Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee has announced a minor Shadow Cabinet reshuffle following the recent election of Liberal MLA for Murrumbidgee, Ed Cocks.
“Ed will take on the shadow portfolios of Mental Health, Jobs and Workplace Affairs, and Regulatory Services,” Ms Lee said.
“Ed brings a wealth of experience with him to the Assembly across several areas, in particular through his time working in the Australian Department of Health with a strong focus on mental health.
“As policy convener for the Canberra Liberals, Ed also played a big role in keeping public service jobs in the ACT and I know he will hit the ground running in all his portfolios,” Ms Lee said.
Mr Cocks said it was a privilege to take on the portfolio responsibilities and join the Shadow Cabinet.
“I am honoured to take on the role of Shadow Minister for Mental Health,” Mr Cocks said.
“I have been passionate about improving our mental health system for a long time, and dedicated much of my APS career to developing mental health policy.
“Canberrans face significant barriers to accessing mental health care in the ACT, and I look forward to contributing to positive, practical solutions.
“I also look forward to taking on the Shadow Ministries of Jobs and Workplace Affairs, and Regulatory Services to ensure we have a regulatory systems that works for Canberrans, not against them; makes their lives easier; and provides opportunities for great jobs and careers as our city grows,” he said.
Canberra Liberals Shadow Ministries Tenth Assembly
| Elizabeth Lee MLA Leader of the Opposition | Treasurer Climate Action, Energy and Emissions Reduction Economic Development, Tourism and Major Projects |
| Jeremy Hanson MLA Deputy Leader of the Opposition | Education and Higher Education Early Childhood Education Police Veterans Affairs |
| Mark Parton MLA Deputy Speaker | Transport Housing and Homelessness Gaming and Community Clubs Sustainable Building and Construction |
| Nicole Lawder MLA Opposition Whip | City Services Seniors Women Arts Environment, Heritage and Water |
| Peter Cain MLA | Attorney-General Assistant Treasurer Planning and Land Management Multicultural Affairs |
| Leanne Castley MLA | Business Health and Wellbeing |
| Ed Cocks MLA | Mental Health Regulatory Services Jobs and Workplace Affairs |
| Elizabeth Kikkert MLA | Families, Youth and Community Services Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Corrections Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs |
| James Milligan MLA | Disability Emergency Services Vocational Training and Skills Sport and Recreation |
