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 Sussan Ley, forms the federal Opposition.

State and territory opposition

State/territory	Opposition party/coalition		Leader of the Opposition	Opposition
Australian Capital Territory		Liberal	Mark Parton	Australian Capital Territory Opposition
New South Wales		Liberal (Coalition)	Kellie Sloane	New South Wales Opposition
		National (Coalition)
Northern Territory		Labor	Selena Uibo	Northern Territory Opposition
Queensland		Labor	Steven Miles	Queensland Opposition
South Australia		Liberal	Ashton Hurn	South Australian Opposition
Tasmania		Labor	Josh Willie	Tasmanian Opposition
Victoria		Liberal (Coalition)	Jess Wilson	Victorian Opposition
		National (Coalition)
Western Australia		Liberal	Basil Zempilas	Western Australian Opposition
		National

Related pages

• Australian Government
• Shadow Ministry of Australia