Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has unveiled a pre-election cabinet reshuffle, with Greek Australian MPs Steve Dimopoulos and Nick Staikos taking on expanded and high-impact portfolios.
Dimopoulos has been sworn in as Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs, while retaining his responsibilities for Sport and Major Events, positioning him at the centre of Victoria’s economic and global engagement strategy.
In a statement, he said it was “an honour” to take on the role and continue building a strong economy, noting that “wealth creation… means more jobs for Victorian workers and their families,” while highlighting the role of major events in driving investment and showcasing the state.
Staikos, meanwhile, steps into a critical dual portfolio as Minister for Housing and Building and Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop, one of the state’s most significant infrastructure projects.
He described housing as fundamental to “human dignity,” adding he is “energised to build more homes – and the transport infrastructure that will support our growing communities.”
The appointments come as part of a broader cabinet overhaul following a series of MP retirements, with the new ministry formally sworn in on Wednesday.
The reshuffle signals a strategic focus on economic growth, housing and infrastructure as the government heads towards the November state election, with Dimopoulos and Staikos playing central roles in that agenda.
Source: ABC.
