Everything You Need to Know About Sussan Ley, the First Female Leader of Australia’s Liberal Party

Sassan Ray was born in Nigeria to British parents. The Australian Liberal Party has selected Sassan Ray as its new leader, marking the first time in its 80-year history that a woman has held this position. Ms. Ray succeeds Peter Dutton, who stepped down after the party faced one of its most significant electoral losses. […]
Sussan Ley becomes the first woman to lead the Liberal party, winning a close vote against Angus Taylor.

Sassan Ray has made history as Australia’s first female opposition leader, successfully defeating Angus Taylor in a competitive liberal leadership contest. In a meeting on Tuesday morning at the Capitol, liberal lawmakers gathered to select new leadership after a disappointing performance in the federal election on May 3. Ray, who previously served as the environment […]