Tonight | I Was Actually There on ABC: the story behind Julia Gillard’s misogyny speech – I Was Actually There returns tonight with a moment many Australians remember. Season three opens with the story behind Julia Gillard’s misogyny speech, at 8pm on ABC and ABC iview.
The documentary series is told only by the people who witnessed the events. It captures the chaos, fear, adrenaline and humanity of being caught inside history as it unfolds.
Season three runs for six episodes. Gillard delivered the speech in Federal Parliament in October 2012, while she was prime minister.
A speech nobody expected
The speech came out of a heated parliamentary debate. Few in the chamber expected what followed.
It became one of the most influential political speeches of the 21st century. The clip was shared widely around the world, and it is still quoted today.
Julia Gillard tells her side
Australia’s first female prime minister joins the episode to reveal the story behind the speech. It is the moment that would come to define her legacy.
She is joined by political allies and opponents, journalists and eyewitnesses. Together they recall what it was like to be in the room.
Tony Abbott appears for the first time
The episode also includes a notable first. Former Opposition Leader Tony Abbott appears alongside Ms Gillard to reflect on the speech.
The speech was aimed at him. Hearing both sides of the chamber discuss that day makes this a significant hour of political television.
Don’t miss I Was Actually There, Monday 9 November at 8pm on ABC and streaming on ABC iview.
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