Gender equality is the focus of Julia Banks' maiden speech

Julia Banks

Source: SBS

Julia Banks, member for Chisholm in Melbourne's Eastern suburbs, gave her maiden speech at Federal Parliament. She focused on gender equality and her parent's story: "during the election campaign, my opponents referred to me in a spiteful and negative tone as a corporate high flying lawyer (like it was a bad thing.)" she said. Dina Gerolymou and Themis Kallos discuss the story.



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