Alistair Bruce Coe (born 9 January 1984) is an Australian politician and a former leader of the

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and

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in the

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(ACT). He was a member of the

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from 2008 to 2021, representing the

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from 2008 to 2016 and the Yerrabi electorate from 2016 to 2021.Canberra Liberals - official website
/ref> As Opposition Leader Coe led the Liberal Party to defeat at the 2020 election. He chose not to re-contest the party's leadership position, and resigned from the Assembly in 2021.

Legislative Assembly

Coe's first speech in the ACT Legislative Assembly was on 9 December 2008. His portfolio responsibilities from 2008 to 2012 were as Shadow Minister for Urban Services, for Transport Services, for Housing, for Heritage, and for Youth. From 2012, Coe's responsibilities included Shadow Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, for Planning & Infrastructure, for Transport, and for Heritage. At the

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, Coe was returned with a

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of 0.9. When

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, then

, mounted a bid to win

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for the

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for the

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, Coe was elected as Deputy Leader of the Liberals.

Leader of the Opposition

In the wake of a fifth consecutive Liberal defeat in the 2016 election, former leader

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resigned, and Coe was elected as his replacement with

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as his deputy. During the

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, Coe was the only federal, state or territory party leader to oppose

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. Coe led the

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to the 2020 election. His party faced an uphill battle as soon as the campaign began, with the Greens declaring they would not support a Liberal

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. This almost certainly meant that the Liberals had to win a majority in order to govern, something only ever done once in ACT history. Ultimately, the Liberals were defeated at the election, losing 2 seats. Coe conceded on election night, when it became apparent that a Labor-Greens coalition would return to power. On 27 October 2020, Coe was replaced by Elizabeth Lee as Leader of the Canberra Liberals and Leader of the Opposition. On 24 January 2021 Coe announced his forthcoming resignation from the Legislative Assembly, which became effective on 12 March 2021.

Personal life

Alistair Coe and Yasmin were married on 9 March 2013, at

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. He identifies as member of the

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and is pro-life. He was the Deputy Chairman of the

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in 2011.

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Legislative Assembly

Leader of the Opposition

Personal life

See also

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