Today, I am announcing a number of changes to my Cabinet.
These changes back my priorities as Premier – with a sharp focus on building more homes, helping busy families and creating more Victorian jobs.
First, Jaclyn Symes will be our state’s new Treasurer – the first woman to serve in the role.
As Treasurer, she’ll bring new ideas and new energy to the portfolio – ensuring that every dollar of investment is focused on supporting families and frontline services. She will also serve as Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Regional Development.
The Suburban Rail Loop is our state’s biggest transport project – and our nation’s biggest housing project. It’s why Harriet Shing will take on the portfolios of Suburban Rail Loop, Housing and Building, Development Victoria and Precincts – creating a super Ministry aimed squarely at building more homes for families and young people.
We know where those new homes can go thanks to the work of Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny – near train stations and jobs. Now Minister Shing will work closely with industry to get them built.
She will be ably supported by Nick Staikos, who will serve as the new Minister for Consumer Affairs and Local Government – making sure the rights of Victorians are protected and strengthened.
Labor is the party of workers. That’s why we’ll make sure more Victorians have the security, stability, pride and purpose of a good job.
Danny Pearson will take up the mantle of Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs, in addition to Minister for Finance. This will ensure a strong and determined focus on delivering the Economic Growth Statement’s actions – because a strong economy means more jobs for Victorian workers and their families.
Helping to make sure Victoria remains at the forefront of future jobs and skills, Colin Brooks will serve as Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing, in addition to Creative Industries.
Deputy Premier Ben Carroll will add WorkSafe and the TAC to his portfolios, while remaining the Minister for Education – building on our record investment in schools and making sure every student gets the best education, here in the Education State.
Sonya Kilkenny will serve as our state’s new Attorney General – making sure our justice system continues to hold offenders to account, and keep Victorians safe. She will also retain her role as Minister for Planning.
Anthony Carbines will also continue as Minister for Police, while adding Community Safety and Victims to his responsibilities – ensuring a tough response to crime, and justice for victims.
We’ll continue our Big Build – delivering the projects that will benefit our city and state for years to come.
Gabrielle Williams will lead an integrated transport Ministry, as Minister for Transport Infrastructure and Minister for Public and Active Transport. Gab will oversee the opening of the Metro Tunnel and West Gate Tunnel in 2025, while continuing our Government’s ambitious transport agenda, which is creating thousands of jobs and connecting millions of Victorians.
Melissa Horne will help deliver the Labor Government’s rebuild of Victoria’s hospitals, making sure more patients have the reliable care they need close to home, as Minister for Health Infrastructure.
As we head into another high-risk summer, Vicki Ward will serve as Minister for Emergency Services, as well as the newly created role of Minister for Natural Disaster Recovery. She will also add Minister for Equality to her responsibilities.
Nat Hutchins will add Government Services and the Prevention of Family Violence to her portfolios, continuing our efforts to keep women and children safe. She will also continue to lead our Government’s efforts towards a fairer future for Aboriginal Victorians, as Minister for Treaty and First Peoples.
Enver Erdogan will add Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation to his responsibilities, while Natalie Suleyman will serve as Minister for Small Business and Employment.
Gayle Tierney will add Water to her responsibilities and will continue her work as Minister for Skills and TAFE, driving the pipeline of workers Victoria needs to build our growing state.
Steve McGhie will remain as the Cabinet Secretary.
Tim Richardson will serve as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, while Kat Theophanous will become our state’s first Parliamentary Secretary for Renters.
Luba Grigorovitch will also join the team as our new Parliamentary Secretary for Outdoor Recreation – making sure even more Victorians can enjoy our great outdoors.
This is the strong and focused team that will lead our state to 2026, delivering on the issues that matter to Victorian families.
ALLAN MINISTRY | December 2024
| Jacinta Allan | Premier [CM] |
| Ben Carroll | Deputy Premier Minister for Education [CM] Minister for WorkSafe and TAC |
| Jaclyn Symes | Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council Treasurer [CM] Minister for Industrial Relations Minister for Regional Development |
| Lizzie Blandthorn | Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council
Minister for Children [CM] Minister for Disability |
| Colin Brooks | Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing
Minister for Creative Industries |
| Anthony Carbines | Minister for Police
Minister for Community Safety Minister for Victims Minister for Racing |
| Lily D’Ambrosio | Minister for Climate Action [CM]
Minister for Energy and Resources Minister for the State Electricity Commission |
| Steve Dimopoulos | Minister for Environment
Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Minister for Outdoor Recreation |
| Enver Erdogan | Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation
Minister for Corrections Minister for Youth Justice |
| Melissa Horne | Minister for Ports and Freight
Minister for Roads and Road Safety Minister for Health Infrastructure |
| Natalie Hutchins | Minister for Government Services [CM]
Minister for Treaty and First Peoples Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Minister for Women |
| Sonya Kilkenny | Attorney General [CM]
Minister for Planning |
| Danny Pearson | Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs [CM]
Minister for Finance |
| Harriet Shing | Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop
Minister for Housing and Building Minister for Development Victoria and Precincts |
| Ros Spence | Minister for Agriculture
Minister for Community Sport Minister for Carers and Volunteers |
| Nick Staikos | Minister for Consumer Affairs
Minister for Local Government |
| Ingrid Stitt | Minister for Mental Health
Minister for Ageing Minister for Multicultural Affairs |
| Natalie Suleyman | Minister for Veterans
Minister for Small Business and Employment Minister for Youth |
| Mary-Anne Thomas | Leader of the House
Minister for Health [CM] Minister for Ambulance Services |
| Gayle Tierney | Minister for Skills and TAFE
Minister for Water |
| Vicki Ward | Minister for Emergency Services
Minister for Natural Disaster Recovery Minister for Equality |
| Gabrielle Williams | Minister for Transport Infrastructure [CM]
Minister for Public and Active Transport |
| Steve McGhie | Cabinet Secretary |
Parliamentary Secretaries
| Tim Richardson | Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Men’s Behaviour Change |
| Josh Bull | Parliamentary Secretary for Transport
Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure Delivery |
| Christine Couzens | Parliamentary Secretary for First Peoples |
| Paul Edbrooke | Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer
Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention |
| Luba Grigorovitch | Parliamentary Secretary for Outdoor Recreation |
| Bronwyn Halfpenny | Parliamentary Secretary for Roads |
| Katie Hall | Parliamentary Secretary for Homes
Parliamentary Secretary for Creative Industries |
| Nathan Lambert | Parliamentary Secretary for Children |
| Michaela Settle | Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Victoria
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Sport |
| Nina Taylor | Parliamentary Secretary for Education |
| Kat Theophanous | Parliamentary Secretary for Women’s Health
Parliamentary Secretary for Renters |
| Paul Hamer | Parliamentary Secretary for Jobs |
| Sheena Watt | Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Action
Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Services |
| Iwan Walters | Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs |
