"Vicious" commentary about Australia's first female leader Julia Gillard dominates entries for the annual "Ernie" awards for sexism with Prime Minister Tony Abbott the "most constant" offender, organisers said Tuesday.
Australia's opposition leader, accused last year of misogyny in a blistering speech by then-prime minister Julia Gillard, was under fire Tuesday after touting the "sex appeal" of an election candidate.
SYDNEY — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Tuesday vowed to be a "libertarian" and campaign for more openness in government if he is successful in gaining a seat in the Australian Senate.
Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd Wednesday resigned, saying he could not continue without Prime Minister Julia Gillard's support amid speculation he will challenge her for the leadership.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Thursday had to be bundled out of a Canberra restaurant by security service agents after it was surrounded by furious Aboriginal rights protesters.
Australia's ruling Labor Party agreed to support gay marriage, but consented to lawmakers voting with their conscience on the issue should a same-sex marriage bill come to parliament.
