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Media releases

2013

More assistance for disaster affected communities in Queensland

Assistance is being made available for six more disaster-affected communities in Queensland following the devastation of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald.

Assistance for five more disaster affected communities in Queensland

Assistance is being made available for five more disaster-affected communities in Queensland following the devastation of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald.

Severe weather in Queensland

The thoughts of the nation are today with the people of Queensland who are battling a new round of natural disasters.

Assistance for disaster affected communities in Queensland

Additional assistance will be made available to disaster-affected communities in Queensland under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA), Deputy Prime Minister Wayne Swan a

Consumer Price Index - December Quarter 2012

Today's data shows that inflation remains very well contained, with both headline and underlying inflation moderating in the December quarter.

Visit to the United States

Today I arrive in the United States to attend a series of meetings with global leaders in finance, economics and central banking, and to address G'day USA's Australian Outlook Lunch.

Hong Kong Visit - Asian Financial Forum

Tomorrow I begin my fourth visit as Treasurer to Hong Kong, one of the most vibrant and dynamic economies in the Asian region.

Engineering Hub becomes a reality for University of Sunshine Coast

More young Australians will have a career in engineering thanks to a $37 million learning hub to be built by the Gillard Government at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).