CANBERRA, June 23 (Reuters) - Australia's deputy prime minister Julia Gillard could become the country's first woman leader on Thursday if she defeats Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in a leadership ballot.

The former Rudd/Gillard government minister has a plan for fighting back against populists including Pauline Hanson ...

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CANBERRA, AustraliaCANBERRA, Australia — A government minister Thursday called on Prime Minister Julia Gillard to hold a leadership ballot because her government faces defeat at elections this year.

CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australian Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard would become the country's first female leader if she were to replace her boss, Kevin Rudd. Following are five facts about Gillard, ...