Sussan Ley has formally resigned from Parliament, subtly noting that her successor, Angus Taylor, will carry on her policies.

‘After the Liberal Party suffered our worst defeat in 81 years, it was with gratitude and humility that I took on the role of Leader of our Party. I was elected by my parliamentary colleagues and I thank them once again for the opportunity to serve,’ she said.

‘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.

‘It will be for commentators and historians to measure the period of my leadership, but I am proud that we were instrumental in establishing a Commonwealth Royal Commission into Antisemitism and that we set clear directions on several key policy areas in tax, industrial relations, energy, national security, and families.

She also made reference to the ‘re-adoption’ of her policies, following Taylor’s release of his ISIS brides plans, which Ley had already announced weeks earlier – in what appears to be a veiled swipe at Taylor. 

‘I welcome the Coalition’s immediate re-adoption of many of these directions and policies in recent days and weeks.’

Under Ley’s leadership, support for the Liberal-National coalition plunged to a record low, as support for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation dramatically increased.

Sussan Ley has formally resigned from Parliament, subtly noting that her successor, Angus Taylor, will carry on her policies