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2011
Foreign Investment Decision
Today I approve the application by FOXTEL Partnership (FOXTEL) to acquire Austar United Communications Limited (Austar), noting that a satisfactory resolution of the competition issues raised by
Queensland: Back Bigger and Better from the Natural Disasters
Acting Prime Minister Wayne Swan and Acting Premier of Queensland Andrew Fraser today joined Maroons State of Origin legend Darren Lockyer to officially reopen Suncorp Stadium's refurbished dres
Visit of New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, Deputy Prime Minister Bill English and Other Ministers
Today I am pleased to announce the Prime Minister of New Zealand, John Key, will visit Australia as a guest of the Gillard Government from 27 to 29 January 2012 for the annual Australia
Better Broadband for Regional Australia
Businesses and households across the Northern Territory and regional Queensland will have access to faster, more competitive broadband services with the opening of Australia’s longest-ever fibre op
Vale Václav Havel
The Czech Republic has lost one of its greatest sons in the passing of former President of the Czech Republic Václav Havel yesterday.
Death of Kim Jong-Il
The death of Kim Jong-Il is a major development in North Korea and potentially for the wider Asian region.
Philippines Floods
The Australian Government and people have been deeply saddened by the loss of life and damage caused by the severe flooding in the southern Philippines.
2012-13 Pre-Budget Submissions
Today I invite Australian families, individuals, businesses and community groups to submit their ideas and priorities for the 2012-13 Budget.
Historic Plan to Develop Agriculture in North Queensland
The Gillard and Bligh Governments will invest $10 million in an historic plan that marks a significant step forward in realising the potential of new irrigated agriculture in the Flinders and Gilbe
Developing the Retail Corporate Bond Market
Today I am releasing a discussion paper for consultation on reforms to develop a deep and liquid retail corporate bond market in Australia.
Final Report on the Economic Potential of Senior Australians
The Gillard Government today welcomes the release of the third and final report, Realising the economic potential of seniors Australians: turning grey into gold, from the Advisory Panel
Business Tax Working Group - Interim Report on The Tax Treatment of Losses
Today I am pleased to release the Business Tax Working Group's Interim Report on the Tax Treatment of Losses for public comment.
Clean Energy Reforms Receive Royal Assent
The Gillard Government welcome the Royal Assent of a further 21 bills of the Clean Energy Future Legislative Package and the proclamation of their commencement dates.
National Accounts - September Quarter 2011
Today's National Accounts showing the Australian economy grew strongly in the September quarter are an exceptional result at a time of heightened global instability, turmoil in Europe and slowing
Appointment to the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Reserve Bank Board
I am pleased to appoint Dr Philip Lowe to the position of Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and Mrs Heather Ridout as a member of the Reserve Bank Board.
Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook 201112
The 2011‑12 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) released today forecasts solid economic growth, low debt and a return to surplus in 2012‑13, despite a significant deterioration i
Tax Measures in Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook
The Gillard Government today announced a number of measures as part of the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook that build on ideas discussed at last month's Tax Forum.
Payments System Board Appointment
I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Mr Robert McLean AM as a member of the Payments System Board for a further five-year period.
OECD Economic Outlook 90 - November 2011
The OECD Economic Outlook released overnight confirms that the fundamentals and outlook for the Australian economy remain solid, despite a major deterioration in Europe and a further slowing in t
Foreign Investment Decision
Today I approve the application by SABMiller PLC (SABMiller) to acquire Foster's Group Ltd (Foster's) and the remaining 50 per cent of Pacific Beverages Pty Limited currently owned by Coca-Cola