The Hon. Kim Wells

Rowville Legislative Assembly Liberal Party

Meet Kim

Before entering Parliament, Kim was an accountant and operations manager in the transport industry.

Kim became interested in politics as a teenager growing up in the Whitlam years, as he began to question the staunch political beliefs of his father. Kim came to believe that governments should not interfere too heavily in the lives of citizens, and that red tape prevented businesses from growing, succeeding and employing to their full potential. This is what prompted him to run for Parliament.

The priorities Kim has for his community are to ensure the Rowville electorate has safe roads, quality health care and education, public transport that works, and an effective police force. Another priority is to ensure his office is always accessible to constituents reaching out for support and assistance.

Kim’s vision for Victoria’s future is that it is open and constantly growing. He wants Victorians to get on with life with less government interference and red tape.

The areas of public policy that he is most passionate about are integrity and anti-corruption policies which will ensure a fair and free Victoria.

Ministries

Shadow Minister for Public Sector Integrity March 2021 - September 2021
Shadow Minister for Counter Terrorism December 2018 - September 2021
Shadow Special Minister of State December 2018 - March 2021
Minister for Bushfire Response March 2013 - December 2014
Minister for Police and Emergency Services March 2013 - December 2014
Treasurer December 2010 - March 2013
Shadow Treasurer December 2006 - December 2010
Shadow Minister for Corrections May 2006 - December 2006
Shadow Minister for Police and Emergency Services July 2000 - December 2006
Shadow Minister for Corrections July 2000 - December 2002

Position

Manager of Opposition Business December 2018 - September 2021

Committee memberships

Deputy Chair, Legislative Assembly Privileges Committee since March 2023
Deputy Chair, Integrity and Oversight Committee since March 2023

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Member, Legislative Assembly Privileges Committee February 2023 - March 2023
Member, Integrity and Oversight Committee February 2023 - March 2023
Member, Integrity and Oversight Committee March 2019 - November 2022
Member, Legislative Assembly Privileges Committee March 2019 - November 2022
Member, Pandemic Declaration Accountability and Oversight Committee December 2021 - October 2022
Member, Dispute Resolution Committee March 2019 - March 2019
Member, Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Committee April 2015 - October 2018
Member, Legislative Assembly Privileges Committee April 2015 - October 2018
Member, Public Accounts and Estimates Committee March 2007 - November 2010
Member, Drugs and Crime Prevention Committee March 2003 - October 2006
Member, Drugs and Crime Prevention Committee December 1999 - September 2000

Speech

Inaugural speech

Parliament | 27 October 1992

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Electorate

Rowville

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Each district is a part of a region, which has five members.

Reporting

Allowances, budget and international travel reports

In accordance with section 9I of the Parliamentary Salaries, Allowances and Superannuation Act 1968 the relevant Officer must publish the prescribed details in respect of claims for work-related parliamentary allowances or under the Budget and expense allowances (if any) and electorate allowances and the motor vehicle allowance (if claimed) made to the relevant Officer during each period of 3 months ending 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December as soon as practicable after the end of each period.

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Register of Interests

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History

Historical information

First elected
3 October 1992
11,750 days of parliamentary service
1992 - current
First ministerial appointment
2 December 2010

Electorate represented

Rowville since 29 November 2009
Scoresby 30 November 2002 - 29 November 2009
Wantirna 3 October 1992 - 29 November 2002

Party represented

Liberal Party since 3 October 1992

Positions held

Manager of Opposition Business 19 December 2018 - 12 September 2021

Ministries held

Shadow Minister for Public Sector Integrity 21 March 2021 - 12 September 2021
Shadow Minister for Counter Terrorism 19 December 2018 - 12 September 2021
Shadow Special Minister of State 19 December 2018 - 20 March 2021
Minister for Bushfire Response 13 March 2013 - 4 December 2014
Minister for Police and Emergency Services 13 March 2013 - 4 December 2014
Treasurer 2 December 2010 - 13 March 2013
Shadow Treasurer 6 December 2006 - 2 December 2010
Shadow Minister for Corrections 12 May 2006 - 6 December 2006
Shadow Minister for Police and Emergency Services 17 July 2000 - 6 December 2006
Shadow Minister for Corrections 17 July 2000 - 13 December 2002

Committee membership history

Deputy Chair, Legislative Assembly Privileges Committee since 8 March 2023
Deputy Chair, Integrity and Oversight Committee since 6 March 2023
Member, Integrity and Oversight Committee 23 February 2023 - 6 March 2023
Member, Legislative Assembly Privileges Committee 23 February 2023 - 8 March 2023
Member, Pandemic Declaration Accountability and Oversight Committee 6 December 2021 - 15 October 2022
Member, Dispute Resolution Committee 21 March 2019 - 21 March 2019
Member, Legislative Assembly Privileges Committee 21 March 2019 - 1 November 2022
Member, Integrity and Oversight Committee 21 March 2019 - 1 November 2022
Member, Legislative Assembly Privileges Committee 16 April 2015 - 30 October 2018
Member, Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Committee 16 April 2015 - 30 October 2018
Member, Public Accounts and Estimates Committee 1 March 2007 - 2 November 2010
Member, Drugs and Crime Prevention Committee 26 March 2003 - 31 October 2006
Member, Drugs and Crime Prevention Committee 14 December 1999 - 6 September 2000

Contact

Electorate office

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Postal address

PO Box 4255 Knox City Centre VIC 3152

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