I think the previous 60 Minutes interview where they harangued him for being a catholic etc played a part in him losing the previous election. This interview might go some way to redressing the balance, and might assist in him winning the upcoming election.
It went well for him. Whether he has "changed" or not and his thoughts on the gay marriage thing is really irrelevant in terms of him obviously having affection and love for his sister and his family. That is a more important point, as it humanises him, and I think they got that point across.
Gillard, in contrast, has had affairs with numerous married men, wrecked the marriages of one of her labor party colleagues, has a hairdresser in the lodge who reckons his entitlements aren't great enough. Sums up a difference in morality and attitudes to others.
Gillard - unless the police interview/AWU esclates before Sept- I hope she is still the leader at the next election. Face the music. Labor party leaders have a repeated policy of getting out and changing "leaders" instead of facing the music. Carr to Kirner etc, change leaders at the drop of a hat. No shuffling of the deck chairs please in this instance.