Sussan Ley’s mother dies days after pair share moment that she will forever ‘treasure’

theguardian.comPublished: 5/17/2025

Summary

Sussan Ley’s mother passed just days after Ley became Australia’s first female leader, sparking a touching tribute. In her heartfelt statement on Facebook, Ley recalled Angela Braybrooks as a pillar of strength who inspired her with her resilience and dedication to helping others. Ley expressed gratitude for their shared journey and noted it was a “gift of fate” to spend Mother’s Day together after losing their connection earlier that day.