Our Ministers

The Department advises and supports nine Ministers, two Assisting Ministers and 12 Ministerial portfolios:

  • Linked page opens in a new window John Brumby, Premier of Victoria, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
  • Linked page opens in a new window Jacinta Allan, Minister for Skills and Workforce Participation (Adult, Community and Further Education)
  • Linked page opens in a new window Peter Batchelor, Minister for Community Development
  • Linked page opens in a new window Justin Madden, Minister for Planning
  • Linked page opens in a new window James Merlino, Minister for Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs, Minister Assisting the Premier on Multicultural Affairs
  • Linked page opens in a new window Maxine Morand, Minister for Women’s Affairs
  • Linked page opens in a new window Lisa Neville, Minister for Community Services (Disability), Minister for Senior Victorians
  • Linked page opens in a new window Tony Robinson, Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans’ Affairs
  • Linked page opens in a new window 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.


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