Ley Wins Over Taylor in Tight Liberal Leadership Vote

Ted O’Brien elected deputy as party pivots towards moderate leadership.

Deputy Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, on March 29, 2023. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

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.