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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Shweta Sharma

Australian Liberal Party’s first female leader vows to ‘step away completely from public life’ after being ousted

Australian Liberal Party’s first female leader Sussan Ley has vowed to “step away completely and comprehensively from public life” after being ousted from her post.

Ms Ley was replaced with former shadow defence minister Angus Taylor as the conservatives seek to rebuild their image. She made history in May by becoming the first female leader to lead the Liberals after the opposition party suffered a resounding defeat in last year’s election.

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