Julia Gillard misogyny speech voted most unforgettable Australian TV moment: watch in full

Former prime minister Julia Gillard’s 2012 'misogyny speech' has been voted the most unforgettable moment of Australian TV history by Guardian readers. Here is the speech in full
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[@kascade9145]

she is a lesbian Prime Minister who would not legalise gay marriage. Which says heaps about her convictions to her own sexuality.

[@TheDaskell]

Spot on. Shady background if the papers painted her accurately and didn't seem to be very fussy who she kept company with.

[@kascade9145]

@abso wep ...you are speaking to much logical truth.

[@lindai6988]

abso wep this doesn't explain the emotional meltdowns Trump has on Twitter tho. Emotional is not the opposite of logical. Leaders should have a great amount of empathy as well as logic, studies show men and women are more similar than different so we need people of all genders to be represented

[@tavareeable]

@@lindai6988 True 👍

[@Greapes]

Him at beginning: 😏 Middle: 🙂 Near the end: 😕 The end: 😟

[@G4MBIT]

After the election: 🤩✌️

[@lordsolar4323]

@loveutill theendoftimes no they did thats why shes not around anymore

[@brandisbasement6363]

@@lordsolar4323 no it's not.

[@Drewderpderpderp]

@@G4MBIT hahahah so true, she was a terrible leader

[@Cuttersway]

@@lordsolar4323oh shut up.

[@jae5123]

She dug that man a grave and said “don’t be shy, step in.”

[@shysensei2348]

😂😂😂😂 wig snatched

[@rraymondssilva]

Omg 💀💀💀

[@irenemak1302]

He should have done.

[@ritakoterbat2942]

And he obliged.

[@harveycustodio2625]

Honestly Misogynistic men like him don't seem to remember that "they" also came from a Woman... And if Abortion was the Easy way out, think about this, What if All Women, decide not to have any Kids or can't have kids...

[@bym6952]

A calm, collected, and professional address by a woman is the worst fear for misogynistic politicians

[@whatdoiputhere1694]

This is an example of a women who was thrown into a position of extreme responsibly, and was simply incapable or doing her own job to such an extent she was kicked out buy her own party, blaming sexism for her own short comings and inability to do the job she was assigned to do.

[@karenpena3315]

@@whatdoiputhere1694 nah, she gave him a taste of his own medicine but we all know men can't get scolded, it's like children...they either won't listen or go on a furious rage.

[@whatdoiputhere1694]

@@karenpena3315 You need to start accepting that this is very normal female behavior as well. The female politicians from opposing sides are at each others throats just a much as Gillard and abbot were, so why is one acceptable and not the other?

[@LukionSmith]

@@karenpena3315 She was still kicked out of her own party as she failed so all your silly juvenile insults mean nothing. She was a joke on the world stage and has quickly been forgotten.

[@tolloromassi99]

Newsflash: Nature itself is sexist! Cry me a river.

[@mscrunchy68]

He smirks at the start but the smirk quickly fades.

[@serenaclampert4797]

At 7:11 Albanese had heard enough of her rant and runs off . Soon followed by Swan ! Yet the Opposition had the decency of listening to her hysterical grievances.

[@drizzypizzman5849]

@@serenaclampert4797 If you're not walking away after watching that thinking Abbot got absolutely annihilated there's no hope for you

[@serenaclampert4797]

@@drizzypizzman5849 . Annhilated !!??? Tony was voted in as Prime Minister a year later. There is no hope for you pizzman. You must be a soy boy . 🥶🤡🤣

[@bob-zi1eb]

Abbott got reckd.

[@bob-zi1eb]

@@serenaclampert4797You are delusional.

[@RobUK1985]

She slaughtered him. And when she finished she did it again, and again, and again, and again.

[@greaterfrustration607]

Except in the election....which she lost to him so badly her own party threw her out. Tends to happen when she stabbed the old PM in the back and took over without an election.

[@brianterence3211]

Gillard; Atheist.... pro... abortionist ...who called a family man with three daughters a misogynist ? She was a liar on every front. She once called Tim Mathieson her " lifetime commitment " He now lives in a caravan in Albury.. What hypocrisy . No wonder she was outed from office.

[@OkabexKurisu]

@@brianterence3211 exactly. after 5 minutes of her rambling and just making noise, dunno how many times she said sexism and mysogyny. Her quotes werent sexist at all.

[@thedancinggymnast]

@@brianterence3211 just because someone has 3 daughters doesn't mean that they are not a misogynist.

[@adwaitab.3622]

@@brianterence3211 being an atheist is a bad thing?

[@charki40]

The Leader of the Opposition also said when Prime Minister Julia Gillard,s father died - that her father died of shame in her. He is a disgusting man in so many ways. Julia was Australia's first female Prime Minister and him and others got way down in the gutter to attack her personally. Totally disgusting and a well deserved roasting from her here.

[@brantleyfoster021]

Yeah, he started spreading those rumours while Gillard was burying her father. Than Abbott had the cheek to use the same line in this debate just after Gillard got back from leave on her father's funeral. To use a death of a parent to score a political point is what constitutes a grub in my opinion.

[@Chippychops7]

Lol no he didn't, that was said by Alan Jones the radio host.

[@brantleyfoster021]

@@Chippychops7 The slurs were started by Abbott though. But Abbott ran with those lines in parliament. He directed it at her government.

[@geoffstribley9755]

@@Chippychops7 don't bother the Gillard luvvies change history to suit their failed leader but yes it was Alan Jones that said that about her father not Abbott.

[@geoffstribley9755]

@@brantleyfoster021 Alan Jones was recorded by phone saying this at a function he was hosting then someone released to the media, Tony Abbott never used or started this slur.

[@jessicajackson6172]

The thing I love the most is she NEVER, not once, let her flow get interrupted by heckling. Calm, measured, firm, yet schooled rage.

[@mitchellbishop598]

“This government is not dying of shame. My father did not die of shame!” This is one of the most powerful moments in this speech for me. For context, earlier in the speech, Julia refers to the conduct of the Sydney Young Liberals as well as some members of the opposition who were also in attendance at a party meeting. Someone at this meeting had joked in a speech that Julia’s father (who had recently passed away) died of shame, alluding to her performance as prime minister. Everyone in the audience laughed and cheered and it wasn’t until someone leaked it to the media that anyone in attendance pretended to be offended.

[@ellenmcivor4108]

Those people are feral for making a joke about that. Wow.

[@WilliamSmith-mx6ze]

Funny she should recount that line in a speech attacking Tony Abbott. I don't recall Tony Abbott saying that her father had died of shame. Because he didn't. It's nice when you can impute words to your opponent that he didn't say.

[@Fi9460]

@@WilliamSmith-mx6ze- Abbott took a line from the shock jock Alan Jones saying that Julia Gillard father died of shame and reused it in reference to her performance in parliament. He knew exactly what he was doing and that is why Julia Gillard referenced it in her speech.

[@michaeldunn7305]

@@WilliamSmith-mx6zeAbbott did say her government was ‘dying of shame’. A clear reference to Alan jones’ comment about her father dying of shame. Nice to know context before making a definitive statement.

[@Enthusiasmisgood]

@@WilliamSmith-mx6zehas gone very quiet. Then again, has anyone ever admitted voting for Abbott?

[@josephjaques2803]

Gillard: **Directly quotes the leader of opposition** Members of his party **get mad**

[@MDWSMusic]

Potentially the worst Prime Minister Australia had in recent history..

[@alfrede.neuman9082]

@@MDWSMusic too right, Abbott was a complete disgrace.

[@brotherindeed992]

Well he has a point, men do tend to have a better temprament to lead since the distribution of qualities is men is highly spread out, bu extention of which there are more men who are at the very peak, hence in more of a position to lead while also making up most of the bottom of the landscape(more than 90 percent people in prison men and more than 90 percent top ceo's also men) On average men and wemen may be equal but at the extremes it is almost all men.

[@brotherindeed992]

@Tejas Srikanth 90 percent people in jails:- Men 90 percent top ceos:- Men 90 percent top richest:- Men Its clear to see all the people with extreme traits are men, as you want the leader to be the very best, it is almost always men, not saying its all men though, just most. As for proof, in the top 100 players there is one woman, one, and 10 percent players are wemen in total, while wemen are just as capable as men, people who tend to spen 16 hours a day working their entire life mostly tend to be men. Hows that for proof?

[@brotherindeed992]

@Tejas Srikanth yes correlation isnt causation, not necessarily but, here is the thing, of the top working people most are men, just one point, highest hours productive working people are mostly men(above 12 hours) Now this does qualify most top leaders to be men, there is no doubt here better capability more leadership skills equals top positions. This is why most top leaders are men, dont deny facts bro.

[@ridgefrost]

This woman made me feel like a strong intelligent Australian woman and i'm an African man

[@adivaaaaaa]

Bruh same

[@savetheplanet2982]

Mega lol!

[@Xeniadimi]

best comment on here, and I think that was her purpose, the purpose is that people relate in some way with what she says

[@guidomotshagen7541]

😊👍

[@starmaster9105]

It very powerful

[@einsteinboricua]

I’m here because KZbin somehow recommended this to me…and I spent all 15 minutes seeing this: a woman controlling the attention of every person in a chamber while expressing her points in a clear, firm, and concise manner. These were 15 minutes well spent and surely fits the description of an unforgettable speech.

[@ktwashere5637]

also remember, she's not referring to notes. She just speaks.

[@kaysmith8992]

Same, I know nothing of Australian politics but I've been gripped for all 15 minutes, first time I've had the patience to sit through anything since the English village council Zoom fiasco during lockdown (Brits know what I'm talking about).

[@ayjay.8176]

ditto. thank you youtube for this.

[@joema48]

Boohoo, another politician regurgitating another prewritten speech.

[@Fiona-yw6on]

@@joema48 - not pre written you fool. Why bother commenting when you know absolutely nothing about this political moment that occurred over ten years ago?

[@tim.fletcher]

He then, disgustingly, became Prime Minister. But ultimately he got smacked down by the voters of his own long-standing conservative electorate who voted for a talented, intelligent, community-minded woman (who happens to also be a former Olympic athlete and medallist). Progress is never a straight path, but it is one worth following all the way.

[@sherylsmallwood-valdivia5375]

Can't believe I just witnessed a murder.

[@failedsuccessfully0000]

r/murderedbywords

[@ineedKyulS]

Sheryl Smallwood heahr heahr

[@anthonyreed480]

Except you didn't. He took her apart like a surgeon in debates over and over again, and he won the election. His party is still in government to this day lol.

[@khulooda4921]

Lollllll ily

[@khulooda4921]

that’s mean a lot of Australia are dumb and misogynistic just like America and trump case it’s not really a sm you should be proud of lol.However she really murder him and her speech is amazing in other word she snaaapppped . Ben Bourke

[@urmom5730]

leader of the opposition went like: 😏🙂😐😶

[@clairej]

After the speech, the leader of the opposition went: 😟😰☠️⚰️

[@lachlankay9212]

@@MuzzCat05 which just goes to show how much influence Murdoch had and still has over the media. Murdoch loved Abbott until he was indefensible. Then his minions trashed Abbott and praised Turnbull. Then Murdoch realised Turnbull wouldn't kowtow to him, so he obliterated Turnbull. And now we've got the most pathetic, spineless PM in living memory. All thanks to a nonagenarian billionaire that pays no tax and doesn't even reside in the country

[@thetrump9974]

@@lachlankay9212 Oligarchy, the death of democracy.

[@godiraonasetlhabi7992]

😂😂

[@sorayacita]

....🟡

[@lawontrial]

Calling out misogyny, validating millions of women who experience sexism, speaking for so many, and inspiring us to be strong too, thank you Julia

[@WilliamSmith-mx6ze]

What misogyny? Her political opponents dared to oppose her. Is that misogyny?

[@Fi9460]

@@WilliamSmith-mx6ze - you obviously didn’t watch the video with multiple examples that she specifically mentioned. Try unblocking your ears.

[@samuelseefeld]

I think this was not validating women that experience sexism in Australia. This is because she was not talking about women in Australia in general and rather herself and the personal feud she had for the LOTO.

[@Fi9460]

@@samuelseefeld- nonsense. The constant attacks she experienced from Abbott and other members of the opposition are well documented. Try doing some basic research, it’s all on public record.

[@user-iz3wi4rg6j]

She doesn't even know what a woman is

[@marcellorosz1600]

I wish I could have stood up in such fashion to my bullies earlier in my life. The anger is real but it is controlled and she never once loses composure - this is her narrative and she owns it. Watching her ripping her smug tormentor to shreds when he finally went too far brings tears to my eyes.

[@LukionSmith]

What a fcking pansy you are.

[@violetmutation]

😊

[@brantleyfoster021]

@@lesshaw4363 She's a inspiration on how to tackle rare forms of abuse head on.

[@thewayneflyinghigh9128]

How did he go too far? Would it be fine by you if Julia Gillard went too far?

[@thewayneflyinghigh9128]

@@brantleyfoster021 do you personally hate all l.n.p pollies?

[@StaceyMONeale]

She came with receipts. Honestly, I'm surprised he didn't start crying. She destroyed him.

[@michaelrmcornejo]

obviously not destroyed

[@euseo]

@@michaelrmcornejo very destroyed.

[@imam5623]

Nope, the results say different lol

[@psychiclove1045]

Totally, he looked ashamed

[@jammpr]

This type of man has no shame! The same type of man like Trump.

[@Spyderredtoo]

She never says his name. He’s just the “leader of the opposition”. And just pounds him with his own words and his abandonment of a man who was his friend when it was convenient.

[@Nomadic813]

that's parliamentary protocol. Typical to identify the leaders by their party and the rest by their ridings, ie. "The member from Sussex"

[@adrielsebastian5216]

Parliamentary debate rule: never refer someone by their name, always in the third person, so something like "the gentlewoman from New York" (in the US) or "the right honourable member of (constituency)" (those using the British system).

[@clodman84]

You aren't allowed to mention anyone's name, therefore leader of the opposition deputy speaker, whip, etc. It's to make it very clear that it isn't personal and it's the position that matters, not who sits in the chair, but the chair itself. At least in Theory.

[@wiekesteenbruggen3855]

@@clodman84 How quaint. In The Netherlands they only refer to the chairwoman without name. The rest is just “mr...; miss...”. It does indeed feel like a personal attack sometimes. I really enjoy learning about the democratic rules in other democracies.

[@gaz141]

Not allowed to. Oz Parliament is still based on old colonial rules, same as UK. You cannot name someone personally, only by their seat or position

[@Alyssasmummy]

He was laughing at the start. How much his face falls during the course of Julia reiterating his record of misogyny is pure gold.

[@brantleyfoster021]

It changed because he knew he did it & was upset at how she recalled all his bad work😁

[@Alyssasmummy]

@BrantleyFoster021 ....indeed.

[@intreoo]

Seeing his smirk get wiped off was so satisfying.

[@jdomsmith]

I swear he ages one year every time the camera cuts to him. 🧒🧔👴💀👻

[@cheyannedeems109]

That was the weight of his actions finally weighing on his shoulders 😂

[@selz5221]

The progression from the start to the end is actually hilarious, all smiles at first and then well yeah that stops pretty quickly

[@basedbattledroid3507]

That would be the least weird thing about Tony Abbott, he literally eats raw onions like they're apples.

[@miaopendo8561]

Little by little, he is dying inside.

[@donwanna3906]

Looks like he's slowly deflating. It's beautiful.

[@marckye1]

I just love how his smirk face starts to fading away... lol

[@tinniesealjiji]

He has a cartoon face like its so (idk) dictator kinda and intimidating

[@Roger__Wilco]

She went on to lose the leadership of her party and then he won the election, I wonder who was smirking then lol

[@computeraidedyami]

I think you see what you want to see, I see him as neutral as can someone be

[@marckye1]

@@Roger__Wilco well, that tells more about the people who elected him than anything else.

[@isha3898]

@@Roger__Wilco ❄️❄️🧂🧂

[@mfpendle]

She's incredible. We need more like her at every level of government.

[@LukionSmith]

And what about more women when it comes to garbage collecting, long haul fishing, welding, septic tank cleaners, roofing, road crews, electricians etc? There's never any talk of womem doing actual hard labour; just taking over top office jobs in air conditioned offices. Women just want to take over all the nice things men have built without doing any work themselves. What's the word for that? Ah, yes: parasites.

[@_nabong3146]

@@sirhumphreyappleby6498here it is again, grown men being sexist treating woman in the workforce as their personal assistant rather then real educated woman…

[@ilovetruffles99]

@@sirhumphreyappleby6498thank u next 🥱

[@_nabong3146]

@@zasejsemspalenej ?? isn't that what I just said???

[@markhopper8179]

Absolutely!!

[@kristinemckeown1746]

I re-watch this video whenever I feel down about adverse world events, and issues pertaining to misogyny. Julia's speech makes me feel that there is still hope for us and that we can stand up to sexism. I want to be just like Julia when I grow up. Thank you, Ms Gillard!

[@LukionSmith]

But if you're watching this video, who is cleaning your house and feeding your 5 cats?

[@brantleyfoster021]

@@LukionSmith Like it's your business

[@Fiona-yw6on]

@@LukionSmith - rude incel

[@LukionSmith]

@@Fiona-yw6on You're a rude, unwanted, 0bese old shrew. 😅

[@kristinemckeown1746]

@@brantleyfoster021

[@nayahri]

Ole girl came with ALL the receipts. This was some of the best wig snatching I've seen in a while.

[@dtucker4463]

LOL for hours, Nayahri! Well-put.

[@b8IIin]

jfc why do people type like this...

[@6thdimension729]

Ruger for fun

[@lockandloadlikehell]

It was hilarious watching him check his watch

[@javakhouhala971]

Ruger let people live

[@ginargentum]

I love how she doesn’t let anyone interrupt or distract her

[@dw3403]

It's irritating but it seems they are agreeing with her.

[@SuperVannini]

@@dw3403 Yeah you can even hear “here, here”

[@whitneylosh-johnson2420]

She’s a woman, she’s used to men talking over her.

[@mels3958]

I agree, but it’s kinda politics 101 if we’re going to be honest here. They’re all like a bunch of school kids in parliament most of the time. I’d wish that they’d all have a mature conversation and work on things together instead. At least they put the bull aside for COVID and got the job done.

[@malikrahman8649]

Of course you love it because if a man spoke over like that, it would be deemed sexist. If Australia was sexist she'd be ironing her husband clothes for a living, but she's not. Her only grounds of defence is her gender. Her only excuses are her gender. Her only arguments are her gender.

[@user-hi9gj2vz3m]

Not a filler word, not a single uh or um... because all that she said, came from the truth in her soul.

[@parkyounghee4516]

This speech will remain as one of the best, poweful and influential speech ever in the history.

[@juliaczapp375]

silent power of this speech is that she hasn’t mention his name once. i’ve watched it twice and have literally no idea who tf this man is except leader of the opposition

[@nicolab2075]

He became Prime Minister the following year 🙁 Tony Abbott

[@greaterfrustration607]

Also that’s government rules, you aren’t allowed to call on someone by name only position and if you break that rule you will be removed from the house for the day.

[@miaosun4382]

they gave him a lot close up look 🤣🤣🤣

[@vanillabearcomet90]

Tony Abbott who became prime minister after Julia’s term. He was a joke. Amongst the people and media. Kind of the Donald trump of Australia.

[@bread2951]

@@vanillabearcomet90 How do you guys tolerate him?

[@johnnylu5454]

“The leader of the opposition” has left the chat.....

[@Softpaw1996]

but he won the election... So your comment kinda falls flat.

[@marmitechickenlegs8331]

@@Softpaw1996 no way..

[@NS-sn6kp]

@@Softpaw1996Who is he and what party does he represent? Sorry I'm form Norway.

[@Softpaw1996]

@@NS-sn6kp why does it matter? its completely irellevant.

[@clairedebeste5586]

@@Softpaw1996 Cayse you replied..? You just replied that you know that he won, therefore you know who he is. No need to be rude, they just asked a question.0

[@almabellamaglaya48]

Oh Mama! You hit him hard and you hit him long. Thank you for standing up, standing up for all women. You have my respect and deep gratitude!

[@brantleyfoster021]

@@lesshaw4363 How do you figure this? Abbott personally attacked her father & her government using Alan Jones "died of shame" phrase. Gillard had just got back from her fathers funeral here & Abbott admitted that he used the "died of shame" phrase 17 times before Gillard launched her famous speech. If a misanderist label was to be leveled anywhere, surely it would be at Phoney Abbott & Alan Jones. Abbott wasn't just a misogynist at heart, he was much more than that. Do you agree or not?

[@Guardian__Angel]

This speech is truly iconic.

[@gemmahudack6182]

If Gillard was the speaker of the US House, Trump would be calling her a “very nasty woman”

[@Th3Schad0w]

If she was the speaker he would be limping with tears in his eyes.

[@stephanie1543]

Being called "Nasty" by Trump is actually a compliment that you got under his reptilian skin. Whenever Trump feels threatened by a smart woman, he calls her "Nasty."

[@MVKreal]

she was the worst pm in australias history

[@gemmahudack6182]

MVK haha try Tony Abott

[@MVKreal]

@@gemmahudack6182 well obviously not, gillard was so bad that the party got rid of her and then lost the electtion in a landslide

[@onlychangeiscertain]

I love it how she doesn’t use his name, adds an extra level when murdering someone in cold blood.

[@account_deleted703]

Only Change is certain - I could be wrong but I believe in many parliament democracies the tradition of doing things is referring to one by their office - MP for Fisher, Minister for Health, Leader of the Opposition - or the Speaker of the House calls you out on it

[@JoTheSnoop]

That is true within Australian system for Federal Parliament and State Parliaments.

[@archankumarmyana40]

By not using his name and referring him as "leader of the opposition", she is bashing the whole opposition. If she used his name it would have become a mere personal attack.

[@faayazfaqerzad5056]

@@archankumarmyana40 its policy of the Parliament she has to do it

[@rexcorvorum4262]

It’s not thats she’s doing it of cold blood, she has to otherwise she would breach the code of conduct for the House of Representatives

[@hurdygurdyman2852]

Incredible speech 💬 What a legend .. Every Australian should be proud to have somebody like Julia fighting for their rights ❤ Love from Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤

[@DioneC141]

You said it

[@FlavorEnhancing]

I can’t believe as a feminist I’ve never seen this. What an amazing speech! I can’t say I’ve been moved like this in a long time. I won’t forget this and I will spread her message as it deserves to be

[@symontemplar1418]

This lady is mesmerizing!!

[@ktwashere5637]

this speech pretty much kick started the 21st century wave of feminism. Thanks to Millennials, feminism was being disregarded as no longer necessary. While that generation spent their time screeching about pronouns, the rights of biological women (that generations before us fought so hard for) are being systematically dismantled.

[@pferreira1983]

@@soulsphere9242 "You will be disappointed to know that the man she is criticizing ended up becoming Prime Minister," So much for a brave, powerful woman... 😂

[@Fiona-yw6on]

@@pferreira1983 - ​ Julia Gillard was one of the most productive Prime Ministers, passing significant legislation such as the NDIS, clean energy bill, mineral resources tax, asylum seeker policy, even plain packaging for cigarettes which is now being adopted by other countries. She was in power for three years, unlike Tony Abbott who had one of the shortest tenures of any Australian Prime Ministers. He was also so unpopular that he managed to lose what should have been a safe blue ribbon Liberal seat to a female independent. Karma.

[@pferreira1983]

@@Fiona-yw6on Okay.

[@maya-lx6ri]

He literally went from arrogantly smirking to a deer caught in head lights when she brought out the receipts. She did her thing for not only Australia but other women who are severely underrepresented.

[@jessicaaudate]

Yes the receipts! 😂 Prepared for battle

[@PureSpirit347]

maya....yes! A deer staring down the barrel of a gun!

[@justsaying3729]

B A M!! She nailed it.

[@JackAShepherd]

He's terrible, Muriel.

[@calhackit9806]

she has zero points? it's just 15 mins of her saying she's offended.

[@hamishlambert6550]

I can't believe that Tony Abbott suggested that her father died of shame a few days after he died. What a vile toad.

[@billbixby4033]

I would point out to you that was an extremely entitled, racist, very very conservative shock jock, Alan Jones that said that. Not surprisingly, Tony Abbott and Alan Jones like the Oracle of Delphi with the right-wing shock jocks and their audience. That same entitled shock jock has the distinction of being sued by numerous people, in some cases for millions. In one great example defamed a female police office, lost and the result was an expensive new kitchen, complete with plaque telling who paid for it and why.

[@hamishlambert6550]

@@billbixby4033 That is right. I remember now. Alan Jones is stain on Australia. I'm sure Tony is his friend.

[@billbixby4033]

@@hamishlambert6550 The are more than friends they are life long Liberal Party apparatchiks and both as entitled and ignorant as each other.

[@sheshystar9380]

Bill Bixby Alan Jones said it first but Abbott referred to it later, using the same word “shame”.

[@billbixby4033]

​ Sheshy / Nadet Understood, I was unaware he descended to Alan Jones's level, but can't be surprised.

[@u.kw1461]

Faced him facts. Very articulate and powerful. Even when interrupted, she was unwavering in giving this speech

[@alexandram8189]

This is the one video I need to come back and watch at least yearly. Julia is an absolute legend. So powerful.

[@basicbot7349]

She is the opposite of a Karen, She’s a Julia.... and I’m here for it.

[@lockandloadlikehell]

She's an authoritarian piece of garbage and a perpetual victim and a flawless hypocrite. People that are equal don't need countless accomodations

[@basicbot7349]

lockandloadlikehell oooh such an extreme opinion, can you quote why you share such ideas about her.

[@mycro2767]

Vooly he thinks she’s a homophobe

[@kermitmurder5536]

o7

[@sen4744]

@@lockandloadlikehell bruh ive seen you in nearly every comment no one cares. her points in this particular speech were all valid.

[@tysmi04]

Bruh, she was like a machinegun. Kept going and shutting up anyone who tried to shoot back at her.

[@OP-1000]

His smug smile dissolved really quick.

[@bungiism3523]

when she got to number 3 i was clapping cos she already cooked him on number 1

[@brianmiles5237]

@@OP-1000 Didn't she last a year in power and then he... took over?

[@OP-1000]

Brian Miles . I don’t know mate. I don’t live in Australia. This was recommended to me, I watched it, I liked it.

[@frombeyond4913]

It was this speech that brought her downfall, if she didn’t call all men misogynists maybe they would have still voted for her.

[@howardtreesong4860]

Came back to this. It ages like fine wine. That is a bollocking for the ages. This is going to be required viewing for every political sciences student in the future.

[@josephineb-wj3qn]

The truth burns 🔥 and Julia Gillard absolutely burnt house down 💅🏻❤️ this is one of the most memorable speeches in Australia Political history IMO 🤩

[@yikes8932]

I still remember my parents saying she was "too loud". Really shows people's views when they don't debate the topic but her manner. Especially when it wouldn't be a problem if she was a man.

[@i.e.presents638]

Yikes No mention of the ill mannered, rude shouts that repeatedly peppered her speech by the opposition? How very strange. It’s a clue

[@ReginaSaunders]

she was also harassed about the way she dressed, but Boris Johnson isn't?

[@antoinemazet6615]

@@ReginaSaunders Not to mention the haircut.

[@militantman]

@@ReginaSaunders why was she harassed about her clothes? They're fine

[@margaretmax-community]

Ok then. She is wrong She is making stuff up to gain sympathy Her party has always been the biggest finger pointer. I’m embarrassed she was prime minister. She played dirty in getting the job, in keeping the job, and she achieved nothing doing the job. She is famous for winging. Great Every woman say thanks 😒

[@jemus1000]

I've never felt so proud to be an Australian woman even though my passport says I'm a German man

[@mazza_razzza]

So what's the story, are you in drag?

[@janeherriot7880]

I get the idea

[@Star-uk1kh]

Brilliant comment 👍

[@malikrahman8649]

@@mazza_razzza transgender non binary

[@mazza_razzza]

@@malikrahman8649 : Oh for goodness sake! Another term for me to learn in my old age:( Thanks anyway kiddo!

[@kylpatrik]

A bit late, but you're the best Gillard! What a loss for this country

[@whatbringsmepeace]

That woman is a stone cold legend. The best Prime Minister we ever had.

[@og6920]

Madame verbally slapped the smirk right off his smug face.

[@sbbu3742]

He became Prime Minister 2 months later and his party has been in power since

[@iamshotty]

@@sbbu3742 Yeh, and that worked out well didn't it? NOT!!! He was and still is, Australia's biggest mistake. Failed to mention that didn't you???

[@sbbu3742]

@@iamshotty calm dowm

[@iamshotty]

@@sbbu3742 STFU

[@iamshotty]

@@MuzzCat05 We were discussing what happened 8 years ago, NOT what is happening now - apples and oranges.

[@broadwaymelody33]

I like hearing the men’s voices yelling “HE NEEDS A MIRRAH”

[@youssefboudaya5939]

timestamps please .?

[@jasmineharper8485]

@@iamshotty The person was being polite and said please. U didn't need to be rude. I'm not trying to be rude to u, just don't reply next time if what someone has said politely has annoyed u.

[@jasmineharper8485]

@@youssefboudaya5939 0:48 :)

[@youssefboudaya5939]

@@jasmineharper8485 thanks a lot jasmine 😘😘

[@arantzag312]

Lady Teresa “you are not the boss of me” when literally in your last comment you were telling a person what to do? “You need a mirrah!”

[@MM-yi9zn]

Legendary speech! Magnificent oratory. We love Julia Gillard. Gone down in history. Internationally applauded!

[@AatmikaShree]

This voice, this confidence & the standing up! I'll remember this clipping every time I feel like I'm loosing my own voice!

[@walaoeh_]

“These are direct quotes from the leader of the opposition so I suggest those groaning have a word with him” WHY DID NO ONE TALK ABOUT THIS?! She just casually shut all those rude people up & while affirming her point & continuing her speech

[@mar-wr4io]

in one breath !!

[@iamtheangiechrist1090]

Abortion is the easy way out.

[@MrsGretchen123]

Time stamp please

[@jongdaelicious2909]

@@MrsGretchen123 10:40 :)) yw

[@MrsGretchen123]

@@jongdaelicious2909 thanks :)

[@bottlerocket3218]

"He just needs a mirror." Infinite snap!.

[@cockoffgewgle4993]

The cringe in these comments, JFC. Do people actually talk like this?

[@wahooilovewomen]

@@cockoffgewgle4993 infinité snap 😭

[@guywholikesgoodmusic]

@@cockoffgewgle4993 Talking about cringe is cringe in and of itself. You've played yourself.

[@gabriella2474]

@@cockoffgewgle4993 Bruhhhh ofc.

[@cockoffgewgle4993]

@@guywholikesgoodmusic More cringe. The soy generation.

[@Gifted163]

I know little of Australian government or politics, yet if I ever need a public speaker, Julia Gillard is my choice. Well done! 15 minutes of flame!

[@carljonathan3804]

His smirk turning into humiliation every minute til the end. 🤣

[@OlivePapyrus]

I'm not even Australian, but I felt represented and defended. 👏👏

[@iamshotty]

😊 ❤

[@youngemicrowave5026]

Agreed

[@bicanoo_magic3452]

If you knew her better and understood that accent, you wouldn't be saying that.

[@tozepereira5178]

Me too. And I'm not even a woman.

[@silvervixen007]

Same 🙈

[@StupidLazyStupid]

The unfortunate thing is that this 'Leader of the Opposition' went on to become Prime Minister after her term. Shame.

[@greaterfrustration607]

Considering she backstabbed the old PM and took over without a majority electing her what did she expect?

[@leighwintershoven971]

Even worse than that, he gave himself the title of Minister for Women's Affairs after he was elected.

[@Necessarycontent]

Well that “Leader of the Opposition” isn’t prime minister anymore 😂

[@skylerricketts7392]

@@Necessarycontent why is that?

[@bev9708]

Unfortunate indeed, yet sadly hardly surprising given the outrageous level of sexism and misogyny in Australian society.

[@amyoneelse]

Thank you for standing up and being the voice that doesn't allow women to be put down put out and displaced by ignorance and people who are without moral consciousness and worse blame shifters.

[@jarradgreen7065]

Brilliant speech from a brilliant person. Well done. Best prime minister Australia has had for a very long time.

[@paulinekeane3888]

Is there anything more delicious than seeing the smirk slowly slipping from his face with every moment that passes

[@meridianx9020]

@CyrusTheGreat numpty.

[@mrg4388]

Delicious is the word. :)

[@GiraffeFeatures]

He still ended up becoming Prime Minister so I doubt the smirk was ever truly lost.

[@johanho995]

@CyrusTheGreat a "bigger" problem does not undermine a "smaller" one. All issues should be addressed.

[@mogshade66]

@CyrusTheGreat Ever been to Australia? They treat the first Australians (the Aboriginal people) like dogs. Believe me you don't have to go to the Middle East to find abuse. It's in our backyard. There are issues of violence and abuse of children and women all over the planet. We need to address issues one issue at a time. If women are being abused in my backyard I have to deal with it here. Are you from the Middle East? If so then it's a relevant issue in your backyard. You have to speak out in your society. Remember, that's how more light can be shone on these issues. Australia is s very racist sexist violent place.

[@srbmakeup767]

“By the leader of the opposition - now looking at his watch because apparently a woman has spoken for too long” 😂 that was the final nail in the coffin, I love it. This whole speech was great, we need more no-bs leadership like this in Canada.

[@killianoshaughnessy1174]

When he said "Oh, come on!"; I was like nah bro, she got you there. 😂

[@taraestelleadelizzi9975]

He just walked into it. Soooo dumb

[@mcsmith732]

We could use her in the U.S. legislature as well.

[@srbmakeup767]

@@mcsmith732 she needs to do a world tour 😂😂😂

[@emytann7838]

@@srbmakeup767 yesssssssss 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ginacranbourne]

The best 15 minute spray ever! Happy 10th anniversary to this groundbreaking parliamentary speech! ❤

[@nitingupta1846]

Such a brave woman… full respect to her ❤

[@yorocco1]

Do not mess with an intelligent woman who knows her worth and the worth of her peers.

[@GrimFelArt]

*hear hear lol

[@user72746]

Weak

[@BananaRama1312]

dOnT mEsS wItH a WaMeN

[@Minolla]

After this nonsense she lost a lot of women votes and they voted for that man she was trashing 😂! Perfectttttt

[@nethu6577]

@@Scripture-Man what kind of world are you from. An equally balanced society is what she fought for. Please do reflect on your statement.

[@half2849]

“You said that in March 2004, I suggest you check your records” was outstanding

[@lisafisher9086]

Sis got those receipts!!

[@imtihanatq]

Why I read this when the part was playing in the same time haha

[@Lilly-rv1vs]

Sis said “this you?” 😂

[@Lilly-rv1vs]

connor828 just say you’re misogynistic and hate women and leave 😐

[@kath1626]

The KZbin algorithm just worked its magic. That was a thing of utter beauty.

[@richardwhitehead4684]

Well done. What a spine and sharp mind. I wish we had someone like Julia Gillard here in the USA.

[@saraboykin6790]

I felt like she was speaking for every little girl and woman who ever felt the shame of misogyny.

[@Clemburke1111]

Yet she hated gays, funny no ?

[@michaelsnedker5446]

@@Clemburke1111 your moniker is so fitting

[@dlam2864]

misogyny and sexism are totally not the same things. Misogyny is real hatred of women

[@para-yw9dn]

@NihilisticEntropy sure there is more sexism in other parts of the world but do not belittle women who have experienced sexism. you do not know every women's experience in America with sexism.

[@karenimber8870]

@TheVerticalGardener dont be a bully.

[@SAS-mf7bf]

she is such a skilled and articulate speaker, didn't let herself get derailed for a second !

[@Bulbophile]

it's beyond commentary, it is so off the tracks. or was it part of the policy for the day?

[@nuckinfuts7610]

S H absolutely. She didn't get distracted or discouraged for a single moment. And it was nothing short of amazing. 👏

[@DCBfanboy]

Enven though I certainly do not agree with her, it is true that she is very fluent and articulate.

[@domorehilton5476]

Gollum you must be one of the few in the world that does not agree and deadly fear a smart intelligent woman.

[@DCBfanboy]

@@domorehilton5476 I do not know any "smart intelligent" person, nor do I fear anybody. I do not deem her smart. Would you mind telling me what she has done of intelligent?

[@darthnarodnik]

I'm almost dying of shame that this man was PM.

[@clurkroberts2650]

A speech that should set the tone and future direction. Simply inspiring.

[@thewayneflyinghigh9128]

How was it inspiring?

[@clurkroberts2650]

@@thewayneflyinghigh9128lol… wow..

[@thewayneflyinghigh9128]

@@clurkroberts2650 you still haven’t told me how it was inspiring? Would it be inspiring to you if a female l.n.p pollie did that exact same speech?

[@clurkroberts2650]

@@thewayneflyinghigh9128 just watch and listen. She provides a straightforward argument that Addresses the historical problem of men in power and how their archaic attitudes and outdated policies manipulate women in politics today and how it must change. That was until, he felt it was politically in his favor to fawn about the problem of sexism in politics. She ripped him a new one, very assuredly and confidently, calling him out on his hypocrisy. Point for point. And wonderfully done. It was an inspiring speech, which she’d light on modern politics.

[@thewayneflyinghigh9128]

@@clurkroberts2650 are women in power so inch perfect? And would you have loved that speech if it was done by a female l.n.p pollie?

[@amadeus5889]

This is what it looks like when you literally end a man’s whole career.

[@vandy5206]

Well he became prime minister after this so- no

[@goldengears5355]

Actually the opposite happened here. He won the election and Julia was kicked by her own party and replaced with Kevin Rud, a man she had expelled from the party three years prior.

[@sparksfly5877]

@@goldengears5355 ....after she became prime minister

[@goldengears5355]

@@sparksfly5877 I don't have to say that because she says so in the video we are commenting on.

[@sparksfly5877]

@@goldengears5355 Just a reminder that your list of Julia’s misfortune conveniently leaves out her becoming prime minister.

[@Jojo247rightnow]

All the interruptions didn’t even break her cadence or cause her to miss a beat. Excellent.

[@barbcollins3333]

she didn't stumble once !! True Leader there !!

[@GetFunnied]

go make me a sandwich who ordered u to pick ur phone

[@GetFunnied]

@John Smith i love being mean to girls , such a turn on

[@Tahia213]

Are you guys talking about your mamas ... arfff you should stop inbreeding fgs.

[@roseannah.9963]

@@GetFunnied uh.

[@teawithlilibet]

She killed it! ❤👏👏👏

[@thomasanderson3657]

You have got a smile that could catch the attention of any man

[@makegeorgeorwellfictionaga9268]

Nah it was a childish dumpster fire

[@NEWBOTANICA]

@@makegeorgeorwellfictionaga9268 shutup meg

[@dangodinez4287]

My name is Daniel, i'm 15, i'm an apsiring politician. Julia Gillard is such an inspiration.

[@shroomer8294]

Cool, hope you go on to do great things.

[@DylanFan]

That was the longest and most eloquent and well rehearsed roast I've ever witnessed.

[@coolcat6341]

I can smell the burn in Scotland

[@grahamyates2490]

Not well rehearsed at all. She said afterwards that she only referred to a few handwritten notes she had made some moments before. (Other than records of her opponent's quotes).

[@aestheticgarbage6671]

Graham Yates that just makes it even better then. for virtually no preparation that was a very powerful and impactful speech, even if she didn't win the election. so impactful that people are still talking about it nearly 8 years later.

[@bd3825]

It does not sound rehearsed at all to me. I think she spoke with conviction. She truly believes what she said.

[@RA-xn4vb]

@@grahamyates2490 even when she ripped him when he looked at his watch? Come on! She knows him very well and she was brilliant.

[@kellyg1051]

She finished every sentence she started without ever wavering when she was interrupted multiple times. Strong woman right there.

[@jovanicamarena2637]

Didn't she not win to be Prime Minister?

[@claudie8518]

@@jovanicamarena2637 what’s that got to do with her being a strong woman.

[@mathematicsfanatic832]

More like a crybaby

[@Mikey1993ish]

And you ruin any progress towards equality by calling her a "strong woman." She is a strong Prime Minister. She is a strong leader. One step forward, two steps back with silly comments like yours....

[@Mikey1993ish]

@Gen B I'm a saucy mare - and there's nothing more I love then being told to shut up. Pwoar saucy sausage

[@nicolamcl4484]

I've come back and watched this speech numerous times over the years! It still gives me goosebumps and the courage to always push back against sexism and misogyny experienced daily by so many woman including myself. Julia Gillard is an inspirational legend!

[@candidacarino669]

I just have to listen to Julia Gillard's speech again and I will say it again, too, that I admire her very much. Julia Gillard, yes unforgettable, that's what you are indeed!

[@casualobserver2000]

at first you think "this is going to be your standard political attack" then you see just how many documented facts she quotes and by the end you're thinking "yeah hes actually sexist"

[@TheNightwalker247]

yea hopefully it will drive trough some of the denser brains in politics

[@renettedescartes]

sexism = acknowledging female unquestionable inferiority.

[@BabylonSistaah]

That’s usually the case

[@johnwilliamson9657]

My conclusion was that Julia Gillard was sexist (misandrist), and therefore a massive hypocrite.

[@starthieves18]

@@johnwilliamson9657 poor fella lol go read a dictionary or something, Johnny boy

[@kfallon862]

I pray one day my country has a leader with an ounce of the dignity this woman has.

[@charlieaughenbaugh4962]

maybe it should be you?

[@elsa557]

She's certainly extraordinarily eloquent. The only time I've willingly sat through a political speech by anyone before was with Obama. I can't believe I listened for the full 15 minutes without once wanting to cut it short. What a speaker!

[@MrDsleepyeyes]

Kyla Fallon, I'm with you on that one. She has dignity, a backbone, and more leadership on display here than my country's president has *ever* displayed. Sadly we're stuck with someone like the "leader of the opposition" for a while longer. I mean seriously, it's nice to see a politician who is articulate and uses facts.

[@gabrielclayton1653]

The US?

[@dav5306]

What's your country?

[@anniebroadbent7961]

That's how you deal with bullies. Bravo Ms Gillard!

[@diannaskare7829]

His gloating smile is disappearing about 9:30 and as he sinks in the chair seems smaller. She even gives him an honest way out... She has Class AND Strength!

[@collinlewis520]

She is so well spoken. People were talking over her and she did not stop or stutter.

[@kascade9145]

She was kicked out of leadership by her own Labor party 4 months after this misandrist speach.

[@Nik6644]

@@kascade9145 how is this speech misandrist? Where does she generalize? She talks exclusively about two people

[@jakeevans6404]

@@kascade9145 She was kicked out because of a massive smear campaign. It didn't take long from the Liberal's coming into power after Gillard for Australia going from ranked 1 in the OECD for economic management to last.

[@kascade9145]

It was a rant by a deranged woman .

[@kascade9145]

Misandry is the hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against men or boys in general. Misandry may be manifested in numerous ways, including , hostility & belittling of men .

[@shambhavi4292]

It's like straight out of a film. Reality is so unreal. Such eloquence

[@carlhorowitz5916]

Misdirected eloquence. Poor Aussies! Stuck with woman for a time.

[@shambhavi4292]

@@carlhorowitz5916 wha- ?

[@noneisallminussome371]

@@carlhorowitz5916 Dont worry it didnt get any better after she left either. Man or woman our parliament is a joke currently.

[@shambhavi4292]

@@noneisallminussome371 same situation, all over the world. Be it Asia, Australia, America or Europe

[@kelliedoung6516]

Carl Horowitz can’t believe that misogynistic men still exist. you’re pathetic and sad.

[@connorjohnstone6420]

Absolutely gut-punching direct speech, love it.

[@grimreaper1542]

Julia was that one girl that did her school class presentation willingly.

[@somdutt6303]

Or maybe she forced herself to prepare and make this speech because she couldn't take the sexism anymore

[@gayintj6168]

Thx

[@tomraw4893]

That was when she was twelve. She didn't improve with age.

[@2hot1]

@ThatOne wha- why do hate this kind of peeps cuz sometimes i'd do things that no one would do lol

[@gabbmalabor4919]

Why not?

[@meli6882]

She delivered this speech based off of a couple of hand-written notes that she prepared on the spot. She also had the sexist quotes ready from beforehand. It was an improvised speech, which makes it so much more impressive.

[@arismatold_me6753]

Very impressive, there wasn't a single umm or ahhh

[@lunamooncat7926]

Impressive. Not one filler word. Most people couldn't even deliver a prepared speech like that.

[@RevSandi]

I was thinking that, too. So impressive.

[@officialbonzo]

Impressive, she lost the election after that. Those quotes are like "and he told me" type of conversation.

[@tayt_]

She didn’t get this job walking off the street, she got it because she was a fantastic lawyer. Not to detract from what she did, but the fact she can prepare an argument on the spot shouldn’t seem exceptional.

[@74artgrrl]

So powerful, just wow! Thank you, lady.

[@andrelloyd4010]

A lovely Australian politician. Ethical - moralistic - Sincere - Honest and kind ! A beautiful human being who deserves every respect as an Australian !

[@moehoward01]

The smug, smart-assed grin on the oppo leader's face dissapeared for some reason....

[@iamshotty]

😊😂❤ We need her back...

[@youngemicrowave5026]

Because he realized how awful this woman really is.......

[@mika-tu6ld]

ohtheseareprettycoolbananas more like how awful you are

[@Tal__]

I would have guessed that his grin disappeared from boredom from this woman's weak case. While I have little knowledge of Australian politics, I find it hard to believe that this man is really a sexist if these quotations are the best she has. His comments are certainly not 'anti-women'. Wether this is a weak dig for political gains, or genuine outrage, I cannot tell but the fact that people are buying it is a shock to me. I invite anyone to enlighten me if they believe my judgment is wrong.

[@youngemicrowave5026]

Joe Bussell. I cannot agree with you more.

[@GhostGardens]

She's got a point, she's an icon, she's a legend and she IS the moment

[@yumeko8838]

now come on now.

[@nicklpantis]

@@yumeko8838 👏👏👏👏👏

[@lgbtqiarights]

a QUEEN.

[@user-te9ex5gf1l]

YESSSSS!!! Iconic

[@willwitt1493]

Is she president now?

[@AUSSIEROS]

i lived and worked in Australia for 18 months when julia gillard was in oppostion. I thought she was a lightweight and lacked leadership quality. Boy how wrong i was and what an inspiration she was and is as a statesperson.

[@ritasla808]

I'm here in February 2024 and I've selected this speech as the assignment i will present for my acting class. Wish me luck

[@brantleyfoster021]

Nice, should be powerful🌟

[@Simbacat997]

Cool......let us know how it goes!

[@haroldellis9721]

Fun fact: in an emergency, you can use this speech to start a fire.

[@haroldellis9721]

@@twoofsix3b3g thank you

[@ShahrinRahman]

Lol

[@haroldellis9721]

Burn Tony, burn.@Big Toe

[@grimgrimez9079]

Australia don’t need anymore fires after the last one

[@FredericaFazbear]

Amazing, I’ll save this for use in my life and I’ll credit you!

[@michaelsnedker5446]

her poise, her intelligence, her articulation; was beyond anything i'd seen in politics

[@GaryHighFruit]

You mean she has great charisma like most sociopathic manipulators?

[@sparksfly6149]

Vegan CarboRaider So, because she is smart she’s a sociopath? Is this a “I don’t like politicians” thing or a “I don’t like women” thing?

[@loserslounge7815]

simp

[@nathanashley2693]

Hahahaha ur funny

[@GaryHighFruit]

@@sparksfly6149 Really lame. I never said she's smart. I pick the best politicians and vote every chance. Here In the US, I wanted Hillary to win. We have female Tulsi Gabbard who I've supported and made videos about. I was supporting Elizibeth Warren until she started with the immature behavior & feminist rhetoric. She lies a lot too. I also like Marianne. I really feel sorry for people of your mindset that assume people are against women. Most people care more for women than men.

[@shanowilliams9851]

very very impressive woman..aussie should be proud of her...amazing this lady is,,,,

[@ashleygood4615]

W.I.T.C.H. Woman In Total Control Herself. Give this woman her flowers! This woman is my hero.