Leader of the Opposition (Australian Capital Territory)

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The Leader of the Opposition of the Australian Capital Territory is an official role usually occupied by the leader of the second largest party or coalition in the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly. In the event that that party or coalition wins an election, the Leader of the Opposition will most likely become the Chief Minister.

Opposition Leader Party Dates in Opposition
Trevor Kaine Liberal May 11, 1989 - December 5, 1989
Rosemary Follett Labor December 5, 1989 - June 6, 1991
Trevor Kaine Liberal June 6, 1991 - June 21, 1991
Craig Duby Independents Group June 21, 1991
Gary Humphries Liberal June 21, 1991 - July 22, 1991
Trevor Kaine Liberal July 22, 1991 - February 14, 1992
Trevor Kaine Liberal March 27, 1992 - April 21, 1993
Kate Carnell Liberal April 21, 1993 - February 17, 1995
Rosemary Follett Labor March 9, 1995 - March 5, 1996
Andrew Whitecross Labor March 5, 1996 - August 19, 1997
Wayne Berry Labor August 19, 1997 - February 20, 1998
Jon Stanhope Labor March 19, 1998 - October 19, 2001
Gary Humphries Liberal November 12, 2001 - November 25, 2002
Brendan Smyth Liberal November 25, 2002 - May 16, 2006
Bill Stefaniak Liberal May 16, 2006 - present