Mark Parton's Plan to Lead Unified Canberra Liberals
New Canberra Liberals Leader Mark Parton, alongside his deputy Deborah Morris, is dedicated to uniting the party ahead of the 2028 election. They aim to present a cohesive front to challenge the current government.
Commitment to Unity
Mark Parton expressed his frustration with internal party disputes, emphasizing that voters in the suburbs are not concerned with such matters. 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.”
Parton and Morris seek to align their nine parliamentary members behind a common goal:
“I am here, along with Deborah Morris, to get nine parliamentary members on the same train heading forward so that we can take on the government in 2028.”
Addressing Party Division
He acknowledged the party's recent divisions but highlighted the leadership resignations by Leanne Castley and Jeremy Hanson as a necessary reset. Parton clarified that the split within the party was not about ideology:
“I think in recent months my party’s been divided by a line that separates people who hang on to shit and people who leave shit behind, and it is time to leave shit behind.”
Leadership Background
Known as the party’s strongest media presence, Mark Parton has been regarded as a potential leader for some time, though he either lacked support or chose not to pursue the role until now.
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Summary: Mark Parton commits to healing party divisions and leading a united Canberra Liberals team focused on defeating the government in the 2028 election.