Second shadow ministry of Matthew Guy

The Shadow Ministry of Matthew Guy was the Coalition opposition, opposing the Andrews government in the Parliament of Victoria, Australia. Matthew Guy held the position of opposition leader twice, first from 4 December 2014 until 6 December 2018, following his loss in the 2018 Victorian state election, and then again from 7 September 2021 until 8 December 2022 when he defeated his successor, Michael O'Brien in a leadership spill.^[1][2] The shadow cabinet was made up of the caucuses from the Liberal Party and Nationals.

The shadow ministry was replaced by the shadow ministry of John Pesutto after Pesutto succeeded Guy as Liberal Party leader in December 2022.

Second term

Final 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.^[3][4] He was appointed to role of the shadow attorney-general, replacing Matthew Bach.

Colour key (for political parties)
Liberal   National

Shadow Minister		Portfolio	Image
Matthew Guy MP		Leader of the Opposition Leader of the Liberal Party
Peter Walsh MP		Deputy Leader of the Opposition Leader of the Nationals Shadow Minister for Regional Victoria Shadow Minister for Agriculture Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
David Southwick MP		Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party Shadow Minister for Jobs and Employment Shadow Minister for the Events Industry Shadow Minister for Business Recovery Shadow Minister for CBD Recovery Shadow Minister for Small Business Shadow Minister for Business Precincts
Steph Ryan MP		Deputy Leader of the Nationals Shadow Minister for Water Shadow Minister for Public Transport and Roads Shadow Minister for Gaming and Liquor Regulation
David Davis MLC		Shadow Treasurer Shadow Minister for Arts and Creative Industries Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council
Georgie Crozier MLC		Shadow Minister for Health Shadow Minister for Ambulance Services Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council
Matthew Bach MLC		Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure Shadow Minister for Youth Affairs Shadow Minister for Child Protection and Youth Justice
Roma Britnell MP		Shadow Minister for Ports and Freight Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs Secretary to Shadow Cabinet
Brad Battin MP		Shadow Minister for Police Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Shadow Minister for Community Safety and Victim Support Shadow Minister for Corrections
Tim Bull MP		Shadow Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Shadow Minister for Racing Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs
David Hodgett MP		Shadow Minister for Education Shadow Minister for Early Childhood and Children Shadow Minister for Higher Education, Training and Skills
Emma Kealy MP		Shadow Minister for Mental Health Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Shadow Minister for Women
Cindy McLeish MP		Shadow Assistant Treasurer Shadow Minister for Economic Development Shadow Minister for Regional Recovery Shadow Minister for Government Services Shadow Minister for Sport Shadow Minister for Tourism
James Newbury MP		Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change Shadow Minister for Bay Protection Shadow Special Minister of State Shadow Minister for Equality
Craig Ondarchie MP		Shadow Minister for Energy and Renewables Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Shadow Minister for Communities Recovery
Richard Riordan MP		Shadow Minister for Local Government Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister for Resources
Michael O'Brien MP		Shadow Attorney-General
Ryan Smith MP		Shadow Minister for Finance Shadow Minister for Planning and Heritage Shadow Minister for Suburban Recovery
Louise Staley MP		Shadow Minister for Government Scrutiny Manager of Opposition Business
Bill Tilley MP		Shadow Minister for Regional Cities (including Border Communities) Shadow Minister for Decentralisation Shadow Minister for Fishing and Boating
Bridget Vallence MP		Shadow Minister for Industry Shadow Minister for Manufacturing Shadow Minister for Innovation, Digital Economy and Medical Research
Nick Wakeling MP		Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations and Workplace Safety Shadow Minister for Trade

Second arrangement

In October 2021, Tim Smith resigned from the shadow cabinet after he crashed his car while driving under the influence of alcohol. Shadow children and students minister Matthew Bach and shadow treasurer David Davis replaced Smith as shadow attorney-general and shadow finance minister respectively.^[5][6]

Only the portfolios held by Bach and Davis are shown below.

Colour key (for political parties)
Liberal

Shadow Minister		Portfolio
David Davis MLC		Shadow Treasurer Shadow Minister for Finance Shadow Minister for the Arts and Creative Industries Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council
Matthew Bach MLC		Shadow Attorney-General Shadow Minister for Children and Students Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Shadow Minister for Higher Education, Training and Skills Shadow Minister for Child Protection and Youth Justice Shadow Minister for Youth Affairs Secretary to Shadow Cabinet

First arrangement

Guy unveiled his shadow ministry for his second term as opposition leader on 12 September 2021.^[7]

Colour key (for political parties)
Liberal   National

Shadow Minister		Portfolio
Matthew Guy MP		Leader of the Opposition Leader of the Liberal Party
Peter Walsh MP		Deputy Leader of the Opposition Leader of the Nationals Shadow Minister for Regional Victoria Shadow Minister for Agriculture Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
David Southwick MP		Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party Shadow Minister for Jobs and Employment Shadow Minister for the Events Industry Shadow Minister for Business Recovery Shadow Minister for CBD Recovery Shadow Minister for Small Business Shadow Minister for Business Precincts
Stephanie Ryan MP		Deputy Leader of the Nationals Shadow Minister for Water Shadow Minister for Public Transport Shadow Minister for Gaming and Liquor Regulation
David Davis MLC		Shadow Treasurer Shadow Minister for the Arts and Creative Industries Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council
Georgie Crozier MLC		Shadow Minister for Health Shadow Minister for Ambulance Services Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council
Matthew Bach MLC		Shadow Minister for Children and Students Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Shadow Minister for Higher Education, Training and Skills Shadow Minister for Child Protection and Youth Justice Shadow Minister for Youth Affairs Secretary to Shadow Cabinet
Roma Britnell MP		Shadow Minister for Ports and Freight Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs
Brad Battin MP		Shadow Minister for Police Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Shadow Minister for Community Safety and Victim Support Shadow Minister for Corrections
Tim Bull MP		Shadow Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Shadow Minister for Racing Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs
David Hodgett MP		*Shadow Minister for Education
Emma Kealy MP		Shadow Minister for Mental Health Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Shadow Minister for Women
Cindy McLeish MP		Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change Shadow Minister for Sport Shadow Minister for Tourism
James Newbury MP		Shadow Special Minister of State Shadow Assistant Treasurer Shadow Minister for Economic Development Shadow Minister for Scrutiny of Government Shadow Minister for Government Services and Public Sector Integrity Shadow Minister for Equality Shadow Minister for Bay Protection
Craig Ondarchie MP		Shadow Minister for Energy and Renewables Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Shadow Minister for Communities Recovery
Richard Riordan MP		Shadow Minister for Local Government Shadow Minister for Resources
Tim Smith MP		Shadow Attorney-General Shadow Minister for Finance Shadow Minister for COVID-19 Recovery Co-ordination
Ryan Smith MP		Shadow Minister for Planning and Heritage Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister for Suburban Recovery
Louise Staley MP		Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure Shadow Minister for Roads Shadow Minister for Regional Recovery Manager of Opposition Business
Bill Tilley MP		Shadow Minister for Regional Cities (including Border Communities) Shadow Minister for Decentralisation Shadow Minister for Fishing and Boating
Bridget Vallence MP		Shadow Minister for Industry Shadow Minister for Manufacturing Shadow Minister for Innovation, Digital Economy and Medical Research
Nick Wakeling MP		Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations and Workplace Safety Shadow Minister for Trade

See also

• Second Andrews Ministry
• Opposition (Victoria)
• 2018 Victorian state election
• 2022 Victorian state election

References

1. "Changed man or same old Guy? Sudanese leaders haven't forgotten 'African gangs' saga". www.abc.net.au. 10 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
2. Sakkal, Sumeyya Ilanbey, Paul (10 September 2021). "Matthew Guy 2.0: Can a leopard change his spots?". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
3. "Michael O'Brien to return to Matthew Guy's frontbench in opposition reshuffle". The Age. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
4. "Ex-Vic Lib leader rejoins shadow cabinet". 7News. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
5. Smethurst, Sumeyya Ilanbey, Rachel Eddie, Annika (2 November 2021). "Tim Smith defies Liberal leader's call to quit Parliament after crash". The Age. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
6. "Vic Lib MP resigns post after boozy crash". 7News. 31 October 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
7. Ilanbey, Sumeyya (12 September 2021). "Guy unveils new shadow cabinet, promotes allies". The Age. Retrieved 12 September 2021.

External links

• List of Current Shadow Ministers (Parliament of Victoria)
• "Shadow Cabinet". Victorian Government Directory.