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03/07/2009 Infrastructure and housing approvals reform to drive economic recovery
Faster approvals of major infrastructure projects and housing developments will help boost construction activity and create jobs under a microeconomic reform package agreed by the Council of Australian Governments today.

01/07/2009 New social security agreement with Finland begins
A new Social Security Agreement with Finland will come into force today, enabling 2000 residents of both Australia and Finland to receive pensions from both countries for the first time.

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Latest speeches

26/06/2009 Speech to launch the Under Pressure emergency relief report

22/06/2009 Opening Address - 2009 National Symposium: Resilient Families need Resilient Workers

17/06/2009 Statement in Parliament - The Wellbeing of Australia's Children
Today the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released its comprehensive report on children's wellbeing - A Picture of Australia's Children 2009.

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Latest transcripts

02/07/2009 Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage 2009 Report - Doorstop Darwin

29/06/2009 Doorstop Alice Springs; town camps and CDEP

29/06/2009 Alice Springs town camps, CDEP

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Video Statements

13/05/2008 Budget 2008-09 Overarching Statement
In this Budget the Rudd Government delivers on its election commitments with strong economic management to help ease the financial pressure on working families

13/05/2008 Budget 2008-09 Indigenous Statement
2008 has been a significant year for reconciliation in Australia.

Ministerial Statement