Shadow Cabinet
- Leader of the Opposition. The Hon Matthew Guy MP.
- Deputy Leader of the Opposition. The Hon Peter Walsh MP.
- Shadow Treasurer. The Hon David Davis MLC.
- Shadow Assistant Treasurer.
- Shadow Attorney-General.
- Shadow Cabinet Secretary.
- Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs.
- Shadow Minister for Agriculture.
Who is the Victorian shadow minister?
Current arrangement. A reshuffle of the shadow ministry was announced on 25 February 2022, with the reinstatement of former Leader of the Opposition Michael O’Brien to the frontbench. He was appointed to role of the shadow attorney-general, replacing Matthew Bach.
Who are the shadow ministers of Australia?
Current arrangement
| Shadow Minister | Portfolio |
|---|---|
| Kevin Hogan MP | Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism |
| Senator Michaelia Cash | Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations |
| Alan Tudge MP | Shadow Minister for Education |
| Angus Taylor MP | Shadow Treasurer |
Who is the shadow premier in Victoria?
They are always a member of the Legislative Assembly. The current Opposition Leader position is vacant, after the resignation of Matthew Guy as the leader of the Liberal Party. He was elected Liberal leader on 7 September 2021, replacing Michael O’Brien.
What is meant by shadow ministers?
Shadow ministers are members of the opposition, chosen by the Leader of the Opposition. Shadow ministers have the important responsibility of scrutinising – closely examining – the work of the government and individual ministers.
Who are the current shadow ministers?
Shadow Cabinet
| Officeholder | Office(s) |
|---|---|
| Hon Tanya Plibersek MP | Shadow Minister for Education and Training |
| Hon Jim Chalmers MP | Shadow Treasurer |
| Hon Mark Butler MP | Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Deputy Manager of Opposition Business in the House of Representatives |
| Hon Chris Bowen MP | Shadow Minister for Health |
Who is the shadow deputy?
Incumbent
The current office-holder is Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner, who succeeded Emily Thornberry in April 2020.
Who is the shadow minister for local government?
| Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Lisa Nandy since 29 November 2021 | |
| Shadow Cabinet | |
| Appointer | Leader of the Opposition |
| Formation | 11 June 1997 |
What is the role of a shadow minister in Australia?
Shadow ministers are appointed by the opposition party, not the Governor. A shadow minister usually scrutinises, appraises and criticises policies and actions of a particular government minister and government departments under his or her responsibility.
Who is Victorian shadow treasurer?
The Hon David Davis MLC
| Role Occupant | The Hon David Davis MLC |
|---|---|
| Portfolio | Shadow Treasurer Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council Shadow Minister for the Arts and Creative Industries |
Who is the Leader of the shadows?
Ra’s al Ghul
The League of Shadows was an organization led by Ra’s al Ghul in the film Batman Begins, and later by his daughter Talia in The Dark Knight Rises.
Who is the Leader of the shadow cabinet?
Members
| Portfolio | Shadow Minister | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow cabinet ministers | ||
| Leader of the Opposition Leader of the Labour Party | Keir Starmer | Apr 2020 – present |
| Deputy Leader of the Opposition Deputy Leader of the Labour Party Shadow First Secretary of State | Angela Rayner | Apr 2020 – present |
How do you address a shadow minister?
The Member’s preferred name. The Member’s surname. The Member’s title, eg Mr, Mrs, Dr, The Hon., etc. Post-nominals including any qualifications, separated with spaces, eg MLC M.B.E. B.A.
Does a shadow minister get paid more?
A Shadow Minister who is also a senior office holder does not receive additional salary beyond the amount they receive as a senior office holder.
Do shadow ministers get staff?
Shadow ministers are entitled to employ one staff member more than backbenchers. This additional adviser’s position is at executive assistant level.
What is the meaning of shadow of a leader?
‘This concept of the unconscious influence of a manager is known as ‘The Shadow of the Leader’ which, as the name suggests, relates to the influence – for better or worse – of the leader on their team. A leader’s shadow may be cast so wide that it affects the culture of an entire organisation. ‘
Who is the shadow chancellor today?
The current Shadow Chancellor is Rachel Reeves, who has held the position since 9 May 2021.
Who sits on the front bench?
The spokespeople for each group will often sit at the front of their group, and are then known as being on the frontbench (or front bench) and are described as frontbenchers. Those sitting behind them are known as backbenchers.
Who is the shadow justice secretary?
| Shadow Secretary of State for Justice | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Steve Reed since 29 November 2021 | |
| Appointer | Leader of the Opposition |
| Inaugural holder | Bill Cash |
| Website | The Shadow Cabinet |
Who is the deputy opposition leader?
Deputy Leader of the Opposition
Following a shadow cabinet reshuffle in January 2021, Marles was placed in charge of a new “super portfolio” relating to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, encompassing a “broad brief across national reconstruction, jobs, skills, small business and science”.
Who is the shadow minister for the NDIS?
Bill Shorten has been appointed as the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Minister Shorten has a strong connection to the Scheme, having been part of establishing the Scheme under the Gillard Government, and holding the role of Shadow Minister for the NDIS for the past 3 years.