So, it was officially announced by Prime Minister Gillard at the National Press Club on 30 January 2013 that Australia will be going to the polls on 14 September 2013. The reactions to this by both the media and members of the public were mixed – why did she announce the date so early? (227…
Read more
It’s an incredible day in feminist history – Julia Gillard has become Australia’s first female Prime Minister! After the resignation of Kevin Rudd, following a huge swing in favour of Gillard for the leader of the Labor party, it has been announced this morning that we do indeed have a new Prime Minister. Support for…
Read more
