I didn't know much about Julia Gillard before she became Prime Minister two days ago. I knew about some of her decisions as the Minister for Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, and as Deputy Prime Minister, but not a lot. Just another politician, I thought.But after seeing Gillard interviewed on the 7.30 Report, I have changed my mind. She was gutsy, honest, intelligent, decent and likable. I agree with Joan Kirner, the first female to be Premier of Victoria, who said that Gillard is going to make politics fun again.
We also watched the 2006 Australian Story about Gillard. My favourite part was the story her mum, Moira, told about when her daughter was in high school:
Julia could never understand why the girls should stay in class to tidy up the classroom while the boys were just running around having a good time. So she said to the teacher that was not fair. Why couldn’t the boys do it one week and they do it the next week. He said to her 'Are you into women’s liberation, Julia?' And she said, she looked at him with utter scorn and said 'I don’t need women’s liberation, I was born free'.
6 comments:
That is so great! I like her even more now!
Reminds me of you as a child, Meg
Here's hoping, LOM. I can't see how Julia will be a worse PM than the last few men ones. And she has a good chance of being a better PM. Time will tell. But she'll have to work hard and fast to turn the government's fortunes around before upcoming election.
xxx
Great post, Meg!!
Fingers crossed, breath held.
May she be even a fraction as wise as my beloved Moog.
xxx
Wonderful post! I watched both of the programs you referenced. It made me wish that I was in Melbourne again. I miss you and adore you!
xoxotricia
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