Portfolio ministers
Premier
Hon Jacinta Allan MP
The Hon Jacinta Allan MP became the Premier of Victoria on 27 September 2023 and is Victoria’s head of government. DPC advises and supports the Premier and her portfolio to lead whole of government policy delivery and reform and to improve public administration.
The Premier is the main channel of communication between the Governor, as Head of State, and Cabinet, and between the Victorian Government and other state and territory governments.
The DPC administrative offices, the Office of the Governor and the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, are also part of the Premier’s portfolio.
The Hon Daniel Andrews served as the Premier of Victoria for the first part of the 2023–24 financial year.
Contact details
Level 1, 1 Treasury Place
East Melbourne VIC 3002
Phone: (03) 9651 5000
Email: jacinta.allan@parliament.vic.gov.au
Deputy Premier
The Hon Ben Carroll MP
Mr Carroll became the Deputy Premier of Victoria on 27 September 2023.
In addition to his
responsibilities, Mr Carroll is also the Minister for Education and the Minister for Medical Research.
The Hon Jacinta Allan MP served as the Deputy Premier for the first part of the 2023–24 financial year.
Contact details
Level 3, 1 Treasury Place
East Melbourne VIC 3002
Phone: (03) 9651 1233
Email: reception.carroll@minstaff.vic.gov.au
Minister for Treaty and First Peoples
The Hon Natalie Hutchins MP
Ms Hutchins was reappointed as the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples on 2 October 2023, having previously served as the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs from December 2014 to December 2018.
DPC’s First Peoples – State Relations group supports the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples to advance self-determination, progress Treaty and truth, and ensure the protection and recognition of cultural heritage and land rights for First Nations communities across Victoria.
In addition to her DPC responsibilities, Ms Hutchins is also the Minister for Jobs and Industry and the Minister for Women.
Gabrielle Williams MP served as the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples for the first part of the 2023–24 financial year.
Contact details
121 Exhibition Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: (03) 9095 4301
Email: minofficehutchins@ecodev.vic.gov.au
Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Ingrid Stitt MP
Ms Stitt was appointed as the Minister for Multicultural Affairs on 2 October 2023.
DPC advises and supports the Minister for Multicultural Affairs in promoting fairness, inclusion and participation of Victoria’s culturally diverse communities, ensuring Victorians of all cultural and religious backgrounds can enjoy the benefits of a multicultural society.
In addition to her DPC responsibilities, Ms Stitt is also the Minister for Mental Health and the Minister for Ageing.
The Hon Colin Brooks MP served as the Minister for Multicultural Affairs for the first part of the 2023–24 financial year.
Contact details
50 Londsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: (03) 9096 8587
Email: minister.multicultural@dpc.vic.gov.au
Other members of parliament
Steve McGhie MP, Cabinet Secretary
Mr McGhie has been the Cabinet Secretary since July 2022. DPC’s Cabinet Office provides support to the Cabinet Secretary for the operations of the Cabinet process and coordinating the work of the Cabinet.
Contact details
Email: Stephen.McGhie@parliament.vic.gov.au
Nick Staikos MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier
Mr Staikos supports the Premier with her portfolio responsibilities.
Contact details
Email: nick.staikos@parliament.vic.gov.au
Chris Couzens MP, Parliamentary Secretary for First Peoples
Ms Couzens has been the Parliamentary Secretary for First Peoples since June 2022.
Contact details
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