Press Office

THU 21 MARCH 2013

Transcript of Joint Press Conference

PM: Thank you very much. I intend to make a short statement. I don’t intend to take questions today. There is very much work to do. ...

THU 21 MARCH 2013

Labor Leadership

The Prime Minister has determined that there will be a ballot for the leadership and deputy leadership of the Labor Party at 4:30pm today. ...

THU 21 MARCH 2013

National Apology for Forced Adoptions

[ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OMITTED]   In just over an hour’s time, the following words of apology will be moved in the Senate and the House of Representatives: ...

MON 18 MARCH 2013

Australian Migration and Settlement Awards

Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Minister for Multicultural Affairs Senator Kate Lundy have congratulated Sir James Gobbo for being awarded the Australian Migration and Settlement Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Australian Migration and Settlement Awards. ...

MON 18 MARCH 2013

Speech at Migration and Settlement Awards

My Government looks forward to working in partnership with the Migration Council on this important plan. ...

MON 18 MARCH 2013

Transcript of Joint Press Conference

PM: It’s a very great pleasure for me to welcome the visit of President Thein Sein to Australia. ...

MON 18 MARCH 2013

Australia's Support for Reform in Myanmar

Australia will increase its support for reform and engagement with Myanmar, in recognition of the country’s progress towards democracy. ...

SAT 16 MARCH 2013

Official Opening of the Bully Free Australia Foundation Headquaters

It's humbling to be among people who have got such a strong personal connection to the fight against bullying and I really can't imagine how many of you bear the losses that you have, the bravery, the courage, it just takes my breath away. ...

FRI 15 MARCH 2013

Funding Boost for the Centre for Innovative Justice

The Centre for Innovative Justice at RMIT University in Melbourne will receive $300,000 to investigate ways to improve access to justice for Australians.   The Centre, which forms part of the Graduate School of Business & Law, was officially opened today by Prime...

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. ...