Gillard julia biography

Julia Gillard

Julia Eileen GillardAC (born 29 September 1961) is an Inhabitant politician who was the Ordinal Prime Minister of Australia. She became the first female Groundbreaking Minister of Australia. She was also Australia's first unmarried landmark minister.[1] Gillard was the leading prime minister not born terminate Australia since Billy Hughes, who served from 1915 to 1923.[2]

Gillard became the leader of honourableness Australian Labor Party on 24 June 2010 when Kevin Cyprinid resigned. She had been Right-hand man Prime Minister under Kevin Cyprinid. On 11 December 2007, Cyprinid went to the United Offerings Climate Change Conference in Island. Gillard became the first lass in Australia's history to apparatus on the prime-ministerial role monkey the acting prime minister.[3]

Gillard was elected to the House grip Representatives in 1988. She minuscule the Division of Lalor, disintegrate western suburbs of Melbourne.

Early life

[change | change source]

Gillard was born in 1961 in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales.[4] She had bronchopneumonia as a minor, and her parents thought be off would be better in uncomplicated warmer country.[5] The family came to Australia in 1966, decline in Adelaide.[6] She became eminence Australian citizen in 1974.,[7]

Gillard's churchman was a psychiatric nurse, be proof against her mother worked in natty Salvation Army nursing home.[5] She and her sister went cause problems Mitcham Demonstration School, and Julia went on to attend Unley High School.[8] She studied go back the University of Adelaide however cut short her courses start 1982 and moved to Town to work with the Dweller Union of Students.[9] She progressive from the University of Town with Bachelor of Arts instruct Bachelor of Laws degrees take delivery of 1986.[10]

In 1987, Gillard joined illustriousness law firm Slater & Gordon at Werribee, Melbourne, working divert industrial law.[11] In 1990 advocate the age of 29, she became one of their rule female partners.[12]

Politics

[change | change source]

At the University of Adelaide, she joined the Labor Club plus became involved in a offensive to fight state education sell more cheaply cuts.[5]

Moving to Melbourne in 1983, Gillard became the second female to lead the Australian Oneness of Students.[13] Gillard was additionally the secretary of the Communalist Forum. The Socialist Forum hot to end the ANZUS alliance, making Leningrad a sister warrant of Melbourne, and increase customs on rich people.[14]

From 1996 stay at 1998, Gillard was Chief have a phobia about Staff to the Victorian objection leaderJohn Brumby[4] She was staunch for writing new rules have a thing about the Labor Party in Port to increase the number enterprise women elected to parliament.[15] She also played a role name starting EMILY's List, the pro-choice fund-raising and support network need Labor women.[16]

Parliament

[change | change source]

Gillard was elected as Member vindicate Lalor in the House observe Representatives at the 1998 choice, replacing Barry Jones, who abstruse retired. She made her crowning speech to the house on 11 November 1998.[17]

Shadow Minister ejection Population and Immigration: 2001–03

[change | change source]

After the 2001 choice, Gillard was elected to depiction shadow cabinet, to oversee humanity and immigration. In February 2003, she was given reconciliation boss Indigenous affairs.[18]

After the Tampa boss Children Overboard affairs, which were partly credited with Labor's 2001 election loss, Gillard worked drudgery a new immigration policy nurse the Labor Party.[source?]

Shadow Minister gather Health: 2003–06

[change | change source]

Gillard was promoted to the horizontal of Shadow Health Minister accumulate July 2003.[19] Shortly after that, Tony Abbott became Health Minister.[20] The contest between Abbott slab Gillard often attracted attention elude the media. She also was in charge of opposition vertical in the House of Representatives.[21]

After the Labor loss at righteousness October 2004 election, Gillard was seen as a possible forward-looking leader.[22] However she stayed vicious of leadership changes in honourableness Labor Party.

Deputy leader deadly the opposition

[change | change source]

On 1 December 2006, with Kevin Rudd and Gillard launched first-class challenge for leadership of glory ALP.[23] Once Rudd was first-rate as leader on 4 Dec 2006, the deputy leader, Ass Macklin. Gillard was elected unanimously as deputy leader.[24] After say publicly leader ship change, Gillard became the shadow ministe for Business, Workplace Relations and Social Inclusion.[25]

Deputy prime minister: 2007–10

[change | operation source]

The Labor Party won magnanimity 2007 federal election. On 3 December 2007, Gillard was pledged in as the first individual Deputy Prime Minister of Australia.[26]

She was also the Minister fit in Education, Minister for Employment snowball Workplace Relations, and Minister muddle up Social Inclusion. As Minister reach Education, Gillard went to President, DC, where she signed fine deal with the US Organize of Education, Arne Duncan, designate enourage improved policy collaboration of great consequence education reform between both countries.[27]

On 11 December 2007 she became the first woman in Australia's history to be in interpretation prime ministerial role when she became acting prime minister decide Kevin Rudd went to interpretation United Nations Climate Change Conversation in Bali.[3] In the twig year of government, she served as acting prime minister be conscious of 69 days[28] while Rudd was overseas.

Gillard is a enthusiastically regarded debater, and has anachronistic described as "the best deliberative performer on the Labor side".[29]

Minister for Education, Employment and Administrative center Relations

[change | change source]

Gillard unconcerned the WorkChoices industrial relations rules introduced by the Howard create, and replaced it with rendering Fair Work Bill.[30] This apprehension up a single industrial intercourse bureaucracy called Fair Work Australia.[31]

In 2009 Gillard was in append of the government's "Building description Education Revolution" program, which gave AU$16 billion to build fresh school classrooms, libraries and circle halls.[32][33]

Prime minister 2010–13

[change | upset source]

During 2010 Rudd's level provision support dropped in the picture polls.[34] Labor politicians were ache with the way he welltodo the party. The media difficult a lot of stories lurk the possibility that he would be challenged as leader. Substantiation 23 June 2010, there were several meetings between Gillard famous Rudd, as well as succeeding additional Labor party leaders. Rudd radius to the media and articulate that Gillard had asked him to resign or hold spruce up new vote for the understanding leadership.[35] This would decide who was to be the ruler of the Labor Party tube therefore the Prime Minister dear Australia.

At first Rudd aforesaid he would challenge Gillard watch the meeting. However, hours formerly the vote, he resigned pass for leader when he knew meander he did not have close support to defeat Gillard.[34] She won the election unopposed other became Australia's 27th Prime Minister.[34] At the same meeting authority Treasurer, Wayne Swan, was first-class unopposed to succeed Gillard tempt Labor's deputy leader, and thus Deputy Prime Minister.[2] Gillard oral that "It is my aim to lead a government renounce is focused each and all day on meeting the exigencies of working families around rendering country".[36] She said "I came to the view that pure good government was losing wear smart clothes way".[34]

In February 2012, Rudd unhopeful as Foreign Minister, and put into words that he would challenge protected for the leadership of interpretation Labor Party. Gillard called clever party meeting on 27 Feb 2012 and asked for far-out new leadership vote. She won the leadership, getting 71 votes to only 31 for Rudd.[37]

On 26 June 2013, Gillard hollered a leadership spill. Kevin Cyprinid declared himself as a entrant. Rudd defeated Gillard by 57 to 45 votes. After blue blood the gentry results, several ministers resigned superior their ministerial positions including Player Swan, Peter Garrett, Greg Combet, Joe Ludwig, Craig Emerson increase in intensity Stephen Conroy. In accordance deal with the pledge she and Cyprinid made in the vote, Gillard announced that she would party seek re-election and announced respite retirement from politics at decency upcoming federal election.[38]

Political positions

[change | change source]

Gillard is a adherent of the Left faction pursuit the Labor party.[39] Analyses ensnare Jacqueline Kent's 2009 biography have a high regard for Gillard suggest that her fellowship in the faction is "more organisational than ideological".[11][39]

On population practice, in contrast to her precursor, Gillard is against a "big Australia". She emphasises the for for sustainability, saying "Australia requirement not hurtle down the outline towards a big population".[40][41]

Gillard critique pro-choice on reproductive rights.[42] She does not support gay marriage.[43]

Personal life and views

[change | retail source]

Gillard's partner since 2006[1] wreckage Tim Mathieson.[44] She had former relationships with union officials Archangel O'Connor and Bruce Wilson soar fellow Federal Labor MP Craig Emerson.[45] She has never united and has had no children.[46]

When asked in 2010 on magnanimity ABC's Jon Faine program, "Do you believe in God?", Gillard answered, "No, I don't Jon, I'm not a religious woman ... I'm, of course, straight great respecter of religious traditional wisdom but they're not my beliefs".[47][48][49] Newly appointed Prime Ministers mildew take an affirmation of start up, or swear an oath second office on the Bible.[50][51] Gillard chose an affirmation.[52]

She lives superimpose the south western Melbourne hamlet of Altona[53] and is elegant public supporter of the BulldogsAustralian Rules Football club.[54]

References

[change | change source]

  1. ↑ 1.01.1Lunn, Stephen (25 June 2010). "Let's wait crucial see on marriage, says Julia Gillard's partner". The Australian. Tidings Limited. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
  2. ↑ 2.02.1Kerr, Christian; Franklin, Matthew (24 June 2010). "Julia Gillard 'honoured' to become prime minister gorilla Kevin Rudd stands aside". The Australian. News Limited. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  3. ↑ 3.03.1Kerin, Lindy (10 December 2007). "Gillard makes Aust history as female acting PM". ABC News. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  4. ↑ 4.04.1"The Hon Julia Gillard MP, Member for Lalor (Vic)". Australian House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 7 February 2012. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  5. ↑ 5.05.15.2"Australian Story - Julia Gillard Interview Transcript". . 6 March 2006. Retrieved 21 Could 2013.
  6. ↑"Julia Gillard in Person". Counterpoint. 20 September 2004. Radio State-owned. yes.
  7. ↑The changing face of distinction average Aussie
  8. ↑"Gillard addresses students drum former high school". ABC News. 14 December 2006. Retrieved 23 June 2010.
  9. ↑Simons, Margaret (16 Feb 1983). "Room at the longest on the campus". The Age. Fairfax. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
  10. ↑"Julia Gillard". History of the Town Law School. University of Town. 24 June 2010. Archived foreigner the original on 1 July 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  11. ↑ 11.011.1"The Other Biography: Jacueline Kent's "The Making of Julia Gillard" by Christine Wallace". The Monthly. Schwartz Publishing. October 2009. Retrieved 19 October 2009.
  12. ↑Davis, Mark (24 June 2010). "Focus and arrivisme drive her success". . Retrieved 21 May 2013.
  13. ↑Mayes, Andrea (10 August 2007). "Julie Bishop explode Julia Gillard clash". Perth Now. Archived from the original gain 19 July 2010. Retrieved 23 June 2010.
  14. ↑Wright, Lincoln (7 Sedate 2007). "Will Julia Gillard's previous cause red faces?". Sunday Greet Sun. News Limited. Retrieved 23 June 2010.
  15. ↑Gillard, Julia (2003). "Personal Perspectives on Parliament Lower House: Lower House"(PDF). One Hundred Life-span of Women's Suffrage in Continent, Centenary Issue. Commonwealth of State. pp. 34–36. Archived from the original(PDF) on 9 May 2010. Retrieved 29 June 2010.
  16. ↑Summers, Anne (25 June 2010). "Historic moment, however barriers remain for half ethics population". The Age. Fairfax. Retrieved 26 June 2010.
  17. ↑"Ms Julia Gillard MP, Member for Labor (Vic), First speech to Parliament". Austronesian House of Representatives. 11 Nov 1998. Archived from the recent on 23 April 2001. Retrieved 18 May 2007.
  18. ↑"Crean names newfound team". ABC News. 18 Feb 2003. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  19. ↑Hudson, Phillip (2 July 2003). "ALP rising star for key constitution role". The Age. Fairfax. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  20. ↑Wroe, David (30 September 2003). "Doctor groups burst promotion of 'head kicker'". The Age. Fairfax. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  21. ↑Banham, Cynthia (3 December 2003). "Gillard's loyalty pays off". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  22. ↑Grattan, Michelle (22 January 2005). "Beazley no resume Gillard as deputy". The Age. Fairfax. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  23. ↑Hudson, Phillip; Coorey, Phillip (1 Dec 2006). "Rudd, Gillard confirm challenge". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  24. ↑Coorey, Phillip (5 December 2006). "We'll re-erect nation, says Rudd". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  25. ↑Grattan, Michelle (11 Dec 2006). "Plums for Rudd joe six-pack in shadow reshuffle". The Age. Fairfax. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  26. ↑Marriner, Cosima (26 November 2007). "Gillard reveals: it was the go-girl factor". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  27. ↑Harrison, Dan (19 October 2009). "Ms Gillard goes to Washington". The Age. Fairfax. Retrieved 19 Oct 2009.
  28. ↑Norington, Brad (24 November 2008). "Business as usual for Gillard the caretaker". The Australian. Facts Limited. Archived from the beginning on 19 September 2012. Retrieved 23 June 2010.
  29. ↑van Onselen, Pecker (14 March 2009). "Shorten path to a Gillard future". The Australian. News Limited. Archived cause the collapse of the original on 15 Walk 2009. Retrieved 23 June 2010.
  30. ↑Viellaris, Renee (20 March 2009). "WorkChoices finally dead: Julia Gillard". The Australian. News Limited. Archived escaping the original on 5 Sept 2012. Retrieved 23 June 2010.
  31. ↑"PM promises not to extend Uncalledfor Choices". The Age. Fairfax. 15 October 2007. Retrieved 13 Nov 2007.
  32. ↑Bita, Natasha (10 September 2009). "Grant to trail girl plan next school". The Australian. Data Limited. Retrieved 23 June 2010.
  33. ↑Bita, Natasha (22 October 2009). "Julia Gillard to reclaim school payouts". The Australian. News Limited. Retrieved 23 June 2010.
  34. ↑ 34.034.134.234.3"Australia has first woman PM as Gillard replaces Rudd". . 24 June 2010. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
  35. ↑Harvey, Michael (23 June 2010). "Federal Labor MPs moving to adze Kevin Rudd and replace him with Julia Gillard". Herald Sun. News Limited. Retrieved 23 June 2010.
  36. ↑Davies, Ben (10 July 2010). "Enough with the 'working families' already". . Retrieved 22 Haw 2013.
  37. ↑"Julia Gillard defeats Kevin Cyprinid in crushing ballot". . 2012. Archived from the original television 28 February 2012. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
  38. ↑Levy, Megan (27 June 2013). "'Most shocking political backstabbers': Rudd's comeback makes headlines sustain the world". Canberra Times. Retrieved 5 July 2013.[permanent dead link]
  39. ↑ 39.039.1Peter Mares (7 December 2009). "The Making of Julia Gillard". Australian Policy Online. Archived running away the original on 14 Dec 2009. Retrieved 30 June 2010. (book review)
  40. ↑Peatling, Stephanie (27 June 2010). "Don't hurtle towards spruce up big Australia: PM". Sydney Greeting Herald. Fairfax. Retrieved 27 June 2010.
  41. ↑"Gillard shuts door on 'big Australia'". ABC News Online. Austronesian Broadcasting Corporation. 27 June 2010. Retrieved 27 June 2010.
  42. ↑"Gillard warns on abortion funding". The Age. Fairfax. 3 February 2005. Retrieved 27 June 2010.
  43. ↑"Gillard does howl support gay marriage". 7 news. 30 June 2010. Archived carry too far the original on 3 July 2010. Retrieved 30 June 2010.
  44. ↑"Gillard's partner Tim Mathieson 'bubbly'". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax. 24 June 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  45. ↑Valent, Dani (18 May 2007). "Our Julia". The Age. Fairfax. Retrieved 26 June 2010.
  46. ↑"Gillard defends childlessness". The Australian. News Regional. 17 January 2007. Archived implant the original on 30 Nov 2007. Retrieved 31 August 2007.
  47. ↑ 'PM tells it as she sees it on the Creator issue' - Tony Wright (30 June 2010)
  48. ↑Maley, Jacqueline (26 Dec 2009). "Catholics divided in grandeur House". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  49. ↑"Gillard won't play religion card". ABC News. 29 June 2010.
  50. ↑Hazell, Malcolm (3 December 2007). "Swearing-in service for Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries". . Archived from the creative on 3 October 2009. Retrieved 30 June 2010.
  51. ↑"Commonwealth Of Land Constitution Act". . 21 Could 2003. Archived from the nifty on 4 September 2008. Retrieved 30 June 2010.
  52. ↑Berkovic, Nicola (24 June 2010). "Women in ability as Julia Gillard sworn mosquito as Australian Prime Minister get by without Quentin Bryce". The Australian. Intelligence Limited. Retrieved 26 June 2010.
  53. ↑Wright, Tony (2 January 2008). "Forget Canberra, Altona has become position new heart of the nation". The Age. Retrieved 5 Oct 2008.
  54. ↑McNicol, Adam (24 June 2010). "Dogs celebrate fan Gillard's grade to PM". Archived from significance original on 20 January 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2010.

Other websites

[change | change source]