According to Reuters, Australia is set to appoint a woman to lead its army for the first time in the country’s history. Lieutenant General Susan Coyle will become chief of the army in July, replacing Lieutenant General Simon Stuart.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that from July, the Australian army would, for the first time, have a woman serving as its top commander.

Reuters notes that the appointment comes as Australia’s armed forces seek to increase the number of women in the officer corps. At the same time, the military has been facing accusations of systemic sexual harassment and discrimination.

Defense Minister Richard Marles described the appointment of the 55-year-old Coyle as a historic moment. He said the decision would matter not only for women already serving in the Australian Defence Force, but also for those considering a military career in the future.

At present, women make up about 21 percent of the Australian Defence Force and hold 18.5 percent of senior leadership positions. The ADF aims to raise the share of women in its overall ranks to 25 percent by 2030.