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The Prime Minister and his Loyal Deputy (2006-2009)

Episode number: 1

Overview: The Christian from Queensland's Right and the atheist from Victoria's Left led Labor to victory and successfully navigated the Global Financial Crisis. But the cracks were starting to show...

Great Moral Challenge (2009 – 2010)

Episode number: 2

Overview: With an election looming, Kevin Rudd's Government moved from crisis to crisis and Party insiders began to contemplate a change in leadership to Julia Gillard.

The Long Shadow (2010-2013)

Episode number: 3

Overview: With Kevin Rudd deposed, Julia Gillard became Australia's first female Prime Minister. But the repercussions of the dramatic change of leadership cast a long shadow over her time in office.