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Media Release from the Leader of the Opposition Media Release From the Leader of the Opposition Monday, 6 February, 2012 NEW LABOR SHADOW CABINET ANNOUNCED Victorian Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews has today announced minor changes to Labor’s Shadow Ministry. As part of the changes, Deputy Leader James Merlino has been appointed the new Shadow Minister for Education, while the newest member of the Shadow Cabinet, John Eren, is now responsible for the Sport and Recreation and Volunteers portfolios. Jacinta Allan has added the portfolio of Police and Emergency Services and will continue in her role as Manager of Opposition Business, and Shadow Minister for Regional and Rural Development and Bushfire Response. Luke Donnellan is now Labor’s Shadow Minister for Roads, Road Safety and the TAC, while Jenny Mikakos will retain her portfolios as well as taking on the responsibility for the Children and Young Adults portfolio. Danielle Green has been appointed to the portfolios of Child Safety and Women, and retains her roles as Shadow Minister for Disability Services and Health Promotion. “The Baillieu Government has let down Victorian voters by wasting its first 14 months in office,” Mr Andrews said. “We are a united team that’s focused on continuing to hold this do-nothing Government to account. “Victorians need a Government that can make the hard decisions and do the hard work to create jobs and drive investment, not a Premier who is unable and even appears unwilling to lead. “Ted Baillieu needs to start leading this state, not just watch on as jobs are lost, hospital beds are shut and schools are forced to cut programs because of budget cuts.” The following members of caucus will serve as Parliamentary Secretaries to Shadow Ministers in portfolios as listed: Colin Brooks (Education), Anthony Carbines (Local Government and Suburbs), Martin Foley (Environment and Planning), Jane Garrett (Police and Emergency Services), Judith Graley (Leader of the Opposition), Natalie Hutchins (Public Transport), Frank McGuire (Scrutiny of Government), Don Nardella (Leader of the Opposition), Wade Noonan (Health), Jude Perera (Multicultural Affairs), Jaala Pulford (Regional and Rural Development and Agriculture), and Gayle Tierney (Employment). Media contact: Emma Tyner 0409 023 131 SHADOW MINISTER PORTFOLIO Veterans’ Affairs, DANIEL ANDREWS Multicultural Affairs Opposition Leader JAMES MERLINO Education Deputy Opposition Leader JOHN LENDERS Agriculture & Food Security, Water, Resources, Leader Legislative Council Commonwealth State Relations GAVIN JENNINGS Health, Mental Health Deputy Leader Legislative Council JACINTA ALLAN Opposition Business, Regional & Rural Development, Bushfire Response, Police & Emergency Services LILY D’AMBROSIO Consumer Protection, Energy, Cost of Living, Suburbs LUKE DONNELLAN Roads, Road Safety & the TAC JOHN EREN Sport & Recreation, Volunteers DANIELLE GREEN Child Safety, Disability Services, Health Promotion, Women JILL HENNESSY Corrections, Crime Prevention, Anti-Corruption Commission STEVE HERBERT Higher Education, Skills & Apprenticeships, Teaching Profession TIM HOLDING Shadow Treasurer, Industry JUSTIN MADDEN Innovation, Small Business, Tourism & Major Events JENNY MIKAKOS Seniors & Ageing, Children & Young Adults, Youth Justice LISA NEVILLE Environment & Climate Change, Arts MARTIN PAKULA Shadow Attorney General, Gaming & Racing, Opposition Scrutiny of Government TIM PALLAS Employment, Industrial Relations, Ports, Major Projects & Infrastructure FIONA RICHARDSON Public Transport ROBIN SCOTT Finance, Workcover ADEM SOMYUREK Technology, Manufacturing, Electoral Reform BRIAN TEE Planning, Sustainable Growth RICHARD WYNNE Housing, Local Government, Aboriginal Affairs & Closing the Gap, A Fairer Victoria CANDY BROAD Shadow Cabinet Secretary Media contact: Emma Tyner 0409 023 131 .
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