Shadow ministry of John Pesutto

Summary

The shadow ministry of John Pesutto is the current shadow cabinet of Victoria since 8 December 2022, serving in opposition to the government led by Daniel Andrews of the Australian Labor Party. The shadow ministry is the Opposition's alternative to the Allan Ministry , which was sworn in on 2 October 2023.

The shadow ministry was appointed by John Pesutto following his election as Leader of the Liberal Party and Leader of the Opposition on 8 December 2022.[1]

The first arrangement of the shadow cabinet was announced on 18 December 2022, and Ryan Smith and previous party leader Matthew Guy were not included.[2][3][4]

The second of the shadow cabinet was announced on 2 October 2023 in light of Jacinta Allan's new ministry following Daniel Andrews' resignation.

Second arrangement of cabinet (from 2 October 2023) edit

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Significant changes: Matt Bach removed of all portfolios following his resignation, Matthew Guy given Shadow Minister for Public Transport.

Shadow Minister Portfolio[5] Image
John Pesutto MP  
Peter Walsh MP
  • Shadow Minister for Local Government
  • Shadow Minister for Regional Development
  • Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
  • Deputy Leader of the Coalition
  • Leader of the Nationals
David Southwick MP
  • Deputy Leader of the Opposition
  • Shadow Minister for Major Projects
  • Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure
  • Shadow Minister for Trade and Investment
  • Shadow Minister for Cost of Living
  • Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party
Emma Kealy MP
  • Shadow Minister for Mental Health
  • Shadow Minister for Agriculture
  • Deputy Leader of the Nationals
Georgie Crozier MLC
  • Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council
  • Shadow Minister for Health
  • Shadow Minister for Ambulance Services
  • Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council
 
Evan Mulholland MLC
  • Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council
  • Shadow Minister for Home Ownership and Housing Affordability
  • Shadow Minister for Outer Suburban Growth
  • Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council
 
Sam Groth MP
  • Shadow Minister for Youth
  • Shadow Minister for Tourism, Sport and Events
 
Brad Rowswell MP
  • Shadow Treasurer
 
Jess Wilson MP
  • Shadow Minister for Finance
  • Shadow Minister for Economic Reform and Regulation
  • Shadow Minister for Early Childhood and Education
 
Brad Battin MP
  • Shadow Minister for Police
  • Shadow Minister for Corrections
  • Shadow Minister for Criminal Justice Reform
  • Shadow Minister for Youth Justice
  • Shadow Minister for Crime Prevention and Victim Support
Roma Britnell MP
  • Shadow Minister for Ports and Freight
  • Shadow Minister for Boating and Fishing
  • Shadow Minister for Child Protection
 
Tim Bull MP
  • Shadow Minister for Racing
  • Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs
  • Shadow Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers
 
Matthew Guy MP
  • Shadow Minister for Shadow Minister for Public Transport
 
David Hodgett MP
  • Shadow Special Minister of State
  • Shadow Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations
 
Cindy McLeish MP
  • Shadow Minister for Women
  • Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence
  • Shadow Minister for Small Business
  • Shadow Minister for WorkCover and the TAC
Ann-Marie Hermans MLC
  • Shadow Cabinet Secretary
James Newbury MP
  • Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change
  • Shadow Minister for Equality
  • Shadow Minister for Planning
  • Manager of Opposition Business
 
Bridget Vallence MP
  • Shadow Minister for Industry
  • Shadow Minister for Manufacturing
  • Shadow Minister for Innovation
  • Shadow Minister for Skills and Training
  • Shadow Minister for Tertiary Education
Michael O'Brien MP
  • Shadow Attorney-General
 
Richard Riordan MP
  • Shadow Minister for Housing
  • Shadow Minister for Emergency Services
David Davis MLC
  • Shadow Minister for Arts and Creative Industries
  • Shadow Minister for Energy, Affordability and Security
  • Shadow Minister for the SEC
 
Tim McCurdy MP
  • Shadow Minister for Water
  • Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs
 
Danny O'Brien MP
  • Shadow Minister for Roads and Road Safety
  • Shadow Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation
 

First arrangement of cabinet (to 2 October 2023) edit

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(for political parties)

Shadow Minister Portfolio
John Pesutto MP
Peter Walsh MP
  • Shadow Minister for Local Government
  • Shadow Minister for Regional Development
  • Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
  • Leader of the Nationals
David Southwick MP[1]
  • Deputy Leader of the Opposition
  • Shadow Minister for Major Projects
  • Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure
  • Shadow Minister for Trade and Investment
  • Shadow Minister for the Commonwealth Games
  • Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party
Emma Kealy MP
  • Shadow Minister for Mental Health
  • Shadow Minister for Agriculture
  • Deputy Leader of the Nationals
Georgie Crozier MLC[1][verification needed]
  • Shadow Minister for Health
  • Shadow Minister for Ambulance Services
  • Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council
  • Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council
Matthew Bach MLC[1][verification needed]
  • Shadow Minister for Education
  • Shadow Minister for Child Protection
  • Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council (to 31 August 2023)[6]
  • Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council (to 31 August 2023)[6]
Brad Rowswell MP
  • Shadow Treasurer
Michael O'Brien MP
  • Shadow Attorney-General
David Davis MLC
  • Shadow Special Minister of State
  • Shadow Minister for Arts and Creative Industries
James Newbury MP
  • Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change
  • Shadow Minister for Equality
  • Manager of Opposition Business
Brad Battin MP
  • Shadow Minister for Police
  • Shadow Minister for Community Safety and Victim Support
  • Shadow Minister for Corrections
  • Shadow Minister for Criminal Justice Reform
Roma Britnell MP
  • Shadow Minister for Ports and Freight
  • Shadow Minister for Boating and Fishing
David Hodgett MP
  • Shadow Minister for Energy and Resources
  • Shadow Minister for Planning
Richard Riordan MP
  • Shadow Minister for Public Transport
  • Shadow Minister for Housing
Bridget Vallence MP
  • Shadow Minister for Industry
  • Shadow Minister for Manufacturing
  • Shadow Minister for Innovation
  • Shadow Minister for Skills, Training, Employment and Industrial Relations
Cindy McLeish MP
  • Shadow Minister for Women
  • Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence
  • Shadow Minister for Small Business
Tim Bull MP
  • Shadow Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers
  • Shadow Minister for Racing
  • Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs
Tim McCurdy MP
  • Shadow Minister for Water
  • Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs
Danny O'Brien MP
  • Shadow Minister for Roads and Road Safety
  • Shadow Minister for Gaming and Liquor Regulation
Jess Wilson MP[1][verification needed]
  • Shadow Minister for Finance
  • Shadow Minister for Economic Reform and Regulation
  • Shadow Minister for Home Ownership and Housing Affordability
Sam Groth MP[1][verification needed]
  • Shadow Minister for Youth
  • Shadow Minister for Tourism, Sport and Events
Ann-Marie Hermans MLC
  • Shadow Minister for Emergency Services
  • Shadow Minister for WorkCover and the TAC
  • Shadow Cabinet Secretary (from 31 August 2023)
Evan Mulholland MLC
  • Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council (from 31 August 2023)[6]
  • Shadow Cabinet Secretary (to 31 August 2023)
  • Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council (from 31 August 2023)[6]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f Sakkal, Paul (8 December 2022). "John Pesutto new Liberal leader after party's 'embarrassing' defeat". The Age. Melbourne, Victoria. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  2. ^ "A renewed Liberals and Nationals team putting Victorians first". Liberal Victoria. 19 December 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  3. ^ "A stronger Nationals team for regional Victoria". Liberal Victoria. 20 December 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  4. ^ "Pesutto appoints three MPs in their 30s to shadow cabinet". Australian Financial Review. 18 December 2022. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
  5. ^ "The Liberals and Nationals delivering a fresh vision for Victoria". Victorian Liberal Party. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  6. ^ a b c d Eddie, Rachel; Smethurst, Annika (31 August 2023). "Pesutto ally Matt Bach quits Liberal shadow ministry, will leave parliament". The Age. Retrieved 2 October 2023.