Federal election results 2025 LIVE updates: Liberal elders back Ley for leader as Dutton stays silent; Major blow to Greens as leader Bandt set to lose Melbourne; Tight race in key seats

Liberal deputy leader Sussan Ley has won support from former Liberal premiers in the quest to lead the party out of its sweeping defeat.

Jeff Kennett, Nick Greiner and Barry O’Farrell have named her the best choice.

The former premiers went public with their support as another senior Liberal, former party president Shane Stone, also named Ley as the best leader to win back voters who deserted the party at the ballot box.

Others are throwing their support behind the shadow treasurer, Angus Taylor, in a contest that is pitting conservatives against moderates in an increasingly hostile leadership battle.

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