| − | '''Julia Gillard''' is an [[Australian]] [[Australian Labor Party|Labor]] politician, who is currently the deputy prime minister<ref>http://www.aph.gov.au/house/members/member.asp?id=83L</ref>. | + | '''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."<ref>http://www.smh.com.au/federal-election/gillard-seeks-mandate-to-move-australia-forward-20100717-10er7.html</ref> |