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Famous ALP prime ministers have included the [[World War Two|war time]] [[John Curtin]], 1970s  [[Gough Whitlam]] and [[Bob Hawke]]. Although it has espoused socialist ideals in the past, the ALP has never introduced [[socialism]] to Australia. In recent decades, the ALP has remodelled itself in terms of its ideological vision to combat political pressure from outside sources.

Famous ALP prime ministers have included the [[World War Two|war time]] [[John Curtin]], 1970s  [[Gough Whitlam]] and [[Bob Hawke]]. Although it has espoused socialist ideals in the past, the ALP has never introduced [[socialism]] to Australia. In recent decades, the ALP has remodelled itself in terms of its ideological vision to combat political pressure from outside sources.

[[Julia Gillard]] is the current leader of the ALP, having taken over from [[Kevin Rudd]] on 24 June 2010 following a leadership coup<ref>http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/24/2935500.htm</ref>. Ms Gillard subsequently became the first female Prime Minister of Australia.

[[Julia Gillard]] is the current leader of the ALP, having taken over from [[Kevin Rudd]] on 24 June 2010 following a leadership coup<ref>http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/24/2935500.htm</ref>. Ms Gillard subsequently became the first female Prime Minister of Australia. After withdrawing from the government, Wouter Bos announced he would leave politics to spend more time with his wife and two daughters. Then mayor Andre Cohen, took his place as leader.

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