Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery (Victoria)
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The Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery was the minister responsible for the organisation, implementation, and the delivery of the 2006 Commonwealth Games and later the 2026 Commonwealth Games for the Victorian Government.[1][2] The individual who holds this office directed the government's approach to delivering the 2006 Commonwealth Games and the now canceled 2026 Commonwealth Games through the organising committee, Commonwealth Games Australia, and other government agencies.[3] Since the introduction of the Ministry by the Andrews government in June 2022, the position has been held by Jacinta Allan.[4]
| Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery | |
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| Style | The Honourable (formal) Minister (spoken) |
| Member of | Parliament Executive council |
| Reports to | Premier |
| Seat | Melbourne |
| Nominator | Premier |
| Appointer | Governor on the recommendation of the Premier |
| Term length | At the governor's pleasure |
| Formation | 12 February 2002 |
| First holder | Justin Madden |
| Final holder | Jacinta Allan |
| Abolished | 20 July 2023 |
| Salary | $395,738 (AUD) |
| Website | https://m.vic.gov.au/contactsandservices/directory/?ea0_lfz149_120.&roleWithSubordinates&173b6f8d-41be-4b06-941b-aff6894cd9a6 |
Since the announcement of the 2026 games' cancelation, Dan Andrews withdrew the position from his ministry.[5]
Purpose
The ministerial position was formed in February 2002 after the successful bid by the Victorian Government to host the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
The ministerial position was reformed in June 2022 after the successful bid by the Victorian Government to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The position was formed to "lead the delivery of the Commonwealth Games in regional Victoria, and to manage venues, services, logistics, partnerships, media, broadcasting, and communications."[6]
List of ministers for Commonwealth Games delivery
| Order | Minister | Party affiliation | Ministerial title | Term start | Term end | Time in office | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Madden | Labor | Minister for Commonwealth Games | 12 February 2002 | 1 December 2006 | 4 years, 292 days | [1][7] | |
| 2 | Jacinta Allan | Labor | Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery | 24 June 2022 | 20 July 2023 | 1 year, 26 days | [8][9] | |