
Liberal Party names first female leader after historic Australia election loss
Sussan Ley takes over from Peter Dutton after he lead the party to a historic loss at an election on 3 May.
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Sussan Penelope Ley is an Australian politician who has been leader of the Liberal Party and Leader of the Opposition since May 2025. She has been member of parliament (MP) for the New South Wales seat of Farrer since 2001 and was a cabinet minister in the Abbott, Turnbull and Morrison governments.
Sussan Ley takes over from Peter Dutton after he lead the party to a historic loss at an election on 3 May.
Sussan Ley takes over from Peter Dutton after he led the party to a historic loss at an election on 3 May.