Chiaka Barry is an Australian politician who is a member of the Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory, representing the electorate of Ginninderra. She is a member of the Canberra Liberals.
Chiaka Barry | |
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| Member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly for Ginninderra | |
| Assumed office 19 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Elizabeth Kikkert |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Politician |
Political career
editBarry was selected by the Canberra Liberals as a candidate for Ginninderra for the 2024 election following a vacancy in the party's list in the electorate.[1]
Barry was elected as one of two Liberals elected to the Legislative Assembly at the 2024 election, representing Ginninderra alongside Peter Cain.[2] She succeeded Elizabeth Kikkert, who was removed from the Liberals' ticket late in the election and subsequently instead nominated as a candidate of the Family First Party.[3]
In the ensuing spill of the Liberal leadership, Barry was reported by The Canberra Times as being "widely tipped" as a supporter of Elizabeth Lee continuing as opposition leader; ultimately, Leanne Castley defeated Lee for the leadership in a vote of 5–4.[4]
Personal life
editBarry emigrated from the United Kingdom to Australia in 2008 and has since resided in Canberra. She studied law at the University of Canberra and is of Nigerian descent.[5][6] She was a nominee for the "ACT Australian of the Year" in 2021.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Fenwicke, Claire (27 February 2024). "Canberra Liberals launch their team to fight the 2024 ACT election". Riotact. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ Lottie, Twyford (21 October 2024). "As vote counting resumes in the ACT election, a single seat is still in play — here's a look at who stands to win and lose". ABC News. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ^ Bell, Patrick (25 September 2024). "Former Canberra Liberals MLA Elizabeth Kikkert speaks out after disendorsement by party, release of CCTV clip". ABC News. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ^ Bladen, Lucy (30 October 2024). "'I'll support her': Castley backs Lee if she remains". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ^ Steve, Evans (31 August 2024). "ACT candidate remembers the day her brother was murdered". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ^ "Chiaka Barry". Canberra Liberals.