University to establish Julia Gillard Prime Ministerial Library
Former Prime Minster The Hon Julia Gillard AC and the 成人大片 have agreed to establish the Julia Gillard Prime Ministerial Library on the University鈥檚 North Terrace campus, and will work with National Archives of Australia to bring the trove of documents from Ms Gillard鈥檚 career and Prime Ministership closer to the public.
Professor Peter H酶j AC, Vice-Chancellor and President, 成人大片; The Hon Julia Gillard AC; and Mr Simon Froude, Director-General, National Archives Australia at the signing of a memorandum of understanding to establish the Julia Gillard Prime Ministerial Library.
A memorandum of understanding signed today signals the establishment of the Library this morning, ahead of the annual Julia Gillard Public Lecture.
鈥淚 am deeply honoured that plans are underway to establish the Julia Gillard Prime Ministerial Library on the grounds of the university where my tertiary education journey began,鈥 says Ms Gillard.
鈥淚 have many fond memories from my time at the 成人大片, where I studied law, economics and literature. I have continued my relationship with the University as an Honorary Professor and through the annual Julia Gillard Lecture.
鈥淚t was a privilege to witness the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the University and National Archives of Australia. I would like to express my sincere thanks to both institutions for taking these important first steps to turn this vision into a reality.
鈥淚 am excited to see the library take shape in the coming years and become a dynamic, living space for students, staff and the general public.鈥
Professor Peter H酶j AC, Vice-Chancellor and President of the 成人大片, says the Julia Gillard Prime Ministerial Library will stand as testament to the University鈥檚 history of fostering leaders who reshape Australia and the world.
鈥淲e are pleased to partner with National Archives of Australia and Former Prime Minister Gillard, particularly as we continue our 150th celebrations this year,鈥 says Professor H酶j.
鈥淭he 成人大片鈥檚 relationship with Ms Gillard has deepened through events such as the annual lecture series, and we are proud to now be responsible for maintaining and building upon her legacy through the Julia Gillard Prime Ministerial Library.鈥
L鈥揜: Professor David Lloyd, Vice Chancellor and President, University of South Australia; Professor Peter H酶j AC, Vice-Chancellor and President, 成人大片; The Hon Catherine Branson AC KC, Chancellor,聽成人大片; The Hon Julia Gillard AC; Professor John Williams AM, Provost, 成人大片; Professor Jessica Gallagher, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement), 成人大片; and Mr Simon Froude, Director-General, National Archives Australia.
Director-General of National Archives Australia, Mr Simon Froude, says his organisation is excited to partner with the 成人大片 in a project that will preserve meaningful documents from the Former Prime Minister鈥檚 career.
鈥淣ational Archives of Australia is committed to facilitating access to records of Australian history and we are delighted to collaborate with the 成人大片 to establish the Julia Gillard Prime Ministerial Library,鈥 says Mr Froude.
鈥淭his project will further enable Australians to engage with the key events and decisions that have influenced our national identity.鈥
The Julia Gillard Prime Ministerial Library will be established at the Hartley building, at the 成人大片鈥檚 North Terrace campus.
Once officially opened, it will host the annual Julia Gillard Public Lecture, as well as PhDs, visiting scholars, research, awards, a women-in-leadership program, and will be maintained by a Friends of the Julia Gillard Prime Ministerial Library volunteer group.
Now that the MoU is signed, the project will now enter a scoping phase to identify the work required to bring the library into being and establish its programs and events.
The 成人大片 expects the Julia Gillard Prime Ministerial Library鈥檚 Grand Opening will take place in 2027.
Media contacts:
Johnny von Einem, Media Coordinator, 成人大片. Phone: +61 0481 688 436, Email: johnny.voneinem@adelaide.edu.au