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WED 12 OCTOBER 2011

Transcript of interview, Sunrise

HOST: Good morning to you. Welcome back. PM: Good morning Mel. Thank you. HOST: You've said this tax is simple, but there’s so much confusion our Soap Box has said people still don't understand it. Is that your fault? ...

WED 12 OCTOBER 2011

Australia in the Asian Century White Paper advisory panel

Today I am announcing the membership of a high-level advisory panel for the White Paper on Australia in the Asian Century. The shift of economic and strategic weight to Asia has never been more profound for Australia’s interests than it is now. ...

MON 10 OCTOBER 2011

Clashes in Egypt

The Australian Government today expressed its deep concern at the violence and resulting loss of life and injuries that took place in Cairo overnight. According to current estimates, up to 23 people have died and over 150 were injured during clashes between protestors and security...

FRI 07 OCTOBER 2011

Kingston Community Cabinet - Video Highlights Transcript

This transcript contains excerpts from the Community Cabinet meeting held in Kingston, Tasmania on Monday 3 October 2011. A complete transcript of the Public Forum detailing all questions and answers can be found via the Community Cabinet links on the Department of the Prime Minister and...

FRI 07 OCTOBER 2011

$18 million boost for future of manufacturing in Ballarat

Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Member for Ballarat Catherine King today announced work will begin this month on a new centre that will provide cutting edge manufacturing training for students at the University of Ballarat. The Gillard Labor Government has provided more than $18...

FRI 07 OCTOBER 2011

New education and training facilities for regional Australia

Prime Minister Julia Gillard today opened a $500 million fund to build world class education and training facilities for students in regional Australia. The special Regional Priorities Round of the Education Investment Fund will provide a major boost to higher education institutions...

THU 06 OCTOBER 2011

Future Jobs Forum closing remarks, Canberra

Thank you very much to Wayne for those words of introduction, and thank you to all of you, particularly the people who have been on the 3-day journey, for your fortitude and you contributions. I’d also like to thank Peter Shergold for doing the moderating this morning. To...

THU 06 OCTOBER 2011

Transcript of doorstop interview, Canberra

JOURNALIST: Can I just ask you a very important question first up on jobs and yours in particular. Let’s talk about Mark Bishop and Alan Griffin, have you spoken to them, do you believe the (inaudible)? PM: I’ll let the ex-Labor politicians and the commentators all chatter...

THU 06 OCTOBER 2011

Transcript of interview with Alison Carabine, Radio National Breakfast

HOST: Prime Minister good morning. PM: Good morning Alison. HOST: First to the broader economic outlook, overnight we had the IMF warning a world recession can’t be ruled out in 2012. Do you believe that the threat of a global recession is now as serious as it was in...

THU 06 OCTOBER 2011

Transcript of interview with Keith Conlon, 5AA

HOST: Prime Minister Julia Gillard, thanks very much for waiting. Good morning. PM: Good morning. HOST: Perhaps the best news for, particularly for people on low incomes, part time earners, is that there will be a raising of the tax free threshold after yesterday’s and...