Minister for Aboriginal Affairs (Victoria)

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Minister for Aboriginal Affairs of Victoria
Incumbent
Natalie Hutchins

since December 2014
Indigenous branch of the Department of Premier and Cabinet
Appointer Governor of Victoria, Alex Chernov AC QC

The Victorian Minister for Aboriginal Affairs is the elected officer of the government in the Australian state of Victoria that is commissioned with responsibility for the administration and development of health, education, justice and social services for Aboriginal communities. The Minister achieves the Government's objectives through oversight of the Indigenous branch of the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

The current Minister for Aboriginal Affairs is Gabrielle Williams MLC, a representative of the Labor Party, following the resignation of Gavin Jennings in March 2020.

List of Ministers for Aboriginal Affairs

MemberPartyTerm
  Lindsay Thompson Liberal 1967-1972
  Edward Meagher Liberal 1967-1972
  Vance Dickie Liberal 1972-1975
 NoneN/A1975-1987
  Tom Roper Labor 1987-1990
  Brian Mier Labor 1990-1991
  Tom Roper Labor 1991-1992
  Marie Tehan Liberal 1992
  Michael John Liberal 1992-1996
  Ann Henderson Liberal 1996-1999
  Keith Hamilton Labor 1999-2002
  Gavin Jennings Labor 2002-2007
  Richard Wynne Labor 2007-2010
  Jeanette Powell National 2010-2014
  Tim Bull National 2014
  Natalie Hutchins Labor 2014–present

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