Politics live: Angus Taylor signals immigration as core policy, saying ‘the door must be shut’ on people who don’t share ‘Australian values’
New Liberal leader says party will stand for lower inflation, lower interest rates and lower taxes. Follow today’s news live Angus Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Sussan Ley in Liberal party leadership ballot Sussan Ley made promises she couldn’t keep – and some in the Liberal party never wanted her to Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
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Australia politics live: Malcolm Turnbull says some call Angus Taylor ‘the best-qualified idiot they’ve ever met’; One Nation to contest Farrer byelection
Ley to quit politics after Taylor wins leadership ballot 34 votes to 17. Follow today’s news live Angus Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Sussan Ley in Liberal party leadership ballot Sussan Ley made promises she couldn’t keep – and some in the Liberal party never wanted her to Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
Australia politics live: Angus Taylor addresses media for first time as Liberal leader; One Nation to contest Farrer byelection
Angus Taylor has been elected as the new leader of the Liberal Party after defeating Sussan Ley in a leadership ballot. Ley announced her resignation from politics following the vote. The party is now looking for a new deputy leader, with Jane Hume and Dan Tehan as potential candidates. Taylor expressed hope for the party's future under his leadership, emphasizing the need to clarify their positions on migration, housing, and education.
Australia politics live: Sussan Ley announces she is quitting parliament with ‘clear air’ dig at Liberal colleagues after loss to Angus Taylor
Ley to step away ‘completely and comprehensively from public life’ after Taylor wins leadership ballot 34 votes to 17. Follow today’s news live Angus Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Sussan Ley in Liberal party leadership ballot Sussan Ley made promises she couldn’t keep – and some in the Liberal party never wanted her to Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
Australia politics live: Angus Taylor becomes new Liberal leader as Sussan Ley deposed after nine months; Jane Hume wins deputy role
Taylor wins leadership vote 34 to 17. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
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Australia politics live: Liberals pick Angus Taylor as new leader, deposing Sussan Ley after just nine months
Taylor wins leadership 34 to 17. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
Angus Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Sussan Ley in Liberal party leadership ballot
Former shadow defence minister wins partyroom vote, ending Ley’s tumultuous nine-month reign as the first female leader of the Liberals Sussan Ley to quit politics after being deposed as Liberal leader triggering contentious byelection Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Angus Taylor has been elected the Liberal party’s new leader, ousting Sussan Ley in a partyroom ballot, 34 votes to 17. The stronger than expected victory sees the conservative and former shadow defence minister become the party’s 17th leader, ending Ley’s nine-month tenure as Australia’s first female opposition leader. Continue reading...
Australia politics live: Liberals arrive at Parliament House for Sussan Ley’s leadership showdown with Angus Taylor
Taylor is expected to defeat Ley for Liberal leadership. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
Australia politics live: Sussan Ley to quit parliament after losing Liberal leadership to Angus Taylor
Ley to step away ‘completely and comprehensively from public life’ after Taylor wins leadership ballot 34 votes to 17. Follow today’s news live Angus Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Sussan Ley in Liberal party leadership ballot Sussan Ley made promises she couldn’t keep – and some in the Liberal party never wanted her to Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
Australia politics live: Liberals vote to spill leadership as Angus Taylor challenges Sussan Ley
Taylor is expected to defeat Ley for Liberal leadership. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
Australia politics live: Liberals enter party room for leadership spill vote as Angus Taylor challenges Sussan Ley
Taylor is expected to defeat Ley for Liberal leadership. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
Australia politics live: Sussan Ley addresses media after losing Liberal leadership to Angus Taylor
Angus Taylor has won the Liberal party leadership ballot, defeating Sussan Ley with 34 votes to 17. Ley's leadership faced challenges, and while she has had a long political career, some party members were not supportive of her. Following the leadership change, potential candidates for deputy leadership include Jane Hume and Dan Tehan, with Tim Wilson ruling himself out. The party aims to improve its competitiveness under Taylor's leadership, focusing on migration policy, housing, and education.
Australia politics live: Tim Wilson ‘not interested’ in deputy role as Angus Taylor and Sussan Ley prepare for Liberal leadership spill
Taylor is expected to defeat Ley for Liberal leadership. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
Sussan Ley to quit politics after being deposed as Liberal leader triggering contentious byelection
Ley said she would step away ‘completely and comprehensively from public life’ after losing Liberal leadership ballot to Angus Taylor Angus Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Sussan Ley in Liberal party leadership ballot Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Sussan Ley will soon quit politics, saying she plans on “stepping away completely and comprehensively from public life” after being defeated in a partyroom spill for the Liberal leadership, setting up a byelection for her seat of Farrer which could see the opposition’s parliamentary numbers dwindle further. Ley, the former opposition leader who lost the vote 34-17 to conservative challenger Angus Taylor, said her tenure had been “very tough” but she bore no ill will to colleagues who voted against her, and wished her successor good luck. Continue reading...
Sussan Ley to quit politics after being deposed as Liberal leader, triggering contentious byelection
Ley says she will step away ‘completely and comprehensively from public life’ after losing Liberal leadership ballot to Angus Taylor Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Ley in Liberal leadership ballot Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Sussan Ley will soon quit politics, saying she plans on “stepping away completely and comprehensively from public life” after being defeated in a party room spill for the Liberal leadership. The decision sets up a byelection for Ley’s seat of Farrer, which could result in the opposition’s parliamentary numbers dwindling further. Continue reading...
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Q:What did Malcolm Turnbull say about Angus Taylor?
Malcolm Turnbull referred to Angus Taylor as 'the best-qualified idiot they’ve ever met'.
Q:Why is Sussan Ley quitting parliament?
Sussan Ley announced her resignation with a comment aimed at her Liberal colleagues after losing to Angus Taylor.
Q:What triggered the byelection mentioned in the headlines?
Sussan Ley's decision to quit politics after being deposed as Liberal leader triggered the byelection.
Q:Who became the new Liberal leader after Sussan Ley?
Angus Taylor became the new Liberal leader after defeating Sussan Ley.
Q:What was the outcome of the Liberal party leadership ballot?
Angus Taylor won the leadership ballot, becoming opposition leader after defeating Sussan Ley.