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The Latest Breaking News from Leanne Castley

Moderate Liberal assumes leadership after party turmoil

An ill-fated attempt to boot two Liberal MPs from the party has resulted in the leader and her deputy stepping down to pave the way for a new direction.

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See who's who as Castley unveils new Liberal shadow cabinet

There are some new faces in the cabinet - and a notable one missing.

The Canberra Times

'Time to admit': Castley sets out her plan, vision for the Canberra Liberals

Opposition Leader on leadership and why she's not a typical politician.

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And now for something completely different in ACT politics ...

New dynamics in this Assembly mean it will be a very different term.

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Where the new Libs leader could find common ground with the Greens

One area of interest has been flagged for collaboration.

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The noticeable changes signalling why this will be a different Assembly

A new hairstyle distracted from a big change.

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'Affronted' ACT Greens seem prepared to walk away from negotiations with ALP

Shane Rattenbury 'affronted' Greens seen as a wing of Labor Party.

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Castley's first promise for Canberra Liberals under new look leadership team

She made the pledge in an email sent to Liberal party members.

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Castley is a proven vote-winner. Yet some Libs think they just lost 2028 election

At best, an attempt at unity. At worst, a side track from winning.

The Canberra Times

Castley 'tired of this conservative, progressive' talk, dismisses party divide

'We talk about broad church all of the time but we truly are'.

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At 4pm, Elizabeth Lee's phone rang and everything began to unravel

How the Canberra Liberals' leadership contest unfolded.

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'It's politics': Elizabeth Lee defends Greens talks after leadership loss

The former leader also declines an offer from her replacement.

The Canberra Times

Halloween trick sees Lib deputy take leadership treat

A Liberal moderate has been knifed by her deputy for the leadership as a bruising election loss leaves the party facing 27 years in the political wilderness.

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'A lot we can change': Castley speaks after being elected Liberals leader

A last-minute deal delivers the former deputy the party's top job.

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Last-minute deal set to have Lee replaced as Liberals leader

How each Liberal will vote for new leader, and who it's set to be.

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'I'll support her': Castley backs Lee if she remains

Lee to face a party room vote to remain Canberra Liberals leader.

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Rattenbury backs end to 100-metre ban on polling booth campaigners

'I think everybody ... finds the current system unsatisfactory.'

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A telling photograph, a reframed contest and another Liberal duel

Hanson and Lee are both correct about one important thing.

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Lee could claim ACT history with political future decided

The move sets up a political rematch in Libs' party room.

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'Should have done better': Hanson expected to seek Liberals leadership

Outgoing MLAs warned against the party lurching right post-election.

The Canberra Times

Labor forced to pull 'inaccurate, misleading' ad under truth laws

The ad concerned the deputy opposition leader's abortion stance.

The Canberra Times

Canberra Liberals promise diabetes prevention campaign

There would also be an education campaign on gestational diabetes.

The Canberra Times

Liberals promise business tax cuts and new spending on tourism, events

The opposition also wants to bring back Supercars to Canberra.

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Liberals promise extra funding for KidSafe ACT if elected

It follows an earlier plea from the charity for more funding.

The Canberra Times

Liberals commit to major health project

The party has also promised more training time for doctors.

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