Hon Jacinta Allan MP, Premier
The Hon Jacinta Allan MP is the 49th Premier of Victoria, and the Leader of the Victorian Labor Party.
Ms Allan was first elected to the Victorian State Parliament in 1999 as the Member for Bendigo East. She was appointed to the Cabinet in 2002 as Minister for Employment and Youth Affairs. She was Leader of the House from December 2014 to June 2022. Ms Allan was also the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Minister for Suburban Rail Loop and Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery.
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The Hon Ben Carroll MP, Deputy Premier
Mr Carroll is also Minister for Education and Minister for WorkSafe and TAC.
Minister Carroll was born and raised in Airport West where his family have lived for over 40 years.
He has over 20 years’ worth of experience in public service, including as a lawyer for the Victorian Government, and adviser to Victorian Premier Steve Bracks.
First elected as the Member for Niddrie on the 24th of March 2012, Mr Carroll was appointed the Minister for Industry and Employment in October 2017. In this role he oversaw the implementation of Australia’s first ever local jobs first legislation and the countries first Social Procurement Framework.
Following the 2018 Victorian State Election Ben was appointed the Minister for Crime Prevention, Corrections, Youth Justice and Victim Support.
In June 2020, he was appointed the Minister for Public Transport, Roads and Road Safety.
In July 2022, Mr Carroll added the portfolios of Minister for Industry Support and Recovery and Business Precincts to his existing portfolio responsibilities of Public Transport, Roads and Road Safety.
In these roles, Minister Carroll focuses on ensuring Victoria’s transport network and industry policies provide access to opportunity, support the transition to net zero emissions, and build a fairer society.
Following the 2022 Victorian State Election, Ben added the portfolios of Minister for Industry and Innovation, Manufacturing Sovereignty and Employment to his existing portfolio responsibility of Public Transport.
The Hon. Ros Spence MP, Minister for Treaty and First Peoples
Ms Spence is also the Minister for Agriculture, the Minister for Community Sport and the Minister for Carers and Volunteers.
Before entering Parliament, Ms Spence achieved a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws. Ms Spence has worked in various administrative roles, volunteered at the then Broadmeadows Community Legal Centre, and worked as an electorate officer and operations manager. From 2008 to 2012 Ms Spence served as a Councillor on Hume City Council, including time as Deputy Mayor and Mayor.
Ms Spence's experiences with Broadmeadows Community Legal Centre showed her firsthand how a bit of extra help can make a long-term difference to the most disadvantaged members of our community.
The priorities Ms Spence has for her community are to deliver world-class schools and community facilities, as well as advocating for the best possible transport infrastructure to support a growing community.
Ms Spence's vision for Victoria’s future is a state that is inclusive, fair and offers opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. In growing areas like her electorate, she wants to see investment in infrastructure that families need to thrive.
The areas of public policy that she is most passionate about include education, appropriate urban development, economic growth, and the importance of equity and inclusion.
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Ingrid Stitt MP, Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Ingrid Stitt was elected to the Victorian Legislative Council in 2018 representing the Western Metropolitan Region. She is also the Minister for Mental Health, the Minister for Ageing and the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence. As Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Ingrid believes that Victoria’s diversity is one of our state’s greatest strengths. She recognises the contribution that our multicultural communities make to make our state stronger and fairer.
Ingrid has also served as Minister for Workplace Safety, Minister for Early Childhood and Pre-Prep and Minister for Environment.
Prior to entering Parliament, Ingrid devoted her working life to representing low paid workers across the private and community sectors. Ingrid has raised her family and lived in the West for over 20 years.
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