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WED 29 DECEMBER 2010

Transcript of interview, 6PR

HOST: Prime Minister of Australia Julia Gillard’s in the studio. Nothing to do with things you may have said in the past. That’s my theme. PM: Well, Howard, as long as you’re not going to ask me to sing, because I think that that would end...

WED 29 DECEMBER 2010

Transcript of Press Conference, Adelaide

PM: Thank you very much for coming along and I've taken this opportunity to say a few words about the situation in Queensland and I'll be very happy to take a few questions. Of course the Christmas-New Year period is a time of joy and family celebration for literally millions...

TUE 28 DECEMBER 2010

Commonwealth assistance for flood-affected Queensland communities

Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Acting Attorney-General Brendan O'Connor today said the Commonwealth Government would continue to provide assistance to Queensland communities affected by flooding over Christmas. Following a request from Queensland, the Government is providing two...

TUE 28 DECEMBER 2010

We have outlived the shade of our own founding - Proclamation Day celebrations

Thank you very much for that welcome and can I start by acknowledging friends who have joined us here today including His Excellency the Governor of South Australia, my colleague and friend Premier Mike Rann, Dr Rollond the Mayor here, thank you very much for your insights into the history of...

SAT 25 DECEMBER 2010

Prime Minister's Christmas message

Merry Christmas. In the Gillard family, Christmas is a time for tradition. Everyone has the same job on Christmas Day. I always get to peel the potatoes and carrots. We eat the same food in the same order. Dad tells the same jokes! We get a little older each...

THU 23 DECEMBER 2010

Expert panel on constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians appointed

The Australian Government today took a further step towards the recognition of Indigenous people in the Australian Constitution by appointing the members of the expert panel that will help lead the process. The panel members are accomplished and respected individuals who will be...

THU 23 DECEMBER 2010

Independent review of the intelligence community

Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced arrangements for an Independent Review of the Intelligence Community to start in early 2011. Intelligence plays a key role in preserving Australia's national security and supports a wide range of our national interests. The...

TUE 21 DECEMBER 2010

Departmental Secretaries

I am pleased to announce new arrangements for departmental Secretaries, which will take effect in the near future. The Treasury After 10 years as the Secretary to the Treasury, Dr Ken Henry AC, will finish in that role early next year. Dr Henry was...

MON 20 DECEMBER 2010

Government releases NBN Co Corporate Plan

The Gillard Government today released NBN Co Limited's Corporate Plan, which shows the National Broadband Network (NBN) will provide all Australians with world-class broadband on a financially viable basis at affordable prices. The Corporate Plan shows taxpayers will get their...