First Andrews ministry
Andrews Ministry | |
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![]() 69th Cabinet of Victoria, Australia | |
Incumbent | |
Date formed | 4 December 2014 |
People and organisations | |
Head of state | Queen Elizabeth II (represented by Alex Chernov, The Governor of Victoria) |
Head of government | Daniel Andrews |
Deputy head of government | James Merlino |
No. of ministers | 22 |
Member party | Australian Labor Party |
Status in legislature | Labor Majority Government |
Opposition leader | Matthew Guy |
History | |
Election | 2014 state election |
Predecessor | Napthine Ministry |
The Andrews Ministry was officially sworn in on 4 December 2014 led by Premier Daniel Andrews, and Deputy Premier James Merlino. The Ministry comprised 22 Ministers, nine of which are women.[1] The Andrews Ministry is the 69th ministry of the Government of Victoria composed of members of the Australian Labor Party, and succeeded the Napthine Ministry, following the 2014 state election.
The Andrews Ministry comprises 22 Ministers, 5 of which are members of the Victorian Legislative Council and 17 are members of the Victorian Legislative Assembly.
Ministry
Minister | Portfolio |
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Daniel Andrews, MP | |
James Merlino, MP |
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Tim Pallas, MP | |
Martin Pakula, MP |
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Gavin Jennings, MLC |
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Jacinta Allan, MP |
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Jill Hennessy, MP |
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Martin Foley, MP |
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Richard Wynne, MP |
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Jaala Pulford, MLC |
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John Eren, MP |
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Lisa Neville, MP |
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Fiona Richardson, MP |
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Robin Scott, MP |
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Natalie Hutchins, MP |
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Lily D'Ambrosio, MP |
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Luke Donnellan, MP |
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Jenny Mikakos, MLC |
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Wade Noonan, MP |
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Philip Dalidakis, MLC |
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Marlene Kairouz, MP |
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Gayle Tierney, MLC |
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Steve Herbert, MLC |
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Jane Garrett, MP |
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Adem Somyürek, MLC |
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Reshuffles
Adem Somyürek stood down from his ministerial role in May 2015,[2] and resigned as minister on 28 July 2015.[3] He was succeeded in the ministry by Philip Dalidakis on 31 July 2015.
A reshuffle in May 2016 saw a change in responsibilities for several ministers.[4]
In June 2016, Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett quit cabinet over her refusal to support a new pay deal with the United Firefighters Union that would disadvantage volunteer firefighters.[5]
References
- ^ "Daniel Andrews sworn in as Victorian Premier, unveils ministerial portfolios". ABC News. 4 December 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
- ^ Tomazin, Farrah (23 May 2015). "Minister stood down over allegations of misconduct made by chief of staff". The Age. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ The Age: Adem Somyurek resigns as Small Business Minister after bullying investigation
- ^ Premier of Victoria: New Ministry Strengthens Focus On Jobs, Major Projects And Law And Order
- ^ Premier of Victoria: Statement From The Premier
External links
- Ministers, Parliament of Victoria