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Lee reveals the Liberals’ new shadow ministry

Opposition leader Elizabeth Lee announces new shadow ministry.

NEW Canberra Liberals Leader Elizabeth Lee said she’s looking forward to a fresh start as she revealed the party’s new shadow ministry today (November 5). 

Ms Lee will take on the shadow ministerial roles in the portfolios of attorney general, climate action and economic development, tourism and major projects. 

Deputy opposition leader Giulia Jones will be responsible of health, mental health and wellbeing as well as multicultural affairs.

Opposition whip Jeremy Hanson will take on the portfolios education and skills, early childhood education, police and emergency services, and veterans affairs.

Deputy speaker Mark Parton will take care of transport, housing and homelessness, gaming and community clubs, and sport and recreation. 

Former leader Alistair Coe has been named treasurer, shadow minister for planning and land management, and shadow minister for sustainable building and construction.

Nicole Lawder will take the portfolios for city services, seniors, women and arts, while Elizabeth Kikkert will be responsible for families, youth and community services, prevention of domestic and family violence, corrections, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs and disability.

New MLA Peter Cain has been named assistant shadow attorney-general, shadow minister for regulatory services, and shadow minister for jobs and workplace affairs.

Another newbie, Leanne Castley has been named assistant shadow minister for economic development, shadow minister for tourism and major projects, shadow minister for environment and heritage, shadow minister for water, energy and emissions reduction, and shadow minister for business.

When announcing the shadow ministry team, Ms Lee called them strong and united, which she says is in contrast with the Labor/Greens “motley crew”, who in their first days have already sidelined many Canberrans including seniors and the people of Gungahlin.

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