James Merlino

James Anthony Merlino (born 19 August 1972) is an Australian politician serving as the member for Monbulk in the Victorian Legislative Assembly, as a member of the Labor Party. He has been Deputy Premier of Victoria and Minister for Education since December 2014.

The Honourable

James Merlino

MP
Deputy Premier, James Merlino, 14 March 2018.
26th Deputy Premier of Victoria
Assumed office
4 December 2014
PremierDaniel Andrews
Preceded byPeter Ryan
Deputy Leader of the Labor Party in Victoria
Assumed office
2 February 2012
LeaderDaniel Andrews
Preceded byRob Hulls
Minister for the Coordination of Education and Training
Assumed office
3 April 2020
PremierDaniel Andrews
Preceded byPosition established
Minister for Education
Assumed office
4 December 2014
PremierDaniel Andrews
Preceded byMartin Dixon
Minister for Mental Health
Assumed office
29 September 2020
PremierDaniel Andrews
Preceded byMartin Foley
Minister for Emergency Services
In office
10 June 2016 – 29 November 2018
PremierDaniel Andrews
Preceded byJane Garrett
Succeeded byLisa Neville
Minister for Police
In office
11 October 2010 – 2 December 2010
PremierJohn Brumby
Preceded byBob Cameron
Succeeded byPeter Ryan
Minister for Corrections
In office
11 October 2010 – 2 December 2010
PremierJohn Brumby
Preceded byBob Cameron
Succeeded byAndrew McIntosh
Minister for Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs
In office
1 December 2006 – 2 December 2010
PremierSteve Bracks
John Brumby
Preceded byJustin Madden
Succeeded byHugh Delahunty
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Monbulk
Assumed office
30 November 2002
Preceded bySteve McArthur
Personal details
Born
James Anthony Merlino

(1972-08-17) 17 August 1972
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Political partyLabor
Spouse(s)Meagan Merlino
Children3
Alma materUniversity of Melbourne
OccupationBricklayer, trade union official
Websitejamesmerlino.com.au

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]

Merlino is a member of Labor's right faction.[5] He is a devout Catholic.[6]

References
  1. "John Brumby's new Cabinet". Herald Sun. 3 August 2007. Retrieved 3 August 2007.
  2. "Merlino becomes deputy leader of Vic ALP". The Sydney Morning Herald. 1 February 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
  3. Parliament of Victoria - Members and Ministers February 25, 2016 Retrieved 25 May 2016
  4. "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.
  5. "Daniel Andrews under internal pressure to get back to basics". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  6. "Emotional pleas and shocking stories as Victorian MPs debate a matter of life and death". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
Victorian Legislative Assembly
Preceded by
Steve McArthur		 Member for Monbulk
2002–present		 Incumbent
Political offices
Preceded by
Peter Ryan		 Deputy Premier of Victoria
2014–present		 Incumbent
Preceded by
Martin Dixon		 Minister for Education
2014–present
Preceded by
Martin Foley		 Minister for Mental Health
2020–present
Preceded by
Jane Garrett		 Minister for Emergency Services
2016–2018		 Succeeded by
Lisa Neville
Party political offices
Preceded by
Rob Hulls		 Deputy Leader of the Labor Party
in Victoria
2012–present		 Incumbent


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