Julia Gillard
Julia Gillard: women and leadership
Julia Gillard was the 27th Prime Minister of Australia. She is currently the inaugural Chair of the Global Institute for Women's Leadership at Kings College London, which seeks to address women's… Audio
Feature interview - Former Australian PM Julia Gillard
Julia Gillard became the first female prime minister of Australia on June 24th, 2010 an office she held, for just over 3 years, until her defeat by Kevin Rudd in a leadership vote in June 2013. Her… Audio
Julia Gillard continues push against sexism in NZ speaking tour
Julia Gillard made a point of steering clear of New Zealand politics while speaking to a sold-out audience in Auckland last night. Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh
Australian political correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh on former Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the passing of Gough Whitlam. Audio
Former Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard
Julia Gillard tells us about her controversial ascent to the top, sexism and the enmity between her and Kevin Rudd. She became Australia's first woman Prime Minister in June 2010, after a brutal coup… Audio
Rudd exacts political revenge against Gillard
Julia Gillard's career in politics is over. Audio
Australia's Gillard survive yet another leadership challenge
Julia Gillard has cemented her position as Australian Prime Minister after a challenge by her predecessor Kevin Rudd evaporated at the last moment yesterday. Audio
Julia Gillard calls for unity within ALP
The Australian Prime Minister and the man she's defeated in Labor's leadership ballot, Kevin Rudd, have both called for her Labor Party to unite. Audio
Battle for Aus leadership decided today
The battle between Australia's Prime Minister, Julia Gillard and her predecessor Kevin Rudd for the country's top job will be determined in just a few hours when Labor MPs cast their votes in a secret… Audio
Australia's carbon tax 'shows up NZ's ETS as weak'
The Australian government yesterday unveiled plans to impose a tax on carbon emissions for the country's worst polluters. Audio
Focus on Politics for 18 February 2011
This week the Focus team examines the visit of the Australian Prime Minister and looks at what it means for the 'family' on this side of the Tasman. Audio
Interview with Australian PM Gillard
A special relationship -"mateship". That has been the theme of Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard's visit to New Zealand. Audio
Single economic market inches closer
The Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, will be formally welcomed to Parliament this morning. Audio
Gillard begins NZ visit with emphasis on CER
The Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has begun her visit to New Zealand, with an emphasis on education and building a closer economic relationship between the two countries. Audio
Efforts to 'close the gap' for indigenous Australians
Australia's Prime Minister has urged Indigenous communities to change their behaviour as part of efforts to"close the gap"between their living conditions and those of other Australians. Audio
Homes across Queensland inundated with floodwater
The overall damage bill is expected to exceed one billion dollars as some communities experience the worst flooding in decades. Audio
Christmas Island shipwreck toll rises to thirty
The Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has defended the time it took for authorities to respond to the fatal Christmas Island shipwreck on Wednesday. The death toll has risen to 30 overnight… Audio
Gillard sends Australia's condolences
The Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has sent condolences to New Zealand. In a message to the Prime Minister, the Queen has also said she was deeply saddened by the news. Audio
No clear election lead in Australia
The election lead in Australia continues to see-saw with Labor currently having a slight edge over the Coalition. Audio