Mark Parton Commits to Unified Leadership for Canberra Liberals
New Canberra Liberals Leader Mark Parton and his deputy, Deborah Morris, expressed their commitment to leading a united party toward the 2028 election.
“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 told journalists.
He emphasized the goal of uniting all nine parliamentary members to collectively challenge the government in 2028.
“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
Parton acknowledged recent party divisions but credited former leaders Leanne Castley and Jeremy Hanson for resigning and enabling a fresh start through a unity ticket.
He clarified that the division was not ideological. Instead, he described it as a split between those who "hang on to shit" and those who choose to "leave shit behind."
“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,”
Parton said.
Parton's Leadership Qualities
Known as the party’s strongest media performer, Parton has long been viewed as a natural leader but previously lacked either the numbers or the willingness to take on the role.
Now, with Morris as deputy, he is focused on uniting the party and moving forward.
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Author’s summary: Mark Parton aims to unite the Canberra Liberals by overcoming internal divisions and focusing on a strong, unified campaign for the 2028 election.