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TUE 07 DECEMBER 2010

Loan agreement to give certainty to asbestos victims

The Gillard Labor Government has today signed a loan agreement drawn up with the NSW Government to ensure asbestos victims and their families continue to receive payments through the Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund (AICF). The Prime Minister said the Gillard Labor Government would...

TUE 07 DECEMBER 2010

Statement of action on the Tasmanian forestry principals

In October, the Tasmanian forestry industry and several environment NGO's reached an historic high level principles agreement for protecting native forests and developing a sustainable timber industry in Tasmania. The Gillard Labor Government welcomed the landmark...

TUE 07 DECEMBER 2010

Loan agreement to give certainty to asbestos victims

The Gillard Labor Government has today signed a loan agreement drawn up with the NSW Government to ensure asbestos victims and their families continue to receive payments through the Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund (AICF). The Prime Minister said the Gillard Labor Government would...

MON 06 DECEMBER 2010

Transcript of interview with Kerry O'Brien, The 7.30 Report

HOST: I'm joined now by the Prime Minister from Canberra. Julia Gillard, starting with the WikiLeaks exposure of Kevin Rudd's comments on China to Hillary Clinton when he was Prime Minister, in particular his advice that the US should be prepared to use force against China if...

SUN 05 DECEMBER 2010

Australia provides bushfire assistance to Israel

Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced that Australia will provide urgent assistance to help combat the bushfires in Carmel forest in Northern Israel. The three-day old bushfires have already ravaged about 30,000 acres and claimed over 40 lives. The Prime Minister said...

SAT 04 DECEMBER 2010

Commonwealth assistance for New South Wales flood-affected communities

Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Attorney-General Robert McClelland today announced the Federal Government would provide financial assistance to NSW communities affected by flooding in the state's west. The Prime Minister said the Commonwealth assistance was designed to help out...

FRI 03 DECEMBER 2010

Transcript of joint doorstop interview, North Lakes QLD

PM: It's a great pleasure to be here today. I'm joined by the Premier of Queensland, Anna Bligh, and joined by the Mayor of the Moreton Bay Council, Alan Sutherland, and we are here to sign this document. Our signatures have been put on the page, a very important document, saying there...

FRI 03 DECEMBER 2010

Australia congratulates 2022 FIFA World Cup bid winner

Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Minister for Sport Mark Arbib today congratulated Qatar on their successful bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Australia put the best bid possible forward and everyone associated should be extremely proud of their efforts. The Prime Minister...

FRI 03 DECEMBER 2010

Governments sign up for Moreton Bay Rail

Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Queensland Premier Anna Bligh and Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Allan Sutherland today signed the Moreton Bay Rail Link Intergovernmental Agreement at North Lakes. Prime Minister said the historic signing was a key milestone in the delivery of the...

THU 02 DECEMBER 2010

Transcript of interview with Gary Hardgrave, 4BC

HOST: Prime Minister good morning. PM: Good morning- HOST: My turn to ask. PM: The tables have turned, I'm a little bit worried now. HOST: Don't be too worried, I'm sure if, you know what I mean, to become Prime Minister you've got to know...

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