Shadow ministry of Michael O'Brien

The Shadow Ministry of Michael O'Brien is the Coalition opposition since December 2018, opposing the Andrews government in the Parliament of Victoria. It is led by Michael O'Brien following his election as leader of the party and Victorian Leader of the Opposition on 6 December 2018.[1] The shadow cabinet is made up of the caucuses from the Liberal Party and Nationals. O'Brien's shadow ministry has seen one major reshuffle in March 2021 after a failed leadership spill by Brad Battin.[2]

Former Opposition Leader Michael O'Brien

Shadow Cabinet

Colour key
(for political parties)
  Liberal
  National
Shadow Minister Portfolio
Michael O'Brien MP Leader of the Opposition
Shadow Minister for Small Business
Peter Walsh MP Deputy Leader of the Opposition
Shadow Minister for Regional Victoria
Shadow Minister for Agriculture
Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
Cindy McLeish MP Shadow Minister for Tourism, Major Events and Sport
Shadow Minister for Regional Cities
Stephanie Ryan MP Shadow Minister for Water
Shadow Minister for Public Transport (Regional)
Shadow Minister for Gaming and Liquor Regulation
David Davis MLC Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council
Shadow Minister for Public Transport (Metropolitan)
Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure
Shadow Minister for Planning and Heritage (from 21 March 2021)
Shadow Minister for Federal-State Relations
Shadow Minister for the Arts and Creative Industries
Georgie Crozier MLC Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council
Shadow Minister for Health
Shadow Minister for Ambulance Services
Louise Staley MP Shadow Treasurer
Shadow Minister for Economic Development
Neil Angus MP Shadow Assistant Treasurer
Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs
Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs
Roma Britnell MP Shadow Minister for Rural Roads
Shadow Minister for Ports and Freight
Tim Bull MP Shadow Minister for Carers and Disability
Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs
Shadow Minister for Racing
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
Edward O'Donohue MLC Shadow Attorney-General
Gordon Rich-Phillips MLC Shadow Minister for Government Services
Shadow Minister for Regulatory Reform
Shadow Minister for the Digital Economy
Shadow Minister for Aviation
Tim Smith MP Shadow Minister for Emergency Services
Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations and Workplace Safety
Shadow Minister for Manufacturing and Industry
Shadow Minister for Resources
Shadow Minister for Roads (Metropolitan), Road Safety and the TAC
David Southwick MP Shadow Minister for Police
Shadow Minister for Crime Prevention (from 21 March 2021)
Shadow Minister for Corrections
Shadow Minister for Youth Justice (from 21 March 2021)
Bridget Vallence MP Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change
Shadow Minister for Equality
Shadow Minister for Youth Affairs
Kim Wells MP Manager of Opposition Business
Shadow Special Minister of State
Shadow Minister for Counter-Terrorism
Brad Rowswell MP Shadow Minister for Energy and Renewables(from 21 March 2021)
Shadow Minister for Innovation (from 21 March 2021)
Shadow Minister for Bay Protection
Shadow Minister for Fishing and Boating (from 21 March 2021)
Matthew Guy MP Shadow Minister for Finance
Shadow Minister for Jobs and Trade
Shadow Minister for Business Precincts
Matthew Bach MLC Shadow Minister for Early Childhood
Shadow Minister for Higher Education, Training and Skills
Shadow Minister for Child Protection
Secretary to Shadow Cabinet (from 21 March 2021)

Former Members of the Shadow Cabinet

Shadow Minister Portfolio
Brad Battin MP[2] Shadow Minister for Youth Justice (until 21 March 2021)
Shadow Minister for Crime Prevention (until 21 March 2021)
Shadow Minister for Victim Support (until 21 March 2021)
Shadow Minister for Roads (Metropolitan) (until 21 March 2021)
Shadow Minister for Road Safety and the TAC (until 21 March 2021)
Ryan Smith MP[2] Shadow Minister for Energy and Renewables (until 21 March 2021)
Shadow Minister for Resources (until 21 March 2021)
Shadow Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation (until 21 March 2021)
Nick Wakeling MP[2] Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations and Workplace Safety (until 21 March 2021)
Shadow Minister for Child Safety (until 21 March 2021)br>Shadow Minister for Ageing (until 21 March 2021)
Shadow Minister for Ageing (until December 2020)

See also

References

  1. ^ Carey, Adam; Preiss, Benjamin. "'New day for the party': Vic Liberals pick Michael O'Brien as leader". The Age. Melbourne. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "Victorian Opposition Leader Michael O'Brien unveils new frontbench after failed leadership challenge". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Melbourne. 21 March 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2021.