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".
 First edition | |
| Author | Kerry-Anne Walsh |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Publisher | Allen & Unwin |
Publication date | 2013 |
| Media type | |
| ISBN | 978 1 74237 922 7 |
| Followed by | Hoodwinked: How Pauline Hanson Fooled a Nation |
Publication edit
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 edit
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]
References edit
- ^ The Sydney Morning Herald, 21 July 2013 – The Stalking of Julia Gillard – Reviewed by Peter Craven
- ^ Abc.net.au, 4 July 2013 – The Stalking of Julia Gillard By Yuske Aso, Brendan King and Tracey Holmes
- ^ The Stalking of Julia Gillard: Kerry-Anne Walsh. A Review (The Political Sword, 14 July 2013)
- ^ ABC: The Stalking of Julia Gillard (4 July 2013)
- ^ The Sydney Morning Herald, 1 March 2014 – Kerry-Anne Walsh shortlisted for Indie Awards By Ron Cerabona
- ^ The Sydney Morning Herald, 24 May 2014 – Tony Abbott chooses conservatives to judge the Prime Minister's literary awards By Susan Wyndham
- ^ The Sydney Morning Herald, 8 November 2013 – Rachel Griffiths to play Julia Gillard in TV drama By Jessica Wright and Christine Sams
- ^ The Guardian, Fri 8 November 2013 – Rachel Griffiths to play Julia Gillard in trial by media TV drama – Amanda Meade
- ^ The Australian Financial Review, 27 February 2015 – Rachel Griffiths talks acting, being Julia (Gillard) and coming home – Gabriella Coslovich
- ^ Australian Business Review, 8 June 2015 – Networks reject Julia Gillard TV drama starring Rachel Griffiths
- ^ The Sydney Morning Herald, 8 June 2015 – Networks reject Julia Gillard telemovie starring Rachel Griffiths because 'everyone hates' the former PM By Michael Lallo