'True liberal': Turnbull pays tribute to Kelly O'Dwyer as Liberals seek woman for Higgins

Former PM says retiring MP 'demonstrated women can do anything' as Katie Allen confirms she will run for preselection for Higgins

Malcolm Turnbull has paid tribute to the retiring minister for jobs and women, Kelly O'Dwyer, describing her as a "true liberal" who "demonstrated women can do anything".

O'Dwyer's shock resignation on Saturday has sparked further debate about the low representation of women in the Liberal party and the difficulty for senior parliamentarians of balancing work and family commitments.