Julia Gillard
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Records
Julia Gillard's career is defined by a series of historic firsts. She was the first woman to serve as Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, and the first and only woman to serve as Prime Minister. Her 2012 misogyny speech is considered a landmark moment in feminist political history, and has been viewed millions of times online. Her government's establishment of the National Disability Insurance Scheme was a transformative social reform that continues to benefit Australians with disabilities. Gillard's post-political work as chair of Wellcome and the Global Institute for Women's Leadership has further cemented her reputation as a global advocate for gender equality and public health.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Companion of the Order of Australia
Awarded for eminent service to the Australian Parliament, social policy reform, and mental health.
Honorary Doctor of Laws
Honorary degree in recognition of her contributions to public life.
Honorary Doctor of Laws
Honorary degree in recognition of her public service.
Honorary Doctor of Laws
Honorary degree in recognition of her work on women's leadership.
Records & Feats
First woman to serve as Prime Minister of Australia
Julia Gillard became Australia's first and only female Prime Minister on 24 June 2010.
First woman to serve as Deputy Prime Minister of Australia
She was the first woman to hold the office of Deputy Prime Minister, from 2007 to 2010.