Premier of Victoria


The Premier of Victoria is the head of government in the Australian state of Victoria. The Premier is appointed by the governor of Victoria, and is the leader of the political party able to secure a majority in the Legislative Assembly.
Responsible government came to the colony of Victoria in 1855. Between 1856 and 1892, the head of the government was commonly called the premier or the prime minister, but neither title had any legal basis. The head of government always held another portfolio, usually Chief Secretary or Treasurer, for which they were paid a salary. The first head of government to hold the title of premier without holding another portfolio was William Shiels in 1892.
The incumbent Premier of Victoria since the 2014 election is Daniel Andrews of the Australian Labor Party.

List of premiers of Victoria

Living former premiers

As of, five former premiers are alive, the oldest being Jeff Kennett. The most recent Premier to die was John Cain Jr., on 23 December 2019.
NameTerm as premierDate of birth
Jeff Kennett1992–1999
Steve Bracks1999–2007
John Brumby2007–2010
Ted Baillieu2010–2013
Denis Napthine2013–2014

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