Australia news live: Sussan Ley to be Liberal party’s first female leader after narrowly defeating Angus Taylor
World news | The GuardianTuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:01:20 AM
** Sussan Ley has become the Liberal Party's first female leader after narrowly defeating Angus Taylor. Meanwhile, teal independent Monique Ryan, re-elected in Kooyong, attributes her victory to her grassroots engagement with the electorate.
What This Means: ** This reflects ongoing shifts in Australian politics, with historic leadership changes in the Liberal Party and the continued rise of independent candidates like Ryan, signaling evolving voter priorities and dissatisfaction with traditional party politics.
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