Tony Abbott reflects on Gillard's misogyny speech 14 years later
Former PM Tony Abbott has called Julia Gillard's 2012 misogyny speech mostly 'over the top' in a new interview.
In a new TV interview, former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has weighed in on Julia Gillard's famous 2012 misogyny speech. Abbott called most of her accusations against him over the top or slightly unfair.
The parliamentary moment came after Gillard defended her government's decision to keep Speaker Peter Slipper despite sexual harassment allegations. Abbott conceded the speech became an iconic moment but maintains he does not recall treating women differently.
Gillard explained she responded to his earlier comment that the government should have died of shame. She has never watched the speech again since delivering it.
- 2012
- Year of speech
- 14 years later
- Interview timing
- Peter Slipper
- Disputed speaker
Why it mattersGillard's speech became an international feminist moment; Abbott's new comments reignite an old debate about gender and Australian politics.
AustraliaThis resurfaces discussion about misogyny in Australian politics and how leaders approach gender issues.
