Our Ministers
The Department advises and supports nine Ministers, two Assisting Ministers and 12 Ministerial portfolios:
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John Brumby, Premier of Victoria, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
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Jacinta Allan, Minister for Skills and Workforce Participation (Adult, Community and Further Education)
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Peter Batchelor, Minister for Community Development
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Justin Madden, Minister for Planning
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James Merlino, Minister for Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs, Minister Assisting the Premier on Multicultural Affairs
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Maxine Morand, Minister for Women’s Affairs
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Lisa Neville, Minister for Community Services (Disability), Minister for Senior Victorians
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Tony Robinson, Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans’ Affairs
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Richard Wynne, Minister for Local Government and Aboriginal Affairs
The lead Minister for the Department is the Minister for Planning, Justin Madden.
The Secretary of the Department is Yehudi Blacher.
The detailed structure and goals of the Department are currently being finalised. DPCD's websites and other communications products will be soon updated to reflect the new identity.
Web Site Updates
DPCD's websites are progressively being updated to reflect the changes following the establishment of the
department. This means you will continue to see some references to the Department for Victorian Communities
(DVC) as changes are being made.