Second shadow ministry of Matthew Guy

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The Shadow Ministry of Matthew Guy was the Coalition opposition, opposing the Andrews government in the Parliament of Victoria, Australia. Matthew Guy held the position of opposition leader twice, first from 4 December 2014 until 6 December 2018, following his loss in the 2018 Victorian state election, and then again from 7 September 2021 until 8 December 2022 when he defeated his successor, Michael O'Brien in a leadership spill. [1] [2] The shadow cabinet was made up of the caucuses from the Liberal Party and Nationals.

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The shadow ministry was replaced by the shadow ministry of John Pesutto after Pesutto succeeded Guy as Liberal Party leader in December 2022.

Second term

Final arrangement

A reshuffle of the shadow ministry was announced on 25 February 2022, with the reinstatement of former Leader of the Opposition Michael O'Brien to the frontbench. [3] [4] He was appointed to role of the shadow attorney-general, replacing Matthew Bach.

Colour key

(for political parties)

   Liberal
   National
Shadow MinisterPortfolioImage
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Peter Walsh MP
  • Deputy Leader of the Opposition
  • Leader of the Nationals
  • Shadow Minister for Regional Victoria
  • Shadow Minister for Agriculture
  • Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
David Southwick MP
  • Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party
  • Shadow Minister for Jobs and Employment
  • Shadow Minister for the Events Industry
  • Shadow Minister for Business Recovery
  • Shadow Minister for CBD Recovery
  • Shadow Minister for Small Business
  • Shadow Minister for Business Precincts
Steph Ryan MP
  • Deputy Leader of the Nationals
  • Shadow Minister for Water
  • Shadow Minister for Public Transport and Roads
  • Shadow Minister for Gaming and Liquor Regulation
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Georgie Crozier MLC Georgie Crozier at press conference in Parliament Gardens.jpg
Matthew Bach MLC
  • Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure
  • Shadow Minister for Youth Affairs
  • Shadow Minister for Child Protection and Youth Justice
Roma Britnell MP
  • Shadow Minister for Ports and Freight
  • Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs
  • Secretary to Shadow Cabinet
Roma Britnell MP.jpg
Brad Battin MP
  • Shadow Minister for Police
  • Shadow Minister for Emergency Services
  • Shadow Minister for Community Safety and Victim Support
  • Shadow Minister for Corrections
Tim Bull MP
  • Shadow Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers
  • Shadow Minister for Racing
  • Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs
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David Hodgett MP
  • Shadow Minister for Education
  • Shadow Minister for Early Childhood and Children
  • Shadow Minister for Higher Education, Training and Skills
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Emma Kealy MP
  • Shadow Minister for Mental Health
  • Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence
  • Shadow Minister for Women
Cindy McLeish MP
  • Shadow Assistant Treasurer
  • Shadow Minister for Economic Development
  • Shadow Minister for Regional Recovery
  • Shadow Minister for Government Services
  • Shadow Minister for Sport
  • Shadow Minister for Tourism
James Newbury MP
  • Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change
  • Shadow Minister for Bay Protection
  • Shadow Special Minister of State
  • Shadow Minister for Equality
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Craig Ondarchie MP
  • Shadow Minister for Energy and Renewables
  • Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship
  • Shadow Minister for Communities Recovery
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Richard Riordan MP
  • Shadow Minister for Local Government
  • Shadow Minister for Housing
  • Shadow Minister for Resources
Michael O'Brien MP
  • Shadow Attorney-General
Ryan Smith MP
  • Shadow Minister for Finance
  • Shadow Minister for Planning and Heritage
  • Shadow Minister for Suburban Recovery
Louise Staley MP
  • Shadow Minister for Government Scrutiny
  • Manager of Opposition Business
Bill Tilley MP
  • Shadow Minister for Regional Cities (including Border Communities)
  • Shadow Minister for Decentralisation
  • Shadow Minister for Fishing and Boating
Bridget Vallence MP
  • Shadow Minister for Industry
  • Shadow Minister for Manufacturing
  • Shadow Minister for Innovation, Digital Economy and Medical Research
Nick Wakeling MP
  • Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations and Workplace Safety
  • Shadow Minister for Trade

Second arrangement

In October 2021, Tim Smith resigned from the shadow cabinet after he crashed his car while driving under the influence of alcohol. Shadow children and students minister Matthew Bach and shadow treasurer David Davis replaced Smith as shadow attorney-general and shadow finance minister respectively. [5] [6]

Only the portfolios held by Bach and Davis are shown below.

Colour key

(for political parties)

   Liberal
Shadow MinisterPortfolio
David Davis MLC
Matthew Bach MLC
  • Shadow Attorney-General
  • Shadow Minister for Children and Students
  • Shadow Minister for Early Childhood
  • Shadow Minister for Higher Education, Training and Skills
  • Shadow Minister for Child Protection and Youth Justice
  • Shadow Minister for Youth Affairs
  • Secretary to Shadow Cabinet

First arrangement

Guy unveiled his shadow ministry for his second term as opposition leader on 12 September 2021. [7]

Colour key

(for political parties)

   Liberal
   National
Shadow MinisterPortfolio
Matthew Guy MP
Peter Walsh MP
  • Deputy Leader of the Opposition
  • Leader of the Nationals
  • Shadow Minister for Regional Victoria
  • Shadow Minister for Agriculture
  • Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
David Southwick MP
  • Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party
  • Shadow Minister for Jobs and Employment
  • Shadow Minister for the Events Industry
  • Shadow Minister for Business Recovery
  • Shadow Minister for CBD Recovery
  • Shadow Minister for Small Business
  • Shadow Minister for Business Precincts
Stephanie Ryan MP
  • Deputy Leader of the Nationals
  • Shadow Minister for Water
  • Shadow Minister for Public Transport
  • Shadow Minister for Gaming and Liquor Regulation
David Davis MLC
Georgie Crozier MLC
Matthew Bach MLC
  • Shadow Minister for Children and Students
  • Shadow Minister for Early Childhood
  • Shadow Minister for Higher Education, Training and Skills
  • Shadow Minister for Child Protection and Youth Justice
  • Shadow Minister for Youth Affairs
  • Secretary to Shadow Cabinet
Roma Britnell MP
  • Shadow Minister for Ports and Freight
  • Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs
Brad Battin MP
  • Shadow Minister for Police
  • Shadow Minister for Emergency Services
  • Shadow Minister for Community Safety and Victim Support
  • Shadow Minister for Corrections
Tim Bull MP
  • Shadow Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers
  • Shadow Minister for Racing
  • Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs
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
Cindy McLeish MP
  • Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change
  • Shadow Minister for Sport
  • Shadow Minister for Tourism
James Newbury MP
  • Shadow Special Minister of State
  • Shadow Assistant Treasurer
  • Shadow Minister for Economic Development
  • Shadow Minister for Scrutiny of Government
  • Shadow Minister for Government Services and Public Sector Integrity
  • Shadow Minister for Equality
  • Shadow Minister for Bay Protection
Craig Ondarchie MP
  • Shadow Minister for Energy and Renewables
  • Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship
  • Shadow Minister for Communities Recovery
Richard Riordan MP
  • Shadow Minister for Local Government
  • Shadow Minister for Resources
Tim Smith MP
  • Shadow Attorney-General
  • Shadow Minister for Finance
  • Shadow Minister for COVID-19 Recovery Co-ordination
Ryan Smith MP
  • Shadow Minister for Planning and Heritage
  • Shadow Minister for Housing
  • Shadow Minister for Suburban Recovery
Louise Staley MP
  • Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure
  • Shadow Minister for Roads
  • Shadow Minister for Regional Recovery
  • Manager of Opposition Business
Bill Tilley MP
  • Shadow Minister for Regional Cities (including Border Communities)
  • Shadow Minister for Decentralisation
  • Shadow Minister for Fishing and Boating
Bridget Vallence MP
  • Shadow Minister for Industry
  • Shadow Minister for Manufacturing
  • Shadow Minister for Innovation, Digital Economy and Medical Research
Nick Wakeling MP
  • Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations and Workplace Safety
  • Shadow Minister for Trade

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