'Leave s--- behind': leader makes impassioned pledge to unify party in turmoil

New Opposition Leader Pledges Unity for Canberra Liberals

Mark Parton, a former radio presenter and moderate Liberal, has been unanimously elected as the new leader of the Canberra Liberals. He pledged to unify the party amid recent turmoil.

Leadership Change in Canberra Liberals

Mr. Parton took over after Leanne Castley resigned as opposition leader and Jeremy Hanson stepped down as deputy leader. This shift occurred less than two weeks after Ms. Castley suspended two party members.

"I've been placed in this position as a unifier, and unify is what I will do."

Focus on Moving Forward

Parton emphasized the need to stop focusing on internal conflicts. He said:

"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."

He, along with Deborah Morris, aims to unite the nine parliamentary members to face the government in 2028.

"It is an absolute honour and a privilege to have been elected by my colleagues to lead the party."

Declining to comment on the reasons behind the leadership change, Parton focused on healing past divisions within the party, often split between left and right factions.

"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."

Summary

Mark Parton commits to uniting the Canberra Liberals after leadership upheaval, focusing on overcoming internal divisions and preparing to challenge the government in 2028.

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Braidwood Times Braidwood Times — 2025-11-10

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