Angus Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Sussan Ley in Liberal party leadership ballot

February 12, 2026

Former shadow defence minister wins partyroom vote, ending Ley’s tumultuous nine-month reign as the first female leader of the Liberals

Angus Taylor has been elected the Liberal party’s new leader, ousting Sussan Ley in a partyroom ballot, 34 votes to 17.

Taylor won a strong victory after the spill motion to change the leader passed 33 votes to 17, with one informal vote.

Source: www.theguardian.com

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