Sussan Ley could become first female Liberal leader in showdown with Angus Taylor

Sussan Ley, a prominent Liberal MP, is poised to become the first female leader of the party after winning the leadership contest following Peter Dutton's defeat in the recent federal election. The Liberal Party will meet at 10am on Tuesday to select a new leader and deputy leader, with candidates including Ley and Angus Taylor. Ley is favored by moderate Liberals and centre-right faction members, but the outcome hinges on key undecided MPs, including former premiers, as Jacinta Nampijinpa Price withdraws her support for Taylor to join Ley's campaign. The result could significantly shape the party's future under her leadership.