Merlino was elected at the 2002 state election defeating Steve McArthur. Merlino comfortably retained his seat at the state election in 2006 and became the Minister for Sport and Recreation and Youth Affairs, securing a place in cabinet. Under new Premier John Brumby's government he retained that ministry and gained a new role as Minister Assisting the Premier on Multicultural Affairs.[1] He subsequently became Police Minister following the resignation of the previous Minister.
When the ALP lost government in the 2010 state election, Merlino became Shadow Minister for Police, the TAC and Road Safety. In February 2012, he was elected unopposed as Deputy Leader of the Labor Party in Victoria, following the resignation of Rob Hulls, becoming deputy leader of the opposition[2]
With the election of the Andrews Labor Government in late 2014, Merlino became Deputy Premier and Education Minister.[3] On 10 June 2016, Merlino also became Minister for Emergency Services following the resignation of Brunswick MP Jane Garrett from the Andrews Ministry.[4]
In March 2021, Merlino became the Acting Premier of Victoria, after Daniel Andrews fell down a flight of stairs while holidaying on the Mornington Peninsula, suffering several broken ribs and a broken vertebra from the fall. Merlino was Acting Premier until Andrews returned to work on June 28.[5][6]
In June 2022, Merlino announced his retirement from politics and did not contest the November state election.[7] He stepped down from his ministerial roles on 27 June.
In December of 2022 he was part of the successful Andrew Gowers ticket in the Hawthorn board election.[10]
Referencesedit
^"John Brumby's new Cabinet". Herald Sun. 3 August 2007. Retrieved 3 August 2007.
^"Merlino becomes deputy leader of Vic ALP". The Sydney Morning Herald. 1 February 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
^Parliament of Victoria - Members and Ministers February 25, 2016 Retrieved 25 May 2016
^"James Merlino to replace Victorian Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett, as government threatens to sack CFA board". Ninemsn. 11 June 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
^"Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews in intensive care with damage to his vertebrae and ribs". ABC News. 9 March 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
^Taylor, Josh. "Daniel Andrews in intensive care with broken ribs and damaged vertebrae after fall on 'slippery stairs'". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
^"Victorian ministers confirm resignations from Andrews government ahead of November election". ABC News. 24 June 2022.
^"Daniel Andrews under internal pressure to get back to basics". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
^"Emotional pleas and shocking stories as Victorian MPs debate a matter of life and death". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
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James Anthony Merlino born 19 August 1972 is a former Australian politician who served as 28th deputy premier of Victoria from 2014 to 2022 under Premier Daniel Andrews He was the deputy leader of the Victorian branch of the Australian Labor Party ALP from 2012 to 2022 and a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly MLA for the division of Monbulk from 2002 until his retirement The HonourableJames MerlinoMPMerlino with Jackson Taylor MP 2021 28th Deputy Premier of VictoriaIn office 4 December 2014 27 June 2022PremierDaniel AndrewsPreceded byPeter RyanSucceeded byJacinta AllanDeputy Leader of the Labor Party in VictoriaIn office 2 February 2012 25 June 2022LeaderDaniel AndrewsPreceded byRob HullsSucceeded byJacinta AllanCabinet PositionsMinister for EducationIn office 4 December 2014 27 June 2022PremierDaniel AndrewsPreceded byMartin DixonSucceeded byNatalie HutchinsMinister for Mental HealthIn office 29 September 2020 27 June 2022PremierDaniel AndrewsPreceded byMartin FoleySucceeded byGabrielle WilliamsMinister for Emergency ServicesIn office 10 June 2016 29 November 2018PremierDaniel AndrewsPreceded byJane GarrettSucceeded byLisa NevilleMinister for PoliceIn office 11 October 2010 2 December 2010PremierJohn BrumbyPreceded byBob CameronSucceeded byPeter RyanMinister for CorrectionsIn office 11 October 2010 2 December 2010PremierJohn BrumbyPreceded byBob CameronSucceeded byAndrew McIntoshMinister for Sport Recreation and Youth AffairsIn office 1 December 2006 2 December 2010PremierSteve BracksJohn BrumbyPreceded byJustin MaddenSucceeded byHugh DelahuntyMember of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for MonbulkIn office 30 November 2002 26 November 2022Preceded bySteve McArthurSucceeded byDaniela De MartinoPost Governmental PositionsChairman of the Suburban Rail Loop AuthorityIncumbentAssumed office July 5 2023DeputyChristine WyattPreceded byOffice CreatedChairman and Director of Australian superannuation fundIncumbentAssumed office January 1 2023Director of Hawthorn Football ClubIncumbentAssumed office December 2022PresidentAndrew GowersPersonal detailsBornJames Anthony Merlino 1972 08 17 17 August 1972 age 51 Melbourne Victoria AustraliaPolitical partyLaborSpouseMeagan Merlino m 2000 wbr Children3EducationSt Edmund s SchoolMount Lilydale Mercy CollegeAlma materUniversity of MelbourneOccupationUnion officialLabourerPolitician Contents 1 Political career 2 Football 3 References 4 External linksPolitical career editMerlino was elected at the 2002 state election defeating Steve McArthur Merlino comfortably retained his seat at the state election in 2006 and became the Minister for Sport and Recreation and Youth Affairs securing a place in cabinet Under new Premier John Brumby s government he retained that ministry and gained a new role as Minister Assisting the Premier on Multicultural Affairs 1 He subsequently became Police Minister following the resignation of the previous Minister When the ALP lost government in the 2010 state election Merlino became Shadow Minister for Police the TAC and Road Safety In February 2012 he was elected unopposed as Deputy Leader of the Labor Party in Victoria following the resignation of Rob Hulls becoming deputy leader of the opposition 2 With the election of the Andrews Labor Government in late 2014 Merlino became Deputy Premier and Education Minister 3 On 10 June 2016 Merlino also became Minister for Emergency Services following the resignation of Brunswick MP Jane Garrett from the Andrews Ministry 4 In March 2021 Merlino became the Acting Premier of Victoria after Daniel Andrews fell down a flight of stairs while holidaying on the Mornington Peninsula suffering several broken ribs and a broken vertebra from the fall Merlino was Acting Premier until Andrews returned to work on June 28 5 6 In June 2022 Merlino announced his retirement from politics and did not contest the November state election 7 He stepped down from his ministerial roles on 27 June Merlino was a member of Labor s right faction 8 He is a Catholic 9 Football editIn December of 2022 he was part of the successful Andrew Gowers ticket in the Hawthorn board election 10 References edit John Brumby s new Cabinet Herald Sun 3 August 2007 Retrieved 3 August 2007 Merlino becomes deputy leader of Vic ALP The Sydney Morning Herald 1 February 2012 Retrieved 2 February 2012 Parliament of Victoria Members and Ministers February 25 2016 Retrieved 25 May 2016 James Merlino to replace Victorian Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett as government threatens to sack CFA board Ninemsn 11 June 2016 Retrieved 12 June 2016 Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews in intensive care with damage to his vertebrae and ribs ABC News 9 March 2021 Retrieved 9 March 2021 Taylor Josh Daniel Andrews in intensive care with broken ribs and damaged vertebrae after fall on slippery stairs The Guardian Retrieved 9 March 2021 Victorian ministers confirm resignations from Andrews government ahead of November election ABC News 24 June 2022 Daniel Andrews under internal pressure to get back to basics The Age Fairfax Media Retrieved 12 September 2020 Emotional pleas and shocking stories as Victorian MPs debate a matter of life and death The Age Fairfax Media Retrieved 12 September 2020 https www hawthornfc com au news 1257898 election results announcedExternal links editJames Merlino at re member Victorian Legislative Assembly Preceded bySteve McArthur Member for Monbulk2002 2022 Succeeded byDaniela De Martino Political offices Preceded byPeter Ryan Deputy Premier of Victoria2014 2022 Succeeded byJacinta Allan Preceded byMartin Dixon Minister for Education2014 2022 Succeeded byNatalie Hutchins Preceded byJane Garrett Minister for Emergency Services2016 2018 Succeeded byLisa Nevilleas Minister for Police and Emergency Services Preceded byMartin Foley Minister for Mental Health2020 2022 Succeeded byGabrielle Williams Party political offices Preceded byRob Hulls Deputy Leader of the Labor Partyin Victoria2012 2022 Succeeded byJacinta Allan nbsp This article about an Australian Labor Party member of the Parliament of Victoria is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title James Merlino amp oldid 1221007285, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
