Events tagged with "kevin rudd"

Historical Events tagged with "kevin rudd"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Politics & Government

Julia Gillard becomes Australia’s first female PM

June 24th, 2010 14 years ago

Julia Gillard was sworn in as the first female Prime Minister of Australia after a leadership challenge within the Australian Labor Party. This significant event occurred at the Parliament House in Canberra, showcasing a major shift in Australian politics. Gillard replaced Kevin Rudd, who had served as Prime Minister since 2007. Her emergence as leader marked not only a milestone for women in politics but also signified a change in the party's direction as it approached the upcoming elections.