Australia’s first female Governor-General today launched the memoirs of the nation’s first female prime minister.
Julia Gillard speaks at the launch of her memoirs
Julia Gillard was prime minister for 3 years and 3 days from June 23, 2010. Her 504-page book of memoirs, My Story, was published this week.
In her speech, Quentin Bryce, appointed Governor-General by Gillard’s predecessor Kevin Rudd in 2008, emphasised the example Gillard set for girls and women.