Ainsley Gotto

The narrative centers on Ainsley Gotto, a groundbreaking figure in Australian politics, who, at just 22, became the principal private secretary to Prime Minister John Gorton in 1968. Her unprecedented position near the heart of political power made her a prominent and controversial figure in the country, as she navigated the challenges and scrutiny of being a young woman in a male-dominated environment. Gotto's story highlights themes of ambition, gender dynamics, and the shifting landscape of political roles for women in Australia.