Julia Gillard

Julia Gillard through the lens of politics

Prime Minister Julia Gillard addresses the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra on Wednesday 30 January 2013. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Follow a journey through The Age archives as we look back at the styles and looks that took Julia Gillard to top of Australian politics.

A message from Julia Gillard

Julia Gillard

Julia Gillard I hope all Australians take a moment to pause and reflect on what we lost that day.

Julia Gillard's speech in full

Thank you Jenny, it's so good to be so warmly welcomed by our President, elected by our members.

Julia Gillard spruiks kids' bonus in Queensland

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Bridie Jabour Prime Minister Julia Gillard has chosen a playground north of Brisbane to celebrate Mother's Day and promote the Federal Government's SchoolKids Bonus.

Julia Gillard's speech to ALP conference

This is a full version of Julia Gillard's prepared speech to ALP conference.

The many faces of Julia Gillard

Prime Minister Julia Gillard speaks during a motion of no confidence at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday 21 March 2013. Photo: Andrew Meares

After growing up as a Welsh immigrant in Adelaide, Julia Gillard became Australia's first female Prime Minister.

Julia Gillard, who is she?

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Julia Gillard takes leadership of the Labor Party and the government. But just who is Julia Gillard?

Julia Gillard's speech in full

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Watch Julia Gillard's speech in full as she accepts the position of Prime Minister.

Julia Gillard: accidental PM or schemer?

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Did Gillard scheme to become the Prime Minister or was she just in the right place at the right time?

Julia Gillard tours Marysville

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Julia Gillard returns to her home state of Victoria and stops by the bushfire-devastated town of Marysville.

The woman who does Julia Gillard

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Comic actress Amanda Bishop takes reporter Georgina Robinson through the tics of Julia Gillard's character and explains how she developed her impersonation of the new PM.

Julia Gillard pledges to get real

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Julia Gillard vows to take charge of the Labor election campaign after a drop in the polls.

Julia Gillard's week from hell

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Fairfax National Bureau Chief Tim Lester looks back at a terrible week for Julia Gillard and the Labor Party.

Julia Gillard live

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Prime Minister Julia Gillard speaks to the media after the Federal Election delivers a damning swing against her government.

Julia Gillard gets nod to govern

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Independent MPs Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott throw their support behind Labor and clear the way for Julia Gillard to govern.

Julia Gillard wins the day

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Julia Gillard promises to heed the lesson handed to Labor at the election and govern with a new style of openness.

Julia Gillard's Year

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We've put together this collection of photos capturing the past year in the life of Australia's first female Prime Minister.

On tour with Prime Minister, Julia Gillard

Kylie Minogue smiles with Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard.

On tour with Prime Minister, Julia Gillard

Could Kevin Rudd replace Julia Gillard?

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Interviewed on 3AW, the former PM's mood seems to lift as he's asked about the likliehood of regaining the top job.