Shadow Health Minister Kathy Michelmore is to quit the Senate as she moves to Australia.Senator Michelmore, who was sworn into the Upper House as one of the One Bermuda Alliance's first Senators in June, will leave with her Australian husband and children in late November.The former Bermuda Democratic Alliance deputy leader, a doctor at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, said in a statement: “I recognise that many people may ask ‘Why leave now?' when the political landscape is becoming more and more exciting. Timing is never perfect, and a move at any time would probably disappoint. However our family has a new adventure ahead, and our circumstances mean that now is the time for us.”The OBA is expected to announce a replacement for Sen Michelmore, after tomorrow's Devonshire South Central by-election; if leader Senator Craig Cannonier wins that election, the official Opposition will need to find two new Senators to sit alongside Senator Michael Dunkley.Sen Michelmore, who was one of the founding members of the BDA, said she's confident “things are now in a much better place” than when she first became involved. She said she remains committed to the OBA's vision for Bermuda, saying in the statement: “I believe that the tide of history is with the One Bermuda Alliance.“The birth of the OBA has generated widespread interest and support and has made people believe that change can happen. It is clear that people are looking for change, and that they are looking to the OBA to help get the Island back on track and working again.“I became involved in politics because I believe Bermudians want and deserve more from our Government and political system than they are getting. Bermuda's style of politics has historically been very divisive and has made consensus-building and decision-making more difficult than need be, and this has damaged our community spirit.”Sen Michelmore said her contribution to the OBA's cause shows how individuals who may lack political experience, but who have solid ideas and vision, can contribute meaningfully to the level of debate, according to the statement. She hopes her involvement will inspire others to step forward and to have a real say in what happens to the Island. There is a growing understanding that the challenges we face cannot be met without accepting the need to change and reinvigorate the political system,” she said.“We cannot afford to be disconnected. We cannot cling to divisiveness and historical score-settling. We can no longer shelter under the cover of blind loyalties. “I still believe that our system will function better if it becomes less adversarial, more co-operative, more efficient, more accessible and more connected with the people it serves.“The OBA is committed to a broad programme of reform that will make government more transparent, more accountable, and more responsive.“The goal is to use reform to provide Bermudians going forward with government they can trust. We need a Government that demonstrates leadership by example. This is something everyone can relate to.”