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| − | '''Julia Gillard''' is | + | '''Julia Gillard''' is the prime minister of [[Australia]] and leader of the [[Australian Labor Party]], having succeeded [[Kevin Rudd]] upon his resignation on June 24, 2010. She previously served as deputy prime minister and Minister for Education, Employment and Workplace Relations in Rudd's cabinet. |
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| + | She announced on July 17, 2010, that the next federal election would be held on August 21, 2010, stating, "I seek a mandate from the Australian people to move Australia forward."<ref>http://www.smh.com.au/federal-election/gillard-seeks-mandate-to-move-australia-forward-20100717-10er7.html</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 16:43, July 17, 2010
Julia Gillard is the prime minister of Australia and leader of the Australian Labor Party, having succeeded Kevin Rudd upon his resignation on June 24, 2010. She previously served as deputy prime minister and Minister for Education, Employment and Workplace Relations in Rudd's cabinet.
She announced on July 17, 2010, that the next federal election would be held on August 21, 2010, stating, "I seek a mandate from the Australian people to move Australia forward."[1]