O'Brien shadow ministry
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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.{{cite news |last1=Carey |first1=Adam |last2=Preiss |first2=Benjamin |date= |title='New day for the party': Vic Liberals pick Michael O'Brien as leader |url=https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/new-day-for-the-party-vic-liberals-pick-michael-o-brien-as-leader-20181206-p50kiw.html |work=The Age |location=Melbourne |access-date=2021-06-08}} 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.{{cite news |author= |title=Victorian Opposition Leader Michael O'Brien unveils new frontbench after failed leadership challenge |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-21/victorian-opposition-unveils-new-frontbench-after-failed-spill/100019532 |work=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |location=Melbourne |date=21 March 2021 |access-date=2021-06-08}}
Shadow cabinet
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| Michael O'Brien {{post-nominals|country=AUS|MP}}
| {{party color cell|Liberal Party of Australia}} | Leader of the Opposition |
| Peter Walsh {{post-nominals|country=AUS|MP}}
| {{party color cell|National Party of Australia}} | Deputy Leader of the Opposition |
| Cindy McLeish {{post-nominals|country=AUS|MP}}
| {{party color cell|Liberal Party of Australia}} | Shadow Minister for Tourism, Major Events and Sport |
| Stephanie Ryan {{post-nominals|country=AUS|MP}}
| {{party color cell|National Party of Australia}} | Shadow Minister for Water |
| David Davis MLC
| {{party color cell|Liberal Party of Australia}} | Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council |
| Georgie Crozier MLC
| {{party color cell|Liberal Party of Australia}} | Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council |
| Louise Staley {{post-nominals|country=AUS|MP}}
| {{party color cell|Liberal Party of Australia}} | Shadow Treasurer |
| Neil Angus {{post-nominals|country=AUS|MP}}
| {{party color cell|Liberal Party of Australia}} | Shadow Assistant Treasurer |
| Roma Britnell {{post-nominals|country=AUS|MP}}
| {{party color cell|Liberal Party of Australia}} | Shadow Minister for Rural Roads |
| Tim Bull {{post-nominals|country=AUS|MP}}
| {{party color cell|National Party of Australia}} | Shadow Minister for Carers and Disability |
| David Hodgett {{post-nominals|country=AUS|MP}}
| {{party color cell|Liberal Party of Australia}} | Shadow Minister for Education |
| Emma Kealy {{post-nominals|country=AUS|MP}}
| {{party color cell|National Party of Australia}} | Shadow Minister for Mental Health |
| Edward O'Donohue MLC
| {{party color cell|Liberal Party of Australia}} | Shadow Attorney-General |
| Gordon Rich-Phillips MLC
| {{party color cell|Liberal Party of Australia}} | Shadow Minister for Government Services |
| Tim Smith {{post-nominals|country=AUS|MP}}
| {{party color cell|Liberal Party of Australia}} | Shadow Minister for Emergency Services |
| David Southwick {{post-nominals|country=AUS|MP}}
| {{party color cell|Liberal Party of Australia}} | Shadow Minister for Police |
| Bridget Vallence {{post-nominals|country=AUS|MP}}
| {{party color cell|Liberal Party of Australia}} | Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change |
| Kim Wells {{post-nominals|country=AUS|MP}}
| {{party color cell|Liberal Party of Australia}} | Manager of Opposition Business |
| Brad Rowswell {{post-nominals|country=AUS|MP}}
| {{party color cell|Liberal Party of Australia}} | Shadow Minister for Energy and Renewables(from 21 March 2021) |
| Matthew Guy {{post-nominals|country=AUS|MP}}
| {{party color cell|Liberal Party of Australia}} | Shadow Minister for Finance |
| Matthew Bach MLC
| {{party color cell|Liberal Party of Australia}} | Shadow Minister for Early Childhood |
=Former members of the shadow cabinet=
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| Brad Battin {{post-nominals|country=AUS|MP}}
| {{party color cell|Liberal Party of Australia}} | Shadow Minister for Youth Justice (until 21 March 2021) |
| Ryan Smith {{post-nominals|country=AUS|MP}}
| {{party color cell|Liberal Party of Australia}} | Shadow Minister for Energy and Renewables (until 21 March 2021) |
| Nick Wakeling {{post-nominals|country=AUS|MP}}
| {{party color cell|Liberal Party of Australia}} | Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations and Workplace Safety (until 21 March 2021) |
See also
References
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External links
- [https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/about/people-in-parliament/members-search/list-all-current-shadow-ministers List of Current Shadow Ministers (Parliament of Victoria)]
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Category:Politics of Victoria (state)