John Warhurst

Gillard Fights History of Australian Political Rebounds

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, accustomed to prevailing against the political odds, has history stacked against her quest for re-election.

Gillard Rivals Face Window to Challenge Before Australia Budget

Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s rivals face a narrowing window to challenge her leadership before Parliament rises for a seven-week break, as the Labor party struggles to boost support ahead of a September election.

Gillard Approval Falls to Record Low

Australian Prime Minster Julia Gillard’s public support fell to a record low in two opinion surveys as voters said cuts aimed at returning the budget to surplus would harm their quality of life.

Gillard Touts Budget Surplus to Reverse Leadership Slump

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, beset by political scandals and near-record low polls, will seek to win back disgruntled voters by delivering a federal budget tomorrow that ends four years of deficits.

Commodities Tax Backlash May Undo Gillard Vote in Australian Mining States

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard will face her biggest election fight in mining states to win Saturday’s too-close-to-call ballot. These communities oppose her planned tax on coal and iron ore companies.

‘Argo’ Wins Best Film Bafta; Affleck Named Best Director

“Argo,” the story of a stealth mission to rescue a group of U.S. hostages from Iran in 1980, was voted best film at the British Academy Film Awards, or Baftas, last night. Its director Ben Affleck also won.

Australia Opposition Leader Abbott Pledges to Cut Refugee Intake

Australian opposition leader Tony Abbott said he’ll cut the nation’s refugee intake to save A$1.3 billion ($1.35 billion) over four years if he wins office in elections due next year.

Mining, Carbon Tax in Australia Less Likely After Gillard Party State Loss

The Australian opposition’s victory in New South Wales state elections for the first time in 16 years may signal a growing backlash over Prime Minister Julia Gillard ’s taxes on carbon emissions and mining profits.

Gillard Plans Revised Australia Migration Law After Court Ruling, Backlash

Prime Minister Julia Gillard will present changes in Australia’s migration law to parliament after the High Court rejected her refugee policy in a blow to a government facing record-low approval ratings.

Gillard Faces Tax Fight as Labor Loses Power in New South Wales Election

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard faces a fight over her plans to tax carbon emissions and mining profits after her Labor party was defeated in elections in New South Wales, the country’s most populous state.

"The length of time that Labor has been behind combined with the size of the deficit would make a comeback from here unprecedented."

- John Warhurst on May 13, 2013

Labor Party

Julia Gillard

Australian National University

Wells Fargo Rises to Record Close as Home Market Rebounds

Chiesi Swaps Cell for Halfway House After Insider Scandal

89-Year-Old’s Toilet Paper Hunt Shows Venezuela Shortages Deepen

Tesla’s Musk Channels Iacocca With Early U.S. Repayment

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