Sussan Ley

Sussan Ley is the current leader of the Liberal Party in Australia. She is newsworthy due to the recent instability within the Coalition and challenges to her leadership. Following a period of tension, the Coalition between the Liberals and Nationals fractured, leading Ley to appoint an interim, all-Liberal shadow cabinet, issuing an ultimatum to the Nationals. David Littleproud, the Nationals leader, rejected Ley's offer of talks. There has been speculation about a leadership spill within the Liberal party, with Andrew Hastie initially considered a potential challenger but ultimately withdrawing, potentially clearing the way for Angus Taylor. Despite internal dissent and reports of colleagues plotting against her, some senior Liberals have voiced their support for Ley, and she currently retains the position, though her future as leader remains uncertain.