Jaclyn Symes Becomes Victoria’s First Female Treasurer in Cabinet Reshuffle
Premier Jacinta Allan announces a historic cabinet reshuffle, with Symes taking on the challenging treasury role as the state faces significant financial hurdles.
- Jaclyn Symes has been sworn in as Victoria's first female treasurer, replacing Tim Pallas, who resigned after a decade in the role.
- Symes, previously attorney-general, was selected by Premier Jacinta Allan for her competence and leadership, marking a key moment in the state's political history.
- The reshuffle also sees Sonya Kilkenny taking over as attorney-general and Gabrielle Williams assuming the transport infrastructure portfolio.
- Victoria's government faces a significant fiscal challenge, with the state’s net debt projected to rise to $187.3 billion by 2027-28, requiring urgent financial strategies.
- The new cabinet lineup positions the Labor government to prepare for the 2026 election, with several rising stars taking on expanded responsibilities.
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