Sussan Ley has been elected as the new leader of Australia's Liberal Party, narrowly defeating Angus Taylor by just five votes.
Her historic win makes her the first woman to lead the party, but she inherits a deeply divided team following a significant electoral loss to Labor. Ley's leadership is already under threat, as only a small shift in support could see her replaced. Party insiders warn that internal challenges and rival ambitions, particularly from Taylor's camp, could destabilize her position.
Ley faces the daunting task of uniting the Liberals and rebuilding their public image.
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