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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Canberra Liberals’ Shadow Cabinet

The Canberra Liberals have unveiled their reshaped Shadow Cabinet.

Opposition Leader Mark Parton described the new line-up as a “forward-looking team” focused on rebuilding trust, addressing housing affordability, improving health services, and restoring fiscal discipline.

He said the refreshed team was designed to present a credible alternative government at what he called a pivotal time for the ACT.

“Canberrans deserve a government that listens, respects them, and puts their needs first,” he said.

Key appointments

  • Mark Parton — Opposition Leader; portfolios include Health, Transport, Gaming and Racing, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs
  • Deborah Morris — Deputy Opposition Leader; Planning; Police, Emergency Services and Community Safety; Home Ownership and Housing Affordability; Corrections
  • Ed Cocks — Opposition Whip; Treasury; Private Sector Employment and Industrial Relations; Youth Affairs
  • Chiaka Barry — Attorney-General; Social Housing and Homelessness; Multicultural Affairs
  • Peter Cain — Community Services; Government Services; Veterans; Seniors
  • Leanne Castley — City Services; Women; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence
  • Elizabeth Lee — Education; Environment and Climate Change; Tourism and Events
  • James Milligan — Business Innovation and Economic Development; Skills and Vocational Training; Sport and Recreation; Arts and Creative Industries

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