia. Preliminary estimates, following consultation with the Queensland Government, indicate that the Government will...

THU 27 JANUARY 2011

I see what needs to be done and I will do it: Speech to the National Press Club

Yesterday was Australia Day, and in some ways, it was an Australia Day like any other. Picnics and barbecues, tennis and cricket, a new Australian of the Year and new Australian citizens - in so many ways it felt just like last year did and just like next year will. But...

WED 26 JANUARY 2011

Statement on the Australia Day donation by New Zealand

The Prime Minister today expressed the Government’s gratitude for a $NZ4 million ($A3.1m) Australia Day donation by New Zealand to help Queensland and Victoria recover from the floods. ...

SUN 23 JANUARY 2011

Resignation of Premier Bartlett

Prime Minister Julia Gillard today thanked David Bartlett for his service to the people of Tasmania as Premier, following the announcement of his resignation from the position today. The Prime Minister acknowledged the tremendous contribution David has made for his state, particularly...

FRI 21 JANUARY 2011

Because we are Australian: Speech to the Australian Day Luncheon, Adelaide

Australians all, It’s always wonderful to be back in my home town.  I was last here for a family Christmas and the celebration of Proclamation Day, a celebration of the spirit of South Australia.  Nothing better symbolises that spirit than the place we gather...

THU 06 JANUARY 2011

Kings Park to host CHOGM Retreat

The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard and the Premier of Western Australia, Colin Barnett today announced that Kings Park in Perth would be the Retreat location for leaders attending the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). CHOGM will be held from 28-30 October 2011 and...

SAT 01 JANUARY 2011

Prime Minister’s New Year message

Happy New Year. As the fireworks fade and the cricket moves from Melbourne to Sydney, I'm proud to be Australian and excited about the year ahead. Australia can look forward to 2011 confident in our future as a fair and prosperous nation. As the New Year begins,...

TUE 28 DECEMBER 2010

We have outlived the shade of our own founding - Proclamation Day celebrations

Thank you very much for that welcome and can I start by acknowledging friends who have joined us here today including His Excellency the Governor of South Australia, my colleague and friend Premier Mike Rann, Dr Rollond the Mayor here, thank you very much for your insights into the history of...

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