The Guardian | Julia Gillard puts spotlight on girls' education as vital to global economy The Guardian Julia Gillard told the audience at the University of Adelaide: 'It is morally just and right to educate girls.' Photograph: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images. Australian Associated Press. Monday 7 September 2015 03.09 EDT. Share on Facebook · Share on ... Former PM Julia Gillard makes plea for universal education in first public ... 'We fail the world's children': Gillard calls for gender equality in education Economy grows if girls in school: Gillard |