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Sussan Ley becomes new leader of Australia's Liberal Party

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 13 May 2025, 5:37pm
Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley addresses the media at a press conference at Parliament House on May 13, 2025 in Canberra, Australia. Ley became the first woman to lead the party after winning a party room vote 29-25 against Angus Taylor. (Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images)
Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley addresses the media at a press conference at Parliament House on May 13, 2025 in Canberra, Australia. Ley became the first woman to lead the party after winning a party room vote 29-25 against Angus Taylor. (Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images)

Sussan Ley becomes new leader of Australia's Liberal Party

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 13 May 2025, 5:37pm

Sussan Ley has been appointed the new leader of Australia's Liberal Party - making her the first woman to take on the role.

She beat out rival Angus Taylor 29 votes to 25 in a tight contest.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says she's got decades of political experience to her name, but certain sections of the voting bloc might not be too enthusiastic. 

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