Jacinta Allan has been given the ‘transport infrastructure’ portfolio in Victorian premier Daniel Andrews’ new cabinet, which also includes a new minister for public transport.
Allan was minister for public transport, and minister for employment under the prior Andrews Government.
The newly re-elected Andrews named his new cabinet on Thursday, noting that for the first time in Victorian history, the cabinet would be 50 per cent female.
Allan was named minister for transport infrastructure, while Melissa Horne was made minister for public transport and minister for ports and freight.
The premier’s office said Allan would be a crucial part of Labor’s program.
“The Andrews Government is embarking on the biggest infrastructure program Victoria has ever seen,” a statement from Andrews’ office said on November 29.
“To ensure this is delivered, Jacinta Allan takes on the portfolio of Transport Infrastructure, with responsibility for projects including the Level Crossing Removal Program, North East Link, West Gate Tunnel, Metro Tunnel and Suburban Rail Loop.”
The full cabinet is below:
Daniel Andrews, Premier
James Merlino, Deputy Premier; Minister for Education
Gavin Jennings, Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council; Special Minister of State; Minister for Priority Precincts; Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
Jaclyn Symes (who will be sworn in when the Victorian Electoral Commission confirms her election, Andrews said), Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council; Minister for Regional Development; Minister for Agriculture; Minister for Resources
Tim Pallas, Treasurer; Minister for Economic Development; Minister for Industrial Relations
Jacinta Allan, Leader of the House; Minister for Transport Infrastructure
Ben Carroll, Minister for Crime Prevention; Minister for Corrections; Minister for Youth Justice; Minister for Victim Support
Lily D’Ambrosio, Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change; Minister for Solar Homes
Luke Donnellan, Minister for Child Protection; Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers
Martin Foley, Minister for Mental Health; Minister for Equality; Minister for Creative Industries
Jill Hennessy, Attorney-General; Minister for Workplace Safety
Melissa Horne, Minister for Public Transport; Minister for Ports and Freight
Marlene Kairouz, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation; Minister for Suburban Development
Jenny Mikakos, Minister for Health; Minister for Ambulance Services
Lisa Neville, Minister for Water; Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Martin Pakula, Minister for Jobs, Innovation and Trade; Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events; Minister for Racing
Jaala Pulford, Minister for Roads; Minister for Road Safety and the TAC; Minister for Fishing and Boating
Robin Scott, Assistant Treasurer; Minister for Veterans
Adem Somyurek, Minister for Local Government; Minister for Small Business
Gayle Tierney, Minister for Training and Skills; Minister for Higher Education
Gabrielle Williams, Minister for Prevention of Family Violence; Minister for Women; Minister for Youth
Richard Wynne, Minister for Planning; Minister for Housing; Minister for Multicultural Affairs