The Premier is the leader of the political party that won the most seats at the most recent Victorian state election, and was then appointed by the Governor of Victoria.
The Premier's role
- Leadership of the Parliament
- Being the Chief Minister and Chair of Cabinet
- Choosing ministers and allocating portfolios
- Representing their electorate
- Portfolio responsibilities
- Being the main channel of communication between:
- the Governor and Cabinet
- the Victorian Government and other state and territory governments
- the Victorian Government, the Commonwealth Government and overseas governments
Our Premier
The Hon. Ben Carroll MP is the Premier of Victoria, and the Leader of the Victorian Labor Party.
He was sworn in as the 50th Premier of Victoria on 28 July 2026.
Request an anniversary message from the Premier
Victorian residents celebrating significant birthdays and wedding anniversaries can request a message from the Premier.
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