Australia's opposition leader under pressure after key resignation

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete February 11, 2026 at 11:10 AM

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Australian opposition leader Sussan Ley is facing a leadership challenge after Angus Taylor resigned as shadow defence minister. Taylor, who narrowly lost to Ley in a leadership contest last year, cited the party's failure to hold the Labor government accountable as his reason for stepping down. He stated that Ley is not fit to lead the party. Taylor's resignation is expected to trigger a spill motion, potentially leading to a leadership vote. Ley's leadership has been plagued by poor poll numbers and infighting within the Liberal-National coalition, which has twice split and reunited under her leadership. Recent polls show the coalition falling behind the One Nation party, further jeopardizing Ley's position.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Australia 30% Bondi Beach 30% Sydney 30% Nationals 40% One Nation 40% Labor ×350% Liberal-National coalition ×260% Liberal Party ×370% Angus Taylor ×780% Sussan Ley ×790%

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leadership challenge 100% sussan ley 90% angus taylor 80% liberal party 80% opposition leader 70% liberal-national coalition 70% party infighting 60% leadership contest 60% spill motion 50% election loss 40%

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Negative

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