Sussan Ley has become the first woman to ever lead the Liberal Party. Here's everything to know about her age, education, career and partner.

Australia's conservative opposition picked Sussan Ley as its first woman leader on Tuesday, charting a fresh course after a humiliating election loss partly blamed on hardline Trump-esque policies. Dutton's failure to win votes in Australia's cities -- and his deep unpopularity with women -- have been blamed as major factors in the election loss.

Australia's Liberal Party has elected Sussan Ley as its new leader. She is the first woman ever to helm the party in its 80-year history. Ms Ley replaces Peter Dutton, who stepped down after leading the party to its worst election defeat in history.