IN a surprise move the Canberra Liberals Assembly team has this morning elected conservative Alistair Coe as its new leader following the party’s failure at the recent ACT election.
Nicole Lawder, who has spent an nail-biting week to confirm her election as the third Liberal in the Tuggeranong seat of Brindabella, has been elected Deputy Leader.
“The new team is reflective of the Canberra Liberals and the Canberra community and will work to serve the people of the ACT by continuing our strong record of holding the Labor/Green Government to account,” says Coe.
“The Liberals will be a constructive voice in Canberra and we will propose new ideas and policies whilst holding the Government to account.
Coe thanked Hanson, who he said had led a united team and expanded the Liberal Assembly team to 11 members.
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