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| deputy_government_head = [[James Merlino]]<small> (until 27 June 2022)</small><br />[[Jacinta Allan]]<small> (since 27 June 2022)</small>
| deputy_government_head = [[James Merlino]]<small> (until 27 June 2022)</small><br />[[Jacinta Allan]]<small> (since 27 June 2022)</small>
| state_head = [[Elizabeth II]]<small> (until 8 September 2022)</small><br />[[Charles III]]<small> (since 8 September 2022)</small>
| state_head = [[Elizabeth II]]<small> (until 8 September 2022)</small><br />[[Charles III]]<small> (since 8 September 2022)</small>
| governor = [[Linda Dessau]]
| governor = [[Linda Dessau]]
| current_number = 22
| current_number = 22
| political_party = {{color box|{{party color|Australian Labor Party}}|border=silver}} [[Australian Labor Party (Victorian Branch)|Labor]]
| political_party = {{color box|{{party color|Australian Labor Party}}|border=silver}} [[Australian Labor Party (Victorian Branch)|Labor]]
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| legislature_status = [[Majority government]]<br />{{Composition bar|55|88|{{party color|Australian Labor Party}}}}
| opposition_cabinet = [[Shadow ministry of Michael O'Brien|O'Brien Shadow Cabinet]]<small> (until 7 September 2021)</small><br />[[Second shadow ministry of Matthew Guy|Second Guy Shadow Caibnet]] <small>(since 7 September 2021)</small>
| opposition_cabinet = [[Shadow ministry of Michael O'Brien|O'Brien Shadow Cabinet]]<small> (until 7 September 2021)</small><br />[[Second shadow ministry of Matthew Guy|Second Guy Shadow Cabinet]] <small>(since 7 September 2021)</small>
| opposition_party = {{color box|{{party color|Liberal Party of Australia}}|border=silver}} {{color box|{{party color|National Party of Australia}}|border=silver}} [[Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division)|Liberal]]–[[National Party of Australia - Victoria|National]] [[Coalition (Australia)|Coalition]]
| opposition_party = {{color box|{{party color|Liberal Party of Australia}}|border=silver}} {{color box|{{party color|National Party of Australia}}|border=silver}} [[Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division)|Liberal]]–[[National Party of Australia – Victoria|National]] [[Coalition (Australia)|Coalition]]
| opposition_leader = [[Michael O'Brien (Victorian politician)|Michael O'Brien]] ([[Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division)|Liberal]]) <small>(until 7 September 2021)</small> <br /> [[Matthew Guy]] ([[Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division)|Liberal]]) <small>(since 7 September 2021)</small>
| opposition_leader = [[Michael O'Brien (Victorian politician)|Michael O'Brien]] ([[Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division)|Liberal]]) <small>(until 7 September 2021)</small> <br /> [[Matthew Guy]] ([[Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division)|Liberal]]) <small>(since 7 September 2021)</small>
| election = [[2018 Victorian state election|2018 state election]]
| election = [[2018 Victorian state election|2018 state election]]
| previous = [[First Andrews ministry]]
| previous = [[First Andrews ministry]]
| successor = [[Third Andrews ministry]]
| successor = [[Third Andrews ministry]]
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{{Daniel Andrews sidebar}}
{{Daniel Andrews sidebar}}


The '''Second Andrews ministry''' was the 70th ministry of the [[Government of Victoria]]. The [[Australian Labor Party (Victorian Branch)|Labor]] government, led by [[Premier of Victoria|Premier]] [[Daniel Andrews]] and Deputy Premier [[James Merlino]], was officially sworn in on 29 November 2018, following the party's second consecutive victory at the [[2018 Victorian state election|2018 state election]], which was held on 24 November 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://governor.vic.gov.au/all-news/swearing-second-andrews-ministry-0|title=Swearing in of the Second Andrews Ministry|work=Governor of Victoria|date=29 November 2018}}</ref>
The '''Second Andrews ministry''' was the 70th ministry of the [[Government of Victoria]]. The [[Australian Labor Party (Victorian Branch)|Labor]] government, led by [[Premier of Victoria|Premier]] [[Daniel Andrews]] and Deputy Premier [[James Merlino]], was officially sworn in on 29 November 2018, following the party's second consecutive victory at the [[2018 Victorian state election|2018 state election]], which was held on 24 November 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://governor.vic.gov.au/all-news/swearing-second-andrews-ministry-0|title=Swearing in of the Second Andrews Ministry|work=Governor of Victoria|date=29 November 2018}}</ref>


At the time of its formation the [[Ministry (collective executive)|ministry]] consisted of 22 [[Minister (government)|ministers]], eleven of whom were women, making it the first cabinet in Victoria's history to reach gender parity.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/labor-makes-history-with-first-cabinet-that-is-50-per-cent-women-20181127-p50ioa.html|title=Labor makes history with first Cabinet that is 50 per cent women|work=The Age|date=27 November 2018}}</ref> To accommodate this change [[Philip Dalidakis]] was removed from his cabinet position, although his work as a minister was praised by Andrews.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-27/daniel-andrews-new-cabinet-50-per-cent-female/10559136|title=Half of Victoria's ministry positions to go to women, Premier announces|last=Stephanie Anderson|date=2018-11-27|website=ABC News|language=en-AU|access-date=2018-12-14}}</ref> Following the resignation of [[Gavin Jennings]] and the appointment of [[Ros Spence]] on 23 March 2020, the Cabinet became majority female.
At the time of its formation, the [[Ministry (collective executive)|ministry]] consisted of 22 [[Minister (government)|ministers]], eleven of whom were women, making it the first cabinet in Victoria's history to reach gender parity.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/labor-makes-history-with-first-cabinet-that-is-50-per-cent-women-20181127-p50ioa.html|title=Labor makes history with first Cabinet that is 50 per cent women|work=The Age|date=27 November 2018}}</ref> To accommodate this change [[Philip Dalidakis]] was removed from his cabinet position. However, his work as a minister was praised by Andrews.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-27/daniel-andrews-new-cabinet-50-per-cent-female/10559136|title=Half of Victoria's ministry positions to go to women, Premier announces|last=Stephanie Anderson|date=2018-11-27|website=ABC News|language=en-AU|access-date=2018-12-14}}</ref> Following the resignation of [[Gavin Jennings]] and the appointment of [[Ros Spence]] on 23 March 2020, the Cabinet became majority female.


The Second Andrews ministry succeeded the [[First Andrews ministry]], and was succeeded by the [[Third Andrews ministry]].
The Second Andrews ministry succeeded the [[First Andrews ministry]], and was succeeded by the [[Third Andrews ministry]].


== Second Andrews ministry, 2018–2022 ==
== Second Andrews ministry, 2018–2022 ==
===June 2022–October 2022===
=== June 2022–October 2022 ===
A cabinet reshuffle was undertaken in June 2022 after five cabinet ministers had announced their upcoming retirement at the [[2022 Victorian state election|November state election]]: [[James Merlino]], [[Martin Foley (politician)|Martin Foley]], [[Lisa Neville]], [[Martin Pakula]] and [[Richard Wynne]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-24/labor-party-andrews-government-ministers-resign/101178976|title=Victorian ministers confirm resignations from Andrews government ahead of November election|publisher=ABC News|date=24 June 2022}}</ref>
A cabinet reshuffle was undertaken in June 2022 after five cabinet ministers had announced their upcoming retirement at the [[2022 Victorian state election|November state election]]: [[James Merlino]], [[Martin Foley (politician)|Martin Foley]], [[Lisa Neville]], [[Martin Pakula]] and [[Richard Wynne]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-24/labor-party-andrews-government-ministers-resign/101178976|title=Victorian ministers confirm resignations from Andrews government ahead of November election|publisher=ABC News|date=24 June 2022}}</ref>


[[Lizzie Blandthorn]], [[Colin Brooks (politician)|Colin Brooks]], [[Steve Dimopoulos]], [[Sonya Kilkenny]] and [[Harriet Shing]] were appointed to the ministry to replace the retiring ministers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/statement-new-ministry|title=Statement On New Ministry|publisher=Premier of Victoria|date=25 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627065514/https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/statement-new-ministry|archive-date=27 June 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> The rearranged ministry was sworn in on 27 June.<ref>{{Gazette VIC|title=Ministers of the Crown|file=GG2022S319|page=1-3|date=27 June 2022|url=http://www.gazette.vic.gov.au/gazette/Gazettes2022/GG2022S319.pdf}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.governor.vic.gov.au/all-news/livestream-swearing-andrews-ministry|title=Livestream of swearing in of Andrews Ministry|work=governor.vic.gov.au|date=27 June 2022}}</ref> Kilkenny was sworn in a week later on 4 July as she had contracted [[COVID-19]] and had to isolate prior to the original swearing-in ceremony.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://7news.com.au/politics/new-vic-govt-ministers-to-be-sworn-in-c-7308878|title=Vic govt ministry sworn in after reshuffle|publisher=7News|date=27 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Gazette VIC|title=Ministers of the Crown|file=GG2022S352|page=1-2|date=7 July 2022|url=http://www.gazette.vic.gov.au/gazette/Gazettes2022/GG2022S352.pdf}}</ref>
[[Lizzie Blandthorn]], [[Colin Brooks (politician)|Colin Brooks]], [[Steve Dimopoulos]], [[Sonya Kilkenny]] and [[Harriet Shing]] were appointed to the ministry to replace the retiring ministers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/statement-new-ministry|title=Statement On New Ministry|publisher=Premier of Victoria|date=25 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627065514/https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/statement-new-ministry|archive-date=27 June 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> The rearranged ministry was sworn in on 27 June.<ref>{{Gazette VIC|title=Ministers of the Crown|file=GG2022S319|page=1-3|date=27 June 2022|url=http://www.gazette.vic.gov.au/gazette/Gazettes2022/GG2022S319.pdf}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.governor.vic.gov.au/all-news/livestream-swearing-andrews-ministry|title=Livestream of swearing in of Andrews Ministry|work=governor.vic.gov.au|date=27 June 2022}}</ref> Kilkenny was sworn in a week later on 4 July as she had contracted [[COVID-19]] and had to isolate prior to the original swearing-in ceremony.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://7news.com.au/politics/new-vic-govt-ministers-to-be-sworn-in-c-7308878|title=Vic govt ministry sworn in after reshuffle|publisher=7News|date=27 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Gazette VIC|title=Ministers of the Crown|file=GG2022S352|page=1-2|date=7 July 2022|url=http://www.gazette.vic.gov.au/gazette/Gazettes2022/GG2022S352.pdf}}</ref>


There were also two new ministerial roles created to oversee the [[2026 Commonwealth Games]] to be held in the state.
Two new ministerial roles were also created to oversee the [[2026 Commonwealth Games]] to be held in the state.


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* [[Deputy Premier of Victoria|Deputy Premier]]
* [[Deputy Premier of Victoria|Deputy Premier]]
* Minister for Transport Infrastructure
* [[Minister for Transport Infrastructure]]
* [[Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop]]
* [[Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop]]
* [[Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery (Victoria)|Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery]]
* [[Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery (Victoria)|Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery]]
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* Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council
* Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council
* Attorney-General
* [[Attorney-General of Victoria|Attorney-General]]
* [[Minister for Police (Victoria)#Emergency Services|Minister for Emergency Services]]
* [[Minister for Police (Victoria)#Emergency Services|Minister for Emergency Services]]
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* [[Treasurer of Victoria|Treasurer]]
* [[Treasurer of Victoria|Treasurer]]
* Minister for Industrial Relations
* [[Minister for Industrial Relations (Victoria)|Minister for Industrial Relations]]
* Minister for Economic Development
* Minister for Economic Development
* Minister for Trade
* Minister for Trade
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* Minister for Child Protection and Family Services
* Minister for Child Protection and Family Services
* Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers
* Minister for [[Minister for Disability (Victoria)|Disability]], [[Minister for Ageing (Victoria)|Ageing]] and Carers
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| [[Anthony Carbines]], MP
| [[Anthony Carbines]], MP
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* [[Minister for Police (Victoria)|Minister for Police]]
* [[Minister for Police (Victoria)|Minister for Police]]
* Minister for Crime Prevention
* [[Minister for Crime Prevention]]
* [[Minister for Racing (Victoria)|Minister for Racing]]
* [[Minister for Racing (Victoria)|Minister for Racing]]
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* Minister for Business Precincts
* Minister for Business Precincts
* [[Minister for Public and Active Transport|Minister for Public Transport]]
* [[Minister for Public and Active Transport|Minister for Public Transport]]
* Minister for [[Minister for Roads and Road Safety|Roads and Road Safety]]
* [[Minister for Roads and Road Safety]]
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|[[Lily D'Ambrosio]], MP
|[[Lily D'Ambrosio]], MP
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* Minister for Energy
* [[Minister for Energy and Resources|Minister for Energy]]
* [[Minister for the Environment (Victoria)|Minister for Environment and Climate Action]]
* [[Minister for the Environment (Victoria)|Minister for Environment and Climate Action]]
* Minister for Solar Homes
* Minister for Solar Homes
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| [[Steve Dimopoulos]], MP
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* Minister For Tourism, Sport And Major Events
* Minister For Tourism, [[Minister for Sport (Victoria)|Sport]] And Major Events
* Minister For Creative Industries
* Minister For Creative Industries
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* Minister for [[Minister for Consumer Affairs (Victoria)|Consumer Affairs]], [[Minister for Gaming (Victoria)|Gaming and Liquor Regulation]]
* Minister for [[Minister for Consumer Affairs (Victoria)|Consumer Affairs]], [[Minister for Gaming (Victoria)|Gaming and Liquor Regulation]]
* Minister for Ports and Freight
* [[Minister for Ports and Freight]]
* [[Minister for Local Government (Victoria)|Minister for Local Government]]
* [[Minister for Local Government (Victoria)|Minister for Local Government]]
* Minister for Suburban Development
* Minister for Suburban Development
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* [[Minister for Corrections (Victoria)|Minister for Corrections]] <small>(from 4 July 2022)</small>
* [[Minister for Corrections (Victoria)|Minister for Corrections]] <small>(from 4 July 2022)</small>
* [[Minister for Corrections (Victoria)|Minister for Youth Justice]] <small>(from 4 July 2022)</small>
* [[Minister for Youth Justice (Victoria)]] <small>(from 4 July 2022)</small>
* Minister for Victim Support <small>(from 4 July 2022)</small>
* Minister for Victim Support <small>(from 4 July 2022)</small>
* Minister for Fishing and Boating <small>(from 4 July 2022)</small>
* Minister for Fishing and Boating <small>(from 4 July 2022)</small>
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* [[Minister for Housing (Victoria)|Minister for Housing]]
* [[Minister for Housing (Victoria)|Minister for Housing]]
* Assistant Treasurer
* [[Assistant Treasurer of Victoria|Assistant Treasurer]]
* Minister for Government Services
* Minister for Government Services
* Minister for Regulatory Reform
* Minister for Regulatory Reform
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* Minister for [[Minister for Employment (Victoria)|Employment]]
* Minister for [[Minister for Employment (Victoria)|Employment]]
* Minister for Innovation, [[Minister for Medical Research (Victoria)|Medical Research]] and the Digital Economy
* Minister for [[Minister for Innovation (Victoria)|Innovation]], [[Minister for Medical Research (Victoria)|Medical Research]] and the Digital Economy
* Minister for Resources
* Minister for Resources
* [[Minister for Small Business (Victoria)|Minister for Small Business]]
* [[Minister for Small Business (Victoria)|Minister for Small Business]]
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| [[Harriet Shing]], MLC
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* Minister for [[Minister for Water|Water]]
* Minister for [[Minister for Water (Victoria)|Water]]
* Minister for Regional Development
* [[Minister for Regional Development (Victoria)|Minister for Regional Development]]
* Minister for Equality
* [[Minister for Equality (Victoria)|Minister for Equality]]
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| [[Ros Spence]], MP
| [[Ros Spence]], MP
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* Minister for Prevention of Family Violence
* [[Minister for Prevention of Family Violence (Victoria)|Minister for Prevention of Family Violence]]
* [[Minister for Multicultural Affairs]]
* [[Minister for Multicultural Affairs]]
* [[Minister for Community Sport]]
* [[Minister for Community Sport]]
* Minister for Youth
* [[Minister for Youth (Victoria)|Minister for Youth]]
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===June 2020–June 2022===
=== June 2020–June 2022 ===
On 15 June 2020, [[Adem Somyurek]] was dismissed from the ministry due to alleged misconduct, with [[Robin Scott (Victorian politician)|Robin Scott]] and [[Marlene Kairouz]] also resigning the next day. A reshuffle took place on 22 June 2020, bringing [[Shaun Leane]], [[Danny Pearson (politician)|Danny Pearson]] and [[Natalie Hutchins]] into cabinet and reassigning several portfolios.<ref name="june2020">{{cite news |title=Victorian Premier announces new Cabinet members after branch-stacking scandal |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-18/daniel-andrews-cabinet-newcomers-after-branch-stacking-scandal/12370014 |accessdate=22 June 2020 |work=ABC News |date=18 June 2020 |language=en-AU}}</ref><ref>{{Gazette VIC|title=Ministers of the Crown|file=GG2020S296|page=1-3|date=22 June 2020|url=http://www.gazette.vic.gov.au/gazette/Gazettes2020/GG2020S296.pdf}}</ref> Hutchins was previously a minister in the [[First Andrews Ministry]].
On 15 June 2020, [[Adem Somyurek]] was dismissed from the ministry due to alleged misconduct, with [[Robin Scott (Victorian politician)|Robin Scott]] and [[Marlene Kairouz]] also resigning the next day. A reshuffle took place on 22 June 2020, bringing [[Shaun Leane]], [[Danny Pearson (politician)|Danny Pearson]] and [[Natalie Hutchins]] into cabinet and reassigning several portfolios.<ref name="june2020">{{cite news |title=Victorian Premier announces new Cabinet members after branch-stacking scandal |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-18/daniel-andrews-cabinet-newcomers-after-branch-stacking-scandal/12370014 |accessdate=22 June 2020 |work=ABC News |date=18 June 2020 |language=en-AU}}</ref><ref>{{Gazette VIC|title=Ministers of the Crown|file=GG2020S296|page=1-3|date=22 June 2020|url=http://www.gazette.vic.gov.au/gazette/Gazettes2020/GG2020S296.pdf}}</ref> Hutchins was previously a minister in the [[First Andrews Ministry]].


On 26 September 2020, health minister [[Jenny Mikakos]] resigned as minister, following Premier [[Daniel Andrews]] stating in the board of inquiry into the hotel quarantine program, that he regarded Mikakos "accountable" for the program.<ref name="resignation-theage">{{cite news |last1=Ilanbey |first1=Sumeyya |title=Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos resigns |url=https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/victorian-health-minister-jenny-mikakos-resigns-20200925-p55zeo.html |accessdate=26 September 2020 |work=The Age |date=26 September 2020 |language=en}}</ref> [[Minister for Mental Health (Victoria)|Minister for Mental Health]] [[Martin Foley (politician)|Martin Foley]] was sworn in as the new health and ambulance services minister later that day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/news/victorian-mental-health-minister-martin-foley-replaces-health-minister-jenny-mikakos-following-resignation|title=Victorian mental health minister Martin Foley replaces health minister Jenny Mikakos following resignation|publisher=SBS News|date=26 September 2020|accessdate=26 September 2020}}</ref> A further reshuffle three days later on 29 September 2020 added [[Ingrid Stitt]] into the cabinet and the reassignment of some portfolios.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-29/ingrid-stitt-fills-cabinet-spot-left-by-jenny-mikakos/12714256|title=Ingrid Stitt joins Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews' ministry following departure of Jenny Mikakos|publisher=ABC News|date=29 September 2020|accessdate=29 September 2020}}</ref>
On 26 September 2020, health minister [[Jenny Mikakos]] resigned as minister, following Premier [[Daniel Andrews]] stating in the board of inquiry into the hotel quarantine program that he regarded Mikakos "accountable" for the program.<ref name="resignation-theage">{{cite news |last1=Ilanbey |first1=Sumeyya |title=Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos resigns |url=https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/victorian-health-minister-jenny-mikakos-resigns-20200925-p55zeo.html |accessdate=26 September 2020 |work=The Age |date=26 September 2020 |language=en}}</ref> [[Minister for Mental Health (Victoria)|Minister for Mental Health]] [[Martin Foley (politician)|Martin Foley]] was sworn in as the new health and ambulance services minister later that day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/news/victorian-mental-health-minister-martin-foley-replaces-health-minister-jenny-mikakos-following-resignation|title=Victorian mental health minister Martin Foley replaces health minister Jenny Mikakos following resignation|publisher=SBS News|date=26 September 2020|accessdate=26 September 2020}}</ref> A further reshuffle three days later on 29 September 2020 added [[Ingrid Stitt]] into the cabinet and the reassignment of some portfolios.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-29/ingrid-stitt-fills-cabinet-spot-left-by-jenny-mikakos/12714256|title=Ingrid Stitt joins Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews' ministry following departure of Jenny Mikakos|publisher=ABC News|date=29 September 2020|accessdate=29 September 2020}}</ref>


On 16 December 2020, [[Jill Hennessy (politician)|Jill Hennessy]] announced she would step down from the role of Attorney-General effective immediately to spend more time with her family, but would stay in Parliament and recontest her seat at the 2022 election. She was replaced as Attorney-General by [[Jaclyn Symes]]. [[Mary-Anne Thomas]] was added to the cabinet and was appointed Minister for Regional Development and [[Minister for Agriculture (Victoria)|Minister for Agriculture]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Willingham |first1=Richard |title=Jaclyn Symes sworn in to replace Jill Hennessy as Victorian Attorney-General |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-12-22/new-victorian-attorney-general-jaclyn-symes-sworn-in/13007006 |website=ABC News |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |date=22 December 2020 |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref>
On 16 December 2020, [[Jill Hennessy (politician)|Jill Hennessy]] announced she would step down from the role of Attorney-General effective immediately to spend more time with her family but would stay in Parliament and recontest her seat at the 2022 election. She was replaced as Attorney-General by [[Jaclyn Symes]]. [[Mary-Anne Thomas]] was added to the cabinet and was appointed [[Minister for Regional Development (Victoria)|Minister for Regional Development]] and [[Minister for Agriculture (Victoria)|Minister for Agriculture]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Willingham |first1=Richard |title=Jaclyn Symes sworn in to replace Jill Hennessy as Victorian Attorney-General |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-12-22/new-victorian-attorney-general-jaclyn-symes-sworn-in/13007006 |website=ABC News |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |date=22 December 2020 |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref>


In February 2021, [[Lisa Neville]] was admitted to hospital and was forced to take leave due to [[Chron's disease]]. She returned to work in August 2021. The nature of her emergency services portfolio required regular travel around to remote parts of the state at short notice, which was not suitable with her medical condition. Therefore, Neville relinquished the portfolio to Attorney-General [[Jaclyn Symes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/leaders/victorian-mp-lisa-neville-returns-to-work-following-extended-sick-leave/news-story/88ba9e6e32d8e44f2daa3c9bba9d2978|title=Victorian MP Lisa Neville returns to work following extended sick leave|publisher=news.com.au|date=23 August 2021|access-date=16 July 2022}}</ref> Symes relinquished her resources portfolio to [[Jaala Pulford]].<ref>{{Gazette VIC|title=Ministers of the Crown|file=GG2021S456|page=1-3|date=23 August 2021|url=http://www.gazette.vic.gov.au/gazette/Gazettes2021/GG2021S456.pdf}}</ref>
In February 2021, [[Lisa Neville]] was admitted to hospital and was forced to take leave due to [[Chron's disease]]. She returned to work in August 2021. The nature of her emergency services portfolio required regular travel to remote parts of the state at short notice, which was unsuitable for her medical condition. Therefore, Neville relinquished the portfolio to Attorney-General [[Jaclyn Symes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/leaders/victorian-mp-lisa-neville-returns-to-work-following-extended-sick-leave/news-story/88ba9e6e32d8e44f2daa3c9bba9d2978|title=Victorian MP Lisa Neville returns to work following extended sick leave|publisher=news.com.au|date=23 August 2021|access-date=16 July 2022}}</ref> Symes relinquished her resources portfolio to [[Jaala Pulford]].<ref>{{Gazette VIC|title=Ministers of the Crown|file=GG2021S456|page=1-3|date=23 August 2021|url=http://www.gazette.vic.gov.au/gazette/Gazettes2021/GG2021S456.pdf}}</ref>


On 11 October 2021, [[Luke Donnellan]] resigned as minister, following the first day of the IBAC investigation Operation Watts. Donnellan claims that he never misused public funds but that he had previously breached party rules as Minister. He was replaced by [[Anthony Carbines]] on 6 December 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/fresh-faced-minister-to-replace-somyurek-ally-20211205-p59f0x.html|title=Fresh-faced minister to replace Somyurek ally|publisher=The Age|date=5 December 2021|access-date=19 January 2022}}</ref>
On 11 October 2021, [[Luke Donnellan]] resigned as minister, following the first day of the IBAC investigation Operation Watts. Donnellan claims he never misused public funds but had previously breached party rules as Minister. He was replaced by [[Anthony Carbines]] on 6 December 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/fresh-faced-minister-to-replace-somyurek-ally-20211205-p59f0x.html|title=Fresh-faced minister to replace Somyurek ally|publisher=The Age|date=5 December 2021|access-date=19 January 2022}}</ref>


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* [[Minister for Education (Victoria)|Minister for Education]]
* [[Minister for Education (Victoria)|Minister for Education]]
* [[Minister for Mental Health (Victoria)|Minister for Mental Health]] <small>(from 29 September 2020)</small>
* [[Minister for Mental Health (Victoria)|Minister for Mental Health]] <small>(from 29 September 2020)</small>
* ''Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers'' <small>(acting, from 11 October 2021 until 6 December 2021)</small>
* ''Minister for [[Minister for Disability (Victoria)|Disability]], [[Minister for Ageing (Victoria)|Ageing]] and Carers'' <small>(acting, from 11 October 2021 until 6 December 2021)</small>
|-
|-
| [[Tim Pallas]], MP
| [[Tim Pallas]], MP
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* [[Treasurer of Victoria|Treasurer]]
* [[Treasurer of Victoria|Treasurer]]
* Minister for Economic Development
* Minister for Economic Development
* Minister for Industrial Relations
* [[Minister for Industrial Relations (Victoria)|Minister for Industrial Relations]]
|-
|-
| [[Jacinta Allan]], MP
| [[Jacinta Allan]], MP
|
|
* Minister for Transport Infrastructure
* [[Minister for Transport Infrastructure]]
* Minister for the [[Suburban Rail Loop]]
* Minister for the [[Suburban Rail Loop]]
|-
|-
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* [[Minister for Health (Victoria)|Minister for Health]] <small>(from 26 September 2020)</small>
* [[Minister for Health (Victoria)|Minister for Health]] <small>(from 26 September 2020)</small>
* [[Minister for Police (Victoria)#Ambulance Services|Minister for Ambulance Services]] <small>(from 26 September 2020)</small>
* [[Minister for Police (Victoria)#Ambulance Services|Minister for Ambulance Services]] <small>(from 26 September 2020)</small>
* Minister for Equality
* [[Minister for Equality (Victoria)|Minister for Equality]]
* ''[[Minister for Mental Health (Victoria)|Minister for Mental Health]]'' <small>(until 29 September 2020)</small>
* ''[[Minister for Mental Health (Victoria)|Minister for Mental Health]]'' <small>(until 29 September 2020)</small>
* ''[[Minister for Creative Industries]]'' <small>(until 29 September 2020)</small>
* ''[[Minister for Creative Industries]]'' <small>(until 29 September 2020)</small>
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* [[Minister for Police (Victoria)#Emergency Services|Minister for Emergency Services]] <small>(from 23 August 2021)</small>
* [[Minister for Police (Victoria)#Emergency Services|Minister for Emergency Services]] <small>(from 23 August 2021)</small>
* ''Minister for Resources'' <small>(until 23 August 2021)</small>
* ''Minister for Resources'' <small>(until 23 August 2021)</small>
* ''Minister for Regional Development'' <small>(until 22 December 2020)</small>
* ''[[Minister for Regional Development (Victoria)|Minister for Regional Development]]'' <small>(until 22 December 2020)</small>
* ''[[Minister for Agriculture (Victoria)|Minister for Agriculture]]'' <small>(until 22 December 2020)</small>
* ''[[Minister for Agriculture (Victoria)|Minister for Agriculture]]'' <small>(until 22 December 2020)</small>
|-
|-
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* Minister for Trade
* Minister for Trade
* Minister for Business Precincts
* Minister for Business Precincts
* Minister for Tourism, Sport & Major Events
* Minister for Tourism, [[Minister for Sport (Victoria)|Sport]] and Major Events
* [[Minister for Racing (Victoria)|Minister for Racing]]
* [[Minister for Racing (Victoria)|Minister for Racing]]
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|-
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* [[Minister for Police (Victoria)|Minister for Police]] <small>(from 23 August 2021)</small>
* [[Minister for Police (Victoria)|Minister for Police]] <small>(from 23 August 2021)</small>
* Minister for [[Minister for Water|Water]]
* Minister for [[Minister for Water (Victoria)|Water]]
* ''[[Minister for Police and Emergency Services]]'' <small>(until 23 August 2021)</small>
* ''[[Minister for Police and Emergency Services]]'' <small>(until 23 August 2021)</small>
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|-
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* [[Minister for Women (Victoria)|Minister for Women]]
* [[Minister for Women (Victoria)|Minister for Women]]
* Minister for Prevention of Family Violence
* [[Minister for Prevention of Family Violence (Victoria)|Minister for Prevention of Family Violence]]
* [[Minister for Aboriginal Affairs (Victoria)|Minister for Aboriginal Affairs]]
* [[Minister for Aboriginal Affairs (Victoria)|Minister for Aboriginal Affairs]]
|-
|-
|[[Lily D'Ambrosio]], MP
|[[Lily D'Ambrosio]], MP
|
|
* Minister for Energy, Environment & Climate Change
* Minister for [[Minister for Energy and Resources|Energy]], [[Minister for the Environment (Victoria)|Environment]] and [[Minister for Climate Action (Victoria)|Climate Change]]
* Minister for Solar Homes
* Minister for Solar Homes
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|-
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* Minister for [[Minister for Employment (Victoria)|Employment]]
* Minister for [[Minister for Employment (Victoria)|Employment]]
* Minister for Innovation, [[Minister for Medical Research (Victoria)|Medical Research]] and the Digital Economy
* Minister for [[Minister for Innovation (Victoria)|Innovation]], [[Minister for Medical Research (Victoria)|Medical Research]] and the Digital Economy
* [[Minister for Small Business (Victoria)|Minister for Small Business]]
* [[Minister for Small Business (Victoria)|Minister for Small Business]]
* Minister for Resources <small>(since 23 August 2021)</small>
* Minister for Resources <small>(since 23 August 2021)</small>
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| [[Mary-Anne Thomas]], MP
| [[Mary-Anne Thomas]], MP
|
|
* Minister for Regional Development <small>(from 22 December 2020)</small>
* [[Minister for Regional Development (Victoria)|Minister for Regional Development]] <small>(from 22 December 2020)</small>
* [[Minister for Agriculture (Victoria)|Minister for Agriculture]] <small>(from 22 December 2020)</small>
* [[Minister for Agriculture (Victoria)|Minister for Agriculture]] <small>(from 22 December 2020)</small>
|-
|-
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|
* Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council <small>(from 29 September 2020)</small>
* Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council <small>(from 29 September 2020)</small>
* [[Minister for Training & Skills]]
* [[Minister for Training and Skills]]
* [[Minister for Higher Education (Victoria)|Minister for Higher Education]]
* [[Minister for Higher Education (Victoria)|Minister for Higher Education]]
|-
|-
| [[Melissa Horne]], MP
| [[Melissa Horne]], MP
|
|
* Minister for Ports & Freight
* [[Minister for Ports and Freight]]
* Minister for [[Minister for Consumer Affairs (Victoria)|Consumer Affairs]], [[Minister for Gaming (Victoria)|Gaming and Liquor Regulation]]
* Minister for [[Minister for Consumer Affairs (Victoria)|Consumer Affairs]], [[Minister for Gaming (Victoria)|Gaming and Liquor Regulation]]
* Minister for Fishing and Boating
* Minister for Fishing and Boating
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* [[Minister for Multicultural Affairs]]
* [[Minister for Multicultural Affairs]]
* [[Minister for Community Sport]]
* [[Minister for Community Sport]]
* Minister for Youth
* [[Minister for Youth (Victoria)|Minister for Youth]]
|-
|-
| [[Shaun Leane]], MLC
| [[Shaun Leane]], MLC
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| [[Natalie Hutchins]], MP
| [[Natalie Hutchins]], MP
|
|
* Minister for Crime Prevention
* [[Minister for Crime Prevention]]
* [[Minister for Corrections (Victoria)|Minister for Corrections]]
* [[Minister for Corrections (Victoria)|Minister for Corrections]]
* [[Minister for Corrections (Victoria)|Minister for Youth Justice]]
* [[Minister for Youth Justice (Victoria)]]
* Minister for Victim Support
* Minister for Victim Support
|-
|-
| [[Danny Pearson (politician)|Danny Pearson]], MP
| [[Danny Pearson (politician)|Danny Pearson]], MP
|
|
* Assistant Treasurer
* [[Assistant Treasurer of Victoria|Assistant Treasurer]]
* Minister for Regulatory Reform
* Minister for Regulatory Reform
* Minister for Government Services
* Minister for Government Services
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|
* Minister for Child Protection and Family Services <small>(from 6 December 2021)</small>
* Minister for Child Protection and Family Services <small>(from 6 December 2021)</small>
* Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers <small>(from 6 December 2021)</small>
* Minister for [[Minister for Disability (Victoria)|Disability]], [[Minister for Ageing (Victoria)|Ageing]] and Carers <small>(from 6 December 2021)</small>
|-
|-
! colspan="2" | Former Ministers
! colspan="2" | Former Ministers
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|
* Minister for Child Protection <small>(until 11 October 2021)</small>
* Minister for Child Protection <small>(until 11 October 2021)</small>
* Minister for Disability, Ageing & Carers <small>(until 11 October 2021)</small>
* Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers <small>(until 11 October 2021)</small>
|-
|-
| [[Jill Hennessy (politician)|Jill Hennessy]], MP
| [[Jill Hennessy (politician)|Jill Hennessy]], MP
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|}
|}


===November 2018–June 2020===
=== November 2018–June 2020 ===
The first arrangement of the Second Andrews ministry was sworn in on 29 November 2018.
The first arrangement of the Second Andrews ministry was sworn in on 29 November 2018.


[[Gavin Jennings]] resigned from Parliament and the ministry on 23 March 2020. He was replaced in cabinet by [[Ros Spence]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/women-outnumber-men-in-state-cabinet-after-outgoing-minister-replaced-20200320-p54c90.html|title =Women outnumber men in Victorian cabinet after outgoing minister replaced|date = 23 March 2020|accessdate = 24 March 2020|website = The Age|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref>
[[Gavin Jennings]] resigned from Parliament and the ministry on 23 March 2020. He was replaced in cabinet by [[Ros Spence]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/women-outnumber-men-in-state-cabinet-after-outgoing-minister-replaced-20200320-p54c90.html|title =Women outnumber men in Victorian cabinet after outgoing minister replaced|date = 23 March 2020|accessdate = 24 March 2020|website = The Age|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref>


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
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* [[Treasurer of Victoria|Treasurer]]
* [[Treasurer of Victoria|Treasurer]]
* Minister for Economic Development
* Minister for Economic Development
* Minister for Industrial Relations
* [[Minister for Industrial Relations (Victoria)|Minister for Industrial Relations]]
|-
|-
| [[Jill Hennessy (politician)|Jill Hennessy]], MP
| [[Jill Hennessy (politician)|Jill Hennessy]], MP
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| [[Jacinta Allan]], MP
| [[Jacinta Allan]], MP
|
|
* Minister for Transport Infrastructure
* [[Minister for Transport Infrastructure]]
* Minister for Priority Precincts <small>(from 23 March 2020)</small>
* Minister for Priority Precincts <small>(from 23 March 2020)</small>


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|
|
* [[Minister for Mental Health (Victoria)|Minister for Mental Health]]
* [[Minister for Mental Health (Victoria)|Minister for Mental Health]]
* Minister for Equality
* [[Minister for Equality (Victoria)|Minister for Equality]]
* [[Minister for Creative Industries]]
* [[Minister for Creative Industries]]
|-
|-
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| [[Jaclyn Symes]], MLC
| [[Jaclyn Symes]], MLC
|
|
* Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council <small>(from 23 March 2020)</small>
* Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council <small>(from 23 March 2020)</small>
* Minister for Regional Development
* [[Minister for Regional Development (Victoria)|Minister for Regional Development]]
* [[Minister for Agriculture (Victoria)|Minister for Agriculture]]
* [[Minister for Agriculture (Victoria)|Minister for Agriculture]]
* Minister for Resources
* Minister for Resources
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| [[Martin Pakula]], MP
| [[Martin Pakula]], MP
|
|
* Minister for Jobs, Innovation & Trade
* Minister for Jobs, [[Minister for Innovation (Victoria)|Innovation]] and Trade
* Minister for Tourism, Sport & Major Events
* Minister for Tourism, [[Minister for Sport (Victoria)|Sport]] and Major Events
* [[Minister for Racing (Victoria)|Minister for Racing]]
* [[Minister for Racing (Victoria)|Minister for Racing]]
|-
|-
| [[Lisa Neville]], MP
| [[Lisa Neville]], MP
|
|
* [[Minister for Police (Victoria)|Minister for Police & Emergency Services]]
* [[Minister for Police (Victoria)|Minister for Police and Emergency Services]]
* Minister for [[Minister for Water|Water]]
* Minister for [[Minister for Water (Victoria)|Water]]
|-
|-
|[[Robin Scott (Victorian politician)|Robin Scott]], MP
|[[Robin Scott (Victorian politician)|Robin Scott]], MP
|
|
* Assistant Treasurer
* [[Assistant Treasurer of Victoria|Assistant Treasurer]]
* [[Minister for Veterans (Victoria)|Minister for Veterans]]
* [[Minister for Veterans (Victoria)|Minister for Veterans]]
|-
|-
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|
|
* [[Minister for Women (Victoria)|Minister for Women]]
* [[Minister for Women (Victoria)|Minister for Women]]
* Minister for Prevention of Family Violence
* [[Minister for Prevention of Family Violence (Victoria)|Minister for Prevention of Family Violence]]
* [[Minister for Aboriginal Affairs (Victoria)|Minister for Aboriginal Affairs]] <small>(from 23 March 2020)</small>
* [[Minister for Aboriginal Affairs (Victoria)|Minister for Aboriginal Affairs]] <small>(from 23 March 2020)</small>
* ''Minister for Youth'' <small>(until 23 March 2020)</small>
* ''Minister for Youth'' <small>(until 23 March 2020)</small>
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|[[Lily D'Ambrosio]], MP
|[[Lily D'Ambrosio]], MP
|
|
* Minister for Energy, Environment & Climate Change
* Minister for [[Minister for Energy and Resources|Energy]], [[Minister for the Environment (Victoria)|Environment]] and [[Minister for Climate Action (Victoria)|Climate Change]]
* Minister for Solar Homes
* Minister for Solar Homes
|-
|-
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* Minister for [[Minister for Roads and Road Safety|Roads]]
* Minister for [[Minister for Roads and Road Safety|Roads]]
* [[Minister for Road Safety and the TAC]]
* [[Minister for Road Safety and the TAC]]
* Minister for Fishing & Boating
* Minister for Fishing and Boating
|-
|-
| [[Luke Donnellan]], MP
| [[Luke Donnellan]], MP
|
|
* Minister for Child Protection
* Minister for Child Protection
* Minister for Disability, Ageing & Carers
* Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers
|-
|-
| [[Ben Carroll]], MP
| [[Ben Carroll]], MP
|
|
* Minister for Crime Prevention
* [[Minister for Crime Prevention]]
* [[Minister for Corrections (Victoria)|Minister for Corrections]]
* [[Minister for Corrections (Victoria)|Minister for Corrections]]
* [[Minister for Corrections (Victoria)|Minister for Youth Justice]]
* [[Minister for Youth Justice (Victoria)]]
* Minister for Victim Support
* Minister for Victim Support
|-
|-
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| [[Marlene Kairouz]], MP
| [[Marlene Kairouz]], MP
|
|
* Minister for Consumer Affairs, [[Minister for Consumer Affairs (Victoria)|Gaming & Liquor Regulation]]
* Minister for Consumer Affairs, [[Minister for Consumer Affairs (Victoria)|Gaming and Liquor Regulation]]
* Minister for Suburban Development
* Minister for Suburban Development
|-
|-
| [[Gayle Tierney]], MLC
| [[Gayle Tierney]], MLC
|
|
* [[Minister for Training & Skills]]
* [[Minister for Training and Skills]]
* [[Minister for Higher Education (Victoria)|Minister for Higher Education]]
* [[Minister for Higher Education (Victoria)|Minister for Higher Education]]
|-
|-
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|
|
* [[Minister for Public and Active Transport|Minister for Public Transport]]
* [[Minister for Public and Active Transport|Minister for Public Transport]]
* Minister for Ports & Freight
* [[Minister for Ports and Freight]]
|-
|-
| [[Ros Spence]], MP
| [[Ros Spence]], MP
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* [[Minister for Multicultural Affairs]] <small>(from 23 March 2020)</small>
* [[Minister for Multicultural Affairs]] <small>(from 23 March 2020)</small>
* [[Minister for Community Sport]] <small>(from 23 March 2020)</small>
* [[Minister for Community Sport]] <small>(from 23 March 2020)</small>
* Minister for Youth <small>(from 23 March 2020)</small>
* [[Minister for Youth (Victoria)|Minister for Youth]] <small>(from 23 March 2020)</small>
|-
|-
! colspan="2" | Former Ministers
! colspan="2" | Former Ministers
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|}
|}


==Crisis Council of Cabinet==
== Crisis Council of Cabinet ==
The Crisis Council of Cabinet was established on 3 April 2020 as a response to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Australia|COVID-19 pandemic]]. It consists of the premier and seven ministers who were all sworn in via [[video conference]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/crisis-council-of-cabinet-set-up-to-combat-coronavirus/|title=Crisis Council Of Cabinet Set Up To Combat Coronavirus|work=Premier of Victoria|date=3 April 2020}}</ref> The Crisis Council of Cabinet and its positions were abolished in November that year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/about/people-in-parliament/members-search/list-alp-members/details/22/41|title=The Hon. James Merlino|website=Parliament of Victoria|access-date=28 June 2022}}</ref>
The Crisis Council of Cabinet was established on 3 April 2020 as a response to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Australia|COVID-19 pandemic]]. It consists of the premier and seven ministers who were all sworn in via [[video conference]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/crisis-council-of-cabinet-set-up-to-combat-coronavirus/|title=Crisis Council Of Cabinet Set Up To Combat Coronavirus|work=Premier of Victoria|date=3 April 2020}}</ref> The Crisis Council of Cabinet and its positions were abolished in November that year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/about/people-in-parliament/members-search/list-alp-members/details/22/41|title=The Hon. James Merlino|website=Parliament of Victoria|access-date=28 June 2022}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
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| [[Lisa Neville]], MP
| [[Lisa Neville]], MP
|
|
* Minister for the Coordination of Environment, Land, [[Minister for Water|Water]] and [[Minister for Planning (Victoria)|Planning]] – COVID-19
* Minister for the Coordination of Environment, Land, [[Minister for Water (Victoria)|Water]] and [[Minister for Planning (Victoria)|Planning]] – COVID-19
|-
|-
! colspan="2" | Former Ministers
! colspan="2" | Former Ministers
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|}
|}


==References==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
* [http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/ministers Ministers], Parliament of Victoria
* [http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/ministers Ministers], Parliament of Victoria


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Second Andrews ministry

70th ministry of Victoria, Australia
Date formed29 November 2018
Date dissolved5 December 2022
People and organisations
MonarchElizabeth II (until 8 September 2022)
Charles III (since 8 September 2022)
GovernorLinda Dessau
PremierDaniel Andrews
Deputy premierJames Merlino (until 27 June 2022)
Jacinta Allan (since 27 June 2022)
No. of ministers22
Member party  Labor
Status in legislatureMajority government
55 / 88
Opposition cabinetO'Brien Shadow Cabinet (until 7 September 2021)
Second Guy Shadow Cabinet (since 7 September 2021)
Opposition party    Liberal–National Coalition
Opposition leaderMichael O'Brien (Liberal) (until 7 September 2021)
Matthew Guy (Liberal) (since 7 September 2021)
History
Election2018 state election
PredecessorFirst Andrews ministry
SuccessorThird Andrews ministry
This article is part of
a series about
Daniel Andrews

Member of the Legislative Assembly for Mulgrave (2002–2023)

Premier of Victoria

Ministries

Elections

Royal Commissions

Daniel Andrews's signature

Victoria State Government

The Second Andrews ministry was the 70th ministry of the Government of Victoria. The Labor government, led by Premier Daniel Andrews and Deputy Premier James Merlino, was officially sworn in on 29 November 2018, following the party's second consecutive victory at the 2018 state election, which was held on 24 November 2018.[1]

At the time of its formation, the ministry consisted of 22 ministers, eleven of whom were women, making it the first cabinet in Victoria's history to reach gender parity.[2] To accommodate this change Philip Dalidakis was removed from his cabinet position. However, his work as a minister was praised by Andrews.[3] Following the resignation of Gavin Jennings and the appointment of Ros Spence on 23 March 2020, the Cabinet became majority female.

The Second Andrews ministry succeeded the First Andrews ministry, and was succeeded by the Third Andrews ministry.

Second Andrews ministry, 2018–2022

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June 2022–October 2022

[edit]

A cabinet reshuffle was undertaken in June 2022 after five cabinet ministers had announced their upcoming retirement at the November state election: James Merlino, Martin Foley, Lisa Neville, Martin Pakula and Richard Wynne.[4]

Lizzie Blandthorn, Colin Brooks, Steve Dimopoulos, Sonya Kilkenny and Harriet Shing were appointed to the ministry to replace the retiring ministers.[5] The rearranged ministry was sworn in on 27 June.[6][7] Kilkenny was sworn in a week later on 4 July as she had contracted COVID-19 and had to isolate prior to the original swearing-in ceremony.[8][9]

Two new ministerial roles were also created to oversee the 2026 Commonwealth Games to be held in the state.

Minister Portfolio
Daniel Andrews, MP
Jacinta Allan, MP
Jaclyn Symes, MLC
Gayle Tierney, MLC
Tim Pallas, MP
Lizzie Blandthorn, MP
  • Leader of the House
  • Minister for Planning
Colin Brooks, MP
  • Minister for Child Protection and Family Services
  • Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers
Anthony Carbines, MP
Ben Carroll, MP
Lily D'Ambrosio, MP
Steve Dimopoulos, MP
  • Minister For Tourism, Sport And Major Events
  • Minister For Creative Industries
Melissa Horne, MP
Natalie Hutchins, MP
Sonya Kilkenny, MP
Shaun Leane, MLC
Danny Pearson, MP
Jaala Pulford, MLC
Harriet Shing, MLC
Ros Spence, MP
Ingrid Stitt, MLC
  • Minister for Early Childhood and Pre-Prep
  • Minister for Workplace Safety
Mary-Anne Thomas, MP
Gabrielle Williams, MP

June 2020–June 2022

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On 15 June 2020, Adem Somyurek was dismissed from the ministry due to alleged misconduct, with Robin Scott and Marlene Kairouz also resigning the next day. A reshuffle took place on 22 June 2020, bringing Shaun Leane, Danny Pearson and Natalie Hutchins into cabinet and reassigning several portfolios.[10][11] Hutchins was previously a minister in the First Andrews Ministry.

On 26 September 2020, health minister Jenny Mikakos resigned as minister, following Premier Daniel Andrews stating in the board of inquiry into the hotel quarantine program that he regarded Mikakos "accountable" for the program.[12] Minister for Mental Health Martin Foley was sworn in as the new health and ambulance services minister later that day.[13] A further reshuffle three days later on 29 September 2020 added Ingrid Stitt into the cabinet and the reassignment of some portfolios.[14]

On 16 December 2020, Jill Hennessy announced she would step down from the role of Attorney-General effective immediately to spend more time with her family but would stay in Parliament and recontest her seat at the 2022 election. She was replaced as Attorney-General by Jaclyn Symes. Mary-Anne Thomas was added to the cabinet and was appointed Minister for Regional Development and Minister for Agriculture.[15]

In February 2021, Lisa Neville was admitted to hospital and was forced to take leave due to Chron's disease. She returned to work in August 2021. The nature of her emergency services portfolio required regular travel to remote parts of the state at short notice, which was unsuitable for her medical condition. Therefore, Neville relinquished the portfolio to Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes.[16] Symes relinquished her resources portfolio to Jaala Pulford.[17]

On 11 October 2021, Luke Donnellan resigned as minister, following the first day of the IBAC investigation Operation Watts. Donnellan claims he never misused public funds but had previously breached party rules as Minister. He was replaced by Anthony Carbines on 6 December 2021.[18]

Minister Portfolio
Daniel Andrews, MP
James Merlino, MP
Tim Pallas, MP
Jacinta Allan, MP
Martin Foley, MP
Richard Wynne, MP
Jaclyn Symes, MLC
Martin Pakula, MP
  • Minister for Industry Support and Recovery
  • Minister for Trade
  • Minister for Business Precincts
  • Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events
  • Minister for Racing
Lisa Neville, MP
Gabrielle Williams, MP
Lily D'Ambrosio, MP
Jaala Pulford, MLC
Mary-Anne Thomas, MP
Ben Carroll, MP
Gayle Tierney, MLC
Melissa Horne, MP
Ros Spence, MP
Shaun Leane, MLC
Natalie Hutchins, MP
Danny Pearson, MP
Ingrid Stitt, MLC
  • Minister for Workplace Safety (from 29 September 2020)
  • Minister for Early Childhood (from 29 September 2020)
Anthony Carbines, MP
  • Minister for Child Protection and Family Services (from 6 December 2021)
  • Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers (from 6 December 2021)
Former Ministers
Luke Donnellan, MP
  • Minister for Child Protection (until 11 October 2021)
  • Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers (until 11 October 2021)
Jill Hennessy, MP
  • Attorney-General (until 16 December 2020)
  • Minister for Workplace Safety (until 29 September 2020)
Jenny Mikakos, MLC

November 2018–June 2020

[edit]

The first arrangement of the Second Andrews ministry was sworn in on 29 November 2018.

Gavin Jennings resigned from Parliament and the ministry on 23 March 2020. He was replaced in cabinet by Ros Spence.[19]

Minister Portfolio
Daniel Andrews, MP
James Merlino, MP
Tim Pallas, MP
Jill Hennessy, MP
Jacinta Allan, MP
Jenny Mikakos, MLC
Martin Foley, MP
Richard Wynne, MP
Jaclyn Symes, MLC
Martin Pakula, MP
Lisa Neville, MP
Robin Scott, MP
Gabrielle Williams, MP
Lily D'Ambrosio, MP
Jaala Pulford, MLC
Luke Donnellan, MP
  • Minister for Child Protection
  • Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers
Ben Carroll, MP
Adem Somyurek, MLC
Marlene Kairouz, MP
Gayle Tierney, MLC
Melissa Horne, MP
Ros Spence, MP
Former Ministers
Gavin Jennings, MLC
  • Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council (until 23 March 2020)
  • Special Minister of State (until 23 March 2020)
  • Minister for Priority Precincts (until 23 March 2020)
  • Minister for Aboriginal Affairs (until 23 March 2020)

Crisis Council of Cabinet

[edit]

The Crisis Council of Cabinet was established on 3 April 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It consists of the premier and seven ministers who were all sworn in via video conference.[20] The Crisis Council of Cabinet and its positions were abolished in November that year.[21]

Minister Portfolio
Daniel Andrews, MP
  • Premier
  • Chair – Crisis Council of Cabinet
James Merlino, MP
  • Deputy Premier
  • Minister for the Coordination of Education and Training – COVID-19
Tim Pallas, MP
  • Treasurer
  • Minister for the Coordination of Treasury and Finance – COVID-19
Jill Hennessy, MP
  • Attorney-General
  • Minister for the Coordination of Justice and Community Safety – COVID-19
Jacinta Allan, MP
  • Minister for the Coordination of Transport – COVID-19
Martin Foley, MP
  • Minister for the Coordination of Health and Human Services – COVID-19 (from 26 September 2020)
Martin Pakula, MP
  • Minister for the Coordination of Jobs, Precincts and Regions – COVID 19
Lisa Neville, MP
  • Minister for the Coordination of Environment, Land, Water and Planning – COVID-19
Former Ministers
Jenny Mikakos, MLC
  • Minister for the Coordination of Health and Human Services – COVID-19 (until 26 September 2020)

References

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  1. ^ "Swearing in of the Second Andrews Ministry". Governor of Victoria. 29 November 2018.
  2. ^ "Labor makes history with first Cabinet that is 50 per cent women". The Age. 27 November 2018.
  3. ^ Stephanie Anderson (27 November 2018). "Half of Victoria's ministry positions to go to women, Premier announces". ABC News. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
  4. ^ "Victorian ministers confirm resignations from Andrews government ahead of November election". ABC News. 24 June 2022.
  5. ^ "Statement On New Ministry". Premier of Victoria. 25 June 2022. Archived from the original on 27 June 2022.
  6. ^ "Ministers of the Crown (per GG2022S319)" (PDF). Victoria Government Gazette. Victorian Government Printer. 27 June 2022. p. 1-3.
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Parliament of Victoria
Preceded by Second Andrews ministry
2018–2022 		Succeeded by
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