Ley Wins Over Taylor in Tight Liberal Leadership Vote

Ted O’Brien elected deputy as party pivots towards moderate leadership.
Ley Wins Over Taylor in Tight Liberal Leadership Vote
Deputy Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, on March 29, 2023. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
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In a shift away from its right flank, the Liberal Party has elected Sussan Ley as its first female leader, favouring a centrist reset after its crushing federal election defeat.

Ted O’Brien was chosen as her deputy.