‘Disgusted’: Gillard and Albanese condemn ‘ditch the witch’ campaign against Victorian premier Jacinta Allan
Summary
Australian politicians Julia Gillard and Anthony Albanese have condemned a truck billboard campaign targeting Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan with sexist imagery and the phrase “ditch the witch.” The campaign has sparked criticism for using personal attacks against women in politics, and both leaders called for more respectful political debate.Key Facts
- The billboard shows Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan with the phrase “ditch the witch” and AI-altered witch-like images.
- The advertisements have been moving around Melbourne for about six weeks.
- Albanese described the campaign as sexist and unacceptable in public life.
- Julia Gillard, Australia’s former prime minister, said the phrase was used against her 15 years ago and called it “disgusting.”
- The phrase “ditch the witch” was seen in a 2011 rally against Gillard and became well-known after her parliamentary speech about misogyny.
- Allan said sexism should not be part of political debate and expressed concern about future women leaders facing similar attacks.
- The campaign was partly funded by Franco Puleo, owner of a brothel, who denied that the slogan was sexist.
- Albanese urged the media and public to avoid personal attacks and keep political discussions focused on policies.
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