Treasurer Swap as Victorian Premier Reshuffles Cabinet
The reshuffle shifts finance, health and education roles while adding a new artificial intelligence and digital economy portfolio ahead of the November election.
- On Tuesday, Premier Ben Carroll unveiled his revamped cabinet at Government House, reducing the ministry from 22 to 20 positions while creating a new dedicated ministry for ethical and responsible artificial intelligence development.
- Carroll's decision aims to demonstrate fiscal responsibility to taxpayers, marking the second reshuffle since April when three ministers resigned ahead of their November retirements.
- Deputy Premier Gabrielle Williams steps into the education portfolio, Colin Brooks assumes treasurer and industrial relations minister roles, and Anthony Carbines moves from police to lead the new artificial intelligence and digital economy portfolio.
- The new structure removes specific portfolios for transport infrastructure and the Suburban Rail Loop, which were previously central responsibilities under prior governments.
- With the November 28 election approaching, Brooks is tasked with reining in government spending while Labor navigates unresolved industrial disputes with public school teachers.
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The AgePremier Ben Carroll appoints AI minister, scraps infrastructure portfolios in new-look cabinet
The sudden change of leadership last week, as well as the resignations of three cabinet members, has enabled the premier to make changes to a number of key portfolios.
On Tuesday (August 4), Victoria's new Premier Ben Carroll announced a major cabinet reshuffle, reducing the number of ministers from 22 to 20 and appointing a new Treasurer and Commissioner of Police. He also demoted key allies of former Premier Jacinta Allan.
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