NEWLY elected representative for Murrumidgee Ed Cocks will take on a number of shadow ministry portfolios following an ACT opposition cabinet reshuffle.

Mr Cocks was elected to the Legislative Assembly on a countback last month following the resignation of former deputy opposition leader Giulia Jones.

Canberra Liberals Leader Elizabeth Lee has today (July 4) announced Mr Cocks will take on the roles of shadow minister for Mental Health, Jobs and Workplace Affairs and Regulatory Services.

“Ed brings a wealth of experience with him to the Assembly across several areas, in particular through his time working in the Australian Department of Health with a strong focus on mental health,” said Ms Lee.

“As policy convener for the Canberra Liberals, Ed also played a big role in keeping public service jobs in the ACT and I know he will hit the ground running in all his portfolios.”

Mr Cocks said it was a privilege to take on the portfolio responsibilities.

“I have been passionate about improving our mental health system for a long time, and dedicated much of my APS career to developing mental health policy,” he said.

“Canberrans face significant barriers to accessing mental health care in the ACT, and I look forward to contributing to positive, practical solutions.

“I also look forward to taking on the Shadow Ministries of Jobs and Workplace Affairs, and Regulatory Services to ensure we have a regulatory systems that works for Canberrans, not against them; makes their lives easier; and provides opportunities for great jobs and careers as our city grows.”

The full cabinet reshuffle:

Elizabeth Lee MLA

• Leader of the Opposition
• Treasurer
• Climate Action, Energy and Emissions Reduction
• Economic Development, Tourism and Major Projects

Jeremy Hanson MLA

• Deputy Leader of the Opposition
• Education and Higher Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Police
• Veterans Affairs

Mark Parton MLA

• Deputy Speaker
• Transport
• Housing and Homelessness
• Gaming and Community Clubs
• Sustainable Building and Construction

Nicole Lawder MLA

• Opposition Whip
• City Services
• Seniors
• Women
• Arts
• Environment, Heritage and Water

Peter Cain MLA

• Attorney-General
• Assistant Treasurer
• Planning and Land Management
• Multicultural Affairs

Leanne Castley MLA

• Business
• Health and Wellbeing

Ed Cocks MLA

• Mental Health
• Regulatory Services
• Jobs and Workplace Affairs

Elizabeth Kikkert MLA

• Families, Youth and Community Services
• Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence
• Corrections
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs

James Milligan MLA

• Disability
• Emergency Services
• Vocational Training and Skills
• Sport and Recreation