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One of my prized possessions is still the prefect's tie that I got in this school. I keep it with me. It was the first leadership position I ever had.

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Julia Gillard
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: January 1
Former Prime Minister Of Australia
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Julia Eileen Gillard
Prime Minister Gillard
The Honourable Julia Gillard MP
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