Our MLAs

Meet our progressive, practical and proven Labor team.

From Casey to Conder, they're out everyday working hard to keep Canberra progressive.

So that we can keep delivering what matters for every Canberran.

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Yerrabi

The name "Yerrabi" is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "go", "walk" and "to leave". Yerrabi pond is one of the major water features of the Gungahlin District.

 

Yerrabi covers Gungahlin and Hall in Canberra’s north, along with Giralang and Kaleen on the Belconnen side. It represents Canberra’s growing northern suburbs, from established areas like Kaleen to newer communities such as Taylor, Throsby and Moncrieff.

Suzanne Orr
Member for Yerrabi

  • Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs
  • Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water
  • Minister for Disability, Carers and Community Services
  • Minister for Seniors and Veterans

Michael Pettersson
Member for Yerrabi

  • Minister for Business, Arts and Creative Industries
  • Minister for Children, Youth and Families
  • Minister for Multicultural Affairs
  • Minister for Skills, Training and Industrial Relations

Ginninderra

The name "Ginninderra" is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "sparkling like the stars". It is the name given to the creek that flows through the middle of Belconnen, which was dammed to form Lake Ginninderra, the lake on which the Belconnen Town Centre is sited.

 

Ginninderra covers most of Belconnen, including the town centre and surrounding suburbs, excluding Giralang and Kaleen. It represents Canberra’s north-west, from inner Belconnen suburbs like Aranda and Bruce through to outer suburbs such as Charnwood, Dunlop and Strathnairn.

Yvette Berry
Member for Ginninderra

Deputy Chief Minister

  • Minister for Education and Early Childhood
  • Minister for Homes, Homelessness and New Suburbs
  • Minister for Sport and Recreation

Tara Cheyne
Member for Ginninderra

  • Manager of Government Business
  • Attorney-General
  • Minister for Human Rights
  • Minister for City and Government Services
  • Minister for the Night-Time Economy

Kurrajong

The name "Kurrajong" is derived from an Aboriginal word for the tree (Brachychiton populneus, meaning "shade tree") and also Kurrajong Hill, the name early settlers used for Capital Hill, the location of Parliament House.

 

Kurrajong covers most of inner Canberra, including the city centre, many inner north and inner south suburbs, and the Majura, Kowen, and Jerrabomberra districts, including Hume. It includes places like Braddon, Dickson, Kingston, Griffith and Watson, as well as Canberra Airport and Oaks Estate.

Andrew Barr
Member for Kurrajong

Chief Minister

  • Minister for Economic Development
  • Minister for Tourism and Trade

Rachel Stephen-Smith
Member for Kurrajong

  • Minister for Health
  • Minister for Mental Health
  • Minister for Finance
  • Minister for the Public Service

Murrumbidgee

The name "Murrumbidgee" is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "big water". It is the name of the river that flows through the electorate.

 

Murrumbidgee covers Weston Creek, Woden Valley and Molonglo Valley, along with Stromlo, Coree and the inner south suburbs of Deakin, Forrest, Red Hill and Yarralumla. It stretches from established south-west suburbs like Curtin, Garran and Mawson to newer Molonglo communities such as Coombs, Denman Prospect, Whitlam and Wright.

Chris Steel
Member for Murrumbidgee

  • Treasurer
  • Minister for Planning and Sustainable Development
  • Minister for Heritage
  • Minister for Transport

Marisa Paterson
Member for Murrumbidgee

  • Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services
  • Minister for Women
  • Minister for the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence
  • Minister for Corrections
  • Minister for Gaming Reform

Brindabella

The name "Brindabella" is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "two kangaroo rats". For generations of Canberrans, Brindabella is the name associated with the mountain range which dominates the southern horizon of Canberra City.

 

Brindabella centres on Tuggeranong and Canberra’s far south, including suburbs such as Kambah, Wanniassa, Greenway, Calwell, Conder and Banks, along with Tharwa, Paddy’s River and Namadgi National Park. It brings together the suburban heart of Tuggeranong with the ACT’s far southern bushland, rural and border communities.

Caitlin Tough
Member for Brindabella

Taimus Werner-Gibbings
Member for Brindabella

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Email [email protected]

Phone 02 6247 4066

Mail GPO Box 3065, Canberra ACT 2601

Privacy & Legals

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the ACT, the Ngunnawal people, and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

Authorised by Caitlin Cook for ACT Labor