Frontbench of the ACT Greens
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Frontbench of the ACT Greens | |
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 Australian Capital Territory | |
| Date formed | 15 May 2025 (2025-05-15) |
| People and organisations | |
| Leader | Shane Rattenbury |
| Deputy Leader | Jo Clay |
| Total no. of members | 4 |
| Member party | ACT Greens |
| Status in legislature | Crossbench 4 / 25 (16%) |
| History | |
| Election | 2024 |
| Legislature term | 11th Assembly |
| Predecessor | Third Barr ministry Third Rattenbury frontbench |
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The frontbench of the ACT Greens refers to the various portfolios and leadership positions held by the ACT Greens' MLAs.
The current frontbench is led by Shane Rattenbury who has been leader since 2012, it is his fourth legislative term leading the ACT Greens. It shadows the Fourth Barr ministry and the Parton shadow ministry.
On 20 April 2026, Rattenbury announced his impending retirement. This will result in Jo Clay becoming Acting Leader until a new leader is elected via a ballot of party members as well a likely another Greens MLA being elected in Kurrajong after the countback and a cabinet reshuffle.[1]
At times when the party is not a member of a coalition government, the frontbench of the ACT Greens consists of Spokespeople for several portfolios each, similarly to how ACT cabinet and shadow cabinet members are typically responsible for numerous separate portfolios.
At times when the party is a part of a coalition government (such as the Labor–Greens coalition from 2012 to 2024) and some MLAs are cabinet ministers, the party retains spokespeople for portfolios not covered by the ministries held by the party. These spokespeople are typically picked from Greens government backbenchers (i.e. those Greens MLAs who are not ministers), however ministers do occasionally hold spokesperson portfolios alongside their ministerial portfolios.
Current composition
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Shane Rattenbury MLA (born 1971) Member for Kurrajong |
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Jo Clay MLA (born 1977) Member for Ginninderra |
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Andrew Braddock MLA (born 1978) Member for Yerrabi |
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Laura Nuttall MLA (born 1999) Member for Brindabella |
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Previous compositions
Third Rattenbury frontbench (2020–2024)
Final iteration
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Shane Rattenbury MLA (born 1971) Member for Kurrajong |
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Rebecca Vassarotti MLA (born 1977) Member for Kurrajong |
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Emma Davidson MLA (born 1977) Member for Murrumbidgee |
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Jo Clay MLA (born 1977) Member for Ginninderra |
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Andrew Braddock MLA (born 1978) Member for Yerrabi |
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Laura Nuttall MLA (born 1999) Member for Brindabella |
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First iteration (2020–2023)
| Member | Portfolios | ||
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Shane Rattenbury MLA (born 1971) Member for Kurrajong |
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Rebecca Vassarotti MLA (born 1977) Member for Kurrajong |
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Emma Davidson MLA (born 1977) Member for Murrumbidgee |
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Jo Clay MLA (born 1977) Member for Ginninderra |
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Andrew Braddock MLA (born 1978) Member for Yerrabi |
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Johnathan Davis MLA (born 1978) Member for Brindabella |
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Second Rattenbury frontbench (2016–2020)
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Shane Rattenbury MLA (born 1971) Member for Kurrajong |
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Caroline Le Couteur MLA (born 1952) Member for Murrumbidgee |
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First Rattenbury frontbench (2012–2016)
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Shane Rattenbury MLA (born 1971) Member for Molonglo |
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Hunter frontbench (2008–2012)
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Meredith Hunter (born 1962) Member for Ginninderra |
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Shane Rattenbury MLA (born 1971) Member for Molonglo |
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Caroline Le Couteur MLA (born 1952) Member for Murrumbidgee |
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Amanda Bresnan MLA (born 1971) Member for Brindabella |
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References
- ↑ Burnside, Niki (20 April 2026). "ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury leaving politics after 17 years". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 20 April 2026. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
- ↑ "Shane Rattenbury Leader of the ACT Greens & Member for Kurrajong". greens.org.au. ACT Greens. Archived from the original on 27 September 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
- ↑ "Rebecca Vassarotti Deputy Leader of the ACT Greens & Member for Kurrajong". greens.org.au. ACT Greens. Archived from the original on 27 September 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
- ↑ "Jo Clay Member for Ginninderra". greens.org.au. ACT Greens. Archived from the original on 18 October 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
- ↑ "Andrew Braddock Member for Yerrabi". greens.org.au. ACT Greens. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
- ↑ "Laura Nuttall Member for Brindabella". greens.org.au. ACT Greens. Archived from the original on 28 October 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
- ↑ "Shane Rattenbury ACT Greens Leader & Member for Kurrajong". greens.org.au. ACT Greens. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
- ↑ "Rebecca Vassarotti Member for Kurrajong". greens.org.au. ACT Greens. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
- ↑ "Emma Davidson Member for Murrumbidgee". greens.org.au. ACT Greens. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022.
- ↑ "Jo Clay Member for Ginninderra". greens.org.au. ACT Greens. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
- ↑ "Andrew Braddock Member for Yerrabi". greens.org.au. ACT Greens. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
- ↑ "Johnathan Davis Member for Brindabella". greens.org.au. ACT Greens. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022.
- ↑ "Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory Members of the Ninth Assembly" (PDF). parliament.act.gov.au. Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly. p. 55. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 November 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ "Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory Members of the Ninth Assembly" (PDF). parliament.act.gov.au. Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly. p. 43. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 November 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ "LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY MEMBERS OF THE EIGHTH ASSEMBLY" (PDF). parliament.act.gov.au. Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly. pp. 5, 34. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 April 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ "LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY MEMBERS OF THE SEVENTH ASSEMBLY" (PDF). parliament.act.gov.au. Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly. August 2009. p. 25. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 April 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ "LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY MEMBERS OF THE SEVENTH ASSEMBLY" (PDF). parliament.act.gov.au. Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly. August 2009. p. 31. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 April 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ "LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY MEMBERS OF THE SEVENTH ASSEMBLY" (PDF). parliament.act.gov.au. Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly. August 2009. p. 27. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 April 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ "LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY MEMBERS OF THE SEVENTH ASSEMBLY" (PDF). parliament.act.gov.au. Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly. August 2009. pp. 1, 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 April 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
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