Minister for Equality (Victoria)
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| Minister for Equality of Victoria | |
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since 19 December 2024 | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Member of | Parliament Executive council |
| Reports to | Premier |
| Nominator | Premier |
| Appointer | Governor on the recommendation of the premier |
| Term length | At the governor's pleasure |
| Inaugural holder | Martin Foley MP |
| Formation | 4 December 2014 |
The Minister for Equality is a minister within the Executive Council of Victoria. The position is currently held by Vicki Ward, and has been since December of 2024.[1][2] The Minister is charged with leading the equality portfolio, alongside the Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities, and is assisted by both a Ministerial Taskforce, and the Equality Unit within the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.[1] The aim of the Minister and the portfolio they oversee is to "remov[e] discrimination from Victorian laws, services and society...", and to "promot[e] inclusion and celebrat[e] diversity" of LGBTIQA+ peoples.[1] The position was created at the same time as the First Andrews ministry following the 2014 state election, with the inaugural leader being Martin Foley.[3] It is the first position of its kind in any Australian state or territory.[4]
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