A Sexist Campaign Slogan Draws Rare Agreement Across Politics

A campaign attacking Australian Premier Jacinta Allan used the phrase "Ditch the Witch"—a slogan once directed at Julia Gillard. On June 8, 2026, both Gillard and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese publicly rejected it. Their swift agreement signals a shift: the slogan itself, aimed at any woman leader, is now seen across politics as unacceptable.