Sussan Ley Quits After 25 Years, Says She‘ll Step Away ’Comprehensively’

Sussan Ley says she will step away ‘comprehensively from public life’ and return to her passion in aviation.

Former Leader of the Opposition, Sussan Ley announces her resignation from parliament during a media conference after a Liberal Party leadership spill in Canberra, Australia on Feb. 13, 2026. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images

Sussan Ley has announced she will resign from politics within weeks, bringing an end to her 25-year parliamentary career just minutes after losing the Liberal leadership to Angus Taylor.

The Member for Farrer confirmed she would step away from public life after Taylor defeated her in a party room vote 34 to 17.