Press Office

SAT 23 MARCH 2013

Transcript of Joint Press Conference

PM: I am very much enjoying my morning here with Justine Elliot in her electorate, the electorate of Richmond. And we are here in Murwillumbah and joined by a lot of community members, and thank you very much for coming along. ...

FRI 15 MARCH 2013

Clean-Up and Recovery Grants for Primary Producer's Affected by Flooding in NSW

Clean-up and recovery grants of up to $15,000 are now available for primary producers in areas severely affected by flooding in New South Wales. ...

FRI 01 MARCH 2013

$250,000 to help rebuild Dunalley community hall

The Prime Minister has today announced that the Commonwealth Government will make a $250,000 contribution towards the rebuilding of the Dunalley Community Hall. ...

THU 28 FEBRUARY 2013

Transcript of Joint Doorstop Interview

  PM: It is great to be back in Ipswich. I have been a very frequent visitor here but I always love it when I come and I get the opportunity to spend some time with Shayne Neumann, our local member, the Member for Blair. ...

THU 28 FEBRUARY 2013

$85 million for Floods Support Package and Flood-Proofing Projects in Queensland

  The Gillard Government has today unveiled a Support Package to provide approximately $45 million to help Queenslanders recover and rebuild after the Australia Day floods. ...

THU 28 FEBRUARY 2013

Helping Queensland Small Business Bounce Back

  Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Minister for Small Business Chris Bowen today announced a new $2 million Queensland Natural Disaster Assistance program to help small businesses impacted by recent natural disasters to access expert advice and assistance so they can recover and...

THU 28 FEBRUARY 2013

Government to Increase Affordability of Insurance

  The Gillard Government will invest $100 million over two years to reduce flood risk and bring about real reductions in insurance premiums. ...

WED 27 FEBRUARY 2013

Transcript of Joint Press Conference

PM: I’m joined by two very passionate Queenslanders, Wayne Swan and Catherine Tanna. It’s good to be here in Brisbane. ...

WED 27 FEBRUARY 2013

Extra Help for Queensland Farmers

  Flood-affected primary producers in more of the hardest hit regions of Queensland can now apply for clean-up and recovery grants. ...

WED 27 FEBRUARY 2013

New Q20 Group To Maximise G20 Benefits For Queensland

The Gillard Government is pleased to announce the formation of the Queensland 20 (Q20) - a new peak group of Queensland business leaders to ensure the state reaps the maximum benefit from next year's G20 Leaders' Meeting. ...