Press Office

THU 06 DECEMBER 2012

Gillard Government Supports Manufacturing Jobs

The Gillard Government today announced a further suite of measures to ensure Australia has a dynamic manufacturing industry which continues to provide skilled and well-paid jobs. ...

THU 06 DECEMBER 2012

Transcript of Remarks at Opening of Toyota Powertrain Engine Plant

E & O E – PROOF ONLY [ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OMITTED]   PM: Today marks the start of Toyota’s new global engine line, and the dawn of a new generation of Camry engine production here in...

TUE 04 DECEMBER 2012

Transcript of Joint Doorstop Interview

PM: Can I start by offering my congratulations to Prince William and Kate on the news that they are expecting a child. ...

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. ...

TUE 27 NOVEMBER 2012

2012 Prime Minister's Australian Exporter of the Year Awards

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has named Queensland premium auto manufacturer PWR Performance Products as the 2012 Australian Exporter of the Year. ...

THU 15 NOVEMBER 2012

Speech to Business Council of Australia Dinner

[ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OMITTED] Throughout my time in Government, I’ve been struck by the desire of many businesspeople to see a plan for Australia’s future.  That’s the purpose of our White Paper. And tonight I want to reflect on the projects over the next...

MON 12 NOVEMBER 2012

Transcript of Opening Remarks and Question & Answer Session with Telework Congress 2012

  PM: We are living in what I term the Asian Century. ...

MON 12 NOVEMBER 2012

Launch of National Telework Week

  The Prime Minister today committed the Australian Public Service (APS) to achieving the goal of 12 per cent of APS employees regularly teleworking by 2020 at the launch of National Telework Week. ...

TUE 06 NOVEMBER 2012

Transcript of press conference at the Asia-Europe Meeting in Vientiane, Laos

E & O E – PROOF ONLY PM: I’ve had a good time being able to watch the Melbourne Cup with our hardworking embassy staff here. It’s fantastic to be able to spend some time with our embassy staff here. I try and do it as I travel because I always want to say a very...

THU 01 NOVEMBER 2012

Speech to the Ethnic Business Awards

  CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY We should never underestimate the boldness of the decision taken by Ben Chifley to open the doors to mass migration almost seven decades ago. ...