Opposition (Tasmania)

The Opposition in the Australian state of Tasmania comprises the largest party or coalition of parties not in Government. The Opposition's purpose is to hold the Government to account and constitute a "Government-in-waiting" should the existing Government fall. To that end, a Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Ministers for the various government departments question the Premier and Ministers on Government policy and administration, and formulate the policy the Opposition would pursue in Government. It is sometimes styled "His Majesty's Loyal Opposition" to demonstrate that although it opposes the Government, it remains loyal to the King.

The current Leader of the Opposition is Labor Leader David O’Byrne, and Anita Dow is the Deputy Leader.

Current shadow ministry

The most recent shadow ministry was announced on 13 July 2021. It is led by Opposition Leader Rebecca White.[1]

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Rebecca White MP
  • Leader of the Opposition
  • Shadow Minister for Climate Change
  • Shadow Minister for Tourism, Hospitality & Events
  • Shadow Minister for Infrastructure
Anita Dow MP
  • Deputy Leader of the Opposition
  • Shadow Minister for Housing and Construction
  • Shadow Minister for Local Government and Planning
  • Shadow Minister for Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries
Shane Broad MP
  • Shadow Treasurer
  • Shadow Minister for Resources
  • Shadow Minister for Trade
Jen Butler MP
  • Shadow Minister for ICT and Science
  • Shadow Minister for Building and Consumer Affairs
  • Shadow Minister Veterans Affairs
Janie Finlay MP
  • Shadow Minister for Primary Industries and Water
  • Shadow Minister for Start Ups
Ella Haddad MP
  • Shadow Attorney-General
  • Shadow Minister for Justice
  • Shadow Minister for Corrections
  • Shadow Minister for Equality and Multicultural Affairs
Sarah Lovell MLC
  • Leader of Opposition Business in the Legislative Council
  • Shadow Minister for Child Safety
  • Shadow Minister for Workplace Relations
Michelle O'Byrne MP
  • Shadow Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management
  • Shadow Minister for Women
  • Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence
  • Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
  • Shadow Minister for Heritage, the Arts and Creative Industries
Bastian Seidel MLC
  • Shadow Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing
  • Shadow Minister for Parks and Environment
Jo Siejka MLC
  • Deputy Leader of Opposition Business in the Legislative Council
  • Shadow Minister for Disability
  • Shadow Minister for Ageing
  • Shadow Minister for Youth
  • Shadow Minister for Community Services and Development
Josh Willie MLC
  • Shadow Minister for Education and Early Years
  • Shadow Minister for TAFE, University and Skills and Training
  • Shadow Minister for Transport
  • Shadow Minister for Sport
Dean Winter MP
  • Leader of Opposition Business in the House of Assembly
  • Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction
  • Shadow Minister for Finance
  • Shadow Minister for Economic Development
  • Shadow Minister for Racing

See also

References
  1. "Labor Shadow Ministry". Parliament of Tasmania. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
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