Carmen Mary Lawrence
(Labor West Australian Premier, February 1990 - February 1993)

Made history by being the first woman to hold the position, which she held for three years prior to a landslide election defeat.

Joan Elizabeth Kirner
(Labor Victorian Premier, August 1990 - October 1992)

Made history by being the first woman to hold the position, which she held for two years prior to a landslide election defeat.

Kristina Kerscher Keneally
(Labor New South Wales Premier, December 2009 - March 2011)

Made history by being the first woman to hold the position, which she held for a year and a half prior to a landslide election defeat.

Anna Maria Bligh
(Labor Queensland Premier, September 2007 - March 2012)

Made history by being the first woman to hold the position, which she held for four and a half years prior to a landslide election defeat.

Julia Eileen Gillard
(Labor Prime Minister, June 2010 - Can't come soon enough)

Made history by being the first woman to hold the position. Heading for a truly historic landslide election defeat.