Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the picks to lead the Liberal Party after election loss - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

The Liberal leadership race is on, following Peter Dutton's sweeping loss in the Australian election.

Angus Taylor and Sussan Ley lead the pack as potential contenders - but neither one has been publicly nominated.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Ley has gained more attention - but it's unclear if sections of the party will get behind a female leader.

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