Shadow ministry of John Pesutto explained

The shadow ministry of John Pesutto is the current shadow cabinet of Victoria since 8 December 2022, serving in opposition to the government led by Daniel Andrews of the Australian Labor Party. The shadow ministry is the Opposition's alternative to the Allan Ministry, which was sworn in on 2 October 2023.

The shadow ministry was appointed by John Pesutto following his election as Leader of the Liberal Party and Leader of the Opposition on 8 December 2022.^[1]

The first arrangement of the shadow cabinet was announced on 18 December 2022, and Ryan Smith and previous party leader Matthew Guy were not included.^{[2] [3] [4]}

The second of the shadow cabinet was announced on 2 October 2023 in light of Jacinta Allan's new ministry following Daniel Andrews' resignation.

Second arrangement of cabinet (from 2 October 2023)

Significant changes: Matt Bach removed of all portfolios following his resignation, Matthew Guy given Shadow Minister for Public Transport.

Shadow Minister		Portfolio^[5]	Image
		Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs Leader of the Liberal Party
		Shadow Minister for Local Government Shadow Minister for Regional Development Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Deputy Leader of the Coalition Leader of the Nationals
		Deputy Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Major Projects Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure Shadow Minister for Trade and Investment Shadow Minister for Cost of Living Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party
		Shadow Minister for Mental Health Shadow Minister for Agriculture Deputy Leader of the Nationals
Georgie Crozier MLC		Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Shadow Minister for Health Shadow Minister for Ambulance Services Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council
Evan Mulholland MLC		Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Shadow Minister for Home Ownership and Housing Affordability Shadow Minister for Outer Suburban Growth Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council
		Shadow Minister for Youth Shadow Minister for Tourism, Sport and Events
		Shadow Treasurer
		Shadow Minister for Finance Shadow Minister for Economic Reform and Regulation Shadow Minister for Early Childhood and Education
		Shadow Minister for Police Shadow Minister for Corrections Shadow Minister for Criminal Justice Reform Shadow Minister for Youth Justice Shadow Minister for Crime Prevention and Victim Support
		Shadow Minister for Ports and Freight Shadow Minister for Boating and Fishing Shadow Minister for Child Protection
		Shadow Minister for Racing Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs Shadow Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers
		Shadow Minister for Shadow Minister for Public Transport
		Shadow Special Minister of State Shadow Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations
		Shadow Minister for Women Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Shadow Minister for Small Business Shadow Minister for WorkCover and the TAC
Ann-Marie Hermans MLC		Shadow Cabinet Secretary
		Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change Shadow Minister for Equality Shadow Minister for Planning Manager of Opposition Business
		Shadow Minister for Industry Shadow Minister for Manufacturing Shadow Minister for Innovation Shadow Minister for Skills and Training Shadow Minister for Tertiary Education
		Shadow Attorney-General
		Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister for Emergency Services
David Davis MLC		Shadow Minister for Arts and Creative Industries Shadow Minister for Energy, Affordability and Security Shadow Minister for the SEC
		Shadow Minister for Water Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs
		Shadow Minister for Roads and Road Safety Shadow Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation

First arrangement of cabinet (to 2 October 2023)

Shadow Minister		Portfolio
		Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs Leader of the Liberal Party
		Shadow Minister for Local Government Shadow Minister for Regional Development Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Leader of the Nationals
		Deputy Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Major Projects Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure Shadow Minister for Trade and Investment Shadow Minister for the Commonwealth Games Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party
		Shadow Minister for Mental Health Shadow Minister for Agriculture Deputy Leader of the Nationals
Georgie Crozier MLC		Shadow Minister for Health Shadow Minister for Ambulance Services Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council
Matthew Bach MLC		Shadow Minister for Education Shadow Minister for Child Protection Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council (to 31 August 2023)^[6] Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council (to 31 August 2023)
		Shadow Treasurer
		Shadow Attorney-General
David Davis MLC		Shadow Special Minister of State Shadow Minister for Arts and Creative Industries
		Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change Shadow Minister for Equality Manager of Opposition Business
		Shadow Minister for Police Shadow Minister for Community Safety and Victim Support Shadow Minister for Corrections Shadow Minister for Criminal Justice Reform
		Shadow Minister for Ports and Freight Shadow Minister for Boating and Fishing
		Shadow Minister for Energy and Resources Shadow Minister for Planning
		Shadow Minister for Public Transport Shadow Minister for Housing
		Shadow Minister for Industry Shadow Minister for Manufacturing Shadow Minister for Innovation Shadow Minister for Skills, Training, Employment and Industrial Relations
		Shadow Minister for Women Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Shadow Minister for Small Business
		Shadow Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Shadow Minister for Racing Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs
		Shadow Minister for Water Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs
		Shadow Minister for Roads and Road Safety Shadow Minister for Gaming and Liquor Regulation
		Shadow Minister for Finance Shadow Minister for Economic Reform and Regulation Shadow Minister for Home Ownership and Housing Affordability
		Shadow Minister for Youth Shadow Minister for Tourism, Sport and Events
Ann-Marie Hermans MLC		Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Shadow Minister for WorkCover and the TAC Shadow Cabinet Secretary (from 31 August 2023)
Evan Mulholland MLC		Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council (from 31 August 2023) Shadow Cabinet Secretary (to 31 August 2023) Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council (from 31 August 2023)

Notes and References

1. News: Sakkal . Paul . 8 December 2022 . John Pesutto new Liberal leader after party's 'embarrassing' defeat . . . 2022-12-09.
2. Web site: A renewed Liberals and Nationals team putting Victorians first. Liberal Victoria. 19 December 2022. 27 December 2022.
3. Web site: A stronger Nationals team for regional Victoria. Liberal Victoria. 20 December 2022. 27 December 2022.
4. Web site: Pesutto appoints three MPs in their 30s to shadow cabinet. Australian Financial Review. 18 December 2022. 18 December 2022.
5. Web site: 2 October 2023 . The Liberals and Nationals delivering a fresh vision for Victoria . 2 October 2023 . Victorian Liberal Party.
6. News: Eddie . Rachel . Smethurst . Annika . 31 August 2023 . Pesutto ally Matt Bach quits Liberal shadow ministry, will leave parliament . . 2 October 2023.