Sussan Ley becomes first woman to lead Liberal PartyBy political reporter Maani TruuTopic:Elections15m ago15 minutes agoTue 13 May 2025 at 12:20amSussan Ley. (ABC News: Matt Roberts)abc.net.au/news/liberal-party-new-leader-sussan-ley/105285148Link copiedShareShare articleSussan Ley will be the new Liberal leader, beating conservative rival Angus Taylor to become the first woman to lead the party in its 80-year history.The 63-year-old former deputy leader, who was backed by the moderate faction, received 29 partyroom votes compared to treasury spokesperson Mr Taylor's 25, multiple sources told the ABC.Ted O’Brien, who was most recently the party’s energy spokesperson, will take the role of deputy leader, defeating Phil Thompson in the ballot 38-16.Federal politics live updates: Get the latest on the post-election landscapeLive results: Find out what's happening in your seat as counting continuesMs Ley now faces the mammoth task of uniting the party after a landslide Labor election victory that saw former Liberal leader Peter Dutton ousted from his own seat.LoadingPosted 15m ago15 minutes agoTue 13 May 2025 at 12:20am, updated 4m ago4 minutes agoTue 13 May 2025 at 12:31amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top StoriesSussan Ley is the new leader of the Liberal party, PM's new ministry being sworn inLIVEPhoto shows A close-up of Jim Chalmers in front of a black background. Albanese shifts Plibersek from environment in favour of 'can-do' WattMAnalysis by Michelle GrattanPhoto shows anthony albanese points towards reporters outside parliament house in canberraGirl in 24/7 care 'so far gone' she may die from sexual exploitationTopic:Child AbusePhoto shows A woman rushing in a hospital corridor.Why the Reserve Bank is wary of rocketing real estate pricesIAnalysis by Ian VerrenderPhoto shows A man walks past two terrace housesA Bunnings next door could put David out of business, he's running out of options to stop itTopic:Retail IndustryPhoto shows A man looks ahead as he reaches out and holds a wire fence. His expression is neutral.Related storiesLiberal leadership race goes down to the wire as Nats weigh net zeroTopic:Federal GovernmentPhoto shows Sussan Ley, David Littleproud, Angus Taylor, Peter Dutton QT 20221027_041653670_iOSLittleproud stays on as Nationals leader after party voteTopic:Federal GovernmentPhoto shows David Littleproud was re-elected leader of the NationalsAnthony Albanese unveils new-look frontbenchTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows Anthony Albanese waves inside parliament house.Related topicsAustraliaAustralian Federal ElectionsElectionsFederal GovernmentGovernment and PoliticsPolitical Parties and MovementsTop StoriesSussan Ley is the new leader of the Liberal party, PM's new ministry being sworn inTopic:Government and PoliticsPhoto shows A close-up of Jim Chalmers in front of a black background. Albanese shifts Plibersek from environment in favour of 'can-do' WattMAnalysis by Michelle GrattanGirl in 24/7 care 'so far gone' she may die from sexual exploitationTopic:Child AbuseWhy the Reserve Bank is wary of rocketing real estate pricesIAnalysis by Ian VerrenderA Bunnings next door could put David out of business, he's running out of options to stop itTopic:Retail IndustryJust InErin Patterson's murder trial enters third weekLIVE3m ago3 minutes agoTue 13 May 2025 at 12:32amSussan Ley becomes first woman to lead Liberal PartyBREAKING4m ago4 minutes agoTue 13 May 2025 at 12:31amKim Kardashian to testify against alleged 'grandpa robbers' who tied her up at gunpointTopic:Courts36m ago36 minutes agoTue 13 May 2025 at 12:00amRussia responsible for downing flight MH17, UN aviation agency saysTopic:Air Incidents1h ago1 hours agoMon 12 May 2025 at 11:31pmMore Just InBack to top