Portfolio ministers
Premier
Hon Jacinta Allan MP
The Hon Jacinta Allan MP became the Premier of Victoria on 27 September 2023 and is Victoria’s head of government. DPC advises and supports the Premier to lead whole-of-government policy delivery and reform and to improve public administration.
The Premier is the main channel of communication between the Governor, as Head of State, and Cabinet, and between the Victorian Government and other state and territory governments, as well as the Commonwealth Government.
The DPC administrative offices, the Office of the Governor and the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, are also part of the Premier’s portfolio.
Contact details
1 Treasury Place
East Melbourne VIC 3002
Phone: 903) 9651 5000
Email: jacinta.allan@parliament.vic.gov.au
Deputy Premier
The Hon Ben Carroll MP
The Hon Ben Carroll MP became the Deputy Premier of Victoria on 2 October 2023.
In addition to his DPC responsibilities, Mr Carroll is the Minister for Education and the Minister for WorkSafe and TAC.
Contact details
1 Treasury Place
East Melbourne Vic 3002
Phone: (03) 9651 1233
Email: ben.carroll@parliament.vic.gov.au
Minister for Treaty and First Peoples
The Hon Natalie Hutchins MP
Ms Hutchins was reappointed as the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples on 2 October 2023, having previously served as the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs from December 2014 to December 2018.
DPC supports the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples to advance self-determination, progress Treaty and truth, and ensure the protection and recognition of cultural heritage and land rights for First Nations communities across Victoria.
In addition to her DPC responsibilities, Ms Hutchins is the Minister for Government Services, the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence and the Minister for Women.
Contact details
121 Exhibition Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: (03) 9095 4301
Email: natalie.hutchins@parliament.vic.gov.au
Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Ingrid Stitt MP
Ms Stitt was appointed as the Minister for Multicultural Affairs on 2 October 2023.
DPC advises and supports the Minister for Multicultural Affairs in promoting fairness, inclusion and participation of Victoria’s multicultural and multifaith communities, ensuring all Victorians can enjoy the benefits of a multicultural society.
In addition to her DPC responsibilities, Ms Stitt is the Minister for Mental Health and the Minister for Ageing.
Contact details
50 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: (03) 9096 8587
Email: ingrid.stitt@parliament.vic.gov.au
Other members of parliament
Steve McGhie MP, Cabinet Secretary
Mr McGhie has been the Cabinet Secretary since July 2022. DPC’s Cabinet Office provides support to the Cabinet Secretary for the operations of the Cabinet process and coordinating the work of the Cabinet.
Contact details
Email: Stephen.McGhie@parliament.vic.gov.au
Tim Richardson MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier
Mr Richardson supports the Premier with her portfolio responsibilities and has been Parliamentary Secretary since December 2024.
The Hon Nick Staikos MP served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier for the first part of the 2024–25 financial year.
Contact details
Email: tim.richardson@parliament.vic.gov.au
Chris Couzens MP, Parliamentary Secretary for First Peoples
Ms Couzens has been the Parliamentary Secretary for First Peoples since June 2022.
Contact details
Email: christine.couzens@parliament.vic.gov.au
Iwan Walters MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs
Mr Walters has been the Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs since December 2024.
Contact details
Email: iwan.walters@parliament.vic.gov.au
Changes to the department during 2024-25
There were no machinery of government changes during 2024–25 that impacted DPC.
Internal organisational changes were implemented during the year to better align functions with DPC’s strategic priorities and to support the effective delivery of programs and services. Key changes included the establishment of the Children’s Portfolio Coordination function, created to support and drive the reform agenda for Victorian children and their families.
In addition, responsibility for the Housing Statement Implementation function ceased within DPC, with delivery and coordination transferring to the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) to support whole-of-government implementation.
Two group name changes were also made to reflect updated responsibilities. DPC’s Cabinet, Legal and Governance group was renamed Public Administration, and the Social Policy and Intergovernmental Relations group was renamed Social Policy.
DPC’s group structure, as at 30 June 2025, is outlined on the following pages.
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