Peri Urban Councils welcome new Cabinet
Peri Urban Councils Victoria (PUCV) has welcomed the announcement of the Hon. Jacinta Allan MP's Cabinet, saying it looks forward to working closely with the new frontbench to advocate for a better deal for Victoria's fast-growing fringe.
PUCV Chair Cr Michael Leaney said “Peri Urban Councils Victoria looks forward to having productive dialogue and a good working relationship with the new Allan Cabinet to address the pressing issues caused by rapid population growth across the fast-growing peri urban council areas."
"We need to set up the peri urban region for a bright, liveable and sustainable future and this requires a strong partnership with the State Government,” he explained.
The new ministerial portfolios include:
• The Hon Jacinta Allan MP, Premier of Victoria;
• The Hon Ben Carroll MP, Minister for Education, Minister for Medical Research;
• The Hon Tim Pallas MP, Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth;
• The Hon Sonya Kilkenny MP, Planning Minister, Minister for the Suburbs;
• The Hon Harriet Shing MP, Minister for Housing, Minister for Water, Minister for Equality;
• The Hon Colin Brooks MP, Minister for Development Victoria, Minister for Precincts, Minister for Creative Industries;
• The Hon Lizzie Blandthorn MP, Minister for Children, Minister for Disability, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council;
• The Hon Natalie Hutchins MP, Minister for Women, Minister for Jobs and Industry, Minister for Treaty and First Peoples;
• The Hon Ingrid Stitt MP, Minister for Mental Health, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Multicultural Affairs;
• The Hon Danny Pearson MP, Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop;
• The Hon Mary-Anne Thomas MP, Leader of the House, Minister for Health, Minister for Health Infrastructure, Minister for Ambulance Service;
• The Hon Gabrielle Williams MP, Minister for Government Services, Minister for Public and Active Transport, Minister for Consumer Affairs;
• The Hon Steve Dimopolous MP, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Minister for Environment, Minister for Outdoor Recreation;
• The Hon Gayle Tierney MP, Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development;
• The Hon Ros Spence MP, Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Carers and Volunteers, Minister for Community Sport;
• The Hon Vicki Ward MP, Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Minister for Employment;
• The Hon Lily D'Ambrosio MP, Minister for Climate Action, Energy and Resources, Minister for the State Electricity Commission;
• The Hon Jaclyn Symes MP, Attorney-General, Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council;
• The Hon Anthony Carbines MP, Minister for Police;
• The Hon Enver Erdogan MP, Minister for Corrections;
• The Hon Melissa Horne MP, Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Minister for Ports and Freight, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation;
• The Hon Natalie Suleyman MP, Minister for Veterans, Minster for Youth and Minister for Small Business; and
• The Hon Steve McGhie MP, Cabinet Secretary.
“Peri urban communities are highly desirable places to live so of course new residents are flocking to our shires to get a slice of a lifestyle that provides a better balance,” Cr Leaney explained.
“PUCV will be actively advocating to Premier Allan’s new ministry to advise that our area needs proactive and timely investment to manage urban sprawl and maintain the lifestyle and unique character of these growing communities that people love,” Cr Leaney added.
PUCV Chair Cr Michael Leaney also acknowledged the service of former Victorian Premier the Hon. Daniel Andrews MP and thanked him for his contribution both as Premier and Member for Mulgrave.
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