Julia Gillard, politician with a connection to Wales (Barry, South Wales)

Julia Gillard

Opposition spokesperson for Immigration in the Australian federal parliament.

Connection: Born in Barry, South Wales.

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comment by:MalcolmX
Julia (Eileen) Gillard is one of the brightest of the shining stars of the Australian Labour party. She was a solicitor for the working people with 'Slater and Gordon' and has continued to shine with brilliance as the member for Labour and as the shadow minister for health. Julia Gillard is set to continue her absolutely stunning career as a politician and hopefully one day as Australia's prime minister.

comment by:barossa
Julia Gillard was born in Barry, came to Adelaid as a child in 1966 studied law and arts at Adelaide Uni. She was elected to Australian parliment in 1998.

comment by:Kemosabe
Ms Gillard was born on 29th September 1961.

comment by:CRWelshman
Julia became Deputy Prime Minister in 2007. Also: Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations; Minister for Education; Minister for Social Inclusion.