The shadow ministry of Jess Wilson is the shadow cabinet of Victoria since November 2025, serving in opposition to the Allan government. The shadow ministry is the Opposition's alternative to the Allan ministry. It was formed following the 2025 Victorian Liberal Party leadership spill where Jess Wilson was elected leader of the Victorian Liberal Party and Leader of the Opposition. Sam Groth, who was elected as deputy leader at the 2024 Victorian Liberal Party leadership spill, successfully recontested the position.
The full arrangement of the shadow cabinet was announced on 30 November 2025, replacing Battin's shadow ministry.
The ministry was notable for including former Liberal leaders Brad Battin, who led the party before Wilson, and Matthew Guy, while excluding John Pesutto, despite prior speculation. Furthermore, Wilson retained her shadow treasurer role, breaking with Liberal Party precedent of the deputy having the treasury portfolio.
Current arrangement The first full arrangement of the shadow ministry was announced on 30 November 2025. It saw a reshuffle in January 2026 following the resignation of Sam Groth as deputy. David Southwick would return to the position on 28 January 2026.
Joe McCracken also announced his resignation as shadow assistant minister and shadow cabinet secretary following his decision not to recontest the 2026 state election.
Colour key PortraitShadow MinisterPortfolioPartyElectorateJess WilsonLeader of the Opposition Shadow Treasurer Leader of the Victorian Liberal PartyLiberalKewDavid Southwick Deputy Leader of the Opposition (from 28 January 2026) Shadow Minister for Planning Shadow Minister for Housing and Building Shadow Minister for Tourism and Major Events (from 28 January 2026) Deputy Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party (from 28 January 2026)LiberalCaulfieldBev McArthur Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Shadow Minister for Local Government Shadow Minister for Small BusinessLiberalMLC for Western Victoria RegionEvan Mulholland Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure Shadow Minister for Multicultural and Multifaith AffairsLiberalMLC for Northern Metropolitan RegionDanny O'Brien Shadow Minister for Regional Development and Liveability Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Shadow Minister for Roads and Road Safety Deputy Leader of the Coalition Leader of the Nationals in VictoriaNationalGippsland SouthEmma Kealy Shadow Minister for Agriculture Shadow Minister for Mental Health Deputy Leader of the Nationals in VictoriaNationalLowanMelina Bath Shadow Minister for Public Land Management Shadowe Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Shadow Minister for Outdoor Recreation The Nationals Whip in the Legislative Council Leader of the Nationals in the Legislative CouncilNationalMLC for Eastern Victoria RegionJames Newbury Manager of Opposition Business Shadow Attorney-General Shadow Special Minister of State Shadow Minister for EqualityLiberalBrightonBrad Battin Shadow Minister for Police and Corrections Shadow Minister for SportLiberalBerwickTim Bull Shadow Minister for Disability, Ageing, Carers and Volunteers Shadow Minister for Racing Shadow Minister for Veterans' AffairsNationalGippsland EastGeorgie Crozier Shadow Minister for Health Shadow Minister for Ambulance Services Shadow Minister for Medical ResearchLiberalMLC for Southern Metropolitan RegionDavid Davis Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Shadow Minister for Resources Shadow Minister for Arts and Creative IndustriesLiberalMLC for Southern Metropolitan RegionMatthew Guy Shadow Minister for Public Transport Shadow Minister for Ports and FreightLiberalBulleenRenee Heath Shadow Minister for Youth Justice Shadow Minister for Crime Prevention and Victim Support Shadow Minister for Bay Protection Liberal Party Whip in the Legislative CouncilLiberalMLC for Eastern Victoria RegionTim McCurdy Shadow Minister for Water Shadow Minister for Gaming and Liquor Shadow Minister for Consumer AffairsNationalOvens ValleyNick McGowan Shadow Minister for the Environment Shadow Minister for Fire Rescue VictoriaLiberalMLC for North-Eastern Metropolitan RegionCindy McLeish Shadow Minister for Women Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Shadow Minister for WorkSafe and TACLiberalEildonBrad Rowswell Shadow Minister for Education Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations Shadow Minister for Government ServicesLiberalSandringhamBridget Vallence Shadow Minister for Finance Shadow Minister for Jobs and Skills Shadow Minister for Trade and Investment (from 28 January 2026)LiberalEvelynRichard Welch Shadow Minister for Industry Shadow Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation Shadow Minister for AI and Digital EconomyLiberalMLC for North-Eastern Metropolitan RegionNicole Werner Shadow Minister for Home Ownership and Housing Affordability Shadow Minister for Youth Shadow Minister for ChildrenLiberalWarrandyte Shadow Assistant MinistersMartin Cameron Shadow Assistant Minister for Energy Affordability Shadow Minister for Small Business (Regional)NationalMorwellAnnabelle Cleeland Shadow Assistant Minister for HealthNationalEuroaChris CrewtherLiberal Party Whip in the Legislative Assembly
From February 2026 Shadow Assistant Minister to the Shadow Treasurer Shadow Assistant Minister for Multicultural and Multifaith Affairs
Until February 2026 Shadow Assistant Minister for Public Transport Shadow Assistant Minister for Multicultural AffairsLiberalMorningtonMoira Deeming Shadow Assistant Minister for Local GovernmentLiberalMLC for Western Metropolitan RegionWayne FarnhamFrom February 2026 Shadow Assistant Minister to the Leader of the Opposition (Regional) Shadow Assistant Minister for Planning Shadow Assistant Minister for Housing and Building
Until February 2026 Shadow Assistant Minister for Building and Housing Affordability Shadow Assistant Minister to the Leader of the OppositionLiberalNarracanAnn-Marie HermansFrom Febaruary 2026 Shadow Assistant Minister for Community Safety
Until February 2026 Shadow Assistant Minister for EducationLiberalMLC for South-Eastern Metropolitan RegionTrung LuuFrom February 2026 Shadow Assistant Minister for Police and Corrections
Until February 2026 Shadow Assistant Minister for Police Shadow Assistant Minister for Criminal Justice ReformLiberalMLC for Western Metropolitan RegionKim O'Keeffe Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Multicultural AffairsNationalSheppartonRachel WestawayFrom 28 January 2026 Shadow Assistant Minister to the Leader of the Opposition (Metropolitan) Shadow Assistant Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Major Events Shadow Assistant Minister for Melbourne
Until 28 January 2026 Shadow Assistant Minister for Hospitality Shadow Assistant Minister for Small Business (Metropolitan)LiberalPrahranRoma Britnell From February 2026 Shadow Cabinet Secretary Shadow Assistant Minister for Roads and Road SafetyLiberalSouth-West Coast
Former Shadow Cabinet members PortraitShadow MinisterPortfolioPartyElectorateSam GrothUntil 28 January 2026 Deputy Leader of the Opposition Deputy Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party Shadow Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Shadow Minister for Trade and InvestmentLiberalNepeanJoe McCrackenUntil February 2026 Shadow Cabinet Secretary Shadow Assistant Minister for EducationLiberalMLC for Western Victoria Region
See also 2025 Victorian Liberal Party leadership spill 2024 Victorian Liberal Party leadership spill Allan ministry
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