Who is the finance minister? Federal and every state

Australia has nine parliaments: the federal parliament and one for each state and territory. Each government decides its own ministry, so the finance portfolio has a different name, and sometimes a different minister, in each one. 6 of the nine currently have a minister whose title covers finance. This page lists them, their shadows, and the other ministers who share the work, with addresses from each parliament's official records.

Finance ministers at a glance

No minister in South Australia, Tasmania and Northern Territory has finance in their title right now. There, the work usually sits with another minister (see "Also relevant" below), or it isn't a responsibility of that level of government.

Federal addresses are for Parliament House, where portfolio mail should go. State and territory addresses are the minister's electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on.

Names, roles and addresses on this page come from each parliament's official member lists. Data checked 20 October 2026.

Federal or state: who's responsible for finance?

Finance ministers usually look after government spending, procurement and the public sector's finances, working alongside the Treasurer. Federally, financial services policy (banking, superannuation, financial advice) may sit with a separate minister. The split between Treasurer and Finance Minister differs between parliaments, and some states give both jobs to one person.

If you're not sure which level handles your issue, write to your own local member as well. Their office can pass your letter to the right minister.

Finance ministers by parliament

Federal finance minister

The Minister for Finance in the federal government is Katy Gallagher (ALP, Senator for Australian Capital Territory), who is also Minister for the Public Service, Minister for Women and Minister for Government Services (Vice-President of the Executive Council and Manager of Government Business in the Senate). Write to them at PO Box 6100, Senate, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600.

The Minister for Financial Services in the federal government is Daniel Mulino (ALP, Member for Fraser). Write to them at PO Box 6022, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600.

In opposition, Claire Chandler (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Finance. In opposition, Kevin Hogan (NAT) is Shadow Minister for Financial Services.

New South Wales finance minister

The Minister for Finance in New South Wales is Courtney Houssos (ALP, Member of the Legislative Council), who is also Minister for Domestic Manufacturing and Government Procurement and Minister for Natural Resources. Write to them at Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000.

In opposition, Monica Tudehope (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Finance.

Victoria finance minister

The Minister for Finance in Victoria is Enver Erdogan (ALP, Member for Northern Metropolitan Region), who is also Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation and Minister for Government Services. Write to them at GO2/30 English Street, Essendon Fields VIC 3041.

In opposition, Bridget Vallence (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Finance. On the crossbench, Ellen Sandell (GRN) is Spokesperson for Treasury and Finance.

Queensland finance minister

The Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training in Queensland is Ros Bates (LNP, Member for Mudgeeraba). Write to them at PO Box 897, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213.

Western Australia finance minister

The Minister for Finance in Western Australia is David Michael (ALP, Member for Balcatta), who is also Minister for State Development, Minister for Economic Diversification, Minister for Electoral Affairs and Minister for Goldfields-Esperance. Write to them at Suite 3, 36 Cedric Street, Stirling WA 6021.

In opposition, Tjorn Sibma (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Finance.

Australian Capital Territory finance minister

The Minister for Finance in the Australian Capital Territory is Rachel Stephen-Smith (ALP, Member for Kurrajong), who is also Deputy Chief Minister, Minister for the Public Service, Minister for Education, Minister for Child Development and Wellbeing and Minister for Health Infrastructure. Write to them at GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601.

Shadow finance ministers and spokespeople

A shadow minister leads the opposition's policy on finance and questions the government in parliament. Write to them when you want an issue raised publicly, or want to know what the alternative government would do. Crossbench spokespeople, such as the Greens in some parliaments, are listed too.

See every opposition frontbench on the list of shadow ministers.

Also relevant

Assistant ministers, parliamentary secretaries and ministers for closely related areas. If your issue is about one of these areas, they may be the better person to write to, or you can copy them in.

How to address a letter to a minister

Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, then their office address. Inside, open with Dear Minister. Only write "The Hon" if the minister holds that title; some state ministers do not. The address blocks on each politician page already use the right form. For more detail, see how to address a letter to an MP.

• Keep to one issue, and say exactly which program, service or decision you mean.
• Say what you want the minister to do, in one sentence.
• Include your full postal address so the office can reply.
• A short personal story carries more weight than statistics the department already has.

Write to a finance minister now

Pick a minister from the table above and press Write. Better Letters prints your signed letter and posts it for you, or you can download the PDF free and post it yourself. A printed, signed letter is harder to set aside than an email.