Articles for Elizabeth Lee

Leanne Castley elected leader of the Canberra Liberals following party's ACT election loss
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Leanne Castley elected leader of the Canberra Liberals following party's ACT election loss

ABC  

It was a carefully worded statement on the eve of a leadership spill that almost flew under the radar. "I've told Elizabeth that I'll support her if she's leader, and that's all I have to say about that," Ms Castley said on Wednesday. Ms Castley said the Liberal Party was a "broad church'' and she would bring different groups within …

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ACT votes: Labor wins seventh consecutive term in government, Canberra Liberals concede
2 months ago

ACT votes: Labor wins seventh consecutive term in government, Canberra Liberals concede

ABC  

Labor has won a seventh consecutive term in power in the ACT, with Chief Minister Andrew Barr declaring it an "extraordinary achievement". Mr Barr addressed a jubilant gathering of Labor Party faithful in Canberra, with his victory speech supported by chants of "four more years" and "light rail". Addressing the party faithful, Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee conceded defeat and …

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ACT voters face a choice that could shape the capital for decades — a 'proven' government or a 'fresh' opposition
2 months ago

ACT voters face a choice that could shape the capital for decades — a 'proven' government or a 'fresh' opposition

ABC  

A "proven" government, or a "fresh" opposition. Words and phrases like "arrogant" and "lost its way" have come up now and then during conversations with voters But the Hare-Clark system means ACT Labor would need a particularly dire result to lose any of its 10 seats. Sources in both major parties agree the electorate of Brindabella could be a happy …

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Election wins have been elusive for the Canberra Liberals but Elizabeth Lee hopes to succeed with big ticket items
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Election wins have been elusive for the Canberra Liberals but Elizabeth Lee hopes to succeed with big ticket items

ABC  

It is often said in Australian politics that when Labor governments lose, they lose big. It means the task before Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee is fundamentally different. Canberra Liberals Leader Elizabeth Lee and her daughter pictured at the National Arboretum. A plan to replace the aging Canberra Stadium at Bruce with a brand new city stadium by Lake Burley …

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Canberra Liberals endure week of unwelcome distractions with candidates current and former causing headaches for Elizabeth Lee
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Canberra Liberals endure week of unwelcome distractions with candidates current and former causing headaches for Elizabeth Lee

ABC  

Former US President George HW Bush called it "The Big Mo". Speaking to Stateline, Canberra Liberals Leader Elizabeth Lee says her party has a serious chance of ending nearly a quarter of a century in the political wilderness at this October's territory election. It goes to the success or otherwise of Ms Lee's mission to tack the Canberra Liberals back …

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Former Canberra Liberals MLA Elizabeth Kikkert speaks out after disendorsement by party, release of CCTV clip
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Former Canberra Liberals MLA Elizabeth Kikkert speaks out after disendorsement by party, release of CCTV clip

ABC  

Dumped Canberra Liberals MLA turned Family First candidate Elizabeth Kikkert has rejected a string of allegations about her conduct, which the Liberal Party cited upon its decision to disendorse her. At the time, Liberal leader Elizabeth Lee said it was "an incredibly difficult decision … the kind of decision that is not made lightly by any party". The comments come …

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Canberra Liberals spill position of deputy leader, dumping Jeremy Hanson in favour of Leanne Castley
1 year ago

Canberra Liberals spill position of deputy leader, dumping Jeremy Hanson in favour of Leanne Castley

ABC  

The Canberra Liberals have dumped conservative party member Jeremy Hanson as deputy leader, in favour of opposition health spokeswoman Leanne Castley. Key points: Jeremy Hanson has been ousted as the Canberra Liberals' deputy leader Leanne Castley will take his position in a shake-up Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee describes as "fresh" Chief Minister Andrew Barr says the spill shows "instability" within …

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Scathing letter alleging police and political interference in Bruce Lehrmann trial made public
2 years ago

Scathing letter alleging police and political interference in Bruce Lehrmann trial made public

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A dispute between the ACT's chief prosecutor and the territory's police force is continuing, with the public release of a letter alleging interference in the now-abandoned rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann. Key points: A letter written by ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold alleged police and political interference in the rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann ACT Opposition Leader Elizabeth …

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