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We cannot have the government or the Labor party go to the next election with a person leading the party and a person floating around as the potential alternative leader. This is it. There are no more opportunities, tonight is the night.
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Calling for a vote of confidence, Tue 25 June 2013.

 

Julia Gillard

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