Angus Taylor has been elected leader of the federal Liberal Party after winning a partyroom ballot in Canberra, replacing Sussan Ley just nine months into the role.
Chief Opposition Whip Aaron Violi stepped out of the meeting to confirm Taylor won the vote with a decisive 34 to 17.
In the deputy leadership contest, Jane Hume emerged winner with 21 votes, ahead of Ted O’Brien, and Dan Tehan. Melissa Price was eliminated after receiving two votes.Ley called the party meeting for the morning of Feb. 13, after Taylor formally lodged the challenge a day earlier.
