Australia news live: Jacinta Allan was subjected to ‘vile sexism’ as premier, Julia Gillard says
Summary
Former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard said that Jacinta Allan, the leaving premier of Victoria, faced harsh sexism during her time in office. Gillard praised Allan as a strong leader who helped women and girls and congratulated Ben Carroll on becoming the new premier.Key Facts
- Jacinta Allan served as the premier of Victoria and is now stepping down.
- Julia Gillard, Australia’s former prime minister, said Allan experienced “vile sexism” while leading.
- Gillard called Allan a role model for women and girls.
- Gillard herself is known for speaking out against sexism, including a famous 2012 speech.
- Ben Carroll has replaced Allan as premier of Victoria.
- Bill Shorten, a former Labor leader, supports Carroll’s plan for a royal commission into the construction sector.
- The royal commission aims to investigate problems in construction involving public money.
- The article also mentions concerns at Australia’s national science agency (CSIRO) about job cuts and aging buildings.
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