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The Shadow Ministry of Michael O'Brien is the Coalition opposition since December 2018, opposing the Andrews government in the Parliament of Victoria. It is led by Michael O'Brien following his election as leader of the party and Victorian Leader of the Opposition on 6 December 2018.[1] The shadow cabinet is made up of the caucuses from the Liberal Party and Nationals. O'Brien's shadow ministry has seen one major reshuffle in March 2021 after a failed leadership spill by Brad Battin.[2]
Shadow Cabinet
edit| Colour key (for political parties) |
|---|
| Shadow Minister | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|
| Michael O'Brien MP | Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Small Business | |
| Peter Walsh MP | Deputy Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Regional Victoria Shadow Minister for Agriculture Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs | |
| Cindy McLeish MP | Shadow Minister for Tourism, Major Events and Sport Shadow Minister for Regional Cities | |
| Stephanie Ryan MP | Shadow Minister for Water Shadow Minister for Public Transport (Regional) Shadow Minister for Gaming and Liquor Regulation | |
| David Davis MLC | Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Shadow Minister for Public Transport (Metropolitan) Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure Shadow Minister for Planning and Heritage (from 21 March 2021) Shadow Minister for Federal-State Relations Shadow Minister for the Arts and Creative Industries | |
| Georgie Crozier MLC | Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Shadow Minister for Health Shadow Minister for Ambulance Services | |
| Louise Staley MP | Shadow Treasurer Shadow Minister for Economic Development | |
| Neil Angus MP | Shadow Assistant Treasurer Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs | |
| Roma Britnell MP | Shadow Minister for Rural Roads Shadow Minister for Ports and Freight | |
| Tim Bull MP | Shadow Minister for Carers and Disability Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs Shadow Minister for Racing | |
| David Hodgett MP | Shadow Minister for Education | |
| Emma Kealy MP | Shadow Minister for Mental Health Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Shadow Minister for Women | |
| Edward O'Donohue MLC | Shadow Attorney-General | |
| Gordon Rich-Phillips MLC | Shadow Minister for Government Services Shadow Minister for Regulatory Reform Shadow Minister for the Digital Economy Shadow Minister for Aviation | |
| Tim Smith MP | Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations and Workplace Safety Shadow Minister for Manufacturing and Industry Shadow Minister for Resources Shadow Minister for Roads (Metropolitan), Road Safety and the TAC | |
| David Southwick MP | Shadow Minister for Police Shadow Minister for Crime Prevention (from 21 March 2021) Shadow Minister for Corrections Shadow Minister for Youth Justice (from 21 March 2021) | |
| Bridget Vallence MP | Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change Shadow Minister for Equality Shadow Minister for Youth Affairs | |
| Kim Wells MP | Manager of Opposition Business Shadow Special Minister of State Shadow Minister for Counter-Terrorism | |
| Brad Rowswell MP | Shadow Minister for Energy and Renewables(from 21 March 2021) Shadow Minister for Innovation (from 21 March 2021) Shadow Minister for Bay Protection Shadow Minister for Fishing and Boating (from 21 March 2021) | |
| Matthew Guy MP | Shadow Minister for Finance Shadow Minister for Jobs and Trade Shadow Minister for Business Precincts | |
| Matthew Bach MLC | Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Shadow Minister for Higher Education, Training and Skills Shadow Minister for Child Protection Secretary to Shadow Cabinet (from 21 March 2021) | |
Former Members of the Shadow Cabinet
edit| Shadow Minister | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Battin MP[2] | Shadow Minister for Youth Justice (until 21 March 2021) Shadow Minister for Crime Prevention (until 21 March 2021) Shadow Minister for Victim Support (until 21 March 2021) Shadow Minister for Roads (Metropolitan) (until 21 March 2021) Shadow Minister for Road Safety and the TAC (until 21 March 2021) | |
| Ryan Smith MP[2] | Shadow Minister for Energy and Renewables (until 21 March 2021) Shadow Minister for Resources (until 21 March 2021) Shadow Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation (until 21 March 2021) | |
| Nick Wakeling MP[2] | Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations and Workplace Safety (until 21 March 2021) Shadow Minister for Child Safety (until 21 March 2021)br>Shadow Minister for Ageing (until 21 March 2021) Shadow Minister for Ageing (until December 2020) | |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Carey, Adam; Preiss, Benjamin. "'New day for the party': Vic Liberals pick Michael O'Brien as leader". The Age. Melbourne. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Victorian Opposition Leader Michael O'Brien unveils new frontbench after failed leadership challenge". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Melbourne. 21 March 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2021.