Opposition (Australian Capital Territory)

The Opposition in the Australian territory of the Australian Capital Territory comprises the largest party or coalition of parties not in Government. The Opposition's purpose is to hold the Government to account and constitute a "Government-in-waiting" should the existing Government fall. To that end, a Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Ministers for the various government departments question the Chief Minister and Ministers on Government policy and administration, and formulate the policy the Opposition would pursue in Government. It is sometimes styled "His Majesty's Loyal Opposition" to demonstrate that although it opposes the Government, it remains loyal to the King.

The current Leader of the Opposition is Liberal Leader Elizabeth Lee, and Giulia Jones is the Deputy Leader.

Current Shadow Ministry

The current shadow ministry was announced on 8 April 2021. It is led by Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee[1] [2]

OfficeholderOffice(s)
Elizabeth Lee MLA
  • Leader of the Opposition
  • Shadow Treasurer
  • Shadow Attorney-General
  • Shadow Minister for Climate Action
  • Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Tourism and Major Projects
Giulia Jones MLA
  • Deputy Leader of the Opposition
  • Shadow Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing
  • Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Peter Cain MLA
  • Assistant Shadow Treasurer
  • Assistant Shadow Attorney-General
  • Shadow Minister for Regulatory Services
  • Shadow Minister for Jobs and Workplace Affairs
  • Shadow Minister for Planning and Land Management
Leanne Castley MLA
  • Assistant Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Tourism and Major Projects
  • Shadow Minister for Environment and Heritage
  • Shadow Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction
  • Shadow Minister for Business
Jeremy Hanson MLA
  • Opposition Whip
  • Shadow Minister for Education and Higher Education
  • Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education
  • Shadow Minister for Police
  • Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs
Elizabeth Kikkert MLA
  • Shadow Minister for Families, Youth and Community Services
  • Shadow Minister for Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence
  • Shadow Minister for Corrections
  • Shadow Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs
Nicole Lawder MLA
  • Shadow Minister for City Services
  • Shadow Minister for Seniors
  • Shadow Minister for Women
  • Shadow Minister for Arts
James Milligan MLA
  • Shadow Minister for Disability
  • Shadow Minister for Emergency Services
  • Shadow Minister for Vocational Training and Skills
  • Shadow Minister for Sport and Recreation
Mark Parton MLA
  • Shadow Minister for Transport
  • Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness
  • Shadow Minister for Gaming, Racing and Community Clubs
  • Shadow Minister for Sustainable Building and Construction

See also

References
  1. "Members of the Assembly". Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  2. "Our Team". Canberra Liberals. Liberal Party of Australia (ACT Division). Retrieved 9 June 2021.
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