Aussies Dump Rudd for First Female PM

The BBC reports that Australia's Labor Party has voted out PM Kevin Rudd.

Julia Gillard has been sworn in as Australia's first female prime minister after a surprise leadership vote in the ruling Labor Party ousted Kevin Rudd.

Mr Rudd chose not to take part in the ballot knowing he would suffer an embarrassing defeat to his deputy.

Ms Gillard said she believed "a good government was losing its way" and vowed to revive Labor ahead of a general election expected in October.

The party has suffered a sharp drop in support in opinion polls this year.

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