13 Photos Of Julia Gillard Having The Absolute Time Of Her Life

Standing on the outside looking in, as Malcolm and Tony kick each other's shins.

Today, Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced he will be challenging Prime Minister Abbott for the Liberal Party leadership.

1. This, of course, probably came as a thrill to former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, who spent much of her own time in office fending off Abbott as opposition leader and leadership challenges from her own side.

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Gillard was ousted from the top job in June 2013 when Kevin Rudd became Prime Minister of Australia for the second time.

2. A few years have gone by since all that, allowing Julia to sit back and bask in the chaos currently erupting from Canberra.

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3. Here she is with Prince Charles. Look at them smiling :)

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4. And here she is with some AFL players.

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"Ha ha ha, ball. You're so funny."

5. Here she is with some chefs. Oh man, Julia is LOVING IT.

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6. Here's Julia basking in the sunlight, observing the lovely explosions coming out of parliament.

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7. Here's Julia and Hillary Clinton. They love to lol.

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8. And here she is chatting to (now) ex-Australian cricket captain, Michael Clarke.

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LUV2LOL!

9. Here's Julia just absolutely cacking herself with Oprah Winfrey.

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10. Here she is just absolutely LOVING this computer.

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11. Here she is with former Zimbabwean Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai, LOLing hard.

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12. Here she is checking in with New Zealands PM, John Key.

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13. And finally, here she is with Tony.

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