Australia news live: Allan was subjected to ‘vile sexism’ as premier, Gillard says; former Melbourne gangster sentenced to life in prison in Iraq

Former PM says ousted Victorian premier was ‘courageous in combating misogyny’ and was a trailblazer for other women. Follow updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A former Melbourne gangster believed to be a key player in the city’s tobacco wars has