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Sussan Ley

Sussan Ley

Former Leader of the Opposition, Member for Farrer

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Notable Quotes

"When something ends in sadness, don't dwell on the disappointment. Be grateful that you had it at all." — Quoting her late mother in resignation speech, February 13, 2026

"I look forward to stepping away completely and comprehensively from public life." — February 13, 2026

Stories

Australia's Liberal Party rebuilds after historic 2025 defeat

Rule Changes

Announced resignation from parliament

Nine months after suffering Australia's worst opposition defeat in modern history, the Liberal Party has changed leaders for the second time. Angus Taylor defeated incumbent Sussan Ley 34-17 in a February 13 leadership spill, ending her 276-day tenure—the second shortest in party history. Ley, the party's first female leader, announced she would resign from parliament entirely, triggering a by-election in her rural New South Wales seat of Farrer.

Updated Feb 15