Affirmative action tipped to see a woman step into Gillard's electoral shoes The Australian THE Victorian ALP is expected to endorse a woman to replace Julia Gillard when her seat is vacated. The seat of Lalor is considered to be under the control of Victorian Labor's Right faction, with federal ministers Stephen Conroy and Bill Shorten the factional ... Senator Conroy quits the ministry CONROY QUITS: Full industry reaction Conroy steps down as Communications Minister |