Sussan Ley
Leader of the Opposition
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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
STATEMENT – LIBERAL PARTY LEADERSHIP
Since our significant election defeat, I have had many conversations and listened to many everyday Australians. I have also spoken with my Liberal Party colleagues, candidates, former leaders of our Federal, State and Territory parties, Coalition partners as well as our wider party members and supporters.
It is clear that we got it wrong, and that Australia expects a change in direction and a fresh approach from the Liberal Party.
Therefore, standing here in Albury where our movement was first formed, I announce my candidacy for the position of Federal Leader of the Liberal Party.
The Liberal Party needs to listen to the Australian people and meet them where they are. We need to understand their aspirations.
We need to build a new economic narrative. We need new policy offerings that show Australians we can help them and their families get ahead.
I have been humbled by the overwhelming support that I have received so far and am greatly encouraged by the faith and trust being placed in me by so many parliamentary colleagues.
We need to listen and we need to change. The Liberal Party must respect modern Australia, reflect modern Australia and represent modern Australia.
Many Australians, including women and younger Australians, feel neglected by the Liberal Party. We must rebuild trust with all sections of Australian society and my election as Leader of the Liberal Party would send a very strong signal that we understand things need to be done differently.
We have an enormous depth of talent in our party room and I want to draw on all of it over the next three years. We will carefully develop policies through our robust party room processes, supported by our broader membership, to deliver better outcomes for all Australians. Under my leadership, these policies will always be guided by the timeless values which were the foundation of Menzies’ Liberal Party.
Now more than ever, we need to step up as Liberals. Together, we can rise to the historic challenge facing us over these next three years and earn back the trust of all Australians.
May 8
A big thank you to the millions of Australians who supported the Liberal Party and the Coalition.
May 4
Thank you to all of our supporters and volunteers for working day in and day out to get our country back on track!
May 3
Finishing the day at my home booth, PCYC in East Albury.
Serving the people of Farrer for almost 25 years has been the greatest professional privilege of my life and I have never been more determined than I am today to keep working hard for the many beautiful communities that make up this electorate.
This is the best region, in the best state in the best country in the world!
May 3
We live in the best country in the world but we can make it even better with a Coalition Government! Come on down and make the change at Albury Public!
May 3
Good afternoon Albury High! Less than three hours left to cast your vote for a stronger and safer Australia!
May 3
I’ve just cast my vote to get Australia back on track and make our beautiful local communities in Farrer even stronger!
May 3
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