Rachel Stephen-Smith poised to become ACT deputy chief minister
Rachel Stephen-Smith is expected to become the next deputy chief minister of the Australian Capital Territory following the resignation of Yvette Berry. The leadership change follows an integrity report that implicated Berry's former chief of staff in corrupt conduct.
Why it matters
This political transition highlights the impact of integrity investigations on local government stability and leadership succession.
Labor's Rachel Stephen-Smith is poised to become the territory's next deputy chief minister in a major cabinet reshuffle prompted by the resignation of Yvette Berry .
All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All other regional websites in your area Continue Ms Stephen-Smith confirmed she would seek the deputy chief ministership when ACT Labor caucus met on Monday morning.
From left - former deputy chief minister Yvette Berry, likely successor Rachel Stephen-Smith, and Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Pictures by Karleen Minney, Keegan Carroll "I understand that I do have the confidence of my colleagues but that will be a matter for caucus to determine this morning," Ms Stephen-Smith told ABC radio.
The long-serving health minister would not be drawn on whether she would be the only candidate for deputy chief ministership.
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