Minister for Aboriginal Affairs (Victoria)
| Minister for Aboriginal Affairs of Victoria | |
|---|---|
| Indigenous branch of the Department of Premier and Cabinet | |
| Appointer | Governor of Victoria, Linda Dessau AC |
The Victorian Minister for Aboriginal Affairs is the elected officer of the government in the Australian state of Victoria that is commissioned with responsibility for the administration and development of health, education, justice and social services for Aboriginal communities. The Minister achieves the Government's objectives through oversight of the Indigenous branch of the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
The current Minister for Aboriginal Affairs is Gabrielle Williams MLC, a representative of the Labor Party, following the resignation of Gavin Jennings in March 2020.
List of Ministers for Aboriginal Affairs[]
| Member | Party | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Thompson | Liberal | 1965-1967 | |
| Edward Meagher | Liberal | 1967-1972 | |
| Vance Dickie | Liberal | 1972-1975 | |
| None | N/A | 1975-1987 | |
| Tom Roper | Labor | 1987-1990 | |
| Brian Mier | Labor | 1990-1991 | |
| Tom Roper | Labor | 1991-1992 | |
| Marie Tehan | Liberal | 1992 | |
| Michael John | Liberal | 1992-1996 | |
| Ann Henderson | Liberal | 1996-1999 | |
| Keith Hamilton | Labor | 1999-2002 | |
| Gavin Jennings | Labor | 2002-2007 | |
| Richard Wynne | Labor | 2007-2010 | |
| Jeanette Powell | National | 2010-2014 | |
| Tim Bull | National | 2014 | |
| Natalie Hutchins | Labor | 2014-? | |
| Gavin Jennings | Labor | ?-2020 | |
| Gabrielle Williams | Labor | 2020-present | |
References[]
- Indigenous branch – Department of Premier and Cabinet
- List of Ministers of the Government of Victoria
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