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THU 05 APRIL 2012

Speech to launch The Salvation Army 2012 Red Shield Appeal

In order to make sure the breakfast does go to 11 o’clock this morning, I’m intending to give you a two-hour speech, the first hour will be on the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal, the second hour will be on the Western Bulldogs. So please settle in. I am simply...

SUN 01 APRIL 2012

The Honourable Lionel Frost Bowen AC

The Prime Minister today paid tribute to the late Lionel Bowen, whose long and remarkable life came to an end in Sydney this morning at the age of 89. Mr Bowen was a legend of Australian politics, who served with distinction in public life for 42 years across all three levels of...

FRI 23 MARCH 2012

Jim Stynes Achievement Scholarships for young Australians

Young Australians will be given help to achieve their education, community and sporting goals, through the creation of new scholarships in honour of Jim Stynes. Jim Stynes was a man who inspired AFL fans across the nation. But off the football field, Jim was also a man who fought for...

TUE 20 MARCH 2012

Passing of Jim Stynes

Australia has lost one of our sporting greats with the passing of Jim Stynes this morning, following his courageous battle with cancer. As a sporting legend Jim inspired millions with his sportsmanship, making a lasting contribution to Australia’s game. But he will...

TUE 20 MARCH 2012

Memorial Tribute to the late Nancy Wake, Canberra

We gather in a spirit of commemoration and of celebration. Commemoration because the vivid light which was the life of Nancy Wake has been extinguished. But celebration because that life has such lasting significance for the people of the nations represented here today and,...

MON 19 MARCH 2012

King George Tupou V

On behalf of the Australian Government and people of Australia, I extend my deepest condolences to the Tongan Government following the death of His Majesty King George Tupou V. Our thoughts today are with the people of Tonga, including the large Tongan community living in...

SUN 18 MARCH 2012

Death of Pope Shenouda

This morning Australians woke to the sad news that Pope Shenouda III, Patriarch of Coptic Orthodox Church, has died in Egypt overnight. Pope Shenouda had served in religious life for sixty years. He was spiritual leader of his people for four decades. ...

SAT 17 MARCH 2012

Death of Margaret Whitlam AO

  The Prime Minister today paid tribute to Margaret Whitlam AO, who has died in Sydney aged 92. Margaret Whitlam was a remarkable woman, rightly loved and revered as a national treasure. ...

FRI 16 MARCH 2012

Address to the Lansdowne Club St Patrick's Day Lunch

Thank you Peter, for that introduction. He’s always a hard act to follow, showing that you can get away with anything in an Irish accent. It’s grand to be here again. Ambassador White - welcome to an Australian St Patrick’s Day event. ...

MON 12 MARCH 2012

Commonwealth Day

The Prime Minister today welcomed events around the world to mark Commonwealth Day, the annual celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations held each second Monday in March. ...

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