Resignation looks likely to spark a spill as Taylor seeks to recruit moderates such as Jane Hume to his cause Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Announcing his plan to quit Sussan Ley’s opposition frontbench on Wednesday night, Angus Taylor warned the Liberal party was weaker today than at any time since its founding in 1944. After weeks of anticipation, the former shadow defence minister finally barrelled into Ley’s office at Parliament House a bit after 7pm, informing her of his plans to move to the backbench immediately. Continue reading...
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WED · 2026-02-11 · 10:56 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0211-15435
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Sussan Ley looks doomed but Angus Taylor would still face a huge job
Angus Taylor announced his resignation from Sussan Ley's opposition frontbench on Wednesday night, citing the Liberal party's weakened state since its founding. Taylor informed Ley of his immediate move to the backbench at Parliament House.
Tom McIlroy Political editorThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-02-11 · 10:56 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Angus Taylor announced his resignation from Sussan Ley's opposition frontbench on Wednesday night, citing the Liberal party's weakened state since its founding. Taylor informed Ley of his immediate move to the backbench at Parliament House. Ley's resignation as leader now appears likely, potentially triggering a leadership spill. Taylor is expected to seek support from moderate members such as Jane Hume in a bid for leadership. Taylor warned that the Liberal party was weaker today than at any time since its founding in 1944.
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Angus Taylor warned the Liberal party was weaker today than at any time since its founding in 1944.
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Angus Taylor informed Sussan Ley of his plans to move to the backbench immediately.
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Angus Taylor seeks to recruit moderates such as Jane Hume to his cause.
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Sussan Ley's resignation looks likely to spark a spill.
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