New Opposition Leader Pledges Unity for Canberra Liberals
Mark Parton, a former radio presenter and moderate Liberal, has been unanimously elected as the new opposition leader of the Canberra Liberals. He resigned from his role as Legislative Assembly Speaker to take on this new position.
Commitment to Party Unity
Mr. Parton emphasized the need to move past internal conflicts within the party, stating, "I've been placed in this position as a unifier, and unify is what I will do." He urged the Canberra Liberals to "leave shit behind" and focus on collective goals.
"I'm absolutely sick to death of having conversations about internal party matters, because I can tell you that people out in the suburbs are not having those conversations."
Alongside Deborah Morris, he aims to bring the nine parliamentary members together "on the same train heading forward" to effectively challenge the government in 2028.
Context of the Leadership Change
- The leadership shift followed Leanne Castley stepping down as opposition leader and Jeremy Hanson resigning as deputy leader.
- This occurred less than two weeks after Ms. Castley suspended two party members from the party room.
"It is an absolute honour and a privilege to have been elected by my colleagues to lead the party."
Mr. Parton refrained from commenting on the internal discord that led to the leadership changes, choosing instead to focus on advancing the party's future.
"I believe that in the past, my party has been divided. There's no question, as is the case with many political parties, my party's often been divided by a line that separates the left and the right."
He expressed determination to overcome these divisions and unify the Canberra Liberals ahead of the next election.
Summary: Mark Parton, now Canberra Liberals' leader, pledges to set aside internal conflicts and unify the party to strengthen their challenge against the government in 2028.
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