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...