Meet Sussan

Sussan Ley is your Federal Member for Farrer

Sussan migrated to Australia when she was thirteen years old. She has always felt grateful for the opportunities provided by this country.

She has worked as a cleaner, waitress and short order cook in shearing sheds, where she learned the value of a hard day’s work.

In her thirties, while raising young children, Sussan earned three degrees, including master’s degrees in accounting and tax law.

Sussan pursued her dream of flying and became an aerial stock mustering pilot.

She raised three children on a family farm during tough years, characterised by high interest rates and the wool floor price collapse.

After holding a senior position at the Australian Tax Office, Sussan entered parliament as the Member for Farrer in 2001.

Sussan’s experience includes serving in the Health, Aged Care, Environment, Education and Regional Development portfolios in government.

Sussan’s pathway into politics came through identifying with the Liberal values of hard work, effort, reward and opportunity.

She is determined to build a future where young Australians can realise their dreams and where we build and reward aspiration.