Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Sussan Ley becoming the new leader of Australia's Liberal Party - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Sussan Ley has been appointed the new leader of Australia's Liberal Party - making her the first woman to take on the role.

She beat out rival Angus Taylor 29 votes to 25 in a tight contest.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says she's got decades of political experience to her name, but certain sections of the voting bloc might not be too enthusiastic. 

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