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Julia Gillard becomes Australia's first female Prime Minister | Julia Gillard became Australia's first female Prime Minister after Kevin Rudd stepped down in tears as the ruling Labour Party's leader at the ballot meeting. Governor-General Quentin Bryce will swear her in as the Prime Minister at 12.30pm (AEST). Ms. Gillard was unanimously
elected to the post. Kevin Rudd became emotional as he listed his achievements
in office during a press conference. "I did my best to give Australia a fair go,"
News.com.au quoted Rudd, as saying. His voice wavered during his speech at the
conference saying he was proud to have contributed in abolishing Work Choices
and his record on health, education and at shielding Australia from the worst
of the global financial crisis. Senior factional leaders claimed Ms Gillard had
had a victory with at least 70 votes from a Caucus of 112. Many leaders across
the globe congratulated Gillard on her victory. "I know her well, she's a person
of extraordinary ability, of great intellect, of great compassion, she's got a
wonderful way with people." News.com.au quoted Victorian Premier John Brumby,
as saying. Rudd's defeat happens to be one of the most stunning political turnarounds,
especially for a leader who just a few months ago was rivaling Bob Hawke in the
popularity stakes. The historic vote of confidence for Ms Gillard has made her
Australia's 27th Prime Minister. Michael George Forshaw praised Rudd for his contribution
to the Labour Party and Australia as whole. "He led us to victory in 2007, a victory
that was achieved when many people thought that we would still be spending more
years in Opposition", News.com.au quoted Forshaw as saying. |
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