Australian PM extensively points out the sexism of her opposition.

[ravaena]

I've not posted to this community before, so I hope this is okay, but I really enjoyed this video. In it, the Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard essentially rips Tony Abbot, the leader of the Opposition, a new one, calling him out on his hypocrisy, misogyny and sexism. australia/new zealand, oceania, politics

Comments

[chase_glasslace]

It is an intense and amazing speech. She said so many things that so many of us have been shouting at our TV screens for ages now, and she said them eloquently and powerfully. The emotion in her voice when she referred to the "died of shame" comments (ugh, fuck Abbott for rehashing that line) was particularly telling. I wish it hadn't been said though in the context of the Peter Slipper debacle because a) the man doesn't deserve a speech like this delivered against a motion for his dismissal by the HOR and b) because his later resignation is stealing news coverage today. Then again, as a tweet that just appeared on my feed says, this speech had as much to do with Slipper "as a superb double-twist somersault does a diving board". Very true.

And I'm also really glad this came hot on the heels of the nightmare that was Q&A on Monday. For those who don't know, the sexism directed against a female MP and Minister on the program was breathtakingly awful and obvious

[cellared]

I know nothing of the context (and so probably shouldn't comment) but this is a fierce speech.

[foukay]

Agreed.

[wildicycomet]

Seriously! I wish I could speak this well!

[i_have_no_style]

Although it's disappointing that this speech had to made in response to the Peter Slipper motion but THANK YOU Julia for finally calling out Tony Abbott and his big bag of BS. It should have been said a long time ago.

However, this entire 'controversy' just highlights how far sexism and misogyny is ingrained in Australian politics and society.