Shadow cabinet of Victoria

The shadow cabinet of Victoria is the opposition's equivalent to the Cabinet of Victoria. The shadow cabinet plays a big part in delivering an effective opposition. It consists of members of parliament who are given individual responsibilities for specific policy areas. This enables the opposition to present alternative viewpoints, scrutinise bills, and contribute to the lawmaking process in their specialised portfolios. In addition, it helps prepare the opposition for government should they win the next election by giving them the opportunity to develop their policy positions.[1]

The current shadow cabinet, led by the Opposition Leader John Pesutto, was announced on 18 December 2022.[2]

Current arrangement
This section is an excerpt from Shadow ministry of John Pesutto § Shadow cabinet.[edit]
Colour key
(for political parties)
  Liberal
  National
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[3]
  • 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[3]
  • 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[3]
  • Shadow Minister for Education
  • Shadow Minister for Child Protection
  • Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council
  • Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council
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[3]
  • Shadow Minister for Finance
  • Shadow Minister for Economic Reform and Regulation
  • Shadow Minister for Home Ownership and Housing Affordability
Sam Groth MP[3]
  • 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
Evan Mulholland MLC
  • Shadow Cabinet Secretary

See also

Reference list
  1. "A guide to member roles and terms". Parliament of Victoria. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  2. "A renewed Liberals and Nationals team putting Victorians first". Liberal Victoria. 19 December 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  3. Sakkal, Paul (8 December 2022). "John Pesutto new Liberal leader after party's 'embarrassing' defeat". The Age. Melbourne, Victoria. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
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