Witness History
Witness History
Julia Gillard’s misogyny speech
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October 28, 2022
9 minutes
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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)