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TUE 25 JANUARY 2011

You are all amazing Aussies: Speech to the Australian of the Year awards ceremony

Thank you to Karl and Lisa for that welcome. We’re here tonight to celebrate some Australian spirit and tomorrow Australia day will be dedicated to celebrating the spirit of mateship that has brought the nation together during such tough times, the spirit that means people come...

SUN 23 JANUARY 2011

Awarding of the Victoria Cross to Corporal Benjamin Roberts-Smith

The Victoria Cross only bears two words, and those words are ‘for valour’. Two simple words, but nothing else needs to be said, because those two simple words have a universe of meaning. They remind us of the finest traditions of our great Australian Defence Force: love of...

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 16 DECEMBER 2010

Transcript of press conference, Sydney

PM: I have this morning been briefed by a range of officials, including Deputy Commissioner Colvin, on the tragic situation at Christmas Island. Can I start by saying this is a tragic event. We have seen loss of life. There are people on Christmas Island who will never forget the dreadful...

THU 02 DECEMBER 2010

State Memorial Service for Emeritus Professor Frank Fenner AC CMG MBE

The Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced that one of Australia's finest scientists, the late Professor Frank Fenner, would be honoured with a State Memorial Service. The service will commemorate Professor Fenner's life and his remarkable contribution to global public...

WED 01 DECEMBER 2010

Prime Ministerial Statement

The Prime Minister today announced that the Minister for Resources, Energy and Tourism, Martin Ferguson, will represent Australia at the Memorial Service for the Greymouth miners who tragically lost their lives. The service will be held tomorrow, 2 December, in...

WED 24 NOVEMBER 2010

Transcript of statement on Pike River mine tragedy

The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Mr Key has just confirmed that there is now no hope that the 29 miners trapped underground at Pike River will be brought out alive. This is tragic news, 29 families have been hoping, praying, waiting to hear good news and now they've heard the...

WED 17 NOVEMBER 2010

Royal Engagement

The Prime Minister Julia Gillard today congratulated His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales and Catherine Middleton on the announcement of their engagement. The Prime Minister said it was a happy time for the royal couple who will be married next year. The Prince is well...

WED 17 NOVEMBER 2010

2010 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science

Senator the Honourable Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research and our fellow parliamentary colleagues. Distinguished ambassadors and members of the diplomatic community. Our honoured guests from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Scientists,...

WED 17 NOVEMBER 2010

Royal Engagement

The Prime Minister Julia Gillard today congratulated His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales and Catherine Middleton on the announcement of their engagement. The Prime Minister said it was a happy time for the royal couple who will be married next year. The Prince is well...

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