ACT Government ministers Andrew Barr and Simon Corbell will contest next year's territory election, after yesterday gaining preselection for the electorate of Molonglo.
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IT businessman David Mathews and public servant Mark Kulasingham gained the support of their Labor colleagues to fill the two remaining spots.
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The foursome will be joined by Chief Minister Katy Gallagher, former public servant Meegan Fitzharris and staffer Angie Drake - all elected unopposed under ACT Labor's affirmative action rules - to contest the seven seat, central electorate.
Voting for the seat of Brindabella was also held at the Woden Quality Hotel Conference Centre, with former MLA Mick Gentleman, public servant Karl Maftoum and small business representative Mike Kinniburgh given the nod to join Community Services Minister Joy Burch and Rebecca Cody on the southern electorate's ticket.
ACT ALP Branch secretary Elias Hallaj said, ''The internal democratic preselection process ... has resulted in the selection of a talented, hard-working group of candidates to represent the party and seek the support of the people of Canberra.''
Ms Gallagher said the party was fortunate to have a broad, experienced and talented pool of candidates to choose from.
''I'm proud to lead a hard-working team in our Assembly, now joined by a diverse and talented group of candidates wanting to make a public contribution to our great city,'' Ms Gallagher said.
''I am confident that the party and the community will get behind our team and help ensure Canberra continues to have the good government it deserves.''
The result of the ballot will be officially endorsed by the ACT Labor Administrative Committee next week, after the ALP national conference, allowing candidates to start campaigning early next year.