James Merlino
| The Honourable James Merlino MP | |
|---|---|
| 27th Deputy Premier of Victoria | |
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Assumed office 4 December 2014 | |
| Leader | Daniel Andrews |
| Preceded by | Peter Ryan |
| Minister for Education | |
|
Assumed office 4 December 2014 | |
| Leader | Daniel Andrews |
| Preceded by | Martin Dixon |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Monbulk | |
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Assumed office 30 November 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Steve McArthur |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
17 August 1972 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Alma mater | The University of Melbourne |
James Anthony Merlino (born 19 August 1972) is an Australian politician serving as the member for Monbulk in the Victorian Legislative Assembly, as a member of the Australian Labor Party. He has been Deputy Premier of Victoria and Minister for Education since December 2014.
Merlino was elected at the 2002 state election defeating Steve McArthur. Merlino comfortably retained his seat at the state election in 2006 and became the Minister for Sport and Recreation and Youth Affairs, securing a place in cabinet. Under new Premier John Brumby's government he retained that ministry and gained a new role as Minister Assisting the Premier on Multicultural Affairs.[1] He subsequently became Police Minister following the resignation of the previous Minister.
When the ALP lost government in the 2010 state election, Merlino became Shadow Minister for Police, the TAC and Road Safety. In February 2012, he was elected unopposed as Deputy Leader of the Labor Party in Victoria, following the resignation of Rob Hulls, becoming deputy leader of the opposition[2]
With the election of the Andrews Labor Government in late 2014, Merlino became Deputy Premier and Education Minister.[3] On 10 June 2016, Merlino also became Minister for Emergency Services following the resignation of Brunswick MP Jane Garrett from the Andrews Ministry. [4]
References
- ↑ "John Brumby's new Cabinet". Herald Sun. 3 August 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-03.
- ↑ "Merlino becomes deputy leader of Vic ALP". The Sydney Morning Herald. 1 February 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
- ↑ Parliament of Victoria - Members and Ministers February 25, 2016 Retrieved 25 May 2016
- ↑ "James Merlino to replace Victorian Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett". Ninemsn. 11 June 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
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| Victorian Legislative Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by Steve McArthur |
Member for Monbulk 2002–present |
Incumbent |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Peter Ryan |
Deputy Premier of Victoria 2014–present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Martin Dixon |
Minister for Education 2014–present | |
| Preceded by Jane Garrett |
Minister for Emergency Services 2016–present | |
| Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation 2016–present | ||
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by Rob Hulls |
Deputy Leader of the Australian Labor Party in Victoria 2012–present |
Incumbent |