As you will have read elsewhere, Angus Taylor has replaced Sussan Ley as the leader of the Liberal Party. It could also lead to further state by-elections, as both the local state members have indicated they might run. Michelle Milthorpe, who ran as an independent in Farrer in 2025 with backing from Climate 200, has announced she will run. Also on the immediate by-election calendar:• The Victorian state seat of Nepean faces a by-election at a date yet to be determined following the resignation of former Liberal deputy leader Sam Groth. A Country Liberal candidate is expected to be named in the coming days.

Source: The Guardian February 14, 2026 04:15 UTC