James Merlino

James Merlino
Merlino with Jackson Taylor MP, 2021.
28th Deputy Premier of Victoria
In office
4 December 2014 – 27 June 2022
PremierDaniel Andrews
Preceded byPeter Ryan
Succeeded byJacinta Allan
Deputy Leader of the Labor Party in Victoria
In office
2 February 2012 – 25 June 2022
LeaderDaniel Andrews
Preceded byRob Hulls
Succeeded byJacinta Allan
Cabinet Positions
Minister for Education
In office
4 December 2014 – 27 June 2022
PremierDaniel Andrews
Preceded byMartin Dixon
Succeeded byNatalie Hutchins
Minister for Mental Health
In office
29 September 2020 – 27 June 2022
PremierDaniel Andrews
Preceded byMartin Foley
Succeeded byGabrielle Williams
Minister for Emergency Services
In office
10 June 2016 – 29 November 2018
PremierDaniel Andrews
Preceded byJane Garrett
Succeeded byLisa Neville
Minister for Police
In office
11 October 2010 – 2 December 2010
PremierJohn Brumby
Preceded byBob Cameron
Succeeded byPeter Ryan
Minister for Corrections
In office
11 October 2010 – 2 December 2010
PremierJohn Brumby
Preceded byBob Cameron
Succeeded byAndrew McIntosh
Minister for Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs
In office
1 December 2006 – 2 December 2010
PremierSteve Bracks
John Brumby
Preceded byJustin Madden
Succeeded byHugh Delahunty
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Monbulk
In office
30 November 2002 – 26 November 2022
Preceded bySteve McArthur
Succeeded byDaniela De Martino
Post Governmental Positions
Chairman of the Suburban Rail Loop Authority
Assumed office
30 June 2023
DeputyChristine Wyatt
Preceded byJames McKenzie [1]
Chairman and Director of Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Limited
Assumed office
1 January 2023
CEOVicki Doyle
Director of Hawthorn Football Club
Assumed office
December 2022
PresidentAndrew Gowers
CEOAsh Klein
Chairman of Victorian Catholic Education Authority
Assumed office
6 December 2023 [2]
Personal details
Born
James Anthony Merlino

(1972-08-17) 17 August 1972 (age 52)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Political partyLabor
SpouseMeagan Merlino
Children3
EducationSt Edmund's School
Mount Lilydale Mercy College
Alma materUniversity of Melbourne
Occupation
  • Union official
  • Labourer
  • Politician

James Anthony Merlino (born 19 August 1972)[3] is a former Australian politician who served as 28th deputy premier of Victoria from 2014 to 2022 under Premier Daniel Andrews. He was the deputy leader of the Victorian branch of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) from 2012 to 2022 and a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the division of Monbulk from 2002 until his retirement.

  1. ^ "James Merlino Appointed Chair". The Age. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  2. ^ "James Merlino Appointed Chair of Victorian Catholic Education Authority - Press Release" (PDF). Victorian Catholic Education Authority. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Out of the shadows: Will James Merlino be our next premier?".