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]

Current arrangement

This section is an excerpt from Wilson shadow ministry § Arrangement.[ edit ]

Colour key (for political parties)
Liberal    National

Portrait	Shadow Minister	Portfolio	Party		Electorate
	Jess Wilson	Leader of the Opposition Shadow Treasurer Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party		Liberal	Kew (2022–)
	Sam Groth	Deputy Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Shadow Minister for Trade and Investment Deputy Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party		Liberal	Nepean (2022–)
	Bev McArthur	Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Shadow Minister for Local Government Shadow Minister for Small Business		Liberal	MLC for Western Victoria Region (2018–)
	Evan Mulholland	Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure Shadow Minister for Multicultural and Multifaith Affairs		Liberal	MLC for Northern Metropolitan Region (2023–)
	Danny O'Brien	Shadow Minister for Regional Development and Liveability Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Shadow Minister for Roads and Road Safety Deputy Leader of the Coalition Leader of the Nationals in Victoria		National	Gippsland South (2015–)
	Emma Kealy	Shadow Minister for Agriculture Shadow Minister for Mental Health Deputy Leader of the Nationals in Victoria		National	Lowan (2014–)
	Melina Bath	Shadow Minister for Public Land Management Shadowe Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Shadow Minister for Outdoor Recreation The Nationals Whip in the Legislative Council Leader of the Nationals in the Legislative Council		National	MLC for Eastern Victoria Region (2015–)
	James Newbury	Manager of Opposition Business Shadow Attorney-General Shadow Special Minister of State Shadow Minister for Equality		Liberal	Brighton (2018–)
	Brad Battin	Shadow Minister for Police and Corrections		Liberal	Berwick (2022–)
	Tim Bull	Shadow Minister for Disability, Ageing, Carers and Volunteers Shadow Minister for Racing Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs		National	Gippsland East (2010–)
	Georgie Crozier	Shadow Minister for Health Shadow Minister for Ambulance Services Shadow Minister for Medical Research		Liberal	MLC for Southern Metropolitan Region (2010–)
	David Davis	Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Shadow Minister for Resources Shadow Minister for Arts and Creative Industries		Liberal	MLC for Southern Metropolitan Region (1996–)
	Matthew Guy	Shadow Minister for Public Transport Shadow Minister for Ports and Freight		Liberal	Bulleen (2014–)
	Renee Heath	Shadow Minister for Youth Justice Shadow Minister for Crime Prevention and Victim Support Shadow Minister for Bay Protection Liberal Party Whip in the Legislative Council		Liberal	MLC for Eastern Victoria Region (2022–)
	Tim McCurdy	Shadow Minister for Water Shadow Minister for Gaming and Liquor Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs		National	Ovens Valley (2014–)
	Nick McGowan	Shadow Minister for the Environment Shadow Minister for Fire Rescue Victoria		Liberal	MLC for North-Eastern Metropolitan Region (2022–)
	Cindy McLeish	Shadow Minister for Women Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Shadow Minister for WorkSafe and TAC		Liberal	Eildon (2014–)
	Brad Rowswell	Shadow Minister for Education Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations Shadow Minister for Government Services		Liberal	Sandringham (2018–)
	David Southwick	Shadow Minister for Planning Shadow Minister for Housing and Building		Liberal	Caulfield (2010–)
	Bridget Vallence	Shadow Minister for Finance Shadow Minister for Jobs and Skills		Liberal	Evelyn (2018–)
	Richard Welch	Shadow Minister for Industry Shadow Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation Shadow Minister for AI and Digital Economy		Liberal	MLC for North-Eastern Metropolitan Region (2024–)
	Nicole Werner	Shadow Minister for Home Ownership and Housing Affordability Shadow Minister for Youth Shadow Minister for Children		Liberal	Warrandyte (2023–)
	Joe McCracken	Shadow Cabinet Secretary		Liberal	MLC for Western Victoria Region (2022–)
Shadow Assistant Ministers
	Martin Cameron	Shadow Assistant Minister for Energy Affordability Shadow Minister for Small Business (Regional)		National	Morwell (2022–)
	Annabelle Cleeland	Shadow Assistant Minister for Health		National	Euroa (2022–)
	Chris Crewther	Shadow Assistant Minister for Public Transport Shadow Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs Liberal Party Whip in the Legislative Assembly		Liberal	Mornington (2022–)
	Moira Deeming	Shadow Assistant Minister for Local Government		Liberal	MLC for Western Metropolitan Region (2022–)
	Wayne Farnham	Shadow Assistant Minister for Building and Housing Affordability Shadow Assistant Minister to the Leader of the Opposition		Liberal	Narracan (2023–)
	Ann-Marie Hermans	Shadow Assistant Minister for Education		Liberal	MLC for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region (2022–)
	Trung Luu	Shadow Assistant Minister for Police Shadow Assistant Minister for Criminal Justice Reform		Liberal	MLC for Western Metropolitan Region (2022–)
	Kim O'Keeffe	Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Multicultural Affairs		National	Shepparton (2022–)
	Rachel Westaway	Shadow Assistant Minister for Hospitality Shadow Assistant Minister for Small Business (Metropolitan)		Liberal	Prahran (2025–)

See also

• Shadow ministry of John Pesutto

Reference list

1. "A guide to member roles and terms". Parliament of Victoria . Retrieved 27 December 2022.

External links

• Shadow Cabinet Directory