It's been more than 13 years since Australia's first female prime minister, Julia Gillard, delivered her so-called misogyny speech in parliament. The speech was in response to then-opposition leader Tony Abbott accusing her government of sexism. Reflecting on the famous moment, Mr Abbott has described speech a "rhetorical triumph" and "a political coup" — but ultimately one that couldn't save her leadership. "I certainly thought she was a worthy antagonist, a very capable person," Mr Abbott, Aus

Ten years ago, on 9 October, the then prime minister Julia Gillard gave a speech on misogyny that would come to define her legacy. Political reporter Amy Remeikis reflects on the monumental speech and its impact, and explains why it still resonates today | Guardian Australia