Opposition (Tasmania)

The Opposition in the Australian state of Tasmania comprises the largest party not in Government. The Opposition's purpose is to hold the Government to account and constitute a "Government-in-waiting" should the existing Government fall. To that end, a Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Ministers for the various government departments question the Premier and Ministers on Government policy and administration, and formulate the policy the Opposition would pursue in Government. It is sometimes styled "His Majesty's Loyal Opposition" to demonstrate that although it opposes the Government, it remains loyal to the King.

The current Leader of the Opposition is Labor Leader Dean Winter and Anita Dow is the Deputy Leader.

Current shadow ministry

The most recent shadow ministry was announced on 13 July 2021. It is led by Opposition Leader Rebecca White.

Officeholder	Office(s)	Image
Rebecca White MP	Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Climate Change Shadow Minister for Tourism, Hospitality & Events Shadow Minister for Infrastructure
Anita Dow MP	Deputy Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Health, Mental Health & Wellbeing Shadow Minister for Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries Shadow Minister for Aging
Shane Broad MP	Shadow Treasurer Shadow Minister for Resources Shadow Minister for Trade
Jen Butler MP	Shadow Minister for ICT, Science and Technology Shadow Minister for Building and Construction Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs Shadow Minister Veterans Affairs
Janie Finlay MP	Shadow Minister for Primary Industries and Water Shadow Minister for Small Business Shadow Minister for Startups
Ella Haddad MP	Shadow Attorney-General Shadow Minister for Justice Shadow Minister for Corrections Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister for Equality Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Sarah Lovell MLC	Shadow Minister for Child Safety Shadow Minister for Workplace Relations Shadow Minister for Parks and Environment Shadow Minister for Workplace Relations Shadow Minister for Youth Shadow Minister for Community Services and Development
Michelle O'Byrne MP	Shadow Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management Shadow Minister for Women Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Shadow Minister for Heritage, the Arts and Creative Industries
Luke Edmunds MLC	Shadow Minister for Disability Shadow Minister for Local Government Shadow Minister for Planning
Josh Willie MLC	Shadow Minister for Education and Early Years Shadow Minister for TAFE, University and Skills and Training Shadow Minister for Transport Shadow Minister for Sport
Dean Winter MP	Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Shadow Minister for Finance Shadow Minister for Economic Development Shadow Minister for Racing

See also

• Government of Tasmania
• Opposition (Australia)

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