The recent appointment of Sussan Ley to lead the liberal party is a significant moment in history as the first female leader of the party in its 80 year history. But Conflict specialist and Mediator Sarah Blake says Ms Ley's appointment is a tough job at a tough time, and she isn't the first woman to be thrown into a leadership situation during a time of crisis. Sarah discusses this gender leadership trend.

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