Press Office

SUN 24 FEBRUARY 2013

Transcript of Speech at the opening of the Geelong Ring Road

Thank you very much and what an exciting day getting to walk for the first time on this new stretch of road. ...

SUN 24 FEBRUARY 2013

Construction comes to an end as Geelong Ring Road is completed

Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Victorian Minister for Transport Terry Mulder today officially opened Section 4B, the final section, of the Geelong Ring Road to traffic. ...

SUN 24 FEBRUARY 2013

National 'Reading Blitz' for All Young Australians

A new national ‘reading blitz’ for all students between Foundation and Year 3 is set to be launched next year to help tackle falling literacy standards and prevent thousands of Australian children from falling behind in their schooling. ...

FRI 22 FEBRUARY 2013

Clean-up grants for severely-affected primary producers in NSW

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

FRI 22 FEBRUARY 2013

Speech to the Australian Education Union National Conference

[ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OMITTED]   As a proud graduate of public education, I’m delighted to be with you today. ...

THU 21 FEBRUARY 2013

Transcript of speech and questions & answer session, Wirreanda High School, Adelaide

E & O E – PROOF ONLY PM: Can I acknowledge my great friend Amanda Rishworth, who's just spoken to you, the Member for Kingston and a very active and passionate member representing your part of the world in federal parliament. ...

THU 21 FEBRUARY 2013

Transcript of doorstop interview, Adelaide

PM: It’s a great pleasure to be here at Wirreanda High School as you can see behind me with their banners, with Amanda Rishworth, the Member for Kingston. I'm still here in South Australia and very much enjoying my visit. And we've come to this school today to launch...

THU 21 FEBRUARY 2013

Transcript of interview with Matthew Abraham and David Bevan, ABC Adelaide

E & O E – PROOF ONLY HOST: Prime Minister, welcome to the studio. PM: Thank you very much, I was just worried that that chair was squeaking then and you could hear the squeaks. HOST: We’ll get some WD-40 on it. PM: Good, thank...

THU 21 FEBRUARY 2013

Transcript of interview with Leon Byner, 5AA

E & O E – PROOF ONLY HOST: Prime Minister, thanks for joining us. PM: Thanks Leon, it’s great to be here. HOST: Just breaking news, Telstra have announced Sensis are getting rid of 650 staff. You’re reaction? PM: That’s dreadful...

WED 20 FEBRUARY 2013

Transcript of interview with Fifi and Jules, Fox FM

E & O E – PROOF ONLY JULES: Well Fifi, as you know, on the Fifi and Jules show we don’t muck about. So on the line right now is the Prime Minister of Australia. FIFI: I won! JULES: Julia Gillard, to answer your hot questions. PM: Hello...