Why 'Ditch the Witch' is back in politics

<p>Listen to The Mirror on Spotify - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jq2tmNlsZcHWqLTNXpvcF?si=3wkG0utoRWKOC6jiWtQoDw">episode 1</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zCkOpTa8izmFookJwJRGM?si=b5a2a1838e1c4afa">episode 2</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HoPDH3rhYERZnGr9aFmmw?si=ad0020e744694ce1">episode 3</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NxHXCnLgil510xSOdeNEh?si=3ccc192540944e33">episode 4</a><br />Listen to The Mirror on Apple Podcasts -&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-mirror-01-misogyny-every-day-in-every-way/id1648842924?i=1000590087113">episode 1</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-mirror-02-not-everything-not-nothing/id1648842924?i=1000590087112">episode 2</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-mirror-03-a-rising-tide/id1648842924?i=1000590087251">episode 3</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-mirror-04-a-better-standard/id1648842924?i=1000590087250">episode 4</a></p> <p>A billboard truck has been spotted driving around Melbourne with the slogan "Ditch the Witch" next to an image of Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan.</p> <p>The campaign has been condemned across the political spectrum, reviving a slogan that was used against Australia's first female prime minister more than fifteen years ago.</p> <p>On today's podcast, we're breaking down who's behind it, what it means for Victorian politics, and what Julia Gillard had to say about the return of &ldquo;Ditch the Witch&rdquo;.</p> <p>Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Billi FitzSimons<br />Producer: Orla Maher<br />Video Editor: Rosa Bowden</p> <p>Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.</p> <p>The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.<strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Want more from TDA?<br /></strong><a href="https://thedailyaus.com.au/newsletter/">Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedailyaus">Subscribe to The Daily Aus&rsquo; YouTube Channel</a><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Have feedback for us?<br /></strong>We&rsquo;re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you&rsquo;ve got feedback, we&rsquo;re all ears.&nbsp;<a href="https://thedailyaus.typeform.com/to/D0EhJI4S">Tell us here</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>