Wilson shadow ministry

Wilson shadow ministry
Shadow cabinet of Victoria
Jess Wilson
Date formed	18 November 2025
People and organisations
Opposition Leader	Jess Wilson
Deputy Opposition Leader	Sam Groth
Member parties	Liberal–National coalition
Status in legislature	Opposition
History
Legislature term	60th
Predecessor	Battin shadow ministry

The shadow ministry of Jess Wilson is the shadow cabinet of Victoria since November 2025, serving in opposition to the Allan government. The shadow ministry is the Opposition's alternative to the Allan ministry. It was formed following the 2025 Victorian Liberal Party leadership spill where Jess Wilson was elected leader of the Victorian Liberal Party and Leader of the Opposition. ^[1] Sam Groth, who was elected as deputy leader at the 2024 Victorian Liberal Party leadership spill, successfully recontested the position.

The full arrangement of the shadow cabinet was announced on 30 November 2025, replacing Battin's shadow ministry. ^{[2] [3]}

The ministry was notable for including former Liberal leaders Brad Battin, who led the party before Wilson, and Matthew Guy, while excluding John Pesutto, despite prior speculation. ^{[4] [5]} Furthermore, Wilson retained her shadow treasurer role, breaking with Liberal Party precedent of the deputy having the treasury portfolio. ^[5]

Future arrangement

Deputy party leader Sam Groth announced on 6 January 2026 that he intended to stand down from the shadow ministry and subsequently retire from parliament. Wilson has stated that Groth would be resigning in the February 2026 party room meeting when a new deputy leader would be elected. ^[6] A shadow ministry reshuffle would also be required.

Current arrangement

The first full arrangement of the shadow ministry was announced on 30 November 2025.

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 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 Shadow Minister for Sport		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 Shadow Minister for Tourism and Major Events		Liberal	Caulfield (2010–)
	Bridget Vallence	Shadow Minister for Finance Shadow Minister for Jobs and Skills Shadow Minister for Trade and Investment		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

• 2025 Victorian Liberal Party leadership spill
• 2024 Victorian Liberal Party leadership spill
• Allan ministry

References

1. "Jess Wilson becomes first woman to lead Victorian Liberals". ABC News. 17 November 2025. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
2. "New leader Jess Wilson to remain Vic shadow treasurer under reshuffle". ABC News. 30 November 2025. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
3. Smethurst, Annika (30 November 2025). "Jess Wilson appoints herself shadow treasurer, rewards key backers and dumps rival supporter". The Age. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
4. Eddie, Rachel; Rooney, Kieran (19 November 2025). "Shadow cabinet reshuffle could bring surprise figure back into the Liberal fold" . The Age. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
5. "New leader Jess Wilson to remain Vic shadow treasurer under reshuffle". ABC News. 30 November 2025. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
6. "Sam Groth to relinquish deputy Liberal leadership at February party room meeting". ABC News. 6 January 2026. Retrieved 13 January 2026.