Tarzia shadow ministry

The shadow ministry of Vincent Tarzia is the Liberal Party opposition since August 2024, opposing the Malinauskas government of the Labor Party in the Parliament of South Australia. It is led by Vincent Tarzia following his election as party leader and leader of the opposition on 12 August 2024. The deputy leader of the shadow ministry is John Gardner.

The shadow ministry succeeded the Spiers shadow ministry as the Liberal Party shadow cabinet.

Shadow cabinet

Current arrangement

The current Tarzia shadow ministry was announced on 21 January 2025, after John Gardner's retirement announcement and Jing Lee's resignation from the party.[1][2][3]

Officeholder Office(s) Image
Vincent Tarzia MP
Josh Teague MP
  • Deputy Leader of the Opposition
  • Shadow Attorney-General
  • Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
  • Shadow Minister for Child Protection
  • Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Nicola Centofanti MLC
  • Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council
  • Shadow Minister for Primary Industries
  • Shadow Minister for Regional South Australia
  • Shadow Minister for Water Resources and the River Murray
Heidi Girolamo MLC
  • Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council
  • Shadow Minister for Cost of Living
  • Shadow Minister for Education
  • Shadow Minister for Finance
  • Shadow Minister for Tax Reform
Michelle Lensink MLC
  • Shadow Minister for Housing
  • Shadow Minister for Human Services
  • Shadow Minister for Planning
  • Shadow Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence
Ashton Hurn MP
  • Shadow Minister for Health
Sam Telfer MP
  • Shadow Treasurer
  • Shadow Minister for Local Government
Stephen Patterson MP[4]
  • Shadow Minister for Defence and Space Industries
  • Shadow Minister for Energy
  • Shadow Minister for Mining
  • Shadow Minister for Nuclear Readiness
Matt Cowdrey MP
  • Shadow Minister for Sport
  • Shadow Minister for Training and Skills
  • Shadow Minister for Workforce and Population Growth
Penny Pratt MP
  • Shadow Minister for Ageing
  • Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
  • Shadow Minister for Regional Health Services
  • Shadow Minister for Tourism
Tim Whetstone MP
  • Shadow Minister for Emergency Services
  • Shadow Minister for Recreation and Racing
  • Shadow Minister for Social Services
  • Shadow Minister for Trade, Industry and Investment
Adrian Pederick MP
  • Shadow Minister for Marine Infrastructure
  • Shadow Minister for Regional Roads
  • Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs
Ben Hood MLC
  • Shadow Minister for Government Accountability
  • Shadow Minister for Hospitality
  • Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector
  • Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
David Basham MP
  • Shadow Minister for Environment
  • Shadow Minister for Water Infrastructure

First arrangement

The first Tarzia shadow ministry was announced on 19 August 2024 after Tarzia was elected as party leader. There were some changes to the roles of the previous Speirs shadow ministry, including the elevation of Ben Hood to the shadow ministry.[5]

Officeholder Office(s) Image
Vincent Tarzia MP
John Gardner MP
  • Deputy Leader of the Opposition
  • Shadow Minister for Workforce and Population Strategy
  • Shadow Minister for Education, Training and Skills
  • Shadow Minister for the Arts and Festivals
Nicola Centofanti MLC
  • Shadow Minister for Regional South Australia
  • Shadow Minister for Primary Industries
  • Shadow Minister for Water Resources and the River Murray
  • Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs
  • Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council
Jing Lee MLC
  • Shadow Minister for Tourism
  • Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs
  • Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council
Michelle Lensink MLC
  • Shadow Minister for Housing
  • Shadow Minister for Human Services
  • Shadow Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence
  • Shadow Minister for Planning
Ashton Hurn MP
  • Shadow Minister for Health
Josh Teague MP
  • Shadow Attorney-General
  • Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
  • Shadow Minister for Child Protection
  • hadow Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector
Stephen Patterson MP[6]
  • Shadow Minister for Energy and Net Zero
  • Shadow Minister for Mining
  • Shadow Minister for Defence and Space Industries
Matt Cowdrey MP
  • Shadow Minister for Sport
  • Shadow Minister for Environment
Penny Pratt MP
  • Shadow Minister for Regional Health Services
  • Shadow Minister for Ageing
  • Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Heidi Girolamo MLC
  • Shadow Minister for Finance
  • Shadow Minister for Tax Reform
  • Shadow Minister Cost of Living
Tim Whetstone MP
  • Shadow Minister for Emergency Services
  • Shadow Minister for Trade, Industry and Investment
  • Shadow Minister for Racing
  • Shadow Minister for Recreation
Adrian Pederick MP
  • Shadow Assistant Minister for Racing
  • Shadow Assistant Minister for Veterans Affairs
  • Shadow Assistant Minister to the Leader of the Opposition
Sam Telfer MP
  • Shadow Treasurer
  • Shadow Minister for Local Government
Ben Hood MLC
  • Shadow Minister for Government Accountability
  • Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
  • Shadow Minister for Regional Roads

See also

References

  1. ^ Bermingham, Kathryn (21 January 2025). "David Basham, Adrian Pederick elevated to shadow cabinet in Opposition Leader Vincent Tarzia's first reshuffle". The Advertiser.
  2. ^ Karakulak, Helen (21 January 2025). "Leader reveals reshuffle following Liberal exits". InDaily.
  3. ^ "Vincent Tarzia announce future-focused shadow cabinet". Hon. Vincent Tarzia MP. 21 January 2025. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  4. ^ "Mr Stephen Patterson Morphett • House of Assembly". www.parliament.sa.gov.au.
  5. ^ "New Liberal leader reveals reshuffle". Indaily SA. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  6. ^ "Mr Stephen Patterson Morphett • House of Assembly". www.parliament.sa.gov.au.


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