Libs Leader Resigns After Party Room Suspensions
Tensions escalated within the opposition after two MLAs were suspended from the party room. Leanne Castley stepped down as ACT opposition leader less than two weeks after suspending Elizabeth Lee and Peter Cain for crossing the floor.
Leadership Change and Party Dynamics
Ms. Castley and her deputy, Jeremy Hanson, announced their resignations to give the party a better chance of success in 2028. They stated:
"A vote will be held to elect a new leadership team, and neither of us will be contesting any leadership positions. We extend our full support and best wishes to those who will take on these important roles."
"In the spirit of ensuring a genuine fresh start for the new team, we will not be commenting publicly on the circumstances that have led to this decision."
Historical Context and Next Steps
After serving 375 days, Ms. Castley became the ACT's second-shortest serving opposition leader, behind Craig Duby, who held the post for only 6.5 hours. The party is expected to hold a vote for new leadership on Monday.
Background on the Suspensions
On October 28, Ms. Castley announced before question time that she suspended Ms. Lee and Mr. Cain from the Canberra Liberals party room, a move that sparked the internal conflict leading to her resignation.
Author's summary: Leanne Castley resigned as ACT opposition leader shortly after suspending two party members, aiming to enable a fresh start and strengthen the party for future elections.
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