Wilson shadow ministry
Wilson shadow ministry | |
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.svg.png){kind=small} Shadow cabinet of Victoria | |
.png) Jess Wilson | |
| Date formed | 18 November 2025 |
| People and organisations | |
| Opposition Leader | Jess Wilson |
| Deputy Opposition Leader | Sam Groth (until 28 January 2026) David Southwick (from 28 January 2026) |
| Member parties | Liberal–National coalition |
| Status in legislature | Opposition |
| History | |
| Legislature term | 60th |
| Predecessor | Battin shadow ministry |
The shadow ministry of Jess Wilson is the shadow cabinet of Victoria since November 2025, serving in opposition to the Allan government. The shadow ministry is the Opposition's alternative to the Allan ministry. It was formed following the 2025 Victorian Liberal Party leadership spill where Jess Wilson was elected leader of the Victorian Liberal Party and Leader of the Opposition.[1] Sam Groth, who was elected as deputy leader at the 2024 Victorian Liberal Party leadership spill, successfully recontested the position.
The full arrangement of the shadow cabinet was announced on 30 November 2025, replacing Battin's shadow ministry.[2][3]
The ministry was notable for including former Liberal leaders Brad Battin, who led the party before Wilson, and Matthew Guy, while excluding John Pesutto, despite prior speculation.[4][5] Furthermore, Wilson retained her shadow treasurer role, breaking with Liberal Party precedent of the deputy having the treasury portfolio.[5]
Current arrangement
The first full arrangement of the shadow ministry was announced on 30 November 2025. It saw a reshuffle in January 2026 following the resignation of Sam Groth as deputy.[6] David Southwick would return to the position on 28 January 2026.[7]
| Colour key
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| Portrait | Shadow Minister | Portfolio | Party | Electorate | |
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Jess Wilson | Liberal | Kew (2022–) | ||
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David Southwick |
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Liberal | Caulfield (2010–) | |
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Bev McArthur |
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Liberal | MLC for Western Victoria Region (2018–) | |
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Evan Mulholland |
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Liberal | MLC for Northern Metropolitan Region (2023–) | |
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Danny O'Brien |
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National | Gippsland South (2015–) | |
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Emma Kealy |
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National | Lowan (2014–) | |
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Melina Bath |
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National | MLC for Eastern Victoria Region (2015–) | |
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James Newbury |
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Liberal | Brighton (2018–) | |
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Brad Battin |
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Liberal | Berwick (2022–) | |
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Tim Bull |
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National | Gippsland East (2010–) | |
|
Georgie Crozier |
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Liberal | MLC for Southern Metropolitan Region (2010–) | |
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David Davis |
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Liberal | MLC for Southern Metropolitan Region (1996–) | |
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Matthew Guy |
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Liberal | Bulleen (2014–) | |
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Renee Heath |
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Liberal | MLC for Eastern Victoria Region (2022–) | |
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Tim McCurdy |
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National | Ovens Valley (2014–) | |
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Nick McGowan |
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Liberal | MLC for North-Eastern Metropolitan Region (2022–) | |
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Cindy McLeish | Liberal | Eildon (2014–) | ||
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Brad Rowswell |
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Liberal | Sandringham (2018–) | |
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Bridget Vallence |
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Liberal | Evelyn (2018–) | |
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Richard Welch |
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Liberal | MLC for North-Eastern Metropolitan Region (2024–) | |
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Nicole Werner |
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Liberal | Warrandyte (2023–) | |
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Joe McCracken |
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Liberal | MLC for Western Victoria Region (2022–) | |
| Shadow Assistant Ministers | |||||
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Martin Cameron |
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National | Morwell (2022–) | |
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Annabelle Cleeland |
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National | Euroa (2022–) | |
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Chris Crewther |
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Liberal | Mornington (2022–) | |
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Moira Deeming |
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Liberal | MLC for Western Metropolitan Region (2022–) | |
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Wayne Farnham |
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Liberal | Narracan (2023–) | |
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Ann-Marie Hermans |
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Liberal | MLC for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region (2022–) | |
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Trung Luu |
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Liberal | MLC for Western Metropolitan Region (2022–) | |
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Kim O'Keeffe |
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National | Shepparton (2022–) | |
| Rachel Westaway |
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Liberal | Prahran (2025–) | ||
Former Shadow Cabinet members
| Portrait | Shadow Minister | Portfolio | Party | Electorate | |
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Sam Groth |
Until 28 January 2026
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Liberal | Nepean (2022–) | |
See also
- 2025 Victorian Liberal Party leadership spill
- 2024 Victorian Liberal Party leadership spill
- Allan ministry
References
- ^ "Jess Wilson becomes first woman to lead Victorian Liberals". ABC News. 17 November 2025. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ "New leader Jess Wilson to remain Vic shadow treasurer under reshuffle". ABC News. 30 November 2025. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ^ Smethurst, Annika (30 November 2025). "Jess Wilson appoints herself shadow treasurer, rewards key backers and dumps rival supporter". The Age. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ^ Eddie, Rachel; Rooney, Kieran (19 November 2025). "Shadow cabinet reshuffle could bring surprise figure back into the Liberal fold". The Age. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
- ^ a b "New leader Jess Wilson to remain Vic shadow treasurer under reshuffle". ABC News. 30 November 2025. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
- ^ "Sam Groth to relinquish deputy Liberal leadership at February party room meeting". ABC News. 6 January 2026. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ Eddie, Rachel (27 January 2026). "David Southwick returns as deputy Liberal leader in election year". The Age. Retrieved 27 January 2026.