New Victorian Premier, Ben Carroll, has unveiled his new Cabinet, which he says has been streamlined in the interests of saving taxpayers money.
Frontbench positions have been cut from 22 to 20, with standalone portfolios or Transport Infrastructure, the Suburban Rail Loop, Cost of Living, and Men and Boys abolished, and dedicated portfolios of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy portfolio added to the lineup.
“Because every dollar my government spends will be treated with respect and only where it delivers the greatest value for Victorians,” said the Premier.
“Together, we will ensure our Cabinet earns the trust Victorians place in it.”
Anthony Carbines becomes the new Minister for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy, focusing on driving innovation and investment, while keeping AI development ethical and responsible. He will also become the new Minister for Major Events, Medical Research, Economic Development and will remain the Minister for Racing and the Leader of the House.
Deputy Premier, Gabrielle Williams will become the new Minister for Education, Women and Gender Equality, Skills and Training and First Peoples.
Lizzie Blandthorn remains the Minister for Children, Disability and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council.
Colin Brooks will become the new Treasurer and Minister for Industrial Relations, while Steve Dimopoulos has been named the new Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC, Equality and remain as Minister for Sport.
Paul Edbrooke is the state’s new Minister for Police, Emergency Services, Crime Prevention and Multicultural Affairs.
Enver Erdogan will become the new Minister for Finance, Minister for Government Services and will remain the Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation.
Luba Grigorovitch remains the Minister for Youth and Carers and Volunteers, while Paul Hamer will become the new Minister for Roads and Road Safety.
Melissa Horne takes on the role of Minister for Jobs, Industry and Advanced Manufacturing, Defence Industry and will remain the Minister for Ports and Freight.
Sonya Kilkenny is the new Minister for Prevention of Family Violence and will remain Attorney-General and the Minister for Planning.
Tim Richardson becomes the new Minister for Local Government, Consumer Affairs and Renters, while Michaela Settle was named as the new Minister for Water and the Minister for Rural and Regional Development. She will also retain the Agriculture portfolio.
Ros Spence becomes the new Minister for Youth Justice, Corrections, Victims Support and will remain the Minister for Community Sport.
Nick Staikos is the new Minister for Housing, Building and Precincts, Homelessness and Seniors.
Ingrid Stitt will become the new Minister for Health, Mental Health, Ambulance Services and will remain the Special Minister of State.
Natalie Suleyman is the new Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment and will remain the Minister for Small and Family Business and Veterans.
Jaclyn Symes will become the new Minister for Energy and Resources, the State Electricity Commission, Climate Action, Environment and will remain the Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council.
Vicki Ward will become the Minister for Public Transport and will remain the Minister for Creative Industries, while Nina Taylor will become the Cabinet Secretary.
