Julia Gillard sworn in as Australian PM
08:00, 15 September 2010
CANBERRA. September 15. KAZINFORM Australia's first elected female leader Julia Gillard on Tuesday sworn in as prime minister at Government House in Canberra; Kazinform refers to China Daily.
Gillard was joined by partner Tim Mathieson, and some of her front-bench colleagues including Treasurer Wayne Swan.
"I, Julia Eileen Gillard, do solemnly and sincerely affirm and declare that I will loyally serve the Commonwealth of Australia in the office of prime minister," Gillard said in Canberra on Tuesday.
Gillard then signed a document and swore allegiance to Queen Elizabeth II. It is the second time in just a few weeks that Gillard has been sworn in as prime minister, after she ousted former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd from the top job on June 24; Kazinform cites China Daily.
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