Prime Minister announces leadership ballot
Julia Gillard
posted Thursday, 23 February 2012
From Prime Minister Julia Gillard's press conference in Adelaide this morning:
I have decided that at 10am Monday morning a ballot for the Labor leadership will be conducted.
Following Kevin Rudd's resignation yesterday, I have formed this view that we need a leadership ballot in order to settle this question once and for all. I believe it is in the interests of Labor Party that it be determined once and for all, but much more importantly, I believe it is in the interests of the Australian nation.
Tags: Australian Labor