Why doesn't Gillard answer the tough question?

Because she is not a leader.
Personally i think she is a bit of a sook. (remembered how she was when confronted in a shopping centre) she is a prime example why females should not be in charge, now I'm sure that comment is going to rub up some feminists on here. And some people say well the Queen of England is female, and i say yes she is and just look at the mess of her empire (whats left of it anyway)