Sussan Ley has formally resigned from parliament following her ouster as Liberal leader earlier this month.
Ms Ley issued a statement confirming she will skip a valedictory speech. She expressed confidence that her 25 years of service and accomplishments stand on their own merit.
“Naturally, I am sad to no longer represent my electorate of Farrer,” Ms Ley stated. “I love the wide western plains of New South Wales, the country towns along the Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers, and the thriving cities of Albury and Griffith—communities that it has been my enormous privilege to serve for almost 25 years.”
Ms Ley expressed gratitude to her Liberal colleagues for the chance to lead. “I believe my election as the first woman to ever lead not just the Federal Liberal Party, but any Federal Opposition, is a milestone for all women to be proud of,” she said. “I hope I have paved the way for the next woman to be elected to, and succeed in, both these roles.”
Longtime MP for Farrer
Ms Ley has represented Farrer as a Liberal MP for more than two decades. Leadership challengers removed her from the top position in February, prompting her announcement to exit politics after Angus Taylor took over as Opposition Leader.
By-Election Battle Ahead
Her resignation sparks a by-election in Farrer, pitting the Nationals, Liberals, One Nation, and a Climate-200-supported independent in a fierce contest for the lower house seat.
