Gabrielle Williams

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The Honourable
Gabrielle Williams
MP
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Minister for Women
Assumed office
29 November 2018
PremierDaniel Andrews
Preceded byNatalie Hutchins
Minister for the Prevention
of Family Violence
Assumed office
29 November 2018
PremierDaniel Andrews
Preceded byNatalie Hutchins
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
Assumed office
23 March 2020
PremierDaniel Andrews
Preceded byGavin Jennings
Minister for Youth
In office
29 November 2018 – 23 March 2020
PremierDaniel Andrews
Succeeded byRos Spence
Member of the
Victorian Legislative Assembly
for Dandenong
Assumed office
29 November 2014
Preceded byJohn Pandazopoulos
Personal details
Born (1982-10-27) 27 October 1982 (age 39)
Political partyLabor
Alma materMonash University
ProfessionLawyer
Websitewww.gabriellewilliams.com.au

Gabrielle Williams (born 27 October 1982) is an Australian politician. She has been a Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly since November 2014, representing the seat of Dandenong.[1]

Williams holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws from Monash University.[2]

In December 2014, Williams was appointed as Parliamentary Secretary for Carers and Volunteers. In July 2016, she was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Industry, Employment and Volunteers. In November 2016, following a further reshuffle, Williams was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Parliamentary Secretary for Carers and Volunteers.

Upon the return of the Andrews Labor Government at the 2018 Victorian election, Williams was elevated to the Ministry, serving as Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, Minister for Women and, as the youngest member of Cabinet, the Minister for Youth.

Following the retirement of Hon Gavin Jennings in March 2020, Williams was appointed Minister for Aboriginal Affairs.

References[]

  1. ^ "Dandenong Results". ABC News. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  2. ^ "The Hon Gabrielle Williams". Parliament of Victoria. Retrieved 14 January 2021.

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Political offices
Preceded byas Minister for Youth Affairs Minister for Youth
2018–2020 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Minister for Women
2018–present 		Incumbent
Minister for Prevention of Family Violence
2018–present
Preceded by Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
2020–present
Victorian Legislative Assembly
Preceded by Member for Dandenong
2014–present 		Incumbent
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