To that I say: Yeah!

What happened to you Zandi! Out on a holiday??Just saw your name here after sucha long time and popped in to say 'hullo'!.How are you?

Hi kalav...I really miss friends here in mylot. Yes, am on a 3 months vacation in Australia right now. But unfortunately I arrived here during the winter months which is a little uncomfortable, a shock for me as am not used to the cold weather. I am with my sister who has just relocated to this new place from Adelaide. Her internet connection was just established yesterday and that explains why I have not been to mylot. This place is called Bundaberg Queensland and it is a nice place to retreat from the busy city life.

Hi Zandi, it is so good to see you back here! So you're in Australia, we live in Western Australia and we have friends in Queensland. You would have seen all the excitement over the new P.M. You can hardly miss it, it's on all the time! I am pleased for the example it gives young women, that indeed they can achieve anything if they put their mind to it! Thanks for responding, great to hear from you again!

Yes of course. I like Julia Gillard and I hope she does a great job. It is such a breakthrough for us in Australia because it the first time we have ever had a woman in charge. She challenged the male minister for the job and got it. I am not all that knowledgeable in regards to politics but I have heard Sarah Palin doesn't have as much support as she would need. I like to see a woman make it at the top because it will open the door for other ambitious women and that is good to see. Thanks Elic!

I agree ElicBxn, that depends on the experience of a person in politics or public service. i don't care who's the leader he/she should have a executive and legislative (making laws and executing them) experience. besides, the trouble is popularity, and not competence. what if the person is popular but inexperience and prone to corruption, or if they're smart but already corrupt or does not answer allegations. one should not always praise the leader but keep on criticizing him or her since they do the tough job, and we pay our taxes on them. Paula, knowing that you're Female Prime Minister came from the Opposition i hope she does her best to unite the country and not create scenes just like our President here is doing not a referral link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Gillard#Early_life

Your daughter will work hard and will be a great performer.I am sure of this because it is certain that you would instil a proper sense of values and with your sensible upbringing she will excel.My best wishes to her Paula!

Thanks kalav! I don't expect her to become Prime Minister or anything like that, I just want her to pursue what makes her happy whatever that may be. It is good for her to see how far women can go if they so desire.

I feel it is such a breakthrough! I can now show my daughter what women can do instead of just telling her. I don't know how well Ms Gillard will do in the job or how long she will be in her position but regardless of those things she is there and I can say to my daughter, "See... You can do anything if you work hard enough!" Thanks for your great response kalav!

Kim Campbell was PM of Canada in 1993, for about 5 minutes when Mulroney stepped down... actually, 4 months until their party was defeated in the ensuing election.

That's what I thought! I pray she does a good job. I am just happy to know that she has opened the door for women to go for the top job if they wish. As to how well she will do up there, it is wait and see! Thanks for responding froggieslover!

I am like you, I don't know a great deal in regards to politics and I am not sure what, if any changes Ms Gillard will bring but it sure is great to finally see a woman in the job; that is history itself! I felt for Kevin Rudd when I watched his farewell speech this morning, he was trying really hard to hold it together, I don't know how he managed to get through all that without breaking down. As far as the Greens controlling the country...Yep, it would be interesting to say the least! Go Julia!!

Thanks. It is going to be a change and it is an historic moment. I don't know anything about politics really but I do know she is bound to be better than the previous bloke in charge! Thank for taking the time to respond Bazooka101!

I hope Julia gats a chance to govern for a couple of years, I worry about the opposition, getting back in in, as they frighten me. I don't like the options at the moment. Thanks for the best response, paula.

That's a thought...I agree that time will tell...I hope she does well. I am happy that a woman finally made it in the top job as it will serve to show young women that anything is possible for females in this country at last! I did feel sorry for Kevin Rudd but you're right listening was not his strongest point! Thanks mike appreciate your response!

Well I am proud that finally, after all these years our 27th Prime Minister is a female. As far as how she's going to go, time will tell. I do like her and I pray she will sort out our government which was heading in the wrong direction which is the reason she challenged Kevin Rudd for the job and won. Here's hoping she'll get it right this time. Go Julia, here's to girl power! Thanks for being here Pam!

(LOL) I just pictured her doing that! I am no political expert but apparently the party decided Mr Rudd was not leading the country in the right direction so Julia Gillard challenged him for the top job and got the position. There will more than likely be a general election within six months they say. I am so pleased to finally see a woman up there! Thanks for stopping by BarBara Prz!

It was just on the news as I sat down to the computer.

I am proud of the fact that for the first time we have a woman in charge and I am hoping that a female's touch and way of thinking will benefit our government...You never know...Someone had to step in sort out the mess and Julia Gillard may just be the 'man' for the job! Thanks for your words chiumee, appreciate your contribution!

I hope she is able to prove herself - she's not moving into the PM residence unless we vote her in It's taken her 12 years to get this far since she first started in parliament so I wish her all the best....I do feel sorry for Kevin Rudd but in a way I think he brought it on himself.

I feel the same way about Julia Gillard...I would vote for her if she proves herself which I hope she will. I did feel sorry for Kevin Rudd, I thought he handled his speech remarkably well considering how he must have been feeling! Thanks for responding moonchild1au!

I am just proud of the fact we finally have a woman in charge. Whether there will be any changes in the government only time will tell...

And here we are with a woman in power for the first time! About time! I am looking forward to being able to show my daughter what women can do in this country while hoping Ms Gillard is a good Prime Minister. You have listed some powerful women, it is good to see. Thank you veejay19 I appreciate your contribution!

which is Cory Aquino and Gloria (corrupt) Arroyo

That's interesting...Hope Obama had good reason...I am not up to date with politics. I hope our new leader does a good job, time will tell...Thanks for your response crysontherocks77 I appreciate your contribution!

I was happy that someone new is taking over a rather messy government and that it happens to be a woman, the first one ever to take over the top job. I hope she does well. I am happy for her and for what it means for all women in this country. Thanks for dropping in Gabs!

Isn't that always the way, no matter who is in power? I can relate to that feeling. Our utilities have gone up by 40% or some ridiculous amount and gas, electricity and water are not things we can do without! Anyway I am at least glad we finally have a woman in power. Let's just hope she does a good job now! Thanks ellie good luck with the budget!

Hello ANTIQUELADY! I am proud of our new female leader especially because it is a first for us. we've never had a female P.M. I hope she does well and that everything is colour coordinated and organised at Parliament House today! (LOL) I agree that a woman can do any job a man can...About time, go Julia Gillard! Thanks for the response I appreciate it!

I hope she makes some positive changes, goodness knows we need them! I am pleased to see a woman in power; she is the 27th prime minister and the very first female so history was made for us yesterday! Thanks for the response sagar21!

I hope so, it is a first for us to have a woman in the top job.I am very happy she is up there and I hope she does well for all of us. There are some powerful women out there and it is so good to finally have one here! Thanks Karen!