Minister for Equality (Victoria)
| Minister for Equality of Victoria | |
|---|---|
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. 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. 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. 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. It is the first position of its kind in any Australian state or territory.