AustraliaLocal AssemblyIndependentAustralian Capital Territory · YerrabiMember of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly
Leanne Castley
Profile
Leanne Castley is an Australian politician currently serving as a member for Yerrabi in the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly. Born in Gunnedah, New South Wales, she previously worked in IT support and project management before entering politics. Castley served as the Leader of the Canberra Liberals and Leader of the Opposition from 2024 to 2025. In June 2026, she resigned from the Liberal Party citing a toxic internal culture and now sits as an independent member of the Assembly. Beyond her political career, she is a country music singer and songwriter.
Details
- Born
- 1974 · 52 years old
- Birth place
- Gunnedah, Australia
- Education
- Diploma in Project Management
- Career
- Car yard business owner, IT Help Desk worker, Australian Federal Police employee, Department of Defence manager
