Mark Parton elected new leader of the Canberra Liberals
Mark Parton MLA has been chosen as the Leader of the Canberra Liberals, with Deborah Morris MLA appointed as Deputy Leader. Earlier today, former leader Leanne Castley and deputy Jeremy Hanson stepped down to give the party "the best possible chance of success in the 2028 election."
A Liberals Party Room meeting took place today, where neither Ms. Castley nor Mr. Hanson ran for leadership roles. Mr. Parton, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2016, accepted the leadership with full support from elected members.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Leanne Castley and Jeremy Hanson for their work over the last 12 months. It’s vital that we continue to strengthen the cohesion within our Party. By encouraging open dialogue, valuing diverse perspectives, and finding common ground, we can reinforce our shared purpose. Our priority remains clear: continue building an alternative government that delivers for the ACT.”
Following his election, Mr. Parton resigned as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. A new Speaker will be selected in December. In the interim, ACT Greens MLA Andrew Braddock will serve as Deputy Speaker.
Leanne Castley had become leader of the Liberals after the October 2024 election, succeeding Elizabeth Lee.
Author's summary: Mark Parton is the new Canberra Liberals leader, pledging unity and dialogue to prepare the party for the 2028 ACT election, with a new Speaker to be elected soon.
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