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Media releases
2012
New President Elected in the Republic of Korea
Australia congratulates President-elect Park Geun-hye on her election on 19 December as the next President of the Republic of Korea. Madame Park is also Korea's first female President.
Charter for the Commonwealth adopted by Commonwealth countries
Acting Prime Minister Wayne Swan and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Bob Carr, today welcomed the adoption by Commonwealth leaders of the Charter for the Commonwealth, a key achieve
Merger of Low Carbon Australia Limited and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, and appointment of additional CEFC board members
The Gillard Government welcomes the in-principle agreement between the Boards of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and Low Carbon Australia Limited (LCAL) to merge LCAL's energy efficie
A plea to Premier Newman: put down your scalpel
I was very grateful for the opportunity this morning to meet with the hard working nurses from Townsville Hospital.
Townsville uni campus to be transformed with $47 million investment
James Cook University will almost double the number of students studying science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health courses due to a $47 million investment by the Gillard Governmen
Dishonest Campaign on Victorian Health Funding Must End
The Victorian Government must immediately cease their intentionally deceptive campaign about Commonwealth health funding in the state.
Clean Sweep for Aussie Surfers
Acting Prime Minister Wayne Swan, Minister for Sport Kate Lundy and Member for Richmond Justine Elliot today congratulated Australian surfers on a triumphant year topped off with Joel Parkinson's
2013-14 Pre-Budget Submissions
Today I invite Australian families, individuals, businesses and community groups to submit their ideas and priorities for the 2013-14 Budget.
Amendments to address issues arising from Petroleum Resource Rent Tax Litigation
The Government today announced amendments to the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT) law to provide certainty to industry following the Full Federal Court's decision in Esso Australia Resources
OECD survey shows Australian economy a standout
The OECD's latest economic survey of Australia released today shows once again that our economy stands tall amongst its peers, with 21 consecutive years of growth, robust economic fundamentals a
Visit to India to discuss the opportunities of the Asian Century
Tonight I depart for India to meet with senior Indian Government and business leaders to discuss the opportunities for our two countries in the Asian Century, building on the goodwill the Prime
Former footy greats helping indigenous kids stay in school
Indigenous students across Queensland will be able to continue to take part in the successful ARTIE program run by the Former Origin Greats (FOGS), thanks to another $4.43 million in funding fro
National Accounts — September Quarter 2012
Today's National Accounts demonstrate the ongoing resilience of the Australian economy in the face of a difficult and volatile global environment.
Australia Joins G20 Leadership Team
Australia has taken its place on the G20 "troika" joining Mexico and Russia on the group of past, present and future chairs that manages the G20 – the world's most important forum for global eco
Launch of fairer deal on ATMs for remote indigenous communities
The Gillard Government welcomes the launch today of a new initiative by the Australian banking industry and two major independent ATM companies to provide free transactions at 79 ATMs across ver
Release of the GST Distribution Review Final Report
Today the final report of the independent GST Distribution Review conducted by the Hon John Brumby, Mr Bruce Carter and the Hon Nick Greiner AC (the Panel) has been released.
Unclaimed money and lost super now properly protected
Australians who have lost track of superannuation or old bank accounts will now have their money returned faster and interest paid to preserve its real value under reforms passed by the Parliamen
OECD Economic Outlook 92 — November 2012
The OECD Economic Outlook released overnight again confirms the resilience of the Australian economy in the face of challenging global conditions.
Appointment of Chair to the Board of Taxation
The Gillard Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Teresa Dyson as Chair of the Board of Taxation.
Recommendation to appoint Mr Peter Harris as Chair of the Productivity Commission
The Government is pleased to announce it will recommend to the Governor-General the appointment of Mr Peter Harris as the new Chair of the Productivity Commission.