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Parton reshuffles a reunified opposition

The band is back together… Canberra Liberals leader Mark Parton has unveiled his shadow cabinet that includes every member of the opposition, except for former deputy leader Jeremy Hanson, who has been elected Assembly Speaker.

Former leader Leanne Castley has lost her long-term role in the health portfolio to current leader Parton. She now speaks for city services, women and the prevention of domestic violence.

Former leader Elizabeth Lee has re-embraced the shadow cabinet with the portfolios of education, environment and tourism.

Peter Cain who walked away from the shadow attorney-general’s role under Castley has also returned from the backbench with responsibility for government services, community services, veterans and seniors.

Here’s the shadow cabinet:

Shadow Minister Portfolio
 

Mark Parton MLA

Opposition Leader

 

Health

Transport

Gaming and Racing

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs

 

Deborah Morris MLA

Deputy Opposition Leader

Planning

Police, Emergency Services and Community Safety

Home Ownership and Housing Affordability

Corrections

 

Ed Cocks MLA

Opposition Whip

Treasury

Private Sector Employment and Industrial Relations

Youth Affairs

 

Chiaka Barry MLA Attorney General

Social Housing and Homelessness

Multicultural Affairs

 

Peter Cain MLA Community Services

Government Services

Veterans

Seniors

 

Leanne Castley MLA City Services

Women

Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence

 

Elizabeth Lee MLA Education

Environment and Climate Change

Tourism and Events

 

James Milligan MLA Business Innovation and Economic Development

Skills and Vocational Training

Sport and Recreation

Arts and Creative Industries

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