Premiers of Victoria

Premiers of Victoria

:"See Premiers of the Australian states for a description and history of the office of Premier."

Infobox minister office
border = provincial
minister = prime
title = Premier
jurisdiction = Victoria (Australia)



incumbent = John Brumby
his/her = His
appointed_by = David de Kretser
governor = Governor of Victoria
first_minister = Dr William Clark Haines
date = 30 November 1855

Before the 1890s, there was no formal party system in Victoria. Party labels before that time indicate a general tendency only. From the 1880s, until after Federation in 1901, Victorian politics were dominated by Protectionist Liberals, who were opposed by Free Trade Conservatives. The Labor Party did not emerge as a major party until after 1910, which meant that Victoria was slow to develop a two-party system. Labor did not win a majority in the Legislative Assembly until 1952, and until that time weak minority governments were common. Since 1952, Victoria has had a stable two-party system.

List of Premiers of Victoria

Living former premiers

As of July 2008, four former premiers are alive, the oldest being John Cain (1982–1990, born 1931). The most recent premier to die was Lindsay Thompson (1981–82), on 16 July 2008.

Gallery of Premiers of Victoria


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