Julia Gillard and Research in the Gillard Government. At the July 2010 National Press Club, Gillard stated "I will make education central to my economic agenda because of the role it plays in developing the skills that lead to rewarding and satisfying work – and that can build a high-productivity, high-participation economy." The Gillard Government in January 2011 extended tax cuts to parents to help pay for stationery, textbooks or computer equipment under the Education Tax Refund scheme. As Education Minister under Rudd, Gillard commissioned David Gonski to be chairman of a committee to make recommendations regarding funding of education in Australia.
Prime Minister of Portugal residence of the Prime Minister, not all incumbents have lived in the mansion during their term in office. António Costa, current Prime Minister, doesn't live in the residence. As of , there are eight living former Prime Ministers of Portugal, as seen below. The most recent Prime Minister to die was Mário Alberto Nobre Lopes Soares (served 1976–1978 and 1983–1985), on 7 January 2017 aged 92. Prime Minister of Portugal Prime Minister (Portuguese: "Primeiro-Ministro"; ) is the current title of the head of government of Portugal. As head of government, the Prime Minister coordinates the actions of ministers, represents the