In the words of modern poet and philosopher, Lizzo, it’s about damn time. The Liberal Party has elected Sussan Ley as its leader, the first woman to hold the position in the party’s 81-year history, and we’re only just getting started.

This is not the first time our party has been at this crossroads. But it is the first time we have turned in the right direction.

Six years ago, Australia watched on as perennial and loyal deputy Julie Bishop stuck her head above the parapet and ran for leader. Despite being the most qualified to take over thanks to her 11 years as deputy under three different leaders, Bishop was swiftly put back in her place in the first round of voting, losing out to Peter Dutton and the ultimate victor, Scott Morrison. We all know how that turned out.

Sussan Ley has been named leader of the Liberal Party. She is the first woman to ever hold the position.Credit: Alex Ellinghausen

Australian women bore witness to a professional, competent and hardworking woman being overlooked for the top job, and it resonated. It sowed the seeds of resentment and repellence, and so........

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