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The Chief Minister for the Australian Capital Territory is the head of government of the Australian Capital Territory. The leader of the largest party in the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly usually takes on the role. Unlike in other states and territories, the Chief Minister of the ACT is not nominally appointed by an Administrator or Vice-Regal, but elected directly by the parliament. Their role is roughly equivalent to that of the Premiers of the states of Australia.
The current Chief Minister of the ACT is Jon Stanhope, and the Deputy Chief Minister is Katy Gallagher.
Chief Ministers of the Australian Capital Territory
| Chief Minister | Party | Period in office |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Follett | ALP | May 8, 1989 |
| Trevor Kaine | Liberal | December 5, 1989 |
| Rosemary Follett | ALP | June 6, 1991 |
| Kate Carnell | Liberal | March 2, 1995 |
| Gary Humphries | Liberal | October 18, 2000 |
| Jon Stanhope | ALP | November 5, 2001 |
See also
- States and territories of Australia (includes some information about the role of the Chief Minister)
"Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory"