The past few days have provided resounding proof of former British PM Harold Wilson's now timeless assertion that 'a week is a long time in politics.'
Last week, Australia suddenly got its first female prime minister. The then-deputy to Kevin Rudd had regularly and vehemently denied plans to oust him, with her last denial just days before.
Take a look through highlights and analysis of Labor's leadership spill, from the very latest to where it all began a short week ago.
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Wednesday, June 30
Gillard hopeful on tax compromise
Tuesday, June 29
Monday, June 28
Gillard unveils cabinet reshuffle
Sunday, June 27
Gillard rejects Rudd's 'big Australia'
Saturday June 26
Friday June 25
Gillard's first day on the job
New PM reassures US on Afghanistan
Thursday, June 24
Abbott slams Labor for 'mistreating' Rudd
Governor General swears in first female PM
Gillard makes first speech as Labor leader
