The Stalking of Julia Gillard explained

The Stalking of Julia Gillard
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Author:Kerry-Anne Walsh
Country:Australia
Publisher:Allen & Unwin
Release Date:2013
Media Type:Print
Isbn:978 1 74237 922 7
Followed By:Hoodwinked: How Pauline Hanson Fooled a Nation

The Stalking of Julia Gillard is a book by former journalist and political commentator, Kerry-Anne Walsh, about Julia Gillard, the 2010–2013 Prime Minister of Australia, and the alleged attempts to oust her by "Team Rudd".

Publication

In July 2013, the book was published ahead of schedule by Allen & Unwin because of Gillard's defeat in the leadership spill in June.[1] The book alleges a campaign by the Rudd Team to oust Julia Gillard,[2] and was highly praised in reviews.[3] [4]

In March 2014, the author was shortlisted for an Indie Award in the non-fiction category.[5] In May that year, she won an Australian Book Industry Award in the non-fiction category.[6]

Film

In November 2013, The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Rachel Griffiths was to play Julia Gillard in a television drama based on the book.[7] The film was to be produced by Richard Keddie who had made films about Australian political figures in the past.[8] In 2015, it was reported by The Australian Financial Review that the Gillard film was scheduled for production later that year.[9] The proposal for the film was rejected by the Australian television networks.[10] [11]

Notes and References

  1. The Sydney Morning Herald, 21 July 2013 – The Stalking of Julia Gillard – Reviewed by Peter Craven
  2. [Abc.net.au]
  3. http://www.thepoliticalsword.com/posts.aspx?postid=a43e5b75-5bc1-4947-b2f4-f50582086bc0 The Stalking of Julia Gillard: Kerry-Anne Walsh. A Review (The Political Sword, 14 July 2013)
  4. http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2013/07/04/3795969.htm ABC: The Stalking of Julia Gillard (4 July 2013)
  5. The Sydney Morning Herald, 1 March 2014 – Kerry-Anne Walsh shortlisted for Indie Awards By Ron Cerabona
  6. The Sydney Morning Herald, 24 May 2014 – Tony Abbott chooses conservatives to judge the Prime Minister's literary awards By Susan Wyndham
  7. The Sydney Morning Herald, 8 November 2013 – Rachel Griffiths to play Julia Gillard in TV drama By Jessica Wright and Christine Sams
  8. The Guardian, Fri 8 November 2013 – Rachel Griffiths to play Julia Gillard in trial by media TV drama – Amanda Meade
  9. The Australian Financial Review, 27 February 2015 – Rachel Griffiths talks acting, being Julia (Gillard) and coming home – Gabriella Coslovich
  10. Australian Business Review, 8 June 2015 – Networks reject Julia Gillard TV drama starring Rachel Griffiths
  11. The Sydney Morning Herald, 8 June 2015 – Networks reject Julia Gillard telemovie starring Rachel Griffiths because 'everyone hates' the former PM By Michael Lallo