Australia’s Gillard Wins Leadership Ballot, 71-31
Ms Gillard’s victory is the biggest win in a leadership ballot for 30 years.
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard arrives with supporters for the caucus meeting on Feb 27 in Canberra, Australia. Prime Minister Gillard received 71 votes to Kevin Rudd’s 31 in the leadership ballot today, securing her position as Australian Labor Party leader and prime minister. Alan Porritt-Pool/Getty Images