Deborah Morris (politician)

Deborah Morris
Member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly
for Brindabella
Assumed office
19 October 2024
Preceded byNicole Lawder
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Australian Capital Territory
Assumed office
10 November 2025
LeaderMark Parton
Preceded byJeremy Hanson
Personal details
NationalityAustralian
PartyLiberal Party
OccupationPolitician

Deborah Helen Morris is an Australian politician who is the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Australian Capital Territory[1] and has served as one of two Liberal members for the Brindabella electorate in the ACT Legislative Assembly since the 2024 ACT election,[2] where she won the seat of retiring MLA Nicole Lawder with 9.9% of the primary vote (or 0.6 of a quota).[3] Prior to becoming deputy leader, Morris was the Shadow Minister for Police, Emergency Services, and Community Safety, the Shadow Minister for Corrections, and the Shadow Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence.[2] According to her candidate statement, Morris was a journalist and government advisor prior to her election.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ Bushnell, Ian; Coleman, James (10 November 2025). "'It's time to leave shit behind': Mark Parton's plan to lead unified Liberals to government". Region Canberra. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Deborah Morris MLA". ACT Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  3. ^ "Brindabella - ACT Electorate, Candidates, Results". ABC News. 26 October 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  4. ^ "Candidate Statements - Brindabella". Elections ACT. 10 October 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  5. ^ "Deborah Morris – Canberra Liberals". Canberra Liberals. Retrieved 23 February 2025.