First Andrews ministry explained

Cabinet Name:First Andrews ministry
Cabinet Number:69th
Jurisdiction:Victoria, Australia
Date Formed:4 December 2014
Date Dissolved:29 November 2018
Government Head Title:Premier
Deputy Government Head Title:Deputy premier
Government Head:Daniel Andrews
Deputy Government Head:James Merlino
State Head Title:Monarch
State Head:Elizabeth II
Governor:Alex Chernov (until 30 June 2015)
Linda Dessau (since 30 June 2015)
Current Number:22
Political Party: Labor
Legislature Status:Majority government
Opposition Party: LiberalNational Coalition
Opposition Leader:Matthew Guy (Liberal)
Election:2014 state election
Previous:Napthine ministry
Successor:Second Andrews ministry
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Cabinet Type:ministry

The First Andrews ministry was the 69th ministry of the Government of Victoria. The Labor Government, led by the Premier, Daniel Andrews, and Deputy Premier, James Merlino, was officially sworn in on 4 December 2014, following the 2014 state election, which was held on 29 November 2014. At the time of its formation, the Ministry comprised 22 ministers, five of which were members of the Victorian Legislative Council and 17 who were members of the Victorian Legislative Assembly. At the time, nine ministers were women.[1]

The First Andrews ministry succeeded the Napthine Ministry. It was replaced by the Second Andrews ministry.

First Andrews ministry, 2014-2018

MinisterPortfolio
Daniel Andrews, MP
James Merlino, MP
Tim Pallas, MP
  • Treasurer
  • Minister for Resources (from 16 October 2017)
Martin Pakula, MP
Gavin Jennings, MLC
  • Special Minister of State
  • Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council
Jacinta Allan, MP
Jill Hennessy, MP
Martin Foley, MP
Richard Wynne, MP
Jaala Pulford, MLC
John Eren, MP
Lisa Neville, MP
Robin Scott, MP
Natalie Hutchins, MP
Lily D'Ambrosio, MP
Luke Donnellan, MP
Jenny Mikakos, MLC
Philip Dalidakis, MLC
Marlene Kairouz, MP
Gayle Tierney, MLC
Ben Carroll, MP
  • Minister for Industry and Employment (from 16 October 2017)
Former Ministers
Wade Noonan, MP
  • Minister for Industry and Employment (23 May 2016–15 October 2017)
  • Minister for Resources (23 May 2016–15 October 2017)
  • Minister for Police (until 23 May 2016)
  • Minister for Corrections (until 23 May 2016)
Fiona Richardson, MP
Steve Herbert, MLC
  • Minister for Training and Skills (until 9 November 2016)
  • Minister for International Education (23 May – 9 November 2016)
  • Minister for Corrections (23 May – 9 November 2016)
Jane Garrett, MP
Adem Somyurek, MLC

Reshuffles

Adem Somyurek 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]

On 10 June 2016, Jane Garrett, the Minister for Emergency Services, quit the Ministry,[5] and Marlene Kairouz was brought into the Ministry on 20 June.[6]

On 9 November 2016, Steve Herbert, the Minister for Corrections, Training and Skills and International Education, resigned from the Ministry. Gayle Tierney was appointed to the ministry and took over the corrections, training and skills portfolios. The portfolio of international education was not replaced.

On 23 August 2017, Fiona Richardson died. Natalie Hutchins took over Richardson's roles as Minister for Women and Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, but relinquished her role as Minister for Local Government to Marlene Kairouz.

On 15 October 2017, Wade Noonan resigned from the ministry.[7] On 16 October, Ben Carroll was elevated to the ministry and took over as Minister for Industry and Employment, while Tim Pallas took over as Minister for Resources. Other ministral adjustments were also undertaken.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Daniel Andrews sworn in as Victorian Premier, unveils ministerial portfolios. 4 December 2014. 4 December 2014. ABC News.
  2. News: Tomazin. Farrah. Minister stood down over allegations of misconduct made by chief of staff. 23 May 2015. The Age. 23 May 2015.
  3. The Age: Adem Somyurek resigns as Small Business Minister after bullying investigation
  4. Premier of Victoria: New Ministry Strengthens Focus On Jobs, Major Projects And Law And Order
  5. Andrews, Daniel . Premier of Victoria . Daniel Andrews . Statement From The Premier . 10 June 2016 . .
  6. Web site: Marlene Kairouz to replace Jane Garrett in Victorian Cabinet. ABC News. 20 June 2016. 30 September 2020.
  7. Web site: The Hon. Wade Noonan . Parliament of Victoria . 17 July 2022.