Gillard defends tightening of working visa norms

Last Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2013, 09:11

Defending her stand on tightening of working visa norms, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has said her case for a crackdown 457 visa rules will ensure that jobs of the country go first to the local inhabitants.

Gillard backs foreign temporary work visas 'crackdown'

Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 13:50

Under the 457 visa scheme, Australian employers can sponsor qualified overseas workers to the fill nominated positions for up to four-years, if the vacancy cannot be filled locally.

Gillard backs foreign temporary work visas `crackdown`

Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 13:14

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Monday backed a recent crackdown on alleged abuse of foreign temporary work visas, saying that the changes in visa scheme would get the "out of control" system back on track.

Australia condemns North Korea`s nuclear test

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 18:34

Australia condemned North Korea`s nuclear test with PM Julia Gillard stating that the government will work for the strongest possible response to Pyongyang`s continuing defiance of international community`s will.

Australia`s Labor party heading for election defeat: Polls

Last Updated: Monday, February 4, 2013, 13:57

Australia`s ruling Labor party is heading for a huge defeat in the upcoming elections in September and Prime Minister Julia Gillard`s popularity is on the wane, according to new national polls.

Australian PM calls federal elections on Sept 14

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 09:42

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Wednesday announced that the country will go for federal elections on September 14 this year.

Aus PM’s partner apologises over Asian women ‘joke`

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 17:43

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard`s partner Tim Mathieson made a remark in "bad taste" about Asian women doctors, but was quick to apologise after facing severe criticism over his comments.

Oz PM unveils first national security strategy

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 13:17

PM Julia Gillard unveiled first national security strategy, saying Australia`s primary national security focus will be on the Asian region in a post 9/11 era.

2012 brings significant improvement in Oz-India ties

Last Updated: Monday, December 24, 2012, 14:05

The year 2012 brought significant improvement in Australia-India ties, with the two sides agreeing to launch negotiations on civil nuclear deal.

The end of world is coming: Julia Gilliard

Last Updated: Thursday, December 6, 2012, 15:53

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has delivered a chilling message confirming the fear that many people around the world shared about the world coming to an end in the year 2012.

Gillard asks business leaders to engage in Asia

Last Updated: Friday, November 16, 2012, 11:18

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has asked the country's business leaders to engage in Asia, saying that the region holds the key to the country's future success.

Hillary Clinton urges India to play larger role in Asia

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 17:36

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has lauded India as an important player in the Indo-Pacific region and has also urged New Delhi to play a larger role in the region`s affairs.