The shadow ministry of Vincent Tarzia is the Liberal Party opposition since August 2024, opposing the Malinauskas government of the Labor Party in the Parliament of South Australia. It is led by Vincent Tarzia following his election as party leader and leader of the opposition on 12 August 2024. The deputy leader of the shadow ministry is John Gardner.
The shadow ministry succeeded the Spiers shadow ministry as the Liberal Party shadow cabinet.
Shadow cabinet
Current arrangement The current Tarzia shadow ministry was announced on 21 January 2025, after John Gardner's retirement announcement and Jing Lee's resignation from the party.
Officeholder Office(s) ImageVincent Tarzia Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for BusinessJosh Teague Deputy Leader of the Opposition Shadow Attorney-General Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Shadow Minister for Child Protection Shadow Minister for Multicultural AffairsNicola Centofanti Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Shadow Minister for Primary Industries Shadow Minister for Regional South Australia Shadow Minister for Water Resources and the River MurrayHeidi Girolamo Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Shadow Minister for Cost of Living Shadow Minister for Education Shadow Minister for Finance Shadow Minister for Tax ReformMichelle Lensink Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister for Human Services Shadow Minister for Planning Shadow Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Ashton Hurn Shadow Minister for HealthSam Telfer Shadow Treasurer Shadow Minister for Local GovernmentJack Batty Shadow Minister for Community Safety, Police and Correctional Services Shadow Minister for Road Safety Shadow Minister for the Future Economy Shadow Minister for Arts and FestivalsStephen Patterson Shadow Minister for Defence and Space Industries Shadow Minister for Energy Shadow Minister for Mining Shadow Minister for Nuclear Readiness Matt Cowdrey Shadow Minister for Sport Shadow Minister for Training and Skills Shadow Minister for Workforce and Population Growth Penny Pratt Shadow Minister for Ageing Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Shadow Minister for Regional Health Services Shadow Minister for TourismTim Whetstone Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Shadow Minister for Recreation and Racing Shadow Minister for Social Services Shadow Minister for Trade, Industry and Investment Adrian Pederick Shadow Minister for Marine Infrastructure Shadow Minister for Regional Roads Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs Ben Hood Shadow Minister for Government Accountability Shadow Minister for Hospitality Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and TransportDavid Basham Shadow Minister for Environment Shadow Minister for Water Infrastructure
First arrangement The first Tarzia shadow ministry was announced on 19 August 2024 after Tarzia was elected as party leader. There were some changes to the roles of the previous Speirs shadow ministry, including the elevation of Ben Hood to the shadow ministry.
Officeholder Office(s) ImageVincent Tarzia Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Business and HospitalityJohn Gardner Deputy Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Workforce and Population Strategy Shadow Minister for Education, Training and Skills Shadow Minister for the Arts and Festivals Nicola Centofanti Shadow Minister for Regional South Australia Shadow Minister for Primary Industries Shadow Minister for Water Resources and the River Murray Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative CouncilJing Lee Shadow Minister for Tourism Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Michelle Lensink Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister for Human Services Shadow Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Shadow Minister for Planning Ashton Hurn Shadow Minister for HealthJosh Teague Shadow Attorney-General Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Shadow Minister for Child Protection hadow Minister for Industrial Relations and Public SectorJack Batty Shadow Minister for Community Safety, Police and Correctional Services Shadow Minister for Road Safety Shadow Minister for the Future Economy Shadow Minister for Arts and FestivalsStephen Patterson Shadow Minister for Energy and Net Zero Shadow Minister for Mining Shadow Minister for Defence and Space Industries Matt Cowdrey Shadow Minister for Sport Shadow Minister for Environment Penny Pratt Shadow Minister for Regional Health Services Shadow Minister for Ageing Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Suicide PreventionHeidi Girolamo Shadow Minister for Finance Shadow Minister for Tax Reform Shadow Minister Cost of LivingTim Whetstone Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Shadow Minister for Trade, Industry and Investment Shadow Minister for Racing Shadow Minister for Recreation Adrian Pederick Shadow Assistant Minister for Racing Shadow Assistant Minister for Veterans Affairs Shadow Assistant Minister to the Leader of the Opposition Sam Telfer Shadow Treasurer Shadow Minister for Local GovernmentBen Hood Shadow Minister for Government Accountability Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Shadow Minister for Regional Roads
See also Malinauskas ministry
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