Gillard sworn in as Australian PM

Julia Gillard has been officially sworn in as Australian Prime Minister, the first woman ever elected to the post.

Gillard sworn in as Australian PM
Tue, 14 Sep, 2010 - 13:52

Julia Gillard has been officially sworn in as Australian Prime Minister, the first woman ever elected to the post.

Ms Gillard, a 48-year-old atheist, was also the first prime minister in the 109-year history of the Australian federation to take an affirmation of office instead of swearing on a Bible.

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