Sussan Ley elected as the first female opposition leader

Sussan Ley has been elected as the first female leader of the federal Liberal Party, narrowly defeating Angus Taylor 29–25.
Her victory comes at a time of division between the party’s moderate and conservative factions.
Produced By: Moemina Shukur
Featured In Story: Professor Mark Kenny – The Australian National University and host of the Democracy Sausage podcast
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 13 May 2025