First Andrews ministry

First Andrews ministry

69th ministry of Victoria, Australia
Date formed4 December 2014
Date dissolved29 November 2018
People and organisations
MonarchElizabeth II
GovernorAlex Chernov (until 30 June 2015)
Linda Dessau (since 30 June 2015)
PremierDaniel Andrews
Deputy premierJames Merlino
No. of ministers22
Member party  Labor
Status in legislatureMajority government
46 / 88
Opposition party    LiberalNational Coalition
Opposition leaderMatthew Guy (Liberal)
History
Election2014 state election
PredecessorNapthine ministry
SuccessorSecond Andrews ministry

The First Andrews ministry was the 69th ministry of the Government of Victoria. The Labor Government, led by the Premier, Daniel Andrews, and Deputy Premier, James Merlino, was officially sworn in on 4 December 2014, following the 2014 state election, which was held on 29 November 2014. At the time of its formation, the Ministry comprised 22 ministers, five of which were members of the Victorian Legislative Council and 17 who were members of the Victorian Legislative Assembly. At the time, nine ministers were women.[1]

The First Andrews ministry succeeded the Napthine Ministry. It was replaced by the Second Andrews ministry.

  1. ^ "Daniel Andrews sworn in as Victorian Premier, unveils ministerial portfolios". ABC News. 4 December 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2014.