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Julia Gillard

Stephen Sackur meets Julia Gillard, who made history as Australia's first female Prime Minister. After such a success, why did her political career end in disappointment?

Stephen Sackur speaks to Julia Gillard who made history five years ago when she became Australia's first female Prime Minister. Her rise, and her fall three years later, featured an extraordinarily dysfunctional relationship with her Labour Party ally, turned bitter rival, Kevin Rudd. Having broken through Australia's ultimate glass ceiling why did her political career end in deep disappointment?

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 30 Jul 2015 19:30GMT

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Role Contributor
Presenter Stephen Sackur
Interviewed Guest Julia Gillard

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