Former defence minister Peter Dutton is set to be elected unopposed as Liberal Party leader. PeterDutton SussanLey
/Former defence minister Peter Dutton is set to be elected unopposed as Liberal Party leader, with former environment minister Sussan Ley taking the deputy spot.
"We've got so many talented women in our ranks and you'd expect that talent to be recognised and rewarded," he told Sky News. "The party room is the opportunity for everyone to get together, to have a conversation, to share how things have gone, not just to elect their leadership team," Mr Robert said.
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