Sussan Ley
Coverage of Sussan Ley in the Nexus archive.
- Liberals re-examine gender quotas in slew of proposals to make party ‘fit-for-purpose political machine’
The Liberal party is considering gender quotas as part of proposals to increase women in its parliamentary ranks, critical to its long-term survival. Angus Taylor opposes the idea, while discussion paper authors argue for different approaches to achieve different outcomes.
- Far-Right Australian Party Wins Seat in First Election Victory
One Nation candidate David Farley wins the Farrer by-election, marking the party's first election victory. The by-election was triggered by Sussan Ley's resignation after being ousted as Liberal leader by Angus Taylor. One Nation is expected to secure a significant portion of the primary vote in the rural electorate.
- One Nation wins Farrer byelection as Coalition vote collapses
One Nation won its first lower house seat in the Farrer byelection, with David Farley defeating independent Michelle Milthorpe, amidst a collapse in the Coalition vote. This victory marks a significant rise in public support for One Nation since the last federal election. The loss will further weaken the Liberal party.