ACT halfway through term as leadership overhauls set up 2028 election battle
Three ACT party leaders changed in two years as the 2028 election looms.
The ACT is at the midpoint of its parliamentary term. The political landscape has been reshaped.
In two years, the Canberra Liberals changed leaders Elizabeth Lee and Leanne Castley. Greens leader Shane Rattenbury retired after internal conflict.
Labor deputy Yvette Berry resigned following an integrity investigation into the Campbell school purchase. Rachel Stephen-Smith is now Labor's deputy.
She is widely seen as next in line to Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Barr has not confirmed whether he will serve another term.
The Liberals chose Mark Parton as their new leader. The Greens moved left under Jo Clay.
Key unfinished projects hang over the government's record heading into the final half of the term. These include a northside hospital, convention centre and stadium.
- Andrew Barr
- Chief Minister
- Rachel Stephen-Smith
- New Labor deputy
- Mark Parton
- New Liberal leader
- Jo Clay
- New Greens leader
Why it mattersLeadership shifts signal which parties are reshaping their approach. Budget and infrastructure choices made now will define what voters see at the election.
AustraliaACT residents face a new Chief Minister in 2028, and policy choices being made now on hospitals, light rail and major projects will be central to the campaign.
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