Sussan Ley’s career path has been wonderfully varied, working odd jobs on the way to a pilot’s license, with roles as an air traffic controller, stock-mustering pilot and occasional shearer’s cook following. 

While raising three children on a family farm, ten years study led to a senior position at the Australian Taxation Office before entering federal politics in 2001. 

Sussan is the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. Serving the rural NSW electorate of Farrer since 2001, Sussan has also been allocated responsibility in a number of portfolio and policy areas, most recently as Shadow Minister for Women, Industry, Skills and Training as well as Small and Family Business.

Sussan regards it as an honour to represent regional Australia, ensuring she makes time to regularly travel through her electorate and around the country listening to the views and concerns of constituents.