Liberal MPs Sussan Ley and Angus Taylor are locked in a race for the party’s leadership following a landslide election defeat.
Outgoing leader Peter Dutton lost his seat at the election, meaning the party is required to choose a new leader.
Both Ley and Taylor have served in senior portfolios. Most recently, Ley was the party’s Deputy Leader, while Taylor was Shadow Treasurer.
Here’s what you need to know.
Liberals
The Liberal Party has been left without a leader since Dutton lost his Brisbane-based seat of Dickson at the election.
Acting Leader Sussan Ley and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor are the main contenders.
The party’s immigration spokesperson in the last term of Parliament, Dan Tehan, was reported as a possible challenger, although he has now formally withdrawn from the race.
Vision
Ley said she offers the party a “fresh approach” to “rebuild trust”.
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“Many Australians, including women and younger Australians, feel neglected by the Liberal Party.”
Meanwhile, Taylor has vowed to “regroup, rebuild, and get back in the fight”.
He also referenced the party’s slipping support among women.
“We must bring in new talent that reflects modern Australia — especially more women,” Taylor said.
How will it work?
Liberal MPs and Senators will meet on Tuesday in Canberra to elect a new leader.
The leadership will be declared ‘vacant’ (empty) and nominees will put themselves forward. The members will then vote in a secret ballot.
The winner of the ballot will go on to become the Liberal leader and Opposition Leader.
TDA understands Ley is the favourite to win in a contest between her and Taylor, with her supporters saying she has “more momentum”.
