Tony Abbott backs his treasurer over contentious book, as Julia Gillard confirms leadership offer to Greg Combet

By Latika Bourke
Updated July 29 2014 - 6:08pm, first published 12:10pm
Julia Gillard and Greg Combet at the launch of his book, <i>The Fights of my Life</i>. Photo: Janie Barrett
Julia Gillard and Greg Combet at the launch of his book, <i>The Fights of my Life</i>. Photo: Janie Barrett

Former prime minister Julia Gillard has confirmed she urged Greg Combet to run as Labor leader in June last year, saying it became clear that her leadership "was very likely to come to an early end".