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Ley resigns from parliament, triggering by-election
- On Friday, February 27, 2026, the Member for Farrer tendered her resignation, prompting a by-election, as she stated, 'This morning, I wrote to the Speaker of the House of Representatives to advise of my immediate resignation.'
- Two weeks after the leadership spill, Ley was rolled as opposition leader on February 13 in a 34-17 vote and framed her departure as a milestone after 25 years in politics.
- A four-way contest is shaping up with the Nationals, Liberals, One Nation and independent Michelle Milthorpe, now the $1.91 favourite with Sportsbet, endorsed by independents David Pocock and Helen Haines.
- With parliament due to return on Monday, March 2, Speaker Milton Dick will issue a writ and set the Farrer by-election date, testing the political landscape.
- A coming months' by-election will spotlight support shifts, with One Nation's March 7 pre-selection and Local Nationals voting in coming weeks, as Justin Clancy rules himself out.
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Sussan Ley formally leaves federal parliament | Evening News Bulletin 27 February 2026
Sussan Ley formally leaves federal parliament, triggering a by-election in Farrer, New standards for childcare centres introduced, Mary Fowler returns from an ACL injury, ready for the Matildas' Asian Cup kickoff.
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Sussan Ley to Resign Immediately
Sussan Ley has resigned from federal parliament on Feb. 27, triggering a by-election in the New South Wales seat of Farrer just weeks after losing the Liberal Party leadership. In a statement, Ley said she had tendered her resignation, bringing to a close her 25-year career representing the regional electorate. “This morning, I wrote to the Speaker of the House of Representatives to advise of my immediate resignation from the parliament as the F…
·New York, United States
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right5Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution54% Left
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