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. 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, and was preceded by the O'Brien shadow ministry.
Arrangements
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. He was appointed to role of the shadow attorney-general, replacing Matthew Bach.
Colour key Shadow ministerPortfolioImageMatthew Guy Leader of the Opposition Leader of the Liberal Party Peter Walsh Deputy Leader of the Opposition Leader of the Nationals Shadow Minister for Regional Victoria Shadow Minister for Agriculture Shadow Minister for Aboriginal AffairsDavid Southwick 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 PrecinctsSteph Ryan 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 JusticeRoma Britnell Shadow Minister for Ports and Freight Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs Secretary to Shadow Cabinet Brad Battin Shadow Minister for Police Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Shadow Minister for Community Safety and Victim Support Shadow Minister for CorrectionsTim Bull Shadow Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Shadow Minister for Racing Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs David Hodgett Shadow Minister for Education Shadow Minister for Early Childhood and Children Shadow Minister for Higher Education, Training and Skills Emma Kealy Shadow Minister for Mental Health Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Shadow Minister for WomenCindy McLeish 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 TourismJames Newbury Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change Shadow Minister for Bay Protection Shadow Special Minister of State Shadow Minister for Equality Craig Ondarchie Shadow Minister for Energy and Renewables Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Shadow Minister for Communities Recovery Richard Riordan Shadow Minister for Local Government Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister for ResourcesMichael O'Brien Shadow Attorney-General Ryan Smith Shadow Minister for Finance Shadow Minister for Planning and Heritage Shadow Minister for Suburban RecoveryLouise Staley Shadow Minister for Government Scrutiny Manager of Opposition BusinessBill Tilley Shadow Minister for Regional Cities (including Border Communities) Shadow Minister for Decentralisation Shadow Minister for Fishing and BoatingBridget Vallence Shadow Minister for Industry Shadow Minister for Manufacturing Shadow Minister for Innovation, Digital Economy and Medical ResearchNick Wakeling 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.
Only the portfolios held by Bach and Davis are shown below. Colour key Shadow MinisterPortfolioDavid 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 CouncilMatthew 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. Colour key Shadow MinisterPortfolioMatthew Guy Leader of the Opposition Leader of the Liberal PartyPeter Walsh Deputy Leader of the Opposition Leader of the Nationals Shadow Minister for Regional Victoria Shadow Minister for Agriculture Shadow Minister for Aboriginal AffairsDavid Southwick 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 PrecinctsStephanie Ryan Deputy Leader of the Nationals Shadow Minister for Water Shadow Minister for Public Transport Shadow Minister for Gaming and Liquor RegulationDavid 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 CouncilGeorgie 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 CouncilMatthew 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 CabinetRoma Britnell Shadow Minister for Ports and Freight Shadow Minister for Consumer AffairsBrad Battin Shadow Minister for Police Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Shadow Minister for Community Safety and Victim Support Shadow Minister for CorrectionsTim Bull Shadow Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Shadow Minister for Racing Shadow Minister for Veterans AffairsDavid Hodgett *Shadow Minister for EducationEmma Kealy Shadow Minister for Mental Health Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Shadow Minister for WomenCindy McLeish Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change Shadow Minister for Sport Shadow Minister for TourismJames Newbury 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 ProtectionCraig Ondarchie Shadow Minister for Energy and Renewables Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Shadow Minister for Communities RecoveryRichard Riordan Shadow Minister for Local Government Shadow Minister for ResourcesTim Smith Shadow Attorney-General Shadow Minister for Finance Shadow Minister for COVID-19 Recovery Co-ordinationRyan Smith Shadow Minister for Planning and Heritage Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister for Suburban RecoveryLouise Staley Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure Shadow Minister for Roads Shadow Minister for Regional Recovery Manager of Opposition BusinessBill Tilley Shadow Minister for Regional Cities (including Border Communities) Shadow Minister for Decentralisation Shadow Minister for Fishing and BoatingBridget Vallence Shadow Minister for Industry Shadow Minister for Manufacturing Shadow Minister for Innovation, Digital Economy and Medical ResearchNick Wakeling 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
External links List of Current Shadow Ministers (Parliament of Victoria)