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Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery (Victoria)

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Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery
StyleThe Honourable (formal)
Minister (spoken)
Member ofParliament
Executive council
Reports toPremier
SeatMelbourne
NominatorPremier
AppointerGovernor
on the recommendation of the Premier
Term lengthAt the governor's pleasure
Formation12 February 2002
First holderJustin Madden
Final holderJacinta Allan
Abolished20 July 2023
Salary$395,738 (AUD)
Websitehttps://m.vic.gov.au/contactsandservices/directory/?ea0_lfz149_120.&roleWithSubordinates&173b6f8d-41be-4b06-941b-aff6894cd9a6

The Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery was the minister responsible for the organisation, implementation, and the delivery of the 2006 Commonwealth Games and later the 2026 Commonwealth Games for the Victorian Government.[1][2] The individual who holds this office directed the government's approach to delivering the 2006 Commonwealth Games and the now canceled 2026 Commonwealth Games through the organising committee, Commonwealth Games Australia, and other government agencies.[3] Since the introduction of the Ministry by the Andrews government in June 2022, the position has been held by Jacinta Allan.[4]

Since the announcement of the 2026 games' cancelation, Dan Andrews withdrew the position from his ministry.[5]

Purpose

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The ministerial position was formed in February 2002 after the successful bid by the Victorian Government to host the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

The ministerial position was reformed in June 2022 after the successful bid by the Victorian Government to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The position was formed to "lead the delivery of the Commonwealth Games in regional Victoria, and to manage venues, services, logistics, partnerships, media, broadcasting, and communications."[6]

List of ministers for Commonwealth Games delivery

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Order Minister Party affiliation Ministerial title Term start Term end Time in office Notes
1 Justin Madden Labor Minister for Commonwealth Games 12 February 2002 1 December 2006 4 years, 292 days [1][7]
2 Jacinta Allan Labor Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery 24 June 2022 20 July 2023 1 year, 26 days [8][9]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ministers of the Crown (per GG2002S028)" (PDF). Victoria Government Gazette. Victorian Government Printer. 12 February 2002. p. 1-2. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Deputy Premier Allan given responsibility for delivering 2026 Commonwealth Games". www.insidethegames.biz. 26 June 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
  3. ^ "Chair And Board To Deliver A Regional Games". Premier. 24 August 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
  4. ^ "Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery | Contacts & Services Directory". m.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
  5. ^ Eddie, Rachel (20 July 2023). "Labor MPs still behind Jacinta Allan, despite grumbles after demise of Commonwealth Games". The Age. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Jeroen Weimar to lead Vic Comm Games team". 7NEWS. 23 June 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
  7. ^ "Ministers of the Crown (per GG2006S315)" (PDF). Victoria Government Gazette. Victorian Government Printer. 1 December 2006. p. 1. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  8. ^ Debeljakovic, Alexandra (27 June 2022). "Ministers of the Crown" (PDF). Victoria Government Gazette. Victorian Government Printer. p. 2-3. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  9. ^ Wallace, Samual (20 July 2023). "Ministers of the Crown" (PDF). Victoria Government Gazette. Victorian Government Printer. p. 1. Retrieved 12 September 2023.