Angela Braybrooks, the mother of newly appointed Australian opposition leader Sussan Ley, has passed away, just days after attending her daughter's momentous leadership victory.

Braybrooks died early on Saturday morning after entering end-of-life care in Albury, a town in New South Wales, Australia.

She was 83 years old.

Sussan Ley, who on Tuesday became the first woman to lead the federal opposition and the first female leader of the Liberal Party at a national level, attributed much of her success to the values instilled in her by her mother.

Following the Liberal Party's defeat in the May 3 election, Ley's elevation to leader occurred in a time of significant change within the party.

In a statement, Ley expressed her heartfelt grief over her mother’s passing, describing Braybrooks as an 'extraordinary person' who dedicated her life to helping others as a mental health nurse.

Ley recounted how Braybrooks taught her crucial life lessons about resilience, self-reliance, and persistence.

Angela Braybrooks lived through significant historical events, including wartime Britain, and Ley reflected on the remarkable turnaround from her mother’s humble beginnings to her role as a political leader.

Ley emphasized the value of having been able to spend one final Mother's Day with her mother the previous week, marking a poignant moment in their relationship.

The Liberal Party, now led by Ley, faces the task of rebuilding its platform and voter base following recent electoral challenges.