Press Office

MON 04 OCTOBER 2010

Transcript of interview with Emma Alberici, ABC AM

HOST: What was your impression of the situation in Afghanistan? PM: Well, my impression was that our troops are making progress there. It is very, very tough. It is tough terrain. It is difficult work but they are training the Afghan National Army and they are making progress and of...

MON 04 OCTOBER 2010

Transcript of joint press conference, Brussels

PRESIDENT BARROSO: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I am very pleased that Prime Minister Julia Gillard has come to Brussels, immediately after her election, and to participate in this ASEM Summit, and also that enable us to have this first bilateral meeting. I congratulate Prime...

MON 04 OCTOBER 2010

Prime Minister arrives in Brussels for Australia’s first Asia-Europe meeting

The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, will be representing Australia at the Asia-Europe Meeting in Brussels as part of her first international trip as Prime Minister. ASEM brings together every two years the leaders from 46 countries in Asia and Europe - two regions of vital...

MON 04 OCTOBER 2010

Transcript of doorstop interview, Brussels

PM: Can I say I'm very pleased to be here in Brussels. Obviously, I've arrived so that I'm able to attend the Asia-Europe Meeting over the next two days. This is the first time that Australia's had a seat at this table. This is a meeting that brings together over 40 world...

SUN 03 OCTOBER 2010

Address to Troops, Tarin Kot, Afghanistan

Thank you very much, thank you for the welcome, but can I say I know that the most important event of today is not my visit it's the Grand Final, I understand that. How many Collingwood supporters in the crowd? Well I was at the MCG last weekend to watch the draw, there were a...

WED 29 SEPTEMBER 2010

Transcript of interview with Fran Kelly

HOST: Ahead of today's first question time, Prime Minister Julia Gillard joins you in our Parliament House studio, now. Prime Minister, good morning and welcome back to Radio National Breakfast. PM: Thank you very much, Fran. Great to be with you. HOST: Prime...

TUE 28 SEPTEMBER 2010

Parliament returns after the election

After one of the closest elections in our nation's history followed by 17 days of negotiations, I know Australians are ready to see our Government get down to business. I believe Australians want to see this Parliament get work done. It's important to remember that...

MON 27 SEPTEMBER 2010

Transcript of joint press conference, Canberra

PM: Well, can I thank everybody for coming along. I'm obviously joined today by the Deputy Prime Minister, Wayne Swan; by our Minister for Climate Change, Greg Combet. I'm joined by Senator Bob Brown, the Leader of the Australian Greens, and obviously Senator Christine Milne as well,...

SUN 26 SEPTEMBER 2010

Transcript of interview with Paul Bongiorno, Meet the Press

BONGIORNO: Good morning Prime Minister. PM: Good morning Paul. BONGIORNO: I notice you are wearing a black and white jacket there, Prime Minister. Despite your pleas yesterday, we have a draw. Do you agree with the captain of Collingwood- after the match, very disappointed?...

THU 23 SEPTEMBER 2010

Transcript of press conference, Canberra

PM: Can I start by saying I want to address some matters as we move towards the opening on the 43rd Parliament next week, and I also want to make some comments about the Commonwealth Games. Firstly, starting with matters as we move towards the formal opening of Parliament next...