Why Julia Gillard Will Win the 2010 Australia Federal Elections

As a resident of Australia and with many Australian subscribers a topic hot on the lips of everyone is the coming federal elections in August 2010. With Kevin Rudd ousted, a man who was surround by highly regarded economic experts, he never listened to them, and we believe that was his downfall. He was seen as one of the most popular Priministers but also one of the shortest serving ones. A man who wore his heart on his sleeve, Kevin won the battle but lost the war, so to speak. Towards the end, things really went pear shaped, and it was obvious Australia needed a change of leadership. Now the good people of Australia will go to the polls in late August to decide.

The contenders are Julia Gillard and opposition leader Tony Abbott. Gillard, who is not media shy, bold, decisive and forthright and has the interest of the working class and retirees.

Abbott is seen to be active, energetic and has some good policies in place. It seems that in the last few weeks, some skeletons have come out of the closet for Gillard and she is under scrutiny, helping Tony Abbott and his party shine and fighting ahead in political polls at present.

There have been a lot of political shakeups as of late. Not only in Australia, but for the rest of the world also. Maybe this plays a part in the grand scheme of things and the big changes we see coming. A shifting of mentality and a shifting of power, which clearly makes sense. Maybe it is a balance of power that will help us progress further down the track with clear direction. One thing for certain, is that change is good. Change is needed as we go forward. Out with the old and in with the new as they say. Over the last few weeks Julie Gillard has been constantly using the phrase "Moving Forward" and she has been criticized and bullied for doing so. Moving forward is good, but we can quickly forget the past mistakes that can easily be repeated if not closely monitored.

Many people in Australia are easy-going, patriotic, and caring. As a nation we need a leader that is going to put us in the more secure environment. Gender aside Australia needs a strong leader to help us with the current financial pressures we are feeling also. Yes even the small country of Australia is still feeling the hangover of the credit crisis. So we need a leader that can help create a brighter future and support those still struggling financially.

We are forecasting the results could be a tight close finish for both contenders (Gillard & Abbott), but we see Julia Gillard winning the election in late August, taking office and becoming the first official Female Priminister of Australia. This would be a very historical event. But it is obvious the Australian people are crying out for change, and need to wipe the slate clean and start afresh.