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We spoke to Julia Gillard on her new book of conversations with women leaders, and about sexism – with some quite colourful language involved.
Cathy Newman
No wonder Julia Gillard admits to be consumed by “murderous rages” about the sexism she endured in office. And no wonder it took its toll on her. But it struck a chord that still resonates.
Julia Gillard has been ousted as Australian prime minister by rival Kevin Rudd, just three years after she toppled Rudd in a similar fashion.
After David Cameron’s impersonation of Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Channel 4 News Producer Sally Roberts asks: did she really say “Sheila” and was he mimicking or mocking her?
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is refused bail after appearing in a London court over sex crime allegations originating in Sweden. His lawyer tells Channel 4 News that “darker forces” are at work.
Julia Gillard will stay as Australian prime minister and form a minority government, as the Labor party is backed by key MPs. Channel 4 News analyses how broadband speeds helped swing the result.
Former adviser to Tony Blair – and to Julia Gillard – tells Channel 4 News what British politicians can learn from Tony Abbott’s turnaround.
An Australian general election is called for September 7 by prime minister Kevin Rudd, the move comes just six weeks after he toppled former leader Julia Gillard.
Kevin Rudd is sworn in as Australian prime minister, three years and three days after he was ousted by Julia Gillard in an internal government showdown.
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard delivers an historic national apology to the thousands of unmarried mothers forced to give their babies up for adoption from the 1950s to 1970s.
Cathy Newman
The rough and tumble of politics Down Under is notorious – but former prime minister Kevin Rudd says they learned most of it from the UK.
Liberal-National coalition leader Tony Abbott tells supporters that Australia is under new management and “open for business” after the Labor party concedes defeat.
As election day arrives in Australia, the gaffe-prone Liberal party leader Tony Abbott is favourite to become prime minister. Here are some of his most notable verbal slip-ups.
What will win votes in Australia’s election? Dressing up as 80s pop star John Farnham and donning a mullet, if Julian Assange is to be believed. Watch his starring role in an election YouTube spoof.
Kevin Rudd promises a same-sex marriage bill within 100 days if he is re-elected in Australia’s forthcoming elections. Channel 4 News examines this, and the other key election issues.