Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard's resignation speech after being defeated by Kevin Rudd

Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard has confirmed that she is stepping down after she lost a party vote on the leadership of the Labor Party. She was defeated by Kevin Rudd who won 57 votes to 45, in a leadership ballot of Labor lawmakers. The long and bitter rivalry between the two politicians might now come to an end as the former prime minister has said she will leave politics.
"I will shortly leave from this parliament to see the governor-general on this matter. In accordance with the pledge I gave earlier today, I announce that I will not recontest the federal electorate of Lawler at the forthcoming federal election," Mrs Gillard said. Report by Sarah Kerr.
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[@latenightlogic]

Rudd was a first term PM, it was ridiculous she tried to take over. She’s the reason Labor we’re only in for two terms.

[@1ceYourPimpHand]

Karma doesn't come any better than this, backstabbing Rudd and take his position only to be kicked out of politics years later and replaced by the same guy. Her run as a PM started with a backstab to someone that trusted her, you might as well knock on karma's door and leave a bag of flaming pop.

[@exanessa1234]

I completely agree with you, though i am glad of Kevin Rudd's return i don't think beating down another politician out of your own ignorance is okay whats so ever. It's time the public realized that she did a pretty okay job and like you said considering the sexism that came her way i would say she did a pretty darn good job.

[@thewayneflyinghigh9128]

What good did Rudd or Gillard do?.

[@ryansatra7122]

got us through the GFC, demolished work choices and took a stand on man made climate change, just to name a few, I would have voted Labor if Julia or Kevin led them what are the coalitions policies, all I've gotten is a dial up NBN, sending the boats to Indonesia who won't accept them and planting trees to reduce tonnes of carbon that according to Mr Abbott are weightless

[@b7ad96]

Why the fuck am I watching this

[@hottropic1000]

all good lady ,just go away

[@ADerpyReality]

Australia just doesn't so well without its treasurer.

[@Sonnabend00]

I prefer austerity and savings rather than labor tax and spend anyday.

[@sweenett101]

she didn't even try to hide how pissed off she was.

[@sweenett101]

probably not. than again she should've seen it coming. so i wouldn't be pissed off, more so thank fuck this shit is over.

[@ADerpyReality]

The gst included in item price from computers to groceries is where much of the tax comes from though...

[@guts067]

Yeah, that's the Labour party for you mate. You need to live in Sydney Western Suburbs to have a voice.

[@cdgh99]

It worries me that you are allowed to vote

[@gtone339]

Bring on the proper election later on this year! Go National

[@johnmckie694]

This excuse for a prime minister, Julia Gillard was the most disliked prime minister Australia ever had.

[@lesmoor001]

hounded out of office.shame

[@barneyrubble9661]

You should know how to read the signs ? Interests rates have been cut again , and it looks likely of another cut in the near future .Labor have stuffed this country even blind freddy can see that except the rusted on Labor voters . Australia racked up the third amount of debt per person in the last 12 months behind Spain and Slovakia because they have over spent .

[@barneyrubble9661]

No I'm saying they have over spent !! We have just been through a boom time and China were buying our resources in record numbers !! this Government has stuffed our economy ! they have spent money, they haven't received. Business revenue has dropped ,and what ever Government voted in will have a hard time avoiding a recession because Labor has mismanaged . You are also missing the fact interest rates are at an all time low, telling us there is something seriously wrong with the economy.

[@Nonchalant5110]

I will never understand why this woman is so hated.

[@FokkerTISM]

She is hated because she's a misandrist and a communist.

[@michaelswan448]

Fokker TISM A very simplistic answer from an apparently simplistic individual. I believe that Julia threatened too many insecure "men". She has shown a lot of class - something that is sadly lacking amongst politicians from all sides of politics.

[@Nonchalant5110]

absolutely, especially compared to Kevin. Despite her mistakes as PM I have nothing but respect for her.

[@tittymumma]

maybe that's why you have the IQ of a peanut and still piss your bed....

[@JoeOnWoW]

She is hated because she is a man hating sexist.

[@barneyrubble9661]

Julia makes Kevin look fantastic and Billy (PULL YOUR PANTS UP) Shorten shows why he's not fit to be a future leader.

[@guts067]

NBN. Are you serious??? You clearly do not live in a rural area. I can post photos in our (rural) area where Telstra now do repairs to 'underground' copper telecom' cables above ground to save money, prior to installation of NBN fibre optic cables. Roll out of NBN in our area is estimated to be in 2022. You are either living in a major city or a box?!

[@weasleypotter7105]

John Coward or rudd?

[@Damnblastify]

Cameron and Clegg aren't Jewish!

[@s258298]

Wish Labour would just quit and go away.

[@tunastrike11]

they are all the same but she was a shocker

[@RinoaL]

i never really liked her.

[@ijustreview]

Is she from the same party as Rog Rogerson?

[@DFandV]

Well done Australia. when will David Cameron do the same here?

[@eternaltruth45]

couldn't agree more on your Gillard take. she ruined it for herself.

[@mcsquare77]

Girl Power!

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

I think she did a pretty good job.. it's her party "colleagues" need the kick up the butt.. They didn't give her the support and respect she deserved as Australia's Prime Minister. Neither did the media for that matter. The sad peril of being a woman in charge... male chauvinism in this day and age is unforgivable.

[@TheLawlessProdigy]

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA HEY HEY HEY GOODBYE!

[@lffit]

"we need no government", lol Kev belongs to the same party looks like you are stuffed if he wins?

[@cdgh99]

I think you mean karma

[@barneyrubble9661]

And you support a party that has Bill Shorten ? The biggest slime ball in politics !! just ask . Gillard , Swan and co.

[@cronicd21]

Tbh I don't think she did a good enough job at defending her decisions and policies. I'm not sure if that was the medias fault and they just didn't broadcast her much, but I would always noticed when she was copping ridiculous criticism from abbott/Bishop that she would always use such a weak and unsatisfying defense that they could have blamed Hiroshima on Gillard and she probably would have floundered trying to defend the claim, I'm not saying she wasn't a good PM, just not aggressive enough.

[@luke1in1]

That's bull shit I hate labor but I would rather see Gillard in charge than Rud

[@hhohydrogen]

RUDD was least hated by the people.

[@robertjbassett]

I don't vote for either party I win everytime 1.6 trillian $ in your super saved im glad you trust them kev wants honesty from a pack of dogs the same pack of dogs vou support lol

[@DeHydraInFusion]

Good riddance, Australian politics is a load of crap

[@lffit]

You are right, Australia hasn't evolved enough to accept a woman in the top job, when this woman and her government guided Australia so well during the global economic meltdown, unemployment at 5% and average yearly earnings of $68000.

[@thewayneflyinghigh9128]

Where did you get those stats from?.

[@thewayneflyinghigh9128]

She should have addressed issues that mainly affect men, ie suicide, homelessness.

[@barneyrubble9661]

So voting Labor and Greens in the past is rusted on ! LOL So I've got no idea about policy ? you tell me why the carbon tax CANNOT be mentioned in ANY feasibility study into any business ? even when it has a effect !!!!! I have a colleague who told me this 2 months ago who did one. And could you explain the real reason for low interest rates.

[@chopyrheadoffasshole]

GOOD FUCKING RIDDENCE.

[@kadeee1000]

so whats wrong with tony.???,,you obviously hate the Guy why.?

[@markpeterson3220]

Check out the Anthony Ackroyd K Rudd videos - quite funny

[@cybertronus]

What have you done australia... Julie Gillard was better then that clown that you have in place now :\

[@ADerpyReality]

And now. Malcom. Shorten. Nick. Whomever is representing what now? The 23 year old senator in Greens is more popular than current government. He is pretty good Jordon Steele-John. I vote labor but Green is my second.

[@chenghowkiat7619]

🧝‍♂️🌪☁️⚡: Mrs Julia, here is a propasal for the whole australia abandoned condominiums. There are almost 150 blocks of condos a round the whole country,is there a possibility to change to EC(singapore)under government???1

[@guts067]

The national disability scheme is a good and necessary policy. That was however, her government's only credible achievement. TOO MANY people attribute her unpopularity to her being a women. To my mind, that excuse is insulting to many many Australian men. She was NOT a good prime minister and she led a poor team. They are the reasons she became so unpopular. There are many Strong female leaders that are deservedly greatly admired. Quentin Bryce and QE2 for example.

[@netizencapet]

Wrong. It's insulting to many Aussie WOMEN. Over praising a middle of the road individual unduly on account of attributed struggle on account of their identity is a form of discrimination against that identity. By setting a lower bar for some we are in fact saying that those people are less.

[@thetntun]

i believed she was really good !

[@petershorten2782]

She did good job but labor lose 2013election cause she open the border for boats😡😡😡 Labor has 9years not in power cause Julia Gillard

[@robchester8933]

There we be no carbon tax! … bye bye Julia…

[@DominicLeslie]

Brilliant lady.

[@chrisgriffin9164]

You lost a good leader.

[@fiasco5755]

I agree with you about Gillard - but your claim that the Coalition will lead the country better is not true, these coalition is full of economic ignoramuses who can't wait to eviscerate this country with QLD style austerity - not pretty at all. If you want to know the end result of austerity in a deflationary period just go have a look at countries like Spain and Greece, that's hardly the better vision for Australia.

[@guts067]

Unlike you, i'll vote for a party and its policies, not a single person. Labour party is a disgrace.

[@mrAZcardinal]

Just legalize gay marriage already. Love from America

[@guts067]

The 'fool' you talk about is an Oxford Rhodes Scholar.

[@haveufoundjesus]

This is the sweetest revenge for Kevin ever. So happy for that smug asshole, finally got her back :'D.

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

and you would be another Liberal with no idea

[@Lumixster]

Woot woot lesbian is out of the office....dont let the door hit u on the way out!!!

[@TheCapricornStrand]

Her voice is so condescending, like her policies that lack substance. Its all..... (grip your nose first).... "putting more money into family budget's".... yeah sure....more like I want to bribe the public for the introduction of policies that are simply detrimental to the economy. Please....dont treat the public like under educated fools with such clap trap. Where is the incentive in any of Labor's policies to CREATE WORK ??????

[@fiasco5755]

anything but that tea party wannabe - the last thing we want is giving the country to the most right-wing nutcase this nation has ever seen, tony abbott is a living disaster, we should all try to do our best to avoid that train wreck.

[@AndWhyAreYouHere]

On the downside. Julia can now concentrate more on being Jodie Foster. And make more movies for those that have a special place for her movies and her deep understanding for witchcraft. Don't believe me..........Google it.

[@45f5g5hg5y5ycam]

how the hell would she know how a family runs i ask?????? she aint even married for christ sake..should be a law stated not running a family,cant be a pm...cheers pm..:)

[@shanetodd5300]

Good riddance, worst PM since federation!!!!

[@robertjbassett]

calma she got what she deserved

[@abutimmy3743]

Well Julia if you need some one to help you through this troubled time I'm in to your body type so Call me....

[@ScarA]

Beautiful woman.

[@rbscreations71]

she had to leave she was charged with misprison section 61 of the oz constitution. akso she failed to take tge real oath of office. all politcians have failed to abid by the Constitution of australia. which protects us and our rights. slowly there sneaking in the republic which is the nwo