Sussan Ley could become first female Liberal leader in showdown with Angus Taylor

Two contenders spent the weekend gathering numbers ahead of a 10am leadership ballot, while Tim Wilson has ruled himself out of the raceSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSussan Ley may be the first woman to lead the federal Liberal party ahead of a showdown with Angus Taylor that shapes as a defining moment for the beleaguered party.The Liberal party room will meet at 10am on Tuesday to choose a new leader and deputy leader after a disastrous federal election that cost Peter Dutton his own seat of Dickson.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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