Sussan Ley
Leader of the Opposition
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Happy Friday!
Great to make it into the @kiis1065 studio to chat with @kyleandjackieo this morning!
We covered a lot of ground.
From submarines to dating apps and how we are going to do things differently after our election defeat.
It was a lot of fun and a great way to kick off Friday morning in Sydney!
Jun 13
Labor is the first government ever to propose taxing “unrealised gains” or paper profits.
Jun 13
So good to sit down with Billi Fitzsimmons at @thedailyaus.
This is a great team of young people who care about keeping Australians informed in a noisy world.
Thanks for the opportunity to have a chat!
Keep an eye out for it to drop this Sunday.
Jun 12
Go the Socceroos! 💚💛
Boys, we are all so proud of you!
It’s been a long road to this moment, which is the result of the hard work of so many inspirational players, families and staff.
Go Australia! Bring on 2026!
#Socceroos #FIFAWorldCup #ForeverGolden
Jun 10
Had a chat with @tomelliott3aw on Friday about the work the Coalition has ahead of us. The reality is in recent elections we have failed to meet the expectations of the Australian community.
Many Australians, including younger Australians, feel neglected by the Liberal Party. We have to show the nurses, small business owners, tradies, teachers, farmers, parents and retirees, who ask for little but contribute a lot, that we understand their aspirations. We must rebuild trust.
But as we go forward, there are things which I want to make clear will not change: our policies are up for review, but our values are not.
Jun 7
“GDP per capita – a common proxy for living standards – fell 0.2 per cent, representing the ninth decline over the past 11 quarters.”
Jun 4
It has been heartbreaking but also important to hear directly from flood-hit communities in the Mid-North Coast today.
@patconaghancowper and @alison_penfold_for_lyne have stood up with these communities during some of their most difficult days.
While the waters have mostly receded the work has just begun.
It is important all possible supports are provided to help this region get back on its feet.
Jun 2
Today we name a new Shadow Ministry that draws on the deep well of the Australian experience. It includes those who have served in uniform and put their lives on the line to keep Australians safe. There are sons and daughters of migrants and descendants of the oldest continuous culture on Earth.
There are those who have balanced the books of small businesses, and those who have made tough calls in corporate boardrooms. Our team is one of strivers and optimists, of innovators and entrepreneurs, of leaders and listeners. Our team includes voices from the city to the Bush. It includes farmers and public servants. People who went to university and those who got a trade.
This new Coalition Shadow Ministry balances experience with new talent. It reflects the full range of philosophical traditions, values and perspectives of our joint party room. This is important because both Coalition parties are at our strongest when we harness our full intellectual and philosophical firepower.
May 28
This afternoon I was provided a briefing at the National Situation Room in Canberra.
The widespread destruction we’re witnessing as flooding impacts New South Wales is deeply saddening.
Homes, small businesses and farms have been inundated. Tragically, lives have been lost. Our thoughts are with you as you go through this distressing time.
To our emergency services personnel, including thousands of volunteers, we say thank you and keep safe.
We should all be proud of these great Australians, and the countless others supporting this effort.
Whether it be the heroic flood rescues, winching people off roofs and into helicopters, or the work behind the scenes which our public service undertakes to ensure impacted communities receive the support they need – every Australian should be inspired by your efforts.
The Opposition stands ready to support the Government to ensure we get through this challenge and build upon the resilience of these communities.
May 23
READ: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/sussan-ley-we-lost-the-flag-but-were-ready-for-a-new-season/news-story/7c0f3ba66852ee880d10bcada24a9fbc
As Liberal Party Leader, I have committed to a full assessment of why we lost the election. Properly understanding the causes of our defeat helps us determine the direction in which we must head.
I am optimistic we can rebuild and regain the trust of Australians, but as we work out why we lost the election and decide the path forward, there are things which I can make clear are not going to change.
Our policies are up for review. But our values are not.
The Liberal Party I lead will not be altering our enduring commitment to what is best for Australia’s national interest.
We will always stand for lower, simpler, and fairer taxes — not as an economic ideology, but because we trust people to spend their own money more than we do the government.
We will always take education seriously, not for slogans or funding battles, but because knowledge and critical thinking are so important – especially for our children.
We will always support families, not just with payments, but with policies that respect their choices — in childcare, housing, education, and retirement.
And we continue our steadfast support of our alliances and security agreements like ANZUS and AUKUS, because we must have an urgent, honest conversation with Australians about the deteriorating geo-political environment in our region.
The next steps for our party are focused on listening to the community and rebuilding our movement.
We are ready to do the work. We are up for it.
May 18
LOSS OF MY MOTHER, ANGELA
In the very early hours of this morning, my mother, Angela Braybrooks, passed away here in Albury.
My family and I feel this loss deeply.
We express our deep appreciation to the staff at Riverwood Aged Care facility for the quality care provided to Angela. In her final moments, she was comfortable and at peace.
Mum was a mental health nurse who helped so many people through her life. She taught me the values of resilience, self-reliance and persistence.
Growing up in wartime Britain, Angela could never have dreamed that her daughter would become Australia’s first female Leader of the Opposition, but because of her, that happened this week.
Like so many of her generation, she weathered uncertain times with strength and determination. I have taken inspiration from her every single day of my life and I always will.
It was a gift of fate that I was able to share Mother’s Day with my mum one last time on Sunday.
On Monday night in Canberra, our parish priest organised a FaceTime call, telling Angela she had to ‘hang on’ to see one more special moment in her daughter’s life. If she could do that, he promised her, ‘we’ll have champagne tomorrow’.
On Tuesday, hours after I was afforded the enormous privilege by my Liberal colleagues of leading our party, I drove back down the Hume Highway to be at her bedside. Whilst mum was no longer verbal, she watched every moment of my press conference. As I walked back into her room that afternoon, her eyes lit up with excitement. It was a moment I will treasure, forever.
Thank you to the many Australians who have expressed their sympathies to me and my family. We look forward to celebrating Angela’s life, the extraordinary person she was, and all she achieved.
May 17
It is an enormous privilege to have been elected the Leader of the Liberal Party. I am humbled by the support of my colleagues and together we will work every single day to rebuild trust with the Australian people.
I will lead a Liberal Party that respects modern Australia, reflects modern Australia and represents modern Australia.
Congratulations to Deputy Leader @ted.obrien.mp – together we will work hard with our entire party room to build a real alternative over the next three years.
May 13
A very special Mother’s Day with some of the most important people in my life. As I sit here this morning, I reflect on just how incredibly fortunate I am to have this beautiful family. To my three children and six grandchildren — thank you for inspiring me every single day. Today, I hope every mum gets the special day that they deserve.
May 11
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