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Witness History: Julia Gillard’s misogyny speech

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Julia Gillard’s misogyny speech

28/10/2022 GMT

BBC World Service - Witness History, Julia Gillard’s misogyny speech

Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard's career-defining speech in 2012

Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard's career defining-speech. In 2012, she set out examples of misogyny she had faced during her time in parliament.

In October 2012, Prime Minister Julia Gillard made an impromptu speech in the Australian parliament setting out the misogyny she endured for years as a prominent female politician. 

Ten years on, she discusses with Alex Collins her career defining-speech which has been viewed online by millions of people.

(Photo: Julia Gillard giving her misogyny speech. Credit: PA)

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