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The many faces of Julia Gillard

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After growing up as a Welsh immigrant in Adelaide, Julia Gillard became Australia's first female Prime Minister. Her term as prime minister lasted three years and two days.

Julia Gillard aged 21 as the President of the 170,000 strong Australian Union of Students, 1983.

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Julia Gillard aged 21 as the President of the 170,000 strong Australian Union of Students, 1983.Credit:Supplied

Julia Gillard in September 28 2005.

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Julia Gillard in September 28 2005.Credit:Penny Bradfield

The new member for Lalor Julia Gillard gets sworn in as a member of the house of Representatives. 1998

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The new member for Lalor Julia Gillard gets sworn in as a member of the house of Representatives. 1998Credit:Mike Bowers

Julia Gillard at home in Altona, 2005.

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Julia Gillard at home in Altona, 2005.Credit:Ken Irwin

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Julia Gillard. 2005

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Julia Gillard. 2005Credit:Rodger Cummins

Julia Gillard at Monash University in June 2010.

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Julia Gillard at Monash University in June 2010.Credit:Craig Abraham

Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard at a press conference in October 2008.

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Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard at a press conference in October 2008.Credit:Andrew Taylor

Julia at home. 2005

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Julia at home. 2005Credit:Simon Schluter

Gillard addresses the National Press Club in Canberra in September 2008.

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Gillard addresses the National Press Club in Canberra in September 2008.Credit:Glen McCurtayne

Julia Gillard in August 2008.

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Julia Gillard in August 2008. Credit:Andrew Quilty

Julia Gillard, relaxing and enjoying her role as Acting Prime Minister in December 2008.

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Julia Gillard, relaxing and enjoying her role as Acting Prime Minister in December 2008.Credit:

Julia Gillard with partner Tim Mathieson in Brisbane in November 2007.

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Julia Gillard with partner Tim Mathieson in Brisbane in November 2007.Credit:Paul Harris

Julia Gillard addresses the National Press Club in Canberra in September 2008.

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Julia Gillard addresses the National Press Club in Canberra in September 2008.Credit:Glen McCurtayne

US Vice President Joe Biden meets with Julia Gillard before their meeting at the White House in June 2009.

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US Vice President Joe Biden meets with Julia Gillard before their meeting at the White House in June 2009.Credit:YURI GRIPAS

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Prime Minister Julia Gillard emerges from the ALP leadership meeting where she replaced Kevin Rudd as Prime Minister on Thursday 24th of June, 2010 at Parliament House, Canberra. Photo by Andrew Meares

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Prime Minister Julia Gillard emerges from the ALP leadership meeting where she replaced Kevin Rudd as Prime Minister on Thursday 24th of June, 2010 at Parliament House, Canberra. Photo by Andrew MearesCredit:

Prime Minister Julia Gillard assumed the Prime Ministerial suite on Friday 17 September 2010. Photo by Andrew Meares

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Prime Minister Julia Gillard assumed the Prime Ministerial suite on Friday 17 September 2010. Photo by Andrew MearesCredit:

Julia Gillard during house of representatives question time at Parliament House in June 2010.

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Julia Gillard during house of representatives question time at Parliament House in June 2010.Credit:Stefan Postles

Julia Gillard at Barrow Island off the northwest coast of Western Australia in March 2010.

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Julia Gillard at Barrow Island off the northwest coast of Western Australia in March 2010.Credit:Glen McCurtayne

Gillard shovels sand while a second year apprentice plumber looks on in May 2010.

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Gillard shovels sand while a second year apprentice plumber looks on in May 2010.Credit:Glen McCurtayne

Wayne Swan and Julia Gillard during house of representatives question time in March 2010.

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Wayne Swan and Julia Gillard during house of representatives question time in March 2010.Credit:Glen McCurtayne GPM