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Julia Gillard endorses ACT Labor senator Katy Gallagher, saying parliament needs more 'strong, experienced women'

Julia Gillard does not typically endorse Labor candidates but has made an exception ahead of May 21 to speak in support of ACT senator Katy Gallagher. (ABC News: Nicholas Haggarty)

Former prime minister Julia Gillard has taken the rare step of endorsing a candidate for an ACT Senate seat, backing Labor's Katy Gallagher.

Senator Gallagher currently holds one of the ACT's two Senate seats, alongside Liberal senator Zed Seselja.

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