Andrews Ministry

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Andrews Ministry
69th cabinet of Victoria, Australia
Incumbent
Date formed 4 December 2014
People and organisations
Head of government Daniel Andrews
Deputy head of government James Merlino
Head of state Queen Elizabeth II
(represented by Alex Chernov, The Governor of Victoria)
Number of ministers 21
Member party Australian Labor Party
Status in legislature Labor Majority Government
Opposition leader Matthew Guy
History
Election(s) 2014 state election
Predecessor Napthine Ministry

The Andrews Ministry is the 69th ministry of the Government of Victoria, led by Premier Daniel Andrews, and Deputy Premier, James Merlino. It succeeded the Napthine Ministry on 4 December 2014, following the 2014 state election.[1]

The Andrews Ministry comprises 21 members, 5 of which are members of the Victorian Legislative Council and 16 are members of the Victorian Legislative Assembly. Nine ministers are women.

Cabinet

Minister Portfolio
Daniel Andrews, MP
James Merlino, MP
Tim Pallas, MP
Martin Pakula, MP
Gavin Jennings, MLC
  • Special Minister of State
  • Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council
Jacinta Allan, MP
  • Minister for Public Transport
  • Minister for Major Projects (from 23 May 2016)
  • Minister for Employment (until 23 May 2016)
Jill Hennessy, MP
  • Minister for Health
  • Minister for Ambulance Services
Martin Foley, MP
  • Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing
  • Minister for Mental Health
  • Minister for Equality
  • Minister for Creative Industries
Richard Wynne, MP
  • Minister for Planning
Jaala Pulford, MLC
  • Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council
  • Minister for Agriculture
  • Minister for Regional Development
John Eren, MP
  • Minister for Tourism and Major Events
  • Minister for Sport
  • Minister for Veterans' Affairs
Jane Garrett, MP
  • Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation
  • Minister for Emergency Services
Lisa Neville, MP
  • Minister for Police (from 23 May 2016)
  • Minister for Water (from 23 May 2016)
  • Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water (until 23 May 2016)
Fiona Richardson, MP
  • Minister for Women
  • Minister for Prevention of Family Violence
Robin Scott, MP
  • Minister for Finance
  • Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Natalie Hutchins, MP
Lily D'Ambrosio, MP
  • Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change (from 23 May 2016)
  • Minister for Suburban Development (from 23 May 2016)
  • Minister for Industry (until 23 May 2016)
  • Minister for Energy and Resources (until 23 May 2016)
Luke Donnellan, MP
  • Minister for Roads and Road Safety
  • Minister for Ports
Steve Herbert, MLC
  • Minister for Training and Skills
  • Minister for International Education (from 23 May 2016)
  • Minister for Corrections (from 23 May 2016)
Jenny Mikakos, MLC
  • Minister for Families and Children
  • Minister for Youth Affairs
Wade Noonan, MP
  • Minister for Industry and Employment (from 23 May 2016)
  • Minister for Resources (from 23 May 2016)
  • Minister for Police (until 23 May 2016)
  • Minister for Corrections (until 23 May 2016)
Philip Dalidakis, MLC
  • Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (from 31 July 2015)
Adem Somyürek, MLC
  • Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (until 29 July 2015)

Adem Somyürek stood down from his ministerial role in May 2015,[2] and resigned as minister on 28 July 2015.[3] He was succeeded in the ministry by Philip Dalidakis on 31 July 2015.

A reshuffle in May 2016 saw a change in responsibilities for several ministers.[4]

References

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  3. The Age: Adem Somyurek resigns as Small Business Minister after bullying investigation
  4. http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/new-ministry-strengthens-focus-on-jobs-major-projects-and-law-and-order/

External links

Parliament of Victoria
Preceded by Andrews Ministry
2014–present
Incumbent