Gillard mocked for lauding Anika Wells amid controversial spending spree showdowns

News24 contributor Lucy Zelic named former prime minister Julia Gillard her “wally of the week” for lavishly praising the controversial Communications Minister Anika Wells. “She's given a glowing report of the young Queensland minister Anika Wells, who you would've seen this week, was featured in the Times 100 Next 2026 list," Ms Zelic said. “Calling her one of the most significant voices in a growing global movement to reframe the relationship between technology and the wellbeing of our children. “Of course, doing all of those things while she's on our dime in Paris having expensive dinners. “How could she fit all of that in with all of this influential behaviour?”