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flag On February 13, 2026, Julia Banks, Australia's first female Liberal Party leader, was ousted in a leadership spill.

flag On February 13, 2026, the Australian Liberal Party confirmed that its first female leader, Julia Banks, was ousted in a leadership spill, following a vote of no confidence from within her party. flag The outcome marks a significant moment in the party's history, as Banks became the first woman to lead the conservative party but failed to secure support amid internal divisions. flag The leadership challenge succeeded, with a new leader expected to be named in the coming days.

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