(Canberra, February 13, 2026) — Angus Taylor has been elected as the new leader of the Liberal Party of Australia, replacing Sussan Ley, who will resign from parliament, triggering a contentious byelection.
Angus Taylor was elected Liberal Party leader after Sussan Ley announced her resignation, prompting a byelection.
- Angus Taylor was elected as the new leader of the Liberal Party.
- Sussan Ley will resign from parliament, triggering a byelection.
- Jane Hume was elected as the deputy leader of the Liberal Party.
The Liberal Party has undergone a leadership change, with Angus Taylor assuming the top position after Sussan Ley announced she would resign from parliament. The change in leadership comes after a period of internal debate within the party, according to reports from The Age.
Leadership Change and By-Election
Jane Hume has been elected as the deputy leader of the Liberal Party, completing the new leadership team. Ley’s resignation will necessitate a byelection in her electorate, a move described as “contentious” by The Guardian.
According to The Australian, Ley’s decision to leave politics follows her removal as Liberal leader by Taylor.
Reaction to Ley’s Ousting
The ousting of Sussan Ley has drawn criticism, with some observers suggesting it could be detrimental to female voters. The Canberra Times reported that Ley’s removal was “not a good look” to female voters.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation noted that Taylor’s ascension to the leadership position came as a surprise to some, given Ley’s previous standing within the party.
Time.news based this report in part on reporting by The Age, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, The Canberra Times, The Guardian, and The Australian and added independent analysis and context.
