Sussan Ley to quit politics after being deposed as Liberal leader, triggering contentious byelection
The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Josh ButlerFebruary 13, 2026 at 01:30 AM
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Sussan Ley will resign from politics after losing the Liberal leadership ballot to Angus Taylor. Taylor now becomes the opposition leader. Ley stated she intends to withdraw entirely from public life. Her resignation will trigger a byelection in her seat of Farrer. This byelection could potentially reduce the opposition's representation in parliament. The leadership change and subsequent byelection follow a party room spill.
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Australia
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