Opposition (Australia)

In Australian politics, the Opposition is the second largest party or coalition in the House of Representatives, with the leader of that party or coalition being given the title of Opposition Leader. Similarly, the second largest party or coalition in the lower house of a state or territory's parliament is also called the Opposition and the leader of that party or coalition is given the title of Opposition Leader. Currently, the Liberal-National Coalition, led by Peter Dutton, forms the federal Opposition.

State and territory opposition

State/territory	Opposition party/coalition		Leader of the Opposition	Opposition
Australian Capital Territory		Liberal	Elizabeth Lee	Australian Capital Territory Opposition
New South Wales		Liberal (Coalition)	Mark Speakman	New South Wales Opposition
		National (Coalition)
Northern Territory		Country Liberal	Lia Finocchiaro	Northern Territory Opposition
Queensland		Liberal National	David Crisafulli	Queensland Opposition
South Australia		Liberal	David Speirs	South Australian Opposition
Tasmania		Labor	Rebecca White	Tasmanian Opposition
Victoria		Liberal (Coalition)	John Pesutto	Victorian Opposition
		National (Coalition)
Western Australia		National	Shane Love	Western Australian Opposition
		Liberal

Related pages

• Australian Government
• Shadow Ministry of Australia