Lankan born Jude Perera MP appointed Shadow Parliament Secy.for Multicultural Affairs

By Neeraj Nanda

Melbourne: The Victorian Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews has today announced minor changes to the Labor’s Shadow Ministry. As part of the changes, Deputy Leader James Merlino has been appointed the new Shadow Minister for Education, while the newest member of the Shadow Cabinet, John Eren, is now responsible for the Sport and Recreation and Volunteers portfolios, says a media release of the state ALP.

Jacinta Allan has added the portfolio of Police and Emergency Services and will continue in her role as Manager of Opposition Business, and Shadow Minister for Regional and Rural Development and Bushfire Response.

Luke Donnellan is now Labor’s Shadow Minister for Roads, Road Safety and the TAC, while Jenny Mikakos will retain her portfolios as well as taking on the responsibility for the Children and Young Adults portfolio.

Danielle Green has been appointed to the portfolios of Child Safety and Women, and retains her roles as Shadow Minister for Disability Services and Health Promotion.

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“The Baillieu Government has let down Victorian voters by wasting its first 14 months in office,” Mr Andrews said.

“We are a united team that’s focused on continuing to hold this do-nothing Government to account.

“Victorians need a Government that can make the hard decisions and do the hard work to create jobs and drive investment, not a Premier who is unable and even appears unwilling to lead.

“Ted Baillieu needs to start leading this state, not just watch on as jobs are lost, hospital beds are shut and schools are forced to cut programs because of budget cuts.”

The following members of caucus, according to the media release, will serve as Parliamentary Secretaries to Shadow Ministers in portfolios as listed:
· Colin Brooks (Education),
· Anthony Carbines (Local Government and Suburbs),
· Martin Foley (Environment and Planning),
· Jane Garrett (Police and Emergency Services),
· Judith Graley (Leader of the Opposition),
· Natalie Hutchins (Public Transport),
· Frank McGuire (Scrutiny of Government),
· Don Nardella (Leader of the Opposition),
· Wade Noonan (Health),
· Jude Perera (Multicultural Affairs),
· Jaala Pulford (Regional and Rural Development and Agriculture), and
· Gayle Tierney (Employment).

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