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Additional 807 million for Computers in Schools

30 November, 2008 09:00AM Media Release Julia Gillard

Additional $807 million for Computers in Schools

Young carers an inspiration to us all

28 November, 2008 03:34PM Media Release Ursula Stephens

Young carers an inspiration to us all

Schools thinking big about small technologies

28 November, 2008 02:34PM Media Release Julia Gillard

Schools thinking big about small technologies

The humanitarian challenge in a changing world Australian Red Cross National Conference 2008

28 November, 2008 02:00PM Speech Ursula Stephens

Good morning. It is my pleasure to be here as part of today’s workshop session on ‘Social Inclusion.’ The session ...

Government is committed to Social Inclusion

28 November, 2008 02:00PM Media Release Ursula Stephens

The Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, Senator Ursula Stephens, today said the Australian Government’s commitment to social inclusion is only going to gain momentum in the face of the challenges facing us as a nation and as a global community. Addressing the Australian Red Cross National Conference 2008, Dr Stephens outlined the important contribution from the ...

ABC Brisbane Interview

28 November, 2008 12:30PM Transcript Julia Gillard

ISSUES: $4.4 billion Education Tax

AM Radio Interview

28 November, 2008 11:00AM Transcript Julia Gillard

ISSUES: Computers in schools program receives an additional $800 million, additional investment in health

Parliament passes legislation to create new national education authority

27 November, 2008 04:30PM Media Release Julia Gillard

Today the Australian Curriculum, Asssessment and Reporting Authority Bill 2008 was passed by the Senate, clearing the way for the creation of a new national statutory authority to manage the development of a National Curriculum and a national system of assessment and reporting.

New Masters Courses approved for student income support

27 November, 2008 02:41PM Media Release Julia Gillard

New Masters Courses approved for student income support

Minister meets with young carers

27 November, 2008 01:41PM Media Release Brendan O'Connor

The Minister for Employment Participation, Brendan O’Connor, today met with a delegation of young carers and heard about the challenges they face in balancing work and caring responsibilities. The young carers are attending the Bring It! Young Carers Forum 2008 at Parliament House, Canberra. Mr O’Connor said young carers play a major role in the community but often face difficulties in gaining ...