The ACT Greens today announced that Jo Clay has been elected as their new Leader and Andrew Braddock as Deputy Leader, following a ballot of the party's membership.
As stated by Jo Clay MLA, ACT Greens Leader:
"I'm honoured and grateful to have been elected by our members as the new Leader of the ACT Greens. I don't take that trust lightly," said Ms Clay.
"I'd like to acknowledge Rebecca Vassarotti, whom I'm delighted to have back alongside us as our Member for Kurrajong. Rebecca cares deeply about community and democratic collaboration. I look forward to working together with her to deliver progressive outcomes for Canberrans.
"My focus now is firmly on what comes next - because Canberrans deserve better than the status quo.
"As seen in the latest Budget, the Greens fought to scrap the $250 health levy, reinstate the rent relief fund, take climate action, protect our precious wildlife and bushland, and secure stable funding for the community organisations that hold our city together - and we won.
"But there is more to do. Canberrans want a government that will ensure housing is affordable, no one sleeps rough, the climate is protected, and the cost of living doesn't keep them up at night. And the Greens will keep fighting with everything we have."
As stated by Andrew Braddock MLA, ACT Greens Deputy Leader:
"The ACT Greens are unique in Australia in that our members choose who leads us. I'm incredibly proud that this vote was conducted in an overwhelmingly positive and supportive way. Our members had a choice between two strong, experienced women to lead our party. That speaks volumes about who we are and where we're headed," said Mr Braddock.
"I'm excited to stand alongside Jo Clay as Deputy Leader and feel really confident about our party's future. While the formalities are being announced today, our party room is continuing to work together on bold solutions and make sure no Canberran is left behind."
The ACT Greens have also confirmed their portfolios for the 11th Assembly:
Jo Clay MLA, ACT Greens Leader and Member for Ginninderra
- Environment
- Planning
- Treasury & Economic Equality
- Circular Economy
- Arts
- Animal Welfare
- Birth
Andrew Braddock MLA, ACT Greens Deputy Leader and Member for Yerrabi
- Transport
- Climate Change
- Democracy
- Integrity and Public Service Transformation
- Municipal Services
- Anti-Racism and Multicultural Affairs
- Emergency Services
Rebecca Vassarotti MLA, Member for Kurrajong
- Housing
- Health and Mental Health
- Justice, Law, Corrections, Policing, Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs
- Gaming Reform
- Ageing and Carers
- Veterans
Laura Nuttall MLA, Member for Brindabella
- Education, Skills and Training
- Young People
- Air and Water
- Food and Agriculture
- Women
- Community Sector
- Disability
- Sport and Recreation
- LGBTIQA+ Affairs
- Whip
