List of shadow ministers in every Australian parliament

The federal shadow cabinet and every state and territory opposition frontbench: 149 shadow ministers in all, plus Greens and crossbench spokespeople. Click a name to write to them.

Each parliament's largest non-government party forms the opposition, and its leader appoints shadow ministers to mirror the government's ministry. The lists below come from each parliament's own member records, so they update when an opposition reshuffles. Portfolio names follow each parliament's wording, which is why they don't always line up with the government's ministries.

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Federal shadow cabinet and shadow ministry

The federal opposition is led by Angus Taylor (Liberal Party of Australia). 30 members of the opposition hold shadow portfolios, supported by 14 shadow assistant ministers and parliamentary secretaries.

Federal shadow ministers
Name	Portfolios	Write
Angus TaylorLIB · Member for Hume	Leader of the Opposition	Write
Jane HumeLIB · Senator for Victoria	Deputy Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations Shadow Minister for Productivity and Deregulation	Write
Tim WilsonLIB · Member for Goldstein	Shadow Treasurer	Write
Angie BellLNP · Member for Moncrieff	Shadow Minister for Youth Shadow Minister for Sport Shadow Minister for Arts	Write
Andrew BraggLIB · Senator for New South Wales	Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness Shadow Minister for Environment	Write
Matthew CanavanNAT · Senator for Queensland	Shadow Minister for Trade, Investment and Tourism	Write
Michaelia CashLIB · Senator for Western Australia	Shadow Attorney-General Leader of the Opposition in the Senate	Write
Claire ChandlerLIB · Senator for Tasmania	Shadow Minister for the Public Service Shadow Minister for Finance Shadow Minister for Government Services	Write
Darren ChesterNAT · Member for Gippsland	Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	Write
Jonathon DuniamLIB · Senator for Tasmania	Shadow Minister for Home Affairs Shadow Minister for Immigration Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate	Write
Andrew HastieLIB · Member for Canning	Shadow Minister for Industry and Sovereign Capability Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives	Write
Sarah HendersonLIB · Senator for Victoria	Shadow Minister for Communications and Digital Safety	Write
Kevin HoganNAT · Member for Page	Shadow Assistant Treasurer Shadow Minister for Financial Services Deputy Manager of Opposition Business Deputy Manager of Opposition Business in the House	Write
Julian LeeserLIB · Member for Berowra	Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Shadow Minister for Education	Write
David LittleproudLNP · Member for Maranoa	Shadow Minister for Emergency Management Shadow Minister for Tourism	Write
Michael McCormackNAT · Member for Riverina	Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs Shadow Minister for Water	Write
Susan McDonaldLNP · Senator for Queensland	Shadow Minister for Resources Shadow Minister for Northern Australia	Write
James McGrathLNP · Senator for Queensland	Shadow Minister for Urban Infrastructure and Cities Shadow Minister for Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Shadow Special Minister of State	Write
Melissa McIntoshLIB · Member for Lindsay	Shadow Minister for Women Shadow Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Shadow Minister for Families and Social Services	Write
Bridget McKenzieNAT · Senator for Victoria	Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories	Write
Jacinta Nampijinpa PriceCLP · Senator for Northern Territory	Shadow Minister for Skills and Training Shadow Minister for Small Business	Write
Ted O'BrienLNP · Member for Fairfax	Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs	Write
Matt O'SullivanLIB · Senator for Western Australia	Shadow Minister for Choice in Childcare and Early Learning Shadow Minister for Child Protection and the Prevention of Family Violence Deputy Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate	Write
Tony PasinLIB · Member for Barker	Shadow Minister for Scrutiny of Government Waste and Accountability Shadow Minister Assisting for Fisheries and Forestry	Write
James PatersonLIB · Senator for Victoria	Shadow Minister for Defence	Write
Anne RustonLIB · Senator for South Australia	Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate	Write
Dan TehanLIB · Member for Wannon	Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Manager of Opposition Business in the House	Write
Phillip ThompsonLNP · Member for Herbert	Shadow Minister for Defence Industry Shadow Minister for Defence Personnel	Write
Aaron VioliLIB · Member for Casey	Shadow Minister for the Digital Economy Shadow Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Shadow Minister for Cyber Security Opposition Chief Whip	Write
Anne WebsterNAT · Member for Mallee	Shadow Minister for Regional Communications Shadow Minister for Regional Health	Write

Shadow assistant ministers and parliamentary secretaries

Federal shadow assistant ministers and parliamentary secretaries
Name	Portfolios	Write
Sam BirrellNAT · Member for Nicholls	Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Education Shadow Assistant Minister for Agriculture	Write
Leah BlythLIB · Senator for South Australia	Shadow Assistant Minister for Defence Infrastructure	Write
Cameron CaldwellLNP · Member for Fadden	Shadow Assistant Minister for Housing Opposition Whip	Write
Jamie ChaffeyNAT · Member for Parkes	Shadow Assistant Minister for Resources Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories	Write
Garth HamiltonLNP · Member for Groom	Shadow Assistant Minister for Energy Security and Affordability	Write
Simon KennedyLIB · Member for Cook	Shadow Assistant Minister for Finance Shadow Assistant Minister to the Leader of the Opposition	Write
Maria KovacicLIB · Senator for New South Wales	Shadow Assistant Minister for Women Shadow Assistant Minister for Productivity and Deregulation Opposition Whip in the Senate	Write
Kerrynne LiddleLIB · Senator for South Australia	Shadow Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care Deputy Opposition Whip in the Senate	Write
Zoe McKenzieLIB · Member for Flinders	Shadow Assistant Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations	Write
Henry PikeLNP · Member for Bowman	Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health Shadow Assistant Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Opposition Whip	Write
Dave SharmaLIB · Senator for New South Wales	Shadow Assistant Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Shadow Assistant Minister for International Development and the Indo-Pacific	Write
Ben SmallLIB · Member for Forrest	Shadow Assistant Minister for Electoral Matters Shadow Assistant Minister for Infrastructure	Write
Dean SmithLIB · Senator for Western Australia	Shadow Assistant Minister to the Shadow Treasurer Shadow Assistant Minister for the Cost of Living	Write
Andrew WillcoxLNP · Member for Dawson	Shadow Assistant Minister for Manufacturing and Sovereign Capability	Write

New South Wales shadow ministry

The opposition in New South Wales is led by Kellie Sloane (Liberal Party). 26 members of the opposition hold shadow portfolios, supported by 9 shadow assistant ministers and parliamentary secretaries.

New South Wales shadow ministers
Name	Portfolios	Write
Kellie SloaneLIB · Member for Vaucluse	Leader of the Opposition	Write
Scott FarlowLIB · Member of the Legislative Council	Shadow Treasurer Shadow Minister for the Hunter	Write
Kevin AndersonNAT · Member for Tamworth	Shadow Minister for Hospitality and Gaming Shadow Minister for Western NSW Shadow Minister for Seniors Shadow Minister for Tourism	Write
Susan CarterLIB · Member of the Legislative Council	Acting Shadow Minister for Youth Justice Acting Shadow Attorney General Shadow Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Attorney General Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for the Arts	Write
Justin ClancyLIB · Member for Albury	Shadow Minister for Medical Research Shadow Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education	Write
Steph CookeNAT · Member for Cootamundra	Shadow Minister for Water Shadow Minister for Crown Lands	Write
Mark CoureLIB · Member for Oatley	Shadow Minister for Roads Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism Shadow Minister for South Western Sydney	Write
James GriffinLIB · Member for Manly	Shadow Minister for Energy and Climate Change Shadow Minister for Digital, Artificial Intelligence and Investment Shadow Minister for Customer Service	Write
Alister HenskensLIB · Member for Wahroonga	Shadow Special Minister of State Shadow Minister for Government Accountability	Write
Tim JamesLIB · Member for Willoughby	Shadow Minister for Local Government Shadow Minister for Veterans Shadow Minister for Fair Trading, Work Health and Safety and Building	Write
Dave LayzellNAT · Member for Upper Hunter	Shadow Minister for Mining and Natural Resources Shadow Minister for Racing	Write
Natasha Maclaren-JonesLIB · Member of the Legislative Council	Shadow Minister for Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Shadow Minister for Families and Communities Shadow Minister for Disability Inclusion Shadow Minister for Homelessness Shadow Minister for Youth	Write
Sarah MitchellNAT · Member of the Legislative Council	Shadow Minister for Health Shadow Minister for Regional Health Shadow Minister for Mental Health Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council	Write
Brendan MoylanNAT · Member for Northern Tablelands	Shadow Minister for Agriculture Shadow Minister for Prevention of Regional Crime	Write
Jacqui MunroLIB · Member of the Legislative Council	Shadow Minister for Environment Shadow Minister for Heritage Shadow Minister for the Central Coast Shadow Minister for Science and Technology	Write
Eleni PetinosLIB · Member for Miranda	Shadow Minister for Jobs Shadow Minister for Industry and Domestic Manufacturing	Write
Chris RathLIB · Member of the Legislative Council	Shadow Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister for Cities Shadow Minister for the Arts Shadow Minister for the Illawarra and South Coast Opposition Whip in the Legislative Council	Write
Anthony RobertsLIB · Member for Lane Cove	Shadow Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Shadow Minister for Corrections	Write
Gurmesh SinghNAT · Member for Coffs Harbour	Shadow Minister for Small Business Shadow Minister for Trade Shadow Minister for Regional NSW Shadow Minister for the North Coast	Write
Mark SpeakmanLIB · Member for Cronulla	Shadow Minister for Education	Write
Tanya ThompsonNAT · Member for Myall Lakes	Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Shadow Minister for Disaster Recovery	Write
Paul TooleNAT · Member for Bathurst	Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads	Write
Monica TudehopeLIB · Member for Epping	Shadow Minister for Finance Shadow Minister for Western Sydney	Write
James WallaceLIB · Member for Hornsby	Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations Shadow Minister for Government Procurement	Write
Natalie WardLIB · Member of the Legislative Council	Shadow Minister for Sport Shadow Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Acting Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council	Write
Felicity WilsonLIB · Member for North Shore	Shadow Minister for Early Education Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Shadow Minister for Women Manager of Opposition Business in the Legislative Assembly	Write

Shadow assistant ministers and parliamentary secretaries

New South Wales shadow assistant ministers and parliamentary secretaries
Name	Portfolios	Write
Tina AyyadLIB · Member for Holsworthy	Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Families & Communities Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Education Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for South Western Sydney	Write
Matt CrossLIB · Member for Davidson	Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Men's Health Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Government Accountability	Write
Stephanie Di PasquaLIB · Member for Drummoyne	Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Jobs & Small Business Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Health	Write
Robert DwyerLIB · Member for Port Macquarie	Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Roads	Write
Mark HodgesLIB · Member for Castle Hill	Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Police and Counter-terrorism Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Western Sydney Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Planning and Public Spaces	Write
Michael KempNAT · Member for Oxley	Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for the Prevention of Regional Crime Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Services	Write
Jordan LaneLIB · Member for Ryde	Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for the Cost of Living Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Home Ownership and Rental Affordability Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Multiculturalism	Write
Geoff ProvestNAT · Member for Tweed	Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Hospitality and Gaming	Write
Richie WilliamsonNAT · Member for Clarence	Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional NSW	Write

Victoria shadow ministry

The opposition in Victoria is led by Jess Wilson (Liberal Party). 21 members of the opposition hold shadow portfolios, supported by 10 shadow assistant ministers and parliamentary secretaries.

Victoria shadow ministers
Name	Portfolios	Write
Jess WilsonLIB · Member for Kew	Leader of the Opposition Shadow Treasurer	Write
David SouthwickLIB · Member for Caulfield	Deputy Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Planning Shadow Minister for Housing and Building Shadow Minister for Tourism and Major Events	Write
Melina BathNAT · Member for Eastern Victoria Region	Shadow Minister for Public Land Management Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Shadow Minister for Outdoor Recreation	Write
Brad BattinLIB · Member for Berwick	Shadow Minister for Police and Corrections Shadow Minister for Sport	Write
Jade BenhamNAT · Member for Mildura	Shadow Minister for Water Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs Shadow Minister for Disability, Ageing, Carers and Volunteers	Write
Georgie CrozierLIB · Member for Southern Metropolitan Region	Shadow Minister for Health Shadow Minister for Ambulance Services Shadow Minister for Medical Research	Write
David DavisLIB · Member for Southern Metropolitan Region	Shadow Minister for Arts and Creative Industries Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Shadow Minister for Resources	Write
Matthew GuyLIB · Member for Bulleen	Shadow Minister for Public Transport Shadow Minister for Ports and Freight	Write
Renee HeathLIB · Member for Eastern Victoria Region	Shadow Minister for Youth Justice Shadow Minister for Crime Prevention and Victim Support Shadow Minister for Bay Protection Opposition Whip in Legislative Council	Write
Emma KealyNAT · Member for Lowan	Shadow Minister for Agriculture Shadow Minister for Mental Health	Write
Bev McArthurLIB · Member for Western Victoria Region	Shadow Minister for Local Government Shadow Minister for Small Business Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council	Write
Tim McCurdyNAT · Member for Ovens Valley	Shadow Minister for Liquor and Gaming Shadow Minister for Racing Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs	Write
Nick McGowanLIB · Member for North-Eastern Metropolitan Region	Shadow Minister for Environment Shadow Minister for Fire Rescue Victoria	Write
Cindy McLeishLIB · Member for Eildon	Shadow Minister for Women Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Shadow Minister for WorkSafe and TAC	Write
Evan MulhollandLIB · Member for Northern Metropolitan Region	Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure Shadow Minister for Multicultural and Multifaith Affairs Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council	Write
James NewburyLIB · Member for Brighton	Shadow Attorney-General Shadow Special Minister of State Shadow Minister for Equality Manager of Opposition Business	Write
Danny O'BrienNAT · Member for Gippsland South	Shadow Minister for Regional Development and Liveability Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Shadow Minister for Roads and Road Safety	Write
Brad RowswellLIB · Member for Sandringham	Shadow Minister for Education Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations Shadow Minister for Government Services	Write
Bridget VallenceLIB · Member for Evelyn	Shadow Minister for Finance Shadow Minister for Jobs and Skills Shadow Minister for Trade and Investment	Write
Richard WelchLIB · Member for North-Eastern Metropolitan Region	Shadow Minister for Industry Shadow Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation Shadow Minister for AI and the Digital Economy	Write
Nicole WernerLIB · Member for Warrandyte	Shadow Minister for Home Ownership and Housing Affordability Shadow Minister for Youth Shadow Minister for Child Protection	Write

Shadow assistant ministers and parliamentary secretaries

Victoria shadow assistant ministers and parliamentary secretaries
Name	Portfolios	Write
Roma BritnellLIB · Member for South-West Coast	Shadow Assistant Minister for Roads and Road Safety	Write
Gaelle BroadNAT · Member for Northern Victoria Region	Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Agriculture	Write
Martin CameronNAT · Member for Morwell	Shadow Assistant Minister for Energy Affordability Shadow Assistant Minister for Small Business	Write
Annabelle CleelandNAT · Member for Euroa	Shadow Assistant Minister for Health	Write
Chris CrewtherLIB · Member for Mornington	Shadow Assistant Minister to the Shadow Treasurer Shadow Assistant Minister for Multicultural and Multifaith Affairs	Write
Wayne FarnhamLIB · Member for Narracan	Shadow Assistant Minister to the Leader of the Opposition (Regional) Shadow Assistant Minister for Planning Shadow Assistant Minister for Housing and Building	Write
Ann-Marie HermansLIB · Member for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region	Shadow Assistant Minister for Community Safety	Write
Trung LuuLIB · Member for Western Metropolitan Region	Shadow Assistant Minister for Police and Corrections	Write
Kim O'KeeffeNAT · Member for Shepparton	Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Multicultural Affairs	Write
Rachel WestawayLIB · Member for Prahran	Shadow Assistant Minister to the Leader of the Opposition (Metropolitan) Shadow Assistant Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Major Events Shadow Assistant Minister for Melbourne	Write

Queensland shadow ministry

The opposition in Queensland is led by Steven Miles (Australian Labor Party). 19 members of the opposition hold shadow portfolios.

Queensland shadow ministers
Name	Portfolios	Write
Steven MilesALP · Member for Murrumba	Leader of the Opposition	Write
Cameron DickALP · Member for Woodridge	Deputy Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Planning and Regional Development	Write
Shannon FentimanALP · Member for Waterford	Shadow Treasurer Shadow Minister for Women	Write
Mark BaileyALP · Member for Miller	Shadow Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Shadow Minister for Mental Health	Write
Nikki BoydALP · Member for Pine Rivers	Shadow Minister for Local Government and Water Shadow Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery, Emergency Services and Volunteers	Write
Glenn ButcherALP · Member for Gladstone	Shadow Minister for Police and Crime Prevention Shadow Minister for Corrective Services Shadow Minister for Sport	Write
Leeanne EnochALP · Member for Algester	Shadow Minister for Closing the Gap and Reconciliation Shadow Minister for Seniors and Disability Services Shadow Minister for Integrity Shadow Minister for the Arts	Write
Di FarmerALP · Member for Bulimba	Shadow Minister for Education and the Early Years Shadow Minister for Youth Justice	Write
Grace GraceALP · Member for McConnel	Shadow Minister for Trade Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations Shadow Minister for Olympic and Paralympic Games Shadow Minister for Racing	Write
Michael HealyALP · Member for Cairns	Shadow Minister for Tourism Shadow Minister for Jobs and Training	Write
Leanne LinardALP · Member for Nudgee	Shadow Minister for Environment, Science, Innovation and Climate Change Shadow Minister for Youth	Write
Lance McCallumALP · Member for Bundamba	Shadow Minister for Energy	Write
Corrine McMillanALP · Member for Mansfield	Shadow Minister for Child Safety, Communities and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence	Write
Bart MellishALP · Member for Aspley	Shadow Minister for Transport and Main Roads Shadow Minister for Veterans	Write
Charis MullenALP · Member for Jordan	Shadow Minister for Public Works Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs	Write
Joan PeaseALP · Member for Lytton	Shadow Minister for Small Business Shadow Minister for Customer Service and Open Data	Write
Linus PowerALP · Member for Logan	Shadow Minister for Natural Resources and Mines	Write
Meaghan ScanlonALP · Member for Gaven	Shadow Attorney-General Shadow Minister for Justice Shadow Minister for Housing, Homelessness and Home Ownership	Write
Tom SmithALP · Member for Bundaberg	Shadow Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Development Shadow Minister for Manufacturing	Write

Western Australia shadow ministry

The opposition in Western Australia is led by Basil Zempilas (Liberal Party). 19 members of the opposition hold shadow portfolios.

Western Australia shadow ministers
Name	Portfolios	Write
Basil ZempilasLIB · Member for Churchlands	Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for State Development Shadow Minister for Trade and Investment Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Write
Libby MettamLIB · Member for Vasse	Deputy Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Health Shadow Minister for Mental Health Shadow Minister for Prevention of Family & Domestic Violence Shadow Minister for Defence Industries and AUKUS Manager of Opposition Business	Write
Sandra BrewerLIB · Member for Cottesloe	Shadow Treasurer Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister for Women's Interests	Write
David BoltLIB · Member for Murray-Wellington	Shadow Minister for Commerce Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Shadow Minister for Science and Innovation Shadow Minister for Homelessness	Write
Bevan EattsNAT · Member for Warren-Blackwood	Shadow Minister for Forestry Shadow Minister for Aged Care	Write
Julie FreemanNAT · Member of the Legislative Council	Shadow Minister for Road Safety Shadow Minister for Creative Industries Assisting the Shadow Minister for Regional Development	Write
Nick GoiranLIB · Member of the Legislative Council	Shadow Attorney General Shadow Minister for Child Protection Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council	Write
Rob HorstmanNAT · Member of the Legislative Council	Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Shadow Minister for Volunteering	Write
Adam HortLIB · Member for Kalamunda	Shadow Minister for Police Shadow Minister for Corrective Services Shadow Minister for Youth	Write
Lachlan HunterNAT · Member for Central Wheatbelt	Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food Shadow Minister for Racing and Gaming Shadow Minister for Mines, Petroleum and Exploration	Write
Scott LearyNAT · Member for Albany	Shadow Minister for Tourism Shadow Minister for Heritage	Write
Shane LoveNAT · Member for Mid-West	Shadow Minister for Regional Development Shadow Minister for Electoral Affairs	Write
Steve MartinLIB · Member of the Legislative Council	Shadow Minister for Transport Shadow Minister for Ports Shadow Minister for Small Business Shadow Minister for Communities	Write
Peter RundleNAT · Member for Roe	Shadow Minister for Water Shadow Minister for Sport and Recreation	Write
Tjorn SibmaLIB · Member of the Legislative Council	Shadow Minister for Finance Shadow Minister for Training and Workforce Development Shadow Minister for Major Infrastructure Shadow Minister for Veterans Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council	Write
Liam StaltariLIB · Member for Carine	Shadow Minister for Education Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Shadow Minister for Disability Services Opposition Whip	Write
Steve ThomasLIB · Member of the Legislative Council	Shadow Minister for Energy Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations	Write
Neil ThomsonLIB · Member of the Legislative Council	Shadow Minister for Planning and Lands Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Shadow Minister for Public Sector Shadow Minister for Seniors Opposition Whip in the Legislative Council	Write
Kirrilee WarrNAT · Member for Geraldton	Shadow Minister for Local Government Shadow Minister for Fisheries	Write

South Australia shadow ministry

The opposition in South Australia is led by Ashton Hurn (Liberal Party). 11 members of the opposition hold shadow portfolios.

South Australia shadow ministers
Name	Portfolios	Write
Ashton HurnLIB · Member for Schubert	Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Defence and Space Industries Shadow Minister for Trade, Industry and Investment	Write
Josh TeagueLIB · Member for Heysen	Deputy Leader of the Opposition Shadow Attorney-General Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister for Planning Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Opposition Whip	Write
Ben HoodLIB · Member of the Legislative Council	Shadow Treasurer Shadow Minister for Small and Family Business Shadow Minister for Energy and Mining Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector	Write
Jack BattyLIB · Member for Bragg	Shadow Minister for Health and Wellbeing Manager of Opposition Business in the House of Assembly	Write
Nicola CentofantiLIB · Member of the Legislative Council	Shadow Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Shadow Minister for Environment and Water Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council	Write
Heidi GirolamoLIB · Member of the Legislative Council	Shadow Minister for Education, Training and Skills Shadow Minister for Arts Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Opposition Whip	Write
Laura HendersonLIB · Member of the Legislative Council	Shadow Minister for Child Protection Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence	Write
Dennis HoodLIB · Member of the Legislative Council	Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs Shadow Minister for Tourism Shadow Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing	Write
Michelle LensinkLIB · Member of the Legislative Council	Shadow Minister for Human Services Shadow Minister for Women Shadow Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs	Write
Sam TelferLIB · Member for Flinders	Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Shadow Minister for Local Government Shadow Minister for Regional Roads Shadow Minister for Road Safety	Write
Tim WhetstoneLIB · Member for Chaffey	Shadow Minister for Police Shadow Minister for Correctional Services Shadow Minister for Emergency Services	Write

Tasmania shadow ministry

The opposition in Tasmania is led by Josh Willie (Australian Labor Party). 12 members of the opposition hold shadow portfolios.

Tasmania shadow ministers
Name	Portfolios	Write
Josh WillieALP · Member for Clark	Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Economic Development Shadow Minister for Education & Early Years	Write
Janie FinlayALP · Member for Bass	Deputy Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Energy & Renewables Shadow Minister for Primary Industries & Aquaculture Shadow Minister for Water Shadow Minister for Environment, Parks & Climate Change Shadow Minister for Innovation, Artificial Intelligence & the Digital Economy	Write
Dean WinterALP · Member for Franklin	Shadow Treasurer Shadow Minister for Planning Shadow Minister for Racing	Write
Shane BroadALP · Member for Braddon	Shadow Minister for Resources Shadow Minister for Building & Construction Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs	Write
Meg BrownALP · Member for Franklin	Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister for Prevention of Family & Sexual Violence Shadow Minister for Heritage & Arts Opposition Whip	Write
Jen ButlerALP · Member for Lyons	Shadow Minister for Police, Fire & Emergency Services Shadow Minister for Transport Shadow Minister for Corrections & Rehabilitations Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs	Write
Anita DowALP · Member for Braddon	Shadow Minister for Tourism & Events Shadow Minister for Infrastructure Shadow Minister for Local Government Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs	Write
Luke EdmundsALP · Member for Pembroke Region	Shadow Minister for Stadiums & Sport Shadow Minister for Finance Shadow Minister for Hospitality	Write
Jess GreeneALP · Member for Bass	Shadow Minister for Children & Young People Shadow Minister for Community Services Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs	Write
Ella HaddadALP · Member for Clark	Shadow Attorney-General Shadow Minister for Justice & Integrity Shadow Minister for Workplace Relations Shadow Minister for Equality Leader of Opposition Business in the House of Assembly	Write
Sarah LovellALP · Member for Rumney Region	Shadow Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing & Ageing Shadow Minister for Disability Shadow Minister for Women Leader of Opposition Business in the Legislative Council	Write
Brian MitchellALP · Member for Lyons	Shadow Minister for TAFE, Skills & Training Shadow Minister for Small Business	Write

Australian Capital Territory shadow ministry

The opposition in the Australian Capital Territory is led by Mark Parton (Canberra Liberals). 7 members of the opposition hold shadow portfolios.

Australian Capital Territory shadow ministers
Name	Portfolios	Write
Mark PartonLIB · Member for Brindabella	Opposition Leader Shadow Minister for Men and Men's Health Shadow Minister for Transport Shadow Minister for Gaming and Racing Shadow Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Shadow Minister for Health and Mental Health	Write
Deborah MorrisLIB · Member for Brindabella	Deputy Opposition Leader Shadow Minister for Women Shadow Minister for Women's Health Shadow Minister for Planning Shadow Minister for Home Ownership and Housing Affordability Shadow Minister for Police, Emergency Services, and Community Safety Shadow Minister for Corrections	Write
Ed CocksLIB · Member for Murrumbidgee	Shadow Minister for Private Sector Employment and Industrial Relations Shadow Minister for Youth Affairs Shadow Treasurer	Write
Chiaka BarryLIB · Member for Ginninderra	Shadow Attorney-General Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs Shadow Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness	Write
Peter CainLIB · Member for Ginninderra	Shadow Minister for City Services Shadow Minister for Community Services Shadow Minister for Government Services Shadow Minister for Veterans Shadow Minister for Seniors Shadow Minister for Disability	Write
Elizabeth LeeLIB · Member for Kurrajong	Shadow Minister for Education Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change Shadow Minister for Tourism and Events	Write
James MilliganLIB · Member for Yerrabi	Shadow Minister for Business Innovation and Economic Development Shadow Minister for Skills and Vocational Training Shadow Minister for Sport and Recreation Shadow Minister for Arts and Creative Industries	Write

Northern Territory shadow ministry

The opposition in the Northern Territory is led by Selena Uibo (Territory Labor Party). 4 members of the opposition hold shadow portfolios.

Northern Territory shadow ministers
Name	Portfolios	Write
Selena UiboALP · Member for Arnhem	Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Police Shadow Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Shadow Treasurer Shadow Minister for Cost of Living Shadow Minister for Mining and Energy Shadow Minister for Trade, Business, and Asian Relations Shadow Minister for Air Connectivity Shadow Minister for Defence NT Shadow Minister for Territory Coordinator Shadow Minister for Advanced Manufacturing Shadow Minister for Public Service Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs Shadow Minister for Women and Equality	Write
Ed SmeltALP · Member for Nightcliff	Deputy Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Community Safety Shadow Attorney-General and Justice Shadow Minister for Corrections Shadow Minister for Prevention of Domestic Violence Shadow Minister for Alcohol Policy Shadow Minister for Racing Shadow Minister for Housing Construction Shadow Minister for Lands and Planning Shadow Minister for Logistics and Infrastructure Shadow Minister for Housing, Local Government and Community Development Shadow Minister for Essential Services Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Renewables	Write
Manuel BrownALP · Member for Arafura	Shadow Minister for Environment Shadow Minister for Parks and Wildlife Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Shadow Minister for Water Resources Shadow Minister for Recreational Fishing and Hunting Shadow Minister for Corporate and Digital Development Shadow Minister for People, Sport and Culture Shadow Minister for Veterans Shadow Minister for Volunteers	Write
Chanston PaechALP · Member for Gwoja	Shadow Minister for Health Shadow Minister for Mental Health Shadow Minister for Disability Shadow Minister for Children and Families Shadow Minister for Child Protection Shadow Minister for Seniors and Aged Care Shadow Minister for Carers Shadow Minister for Education and Training Shadow Minister for Early Education Shadow Minister for Youth Shadow Minister for International Education, Migration and Population Shadow Minister for Workforce Development Shadow Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Shadow Minister for Major Events and Festivals Shadow Minister for the Arts and Creative Economy Opposition Whip	Write

Greens and crossbench spokespeople

Minor parties in some parliaments name their own portfolio spokespeople. They don't form a shadow ministry, but they can hold the balance of power, so they are often worth writing to as well.

Victoria

Victoria crossbench spokespeople
Name	Portfolios	Write
Katherine CopseyGRN · Member for Southern Metropolitan Region	Spokesperson for Justice Spokesperson for Public Transport and Roads Spokesperson for Gambling Harm Reduction Spokesperson for Animal Protection Spokesperson for Major Events	Write
Gabrielle de VietriGRN · Member for Richmond	Spokesperson for Public and Affordable Housing Spokesperson for Renters' Rights Spokesperson for Arts Spokesperson for Peace and Disarmament Spokesperson for Veterans	Write
Anasina Gray-BarberioGRN · Member for Northern Metropolitan Region	Spokesperson for Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Spokesperson for Women, Gender Equality and Family Violence Spokesperson for Child Protection Spokesperson for Disability Rights and Services Spokesperson for Community Services Spokesperson for Ageing Spokesperson for Sport Spokesperson for Early Childhood Education and Kinder	Write
Sarah MansfieldGRN · Member for Western Victoria Region	Spokesperson for Mental Health Spokesperson for Agriculture Spokesperson for Rural and Regional Communities Spokesperson for Water Spokesperson for Local Government Spokesperson for Health Spokesperson for Sustainable Cities and Planning	Write
Aiv PuglielliGRN · Member for North-Eastern Metropolitan Region	Spokesperson for Legal Cannabis and Drug Harm Reduction Spokesperson for LGBTIQA+ Equality Spokesperson for Economic Justice and Consumer Rights Spokesperson for Young People Spokesperson for Free Uni and TAFE Spokesperson for Workers' Rights	Write
Ellen SandellGRN · Member for Melbourne	Spokesperson for Climate Change and Emissions Spokesperson for Gas and Resources Spokesperson for Biodiversity, Environment and Forests Spokesperson for Treasury and Finance Spokesperson for Emergency Services and Climate Disaster Preparedness Spokesperson for First Nations	Write

Tasmania

Tasmania crossbench spokespeople
Name	Portfolios	Write
Tabatha BadgerGRN · Member for Lyons	Greens Spokesperson for Mining Greens Spokesperson for National Parks and Public Land Greens Spokesperson for Police, Fire and Emergency Management Greens Spokesperson for Prevention of Family Violence Greens Spokesperson for Primary Industries Greens Spokesperson for Science and Information Technology Greens Spokesperson for Skills and Training Greens Spokesperson for Small Business Greens Spokesperson for Tourism and Hospitality Greens Spokesperson for Water	Write
Vica BayleyGRN · Member for Clark	Greens Spokesperson for Arts Greens Spokesperson for Energy Greens Spokesperson for Environment and Biodiversity Greens Spokesperson for Housing and Consumer Protection Greens Spokesperson for Multicultural Affairs Greens Spokesperson for Sports and Events Greens Spokesperson for Treasury and Finance Greens Spokesperson for Veterans Affairs	Write
Cassy O'ConnorGRN · Member for Hobart Region	Greens Spokesperson for Animal Rights Greens Spokesperson for Attorney-General and Justice Greens Spokesperson for Climate Change Greens Spokesperson for Democracy and Integrity Greens Spokesperson for Education Greens Spokesperson for Heritage Greens Spokesperson for Infrastructure and Transport Greens Spokesperson for Planning	Write
Cecily RosolGRN · Member for Bass	Greens Spokesperson for Health and Mental Health Greens Spokesperson for Children and Young People Greens Spokesperson for Community Services Greens Spokesperson for Corrections and Rehabilitation Greens Spokesperson for Disability Services Greens Spokesperson for Local Government Greens Spokesperson for Preventative Health Greens Spokesperson for Waste Greens Spokesperson for Women	Write
Rosalie WoodruffGRN · Member for Franklin	Greens Spokesperson for Aboriginal Affairs Greens Spokesperson for Forests Greens Spokesperson for LGBTIQA+ Greens Spokesperson for Marine Environment Greens Spokesperson for Workplace Health and Relations	Write

Australian Capital Territory

Australian Capital Territory crossbench spokespeople
Name	Portfolios	Write
Andrew BraddockGRN · Member for Yerrabi	Spokesperson for Transport Spokesperson for Municipal Services Spokesperson for Emergency Services Spokesperson for Integrity and Public Service Transformation Spokesperson for Democracy Spokesperson for Climate Change Spokesperson for Anti-Racism and Multicultural Affairs	Write
Jo ClayGRN · Member for Ginninderra	Spokesperson for the Environment Spokesperson for Treasury and Economic Equality Spokesperson for Birth Spokesperson for Planning Spokesperson for the Circular Economy Spokesperson for the Arts Spokesperson for Animal Welfare	Write
Laura NuttallGRN · Member for Brindabella	Spokesperson for Education, Skills and Training Spokesperson for Young People Spokesperson for Women Spokesperson for Disability Spokesperson for Sports and Recreation Spokesperson for LGBTQIA+ Affairs Spokesperson for Food and Agriculture Spokesperson for Air and Water	Write
Rebecca VassarottiGRN · Member for Kurrajong	Spokesperson for Housing Spokesperson for Health and Mental Health Spokesperson for Justice, Corrections, Policing, and Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Spokesperson for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Spokesperson for Gaming Reform Spokesperson for Ageing and Carers Spokesperson for Veterans	Write

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

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the federal Leader of the Opposition?+

The Hon Angus Taylor MP (LIB) leads the federal opposition, with a frontbench of 30 members holding shadow portfolios.

Who is the Leader of the Opposition in New South Wales?+

Ms Kellie Sloane MP (LIB) leads the opposition in New South Wales, with a frontbench of 26 members holding shadow portfolios.

Who is the Leader of the Opposition in Victoria?+

Ms Jess Wilson MP (LIB) leads the opposition in Victoria, with a frontbench of 21 members holding shadow portfolios.

Who is the Leader of the Opposition in Queensland?+

The Hon Steven Miles MP (ALP) leads the opposition in Queensland, with a frontbench of 19 members holding shadow portfolios.

Who is the Leader of the Opposition in Western Australia?+

Mr Basil Zempilas MLA (LIB) leads the opposition in Western Australia, with a frontbench of 19 members holding shadow portfolios.

Who is the Leader of the Opposition in South Australia?+

Mrs Ashton Hurn MP (LIB) leads the opposition in South Australia, with a frontbench of 11 members holding shadow portfolios.

Who is the Leader of the Opposition in Tasmania?+

The Hon Josh Willie MP (ALP) leads the opposition in Tasmania, with a frontbench of 12 members holding shadow portfolios.

Who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Australian Capital Territory?+

Mr Mark Parton MLA (LIB) leads the opposition in the Australian Capital Territory, with a frontbench of 7 members holding shadow portfolios.

Who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Northern Territory?+

Ms Selena Uibo MLA (ALP) leads the opposition in the Northern Territory, with a frontbench of 4 members holding shadow portfolios.

What does a shadow minister do?+

A shadow minister is the opposition's spokesperson for a portfolio. They scrutinise the government minister, develop the opposition's policy, and would usually expect to become the minister if the opposition won government.

Can I write to a shadow minister?+

Yes. Writing to a shadow minister is a good way to get an issue raised in parliament or to find out the opposition's position. They are still members of parliament, so write to their electorate office and open with "Dear" followed by their title and surname.