The Hon. Vicki Ward
Meet Vicki
Prior to entering Parliament, Vicki worked as an advisor to The Hon. Jenny Macklin MP, was a tutor at RMIT University and has also run a small business.
Vicki is grateful to live in such a beautiful part of Melbourne – a hidden gem under a tree canopy so close to the city – and has done so for majority of her life. She lives in Eltham with her partner, where they are raising their two daughters. Vicki knows the area and people well; she grew up in Research, where her parents bought their first home on a dirt road opposite a farm. Her parents are life members of Research Junior Football Club in recognition of their years of voluntary service. This showed her early on the importance of community, volunteerism and if you want something done, get in there and help.
Vicki believes in community, that we need to be there for each other and feel connected to our neighbours. That there is a very important role for Government to play in supporting people in finding and creating opportunities for themselves, but also extending a helping hand to those who are struggling.
Vicki is passionate about ensuring high quality services, facilities, and infrastructure for all in the Eltham electorate. And Vicki knows this matters for our community too – that is why she’s committed to working together to achieve the best outcomes.
Ministries
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Minister for Emergency Services since December 2024
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Minister for Natural Disaster Recovery since December 2024
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Minister for Equality since December 2024
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Minister for Employment October 2023 - December 2024
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Minister for Prevention of Family Violence October 2023 - December 2024
Positions
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Parliamentary Secretary for Education December 2022 - October 2023
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Parliamentary Secretary for Transport June 2020 - December 2022
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Parliamentary Secretary for Public Transport Infrastructure December 2018 - June 2020
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Parliamentary Secretary for Industry and Employment November 2016 - December 2018
Committee memberships
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Member, Integrity and Oversight Committee February 2022 - November 2022
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Member, Pandemic Declaration Accountability and Oversight Committee December 2021 - October 2022
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Member, Public Accounts and Estimates Committee April 2015 - October 2018
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Member, Environment, Natural Resources and Regional Development Committee December 2014 - March 2017
Electorate
Eltham
Leaflet map showing the electorate of Eltham.
Other members for this area
Each district is a part of a region, which has five members.
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Aiv Puglielli | North-Eastern Metropolitan | The Australian Greens - Victoria
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Sonja Terpstra | North-Eastern Metropolitan | Australian Labor Party
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Nick McGowan | North-Eastern Metropolitan | Liberal Party
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Shaun Leane | North-Eastern Metropolitan | Australian Labor Party
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Richard Welch | North-Eastern Metropolitan | Liberal Party
Allowances, budget and international travel reports
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2024–2025
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
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2023–2024
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
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2022–2023
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
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2021–2022
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
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2020–2021
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
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2019–2020
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
Register of Interests
Historical information
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First elected
29 November 2014 -
3,676 days of parliamentary service
2014 - current -
First ministerial appointment
2 October 2023
Electorate represented
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Eltham since 29 November 2014
Party represented
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Australian Labor Party since 29 November 2014
Positions held
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Parliamentary Secretary for Education 5 December 2022 - 2 October 2023
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Parliamentary Secretary for Transport 22 June 2020 - 5 December 2022
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Parliamentary Secretary for Public Transport Infrastructure 19 December 2018 - 22 June 2020
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Parliamentary Secretary for Industry and Employment 1 November 2016 - 18 December 2018
Ministries held
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Minister for Emergency Services since 19 December 2024
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Minister for Natural Disaster Recovery since 19 December 2024
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Minister for Equality since 19 December 2024
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Minister for Employment 2 October 2023 - 19 December 2024
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Minister for Prevention of Family Violence 2 October 2023 - 19 December 2024
Committee membership history
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Member, Integrity and Oversight Committee 23 February 2022 - 1 November 2022
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Member, Pandemic Declaration Accountability and Oversight Committee 6 December 2021 - 15 October 2022
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Member, Public Accounts and Estimates Committee 16 April 2015 - 30 October 2018
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Member, Environment, Natural Resources and Regional Development Committee 23 December 2014 - 21 March 2017
Electorate office
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