Yvette Berry's resignation as ACT Labor's sports minister has triggered speculation about her potential replacement.The decision comes amid an ACT Integrity Commission investigation, with challenges facing Canberra's sports sector including rising registration costs, poor facilities, and funding disputes.

Berry, who held the role since 2016, played a key role in supporting Canberra United and the Capitals, but community sports groups have criticized slow progress on infrastructure.

Potential candidates include Marisa Paterson (racing minister), Taimus Werner-Gibbings (sports enthusiast), Michael Petterson (soccer supporter), Tara Cheyne (skateboarding advocate), and Chris Steel (Treasurer with sports ties).The new minister will face pressure to address facility upgrades and funding for participation sports, while balancing existing portfolios.The reshuffle highlights the importance of sports in ACT politics and the challenges of managing competing priorities within the cabinet.