David Southwick

David Southwick
Southwick in September 2025
Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in Victoria
Assumed office
28 January 2026
LeaderJess Wilson
Preceded bySam Groth
In office
7 September 2021 – 27 December 2024
Leader
Preceded byCindy McLeish
Succeeded bySam Groth
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly
for Caulfield
Assumed office
27 November 2010
Preceded byHelen Shardey
Personal details
Born (1968-03-31) 31 March 1968
Melbourne, Australia
PartyLiberal
SpouseHayley Southwick
Children2
Profession
  • Politician
  • managing director
  • lecturer
Websitedavidsouthwick.com.au
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David James Southwick (born 31 March 1968) is an Australian Liberal politician, and has been the member for Caulfield in the Victorian Legislative Assembly since 2010. Southwick has been the Parliamentary Secretary for Police and Emergency Services. He has also held positions of Shadow Minister for Police and Corrections, Crime Prevention, Youth and Youth Justice, Trade and Investment, Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Shadow Minister for Major Projects, and Shadow Minister for Cost of Living. As of November 2025, Southwick is the Shadow Minister for Planning and the Shadow Minister for Housing and Building. From 7 September 2021 until 27 December 2024, Southwick was the Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in Victoria. As of January 2026, he is currently serving as deputy leader.