Why was Julia Gillard’s government so divisive?
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- Опубликовано: 21 июн 2023
- In this video, we delve into the tumultuous period of Julia Gillard's government, spanning from 2010 to 2013, exploring the defining moments that shaped her leadership and the challenges she faced along the way, including the dramatic Rudd leadership challenge.
Join us on a riveting journey through Australian political history as we examine the events that unfolded during Gillard's tenure. We begin with the 2010 federal election, where the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gillard's leadership narrowly secured a hung parliament, leading to negotiations with independent MPs to form a minority government.
However, the first major obstacle came in the form of Kevin Rudd, the previous Prime Minister and leader of the ALP. We delve into the intricacies of the Rudd leadership challenge, where Gillard ultimately emerged victorious, leading to a significant fracture within the party. We analyze the fallout from this leadership contest and the subsequent impact on Gillard's authority and public perception.
Throughout her time in office, Gillard implemented a range of key policies, such as the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), education reforms, and the controversial carbon pricing scheme. We explore the motivations behind these policies and their impact on Australian society.
Moreover, we examine Gillard's leadership style, highlighting both the praise and criticism she received for her governance. We discuss her efforts to promote gender equality and the iconic "Misogyny Speech" delivered in Parliament, which gained worldwide attention.
As the video draws to a close, we reflect on the challenges faced by Gillard's government, including ongoing political instability, internal divisions within the ALP, and a hostile opposition. Ultimately, we assess the legacy of Julia Gillard's government and its significance in Australian political history.
Join us as we unravel the captivating story of Julia Gillard's government, providing a comprehensive and insightful analysis of a period that left an indelible mark on Australian politics. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the dramatic events that unfolded during her tenure.
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Hey, Australian with autism here. The NDIS has undeniably changed my life for the absolute better. Without it, I would most likely be in a special school and not able to enter the work force.
It’s provided the funding for therapy, helps pay for my medication and other school related expenses that are helping me complete VCE.
It has changed my life. No doubt about that.
And it made me a shitload of money so glad to help!
Say what you will about bill shorten but his championing of the NDIS is bloody brilliant, and the main reason I hold him in such high regard
Got some bad news. The NDIS is yet another middle-class welfare system, for the benefit of that whole overcharging sector of the economy. The hourly rates this system of subsidies supercharges provides services to people in need at greatly inflated rates, without getting premium service for the money. The patient never handles the money "gifted" to them, it is all managed by the assigned provider.
It is tolerated by the other major party because it is the same model they follow to bleed public money into private coffers: institutionalised rorting. We'd call it "corruption" if it was Russia. Just yet another Third-Way political nightmare.
@@maxsonthonax1020everyone knows the NDIS is a rort but the middle class/upper class need an avenue of large sums of money
They just milk the taxpayer for all their worth, and they don't care because once it's in their hand it's no longer the taxpayers money and that it's off Ibiza or Bali
Just as much as they need Wars in Ukraine and China to try and explain corruption in the public and private sector
And so the working class and the poor are forced to be screwed over by a socialism of the rich your third way which pretends to be for the poor rather than a socialism of the working class that seeks to bring people out of their dependency
The biggest weapon against the working class has been the middle class, with tax being increased on both the middle and working class whilst the upper class barely pay any and then the middle class celebrate a tax cut that benefited the upper class far more than it ever did the working and middle class
@@maxsonthonax1020 Completely agreed
Almost if not all of Gillard's reforms were originally concieved in Rudd's 2020 summit, including the NDIS. Credit to her for passing them, but Rudd was the true visionary.
A very true point!
Rudd wasn't the visionary. They weren't his ideas. He stalled the government and then was singlehandedly responsible for causing the hung parliament and ensuing mirage of chaos.
@@Mr_M_Historynot a true point at all.
And NDIS was a Gillard policy, not in any way Rudd's.
@@fatheranthony4popeAnd what a failure the ndis is
As a generally a liberal party voter, Gillard was a respectable and talented politician. I hated how she was treated by both sides.
As a carer, that scheme wad massive. But the greens shooting down the ets has me thinking history may repeat itself.
If the greens submitted to the ets in 2010. I think we would be world leaders in terms of being carbon neutral.
But we got 9 more years of the coalition instead, taking us bsckwards.
It's repeating itself right now. Labor has a realistic plan to start to address the housing shortage, and The Greens are blocking it because they apparently want Albanese to instead mandate a national rent freeze that would breach the constitution. It'd be an awful idea even if it *was* legal, which it's not.
So much commentary at the time that the hung parliament was detrimental; it always seemed to me that needing to negotiate produced better legislation.
Shame we didn't get a proper long term carbon tax
Was never going to be viable with Abbott coming in next unfortunately
@@Mr_M_Historyit would have been viable if Rudd hadn't betrayed Labor in his childish 3 year long tantrum.
Thank God that we didn't get a long time csrbon tax, I remember quite clearly Gillard say: 'There will be no carbon tax', guess what she lied.
@@joeshmo4892 a politician... lying!? who ever heard of such a thing??
@@ortervesnd you’re happy with politicians lying tight in your face as long as it goes along with your delusions. It really says a lot about you.
Your vids are always so informative, well resarched and well edited. Keep up the good work 🎉
Thanks so much Lucario!
It was a pretty controversial time in politics for the Labor movement and it cant be disputed that things werent handled well. It did show the absolute vile and vicious approach of the right who attacked her mercilessly. Alan Jones stating her father had died of shame and Abbott attacking her when he met the Obamas, who found her charming and personable, were prime examples of why her misogyny speech was totally justified. History will treat her much more kindly and appropriately than the Libs and the Australian public treated her.
Her speech was in respond to a question about Peter Slipper who had described female genitals to be like oysters and her making him Speaker of the House. Or was it in response to her standing by Craig Thompson using the company credit card to buy hookers on the company card during work hours and her support for him. Can’t remember, either way it was about how Labor had the highest standards when it comes to the treatment of sexism.
Gillard should have never challenged Rudd. Rudd was popular amongst the public.
her mysoginy speech was discraceful you left wing idiot
She knifed a popular PM. Not a good look for the first woman PM.
@@josephj6521 Any thoughts on the fact that the caucus found his government dysfunctional, hence why they got rid of him?
It's such a shame that the Gillard government is remembered for its dysfunctional backroom.
In spite of the biggest slush fund against it by the mining industry and some world leading climate policy.
Also this is my comment for the algorithm
I remember the day Gillard was first made ALP leader. Not a single person I spoke with liked the idea and this was in a safe labor seat
Huh. Good.
Tony Windsor was never a National MP. He was once a National Party member but quit after they refused to endorse him for a state parliament seat.
There is a bit more context to the NDIS. Gillard had the opportunity to introduce the legislation earlier than she did, but chose to delay it so it could be an issue in the next election campaign. She and Wayne swan had assumed the liberal party would oppose it and it would make a great election fodder. Abbot surprised many by choosing to support the policy and removed it as an election issue - making the delay in introducing it completely pointless.
It totally goes along with Abbott's belief that charities should provide society's welfare services. This made it palatable for him to use tax money to do it.
Hindsight is 20/20. I would have assumed they'd block it too. Didn't pan out, but I think in their position I'd make the same call.
@@maxsonthonax1020 I agree with him, the cold dead uncaring hand of bureaucrats is far worse than people who care in the charity sector.
Just stumbled on your channel tonight and I’m so impressed with the quality of your videos. You clearly put a lot of effort into these.
I remember standing at the door in year 10 History class as my teacher strode in announcing that Australia has it's first female Prime Minister. The leadership spill was a hot topic all week and he'd even planned a lesson on female world leaders just for when Julia became Prime Minister.
Amazing to watch this. Thanks for bringing recent aus history into our minds more vividly
Elephant in the room.
US intelligence friendlies, strewn across Aust political landscape ...on record as favouring Gillard over Rudd as Aust PM...
Their reasons for such favouritism & impact of their role as influencers on Aust policies, foreign affairs and "defence" ...???
Oh... yes! I told you that I was unhappy with Gillard... but abbot's campaign had no place in civil society. We have to sometimes pick on the basis of character rather than policy.
hell no. Policy > Character
@palatasikuntheyoutubecomme2046 nup. If some crisis occurs you have to be able to trust your leader to act on your behalf... plenty of ratbag politicians have grudgingly engaged the correct policy just before the election. Not good enough. Integrity is SO important
@@drfill9210Couldn't agree with you more. Plus, the character of the leader is emblematic of the party itself. Whatever the public endorses, the party stands by. Which is why the public needs to inform the party how to conduct themselves.
@blueren6649 think Mike Baird and greyhounds. The party picked him because he was moral. They dropped him when he started behaving... moral.
Kevin Rudd is the greatest politician Australia has ever had, just ask him!
She is a brilliant and impressive woman. I wish she just let Kevin run his course and then she would have come into her own without all that drama and public perception of a back-stabberr
hilarious
@@cygnatius6378 Brilliant yet a backstabber.
She was a back stabber. It was written all over her face in the makeup she chose to wear.
@@coal_man old mate over here reading women's make-up like tea leaves. You're into make-up then, are you mate? What colour eye shadow should she have worn to show her loyalty to the country?
@@seanvalentinus backstabbers aren't loyal.
You do some of the best political videos online.
Gillard got cast very early as overly ambitious without vision. Her slogan of "moving Australia forward" was mocked relentlessly because it was meaningless and overused. She wasn't a good campaigner, with 2010 showing a very poor result in part due to woeful fundraising efforts and non-existent policy development. Compare that to Rudd, one of the best in the business, and it's not a wonder he was brought back to "save the furniture" in 2013.
Credit where it's due, Gillard did phenomenally well in Victoria. As her home state, she enjoyed solid backing from her colleagues and a familiar media relationship. Gillard really could've been a force to be reckoned with across the country if there was a more pleasant transition to her.
Why choose this method, when it went so badly for every first female premier of each state? The lesson was there to be learned.
I'd love if you could do a little thing on New Zealand political history some time! Fair enought if not, I know this is really more focused on Aus politics, and I really enjoy that too. Thanks heaps for your really neat stuff!
Not sure if nz Is ready for the truth about Jacinta ardearn lol
It is on the list!
@@Mr_M_HistoryBeing a Kiwi actually working in government, I would love to watch something about us from you!
Definitely something on the Piggy era. He was a piece of work. If I recall correctly he had a fight with Malcolm Fraser.
Heres some kiwi history for you, iits not political but t's not something many kiwis know of and that is due to politics. Mr late Dads wife was descendant of a family named Perrott from Leperton I think its called, in taranaki NZ. In the about 1880 their 8 yr old daughter was kidnapped. She was known as 'Queenie' Perrott. There is quite the story to what happened to her and how her kidnapping was finally solved in the 1920's when a descendant of the Perrott family visited whakatane( excuse me if i havent got the place names totally correct.) Its a story that should be famous the world over, but due to racial politics in NZ it has been hidden from view... Search for queenie perrott and there are a couple of old doco's about her to be found that tell the amazing and tragic story of her life.
Lovin the podcast, sir!
As a Q: Will this continue all the way to Albo or is this too recent?
Also, will you do more 1-off australian history vids like that of Bjielke Petersen, Obeid and Mark Latham?
Will be able to do Year 1 of Albo!
@@Mr_M_History how about some video on other alp luminaries, Kieth Wright(former Leader of ALP Qld'82-'84 and ALP federal member for Capricorn '84-'93) and Bill Darcy, (Former state ALP deputy leader , MLA for Abert'72-'74 and Woodridge '77-2000).... Lmao its guaranteed you will never do a video about either of those 2(not the only 2 mind you)... What is it with the ALP and paedophile ex teachers, that could be the title of your video. Why would you not want to teach about that very real history of Australian politics??? How many other convicted paedo's that have won office for the alp can you name?
You spoke about the K-Rudd video which one was it? Can you link it or in future link other videos you speak about. Please ❤
I think frankly Gillard's leadership was a mistake, the NDIS was passed with no guide rails, structure or protections built in. There was never a majority for the carbon tax where they might very well have been a majority for a much more moderate bipartisan policy. That would not be repealed come the next election but something that would be a starting point rather then the status quo. Thou whom calls a spill should not be permitted the leadership.
Love your videos
Thanks so much Jake!
*First female prime minister that was never voted in by the Australian people.
Im a massive Rudd supporter, however. I see now that Gillard is at least kinda decent, though my god politics is nasty.
Also also, wow. The greens can be monsters sometimes
Time sure goes quickly as I get older. 10 years now since Julia Gillard was PM.
Massive fan of the channel and another great video. However early in video, where the odds for the election are listed is incorrect. It's impossible to have odds of $1.75 verse $2.70 in a 2 horse race.. $2.10 would be the countering odds to $1.75 in a 2 horse match up.
History won't treat Gillard kindly. After her backstabbing of Rudd we faced a decade of coalition government, and they were only really ousted because of the incredible incompetence of Scotty from Marketing.
Agree.
very cool
Thanks so much!
She took my Labor Party backwards. Rudd would have defeated Abbott handsomely and those independents would never have had their day in the sun.
Can you do a video on the 2013 election wipeout?
Good coverage, but I don't know how you can ignore the influence of a completely corrupt media on Australian politics.
What a cluster$%$...
You have to understand that until 2007 I had only ever voted liberal (judge me if you want)- that was the election I'd finally had enough- and considered what rudd was proposing to be very good (even though the clincher was lying about Iraq)
But I remember the campaign well. Most of it was the fact that they would NOT change their leader. Imagine my horror when the person I'd crossed the floor for, for the first time ever was taken down soon after!!! I accept nowadays that Gillard did a stellar job in negotiating with minor parties, truly impressive! But put yourself in my shoes... I felt utterly betrayed by what happened. I also felt that mining companies had a disproportionate say in politics which just wasn't on.
That was a MISERABLE election for me. Abbott you see, was done in my opinion. I simply could not let him have power and it had nothing to do with any policies, it was an incident that occurred in the nineties!
If you remember Pauline Hanson, a woman who couldn't be less qualified for politics imo, but nevertheless represents a sizeable chunk of the Australian population (whether we like it or not) ended up in prison largely because of Tony abbot's interference. In sure that technically she probably broke the law, I felt what happened to her, though technically correct was a little mean spirited, no matter what my personal opinion of the woman. But Tony Abbott was pretty much the lynch pin... I feel incredibly nervous of giving the top job to someone who was prepared to throw a political opponent in prison! Now he's pitted against a party that completely broke my trust!! If I could have voted for Satan in preference to those two, I would have.
Well said. I agree. Rudd was a breath of fresh air compared to Howard. I was disgusted at Gillard’s take on the leadership. Rudd needed more time and this wasn’t provided to him. Shame.
Abbott was destructive. Destroying Medicare. I am sorry for listening to his tripe about Gillard and regret it. I realized what a mean spirited man he is along with his party. Especially after destroying the NBN and we are one of the unfortunate households stuck with old tech and insufficient productivity. There are many businesses effected too which has killed jobs.
Rudd wanted this nation to move forward and he was stopped by Gillard and the selfish miners (majority owned by overseas companies).
Let’s hope Albanese does things right for all Australians.
you suffer Abbott Derangement Syndrome
In her defence she didn't have much choice in anything... she had allied herself so if she didn't toe the company line, she would have gone. Her appointment was as toxic as anything- which is why the architects of Rudd's demise worked hard to keep the stench of their actions away. Since that moment I've heard of the phrase "the glass cliff" which means to essentially give a hospital pass to a woman if all is lost. It's so cynical and quite frankly, Julia deserved better... but she made her choices too. I think at that time she was between a rock and a hard place. If she didn't step up she would have been seen as disloyal.. besides if you were offered pm just for 1 month, would you take it? I probably would. There are echoes of Gough Whitlam in what happened to Rudd.
Re liberal policies. Like him or hate him, one of John Howard s lasting legacies was to leave a lot of the financial instruments put in place by Keating alone! (Will this spark a lively debate?) The difference between Howard and Abbott was the way in which the bull just crashed through the china shop, leaving a wake of destruction.
Let’s not forget Julia being firmly against SSM, along with Penny Wong towing the line on Q&A that marriage was between a man and a woman, coming from a lesbian in a long term relationship. Point being you may well be a Labor PM or Minister, but you do what the unelected Union bosses tell you. So who really runs the country under Labor?
@paulsherro1374 Tony's own sister is queer, scomos sister in law came out a few years ago. so it happens across the party divide. What scares me is slogans replacing proper debate. An individual will always be an individual regardless of the flag they fly, but personally if it were up to me I'd make it illegal to join a party if you were running for a seat. It's better to represent your local area, rather than the pork barrelling, and compromises that end up with swinging seats getting perks... so undemocratic
Also, even Peta Credlin admitted the CPRS was not a tax.
Gillard went on Alan Jones the day after she announced it and one of the first points she made was to avoid further debate she would concede it is a carbon tax. Her words, case closed.
Both Rudd and Gillard had great ideas for making Australia better but sadly neither were able to unite the ALP like Albanese currently has. The Coalition today still look rather divided because they haven't really been united since John Howard.
Vote NO to albos divisive voice 🇦🇺
@@ACDZ123damn really picked up on Dutton's slogan huh?
@BavidDigg meh Dutton..just vote no..can't be changing the constitution like this and giving more power to one group over another..totally racist and reckless...also the corporations want you to vote yes ..that should be a giant red flag to you ..corporations aren't doing shit in your favour ..need to really think about this
@@ACDZ123 Corporations are just virtue signalling that is all, nothing to look further into, just look at Bud Light
I think Bill Shorten should be commended for starting that hard work. Albo has continued it and contributed to it.
The NDIS is a great system, just needs rorting removed, like Welfare System has done.
NDIS was revolutionary for sure...
A revolutionary gravy train.
Bravo.
Great video. Whats the source for the odds cited at 1:39?
Thanks Liam! It was Sportsbet
Rudd: Mr Worldwide, fuckin' lmao
You talk very fondly of the NDIS and the ALP's investment in education.
How can the NDIS be a better cost saving measure if even Labor has now had to make attempts to restrict it's growth and impact on the budget?
How could we say these large investments into education were effective despite Australia continuing to decline on all education metrics at the same rate?
You make Australia Politics sound like game of thrones 😂
I always will side with Rudd, but I still admire Julia
Idea, (imo far more interesting than keating), what if Gough Whitlam returned to politics during the Howard years
Swan didn't have enough brains to make his head ache..and as for ndis..🤑
Kevin07 was the all time greatest PM of our century, he is a giant and titan compared to what has comr after
But in my opinion Albo is keeping the seat warm for the time being till Chalmers is ready to step up and take it
Anything is better than a Liberal government
If ever the country had a chance to dispel with the 2 party charade, this was it..what a wasted opportunity, Tony Windsor and Rob Oakshot, were decent fellows, (local and state corruption was at a zenith, at the time, that didnt help), half the populace couldnt stand a girl in charge, what a pity, and look what came after..(Abbott & Cretlins, be afraid, be very afraid, charade?). It is said we get the government we deserve..( hard to argue with that one?).
Unironically can we bring Rudd back?
It goes to show how that quote about the carbon tax was weaponised politically and never properly used in context. People forgot it was a non-core promise didn't they.
While that is true, it is still fair to say that it was an unarguable lie. The reasons why politicians tend towards non determinative statements like "There is no plans for a carbon tax" is exactly this. If you say you dont intend something, context can change to make it viable, if you flat out say it will not be the case, you're now a liar instead of just adapting.
A migrant as our prime minister, how is this allowing to happen
Love your channel brother! Not many like yours about australia around.
tbh NDIS is the only reason i like gillard otherwise im much more neutral of her overall but Libs have been cutting it as someone with a disability. ndis lets me actually do stuff and be independent
Barren woman.
Gillards has no back bone, Rubb is the man
Deficit. Whhooopppsss
Gillard is the worst Labor leader Australia has ever had and set back the country years, Kevin all the way!
I really dislike the “hung parliament” language. We literally have two parties governing in coalition more than half the time.
On the metric of pieces of legislation passed, the Gillard parliament was one of the most successful. Abbott was able to repeal a lot of the best changes made (our carbon price chiefly) but I blame him for that.
It was a big snap back to being all the way with the USA though, with the new US military base in Darwin.
gillard was never australias first female prime minister
she was never elected and was only refused when it came to election
Wee.
The NDIS is great man, take it from me
She took Kevin away from us! We'll never forgive her!
I agree. I loved Rudd and she destroyed it. We didn’t vote for Gillard but for Rudd. Rudd did the hard work to beat Howard in 2007.
I used to lean more Gillard when Rudd had dropped the ball with the ETS and Rudd betrayed not only her, but Labor, by backgrounding Laurie Oakes in the leadup to the 2010 election. And I still think he is a grub for doing that.
But _The Killing Season_ is what made me lean more Rudd and the reason being that Gillard's primary excuse for toppling him was that she was doing more work than that expected of a DPM or a senior minister.
Cry Treasurer Paul Keating a river.
Rudd was not great but you always put the country first, party second and then yourself. There was no urgent need to replace him at that point.
Gillard did great holding the Government together (and advancing important initiatives) under difficult circumstances, but much of these circumstances were of her own creation.
She could no longer speak to the ordinary person. She took a safari to Rooty Hill RSL and did the unthinkable for a Labor PM: allow a permanent new US military base on Australian soil. And she was rewarded handsomely by her war criminal buddy, Hillary Clinton.
Worst Labor PM in 100 years.
She did say that but the reason she Rudd quit leadership is because he had little support from the caucus, she had a majority, AND he had publicly told the media he didn't trust Gillard. He broke their professional relationship and as a consequence the only thing that was propping up his hold on the leadership: Gillard.
I still can’t believe that we elected that budgie smuggler Abbot 🤦♀️
The dud Rudd & Gillard perilous years with Bill in the background with his knife. Three people who failed in all areas except Bill clutching on too one last chance.
Et tu Brute is Tattooed on Gillard's forearm
Tillius Gillard
I'd get that too
One comment about the background music in these videos.
It sounds like the sound track to those pro American propaganda videos about the Russia Ukraine war that are AI generated with footage for illustration purposes only. It is a bit creepy. Maybe no music would be better?
What's the deal with eating poo for a living? Seems more dignified than Gillard's career arc.
Australians proved they weren’t mature enough to handle a woman prime minister
Yeh. So Kevin leaked, that’s why she almost lost 2010 and the ongoing sabotage by him, ultimately killed them both in 13. It’s unforgivable that you would want the premiership so badly that you would endanger your own party’s future in power to get it. And all for an extra 3 months back in before being chopped at the election anyway. Gee, Thanks Kevin.
Abbott meanwhile was a gaffe goblin which gillard countered with class and poise in a campaign built around safe incremental progression into the future. Against loose canon Abbott she was well matched, as all she had to do was let him talk and bumble himself into a scandal.
And I would just say that gillard never backflipped on the carbon tax. It was a temporary mechanism to move towards a gst which she passed. she interchanged between calling it a pricing campaign and a tax hoping we would be smart enough to know the difference. Whoops how wrong she was.
Shh.
@@maxsonthonax1020 fucking make me, nape
Rudd cut the ties. Not Gillard. He betrayed Labor and her.
No one should ever be elected just because they’d be the first of X to do it. Thats a very poor reason to elect someone to run a country.. the job should always go to whoever is the best fit and qualified for it.
Greatest PM since Hawke/Keating.
Big call!
comedy gold
Gillard was right to re-open Nauru/Manus Island, there was no other realistic solution.
Being a Doormat or Enabler to uncontrollable Forced Entry & Settlement only makes it worse.
people hate her for her awful policies i hate her because she's a woman
we are not the same
joke?
She didnt list Rudd as he wasnt a great PM, but a failure.
Vote NO to albos divisive voice 🇦🇺
We all thought it was a clown show back then and now look what we've got
next time feel free to mention how much over budget the NDIS is.