Taylor Says There’s ‘No Plan’ to Challenge Sussan Ley

For weeks, Sussan Ley has had to contend with talk of a leadership challenge.

Liberal MP Angus Taylor sits in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Feb. 4, 2026. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images

Senior Liberal frontbencher Angus Taylor has rejected suggestions he is preparing a leadership challenge against Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, insisting there is “no plan” for a spill.

For weeks there has been speculation of Taylor potentially moving against Ley, particularly after footage showed senior right faction members, Andrew Hastie and Jonathan Duniam meeting in Melbourne.