Newly minted Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has unveiled her cabinet less than a week after taking the state’s top job.
Ms Allan was sworn in as Victoria’s 49th premier on Wednesday last week, a day after Daniel Andrews surprised colleagues and the state by announcing his sudden resignation.
On Monday, Ms Allan announced Deputy Premier Ben Carroll — who last week sought to challenge her for the party leadership — as the Minister for Education as well as for Medical Research.
Tim Pallas has retained his position as Treasurer and Minister for Industrial Relations, while taking on the role as Minister for Economic Growth.
The premier handed her previous portfolios of Transport Infrastructure and the Suburban Rail Loop to Danny Pearson, who will also remain as Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Worksafe and the TAC (Transport Accident Commission).
The ministry will feature one new face, with Member for Eltham Vicki Ward to join cabinet as Minister for Prevention of Family Violence and Minister for Employment.
Several key portfolios, including planning, police and health have remained unchanged.
Jacinta Allan’s ministry
- Ben Carroll, Minister for Education, Minister for Medical Research
- Tim Pallas, Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth
- Sonya Kilkenny, Planning Minister, Minister for the Suburbs
- Harriet Shing, Minister for Housing, Minister for Water, Minister for Equality
- Colin Brooks, Minister for Development Victoria, Minister for Precincts, Minister for Creative Industries
- Lizzie Blandthorn, Minister for Children, Minister for Disability, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council
- Natalie Hutchins, Minister for Women, Minister for Jobs and Industry, Minister for Treaty and First Peoples
- Ingrid Stitt, Minister for Mental Health, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Multicultural Affairs
- Danny Pearson, Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop
- Mary-Anne Thomas, Leader of the House, Minister for Health, Minister for Health Infrastructure, Minister for Ambulance Service
- Gabrielle Williams, Minister for Government Services, Minister for Public and Active Transport, Minister for Consumer Affairs
- Steve Dimopolous, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Minister for Environment, Minister for Outdoor Recreation
- Gayle Tierney, Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development
- Ros Spence, Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Carers and Volunteers, Minister for Community Sport
- Vicki Ward, Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Minister for Employment
- Lily D’Ambrosio, Minister for Climate Action, Energy and Resources, Minister for the State Electricity Commission
- Jaclyn Symes, Attorney-General, Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council
- Anthony Carbines, Minister for Police
- Enver Erdogan, Minister for Corrections
- Melissa Horne, Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Minister for Ports and Frieght, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation
- Natalie Suleyman, Minister for Veterans, Minster for Youth and Minister for Small Business
- Steve McGhie, Cabinet Secretary
Opposition Leader John Pesutto also announced a revamped shadow cabinet, with former Coalition leader Matthew Guy rejoining the opposition front bench as Shadow Public Transport Minister.
