ONE GIPPSLAND WELCOMES NEW CABINET
One Gippsland has welcomed the announcement of the Hon Jacinta Allan MP's Cabinet, saying it looks forward to working with the new-look frontbench.
“One Gippsland looks forward to working with Premier Allan’s new Ministry to continue to build a thriving Gippsland region, and to secure a strong future for our local communities,” One Gippsland Chair Cr Mark Reeves said.
The new ministerial portfolios include:
The Hon Jactina Allan MP, Premier of Victoria;
The Hon Ben Carroll MP, Minister for Education, Minister for Medical Research;
The Hon Tim Pallas MP, Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth;
The Hon Sonya Kilkenny MP, Planning Minister, Minister for the Suburbs;
The Hon Harriet Shing MP, Minister for Housing, Minister for Water, Minister for Equality;
The Hon Colin Brooks MP, Minister for Development Victoria, Minister for Precincts, Minister for Creative Industries;
The Hon Lizzie Blandthorn MP, Minister for Children, Minister for Disability, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council;
The Hon Natalie Hutchins MP, Minister for Women, Minister for Jobs and Industry, Minister for Treaty and First Peoples;
The Hon Ingrid Stitt MP, Minister for Mental Health, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Multicultural Affairs;
The Hon Danny Pearson MP, Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop;
The Hon Mary-Anne Thomas MP, Leader of the House, Minister for Health, Minister for Health Infrastructure, Minister for Ambulance Service;
The Hon Gabrielle Williams MP, Minister for Government Services, Minister for Public and Active Transport, Minister for Consumer Affairs;
The Hon Steve Dimopolous MP, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Minister for Environment, Minister for Outdoor Recreation;
The Hon Gayle Tierney MP, Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development;
The Hon Ros Spence MP, Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Carers and Volunteers, Minister for Community Sport;
The Hon Vicki Ward MP, Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Minister for Employment;
The Hon Lily D'Ambrosio MP, Minister for Climate Action, Energy and Resources, Minister for the State Electricity Commission;
The Hon Jaclyn Symes MP, Attorney-General, Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council;
The Hon Anthony Carbines MP, Minister for Police;
The Hon Enver Erdogan MP, Minister for Corrections;
The Hon Melissa Horne MP, Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Minister for Ports and Freight, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation;
The Hon Natalie Suleyman MP, Minister for Veterans, Minster for Youth and Minister for Small Business; and
The Hon Steve McGhie MP, Cabinet Secretary.
“One Gippsland will be strongly advocating that our region receives its fair share of funding and support, to help the region recover from natural disasters and economic shocks,” Cr Reeves said.
East Gippsland Shire Council Mayor and Chair of One Gippsland Cr Mark Reeves also recognised departing Victorian Premier the Hon. Daniel Andrews MP for his long and committed service as both Premier and Member for Mulgrave.
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