Gabrielle Williams (born 27 October 1982) is an Australian politician. She has been a Labor Party member of the

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since November 2014, representing the seat of

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. Williams holds a

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and a

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from

Monash University Monash University () is a public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Named for prominent World War I general Sir John Monash, it was founded in 1958 and is the second oldest university in the state. The university has a ...

. In December 2014, Williams was appointed as Parliamentary Secretary for Carers and Volunteers. In July 2016, she was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Industry, Employment and Volunteers. In November 2016, following a further reshuffle, Williams was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Parliamentary Secretary for Carers and Volunteers. Upon the return of the Andrews Labor Government at the 2018 Victorian election, Williams was elevated to the Ministry, serving as Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, Minister for Women and, as the youngest member of Cabinet, the Minister for Youth. Following the retirement of

Gavin Jennings Gavin Wayne Jennings (born 18 April 1957) is an Australian politician. He was a Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Council from 1999 to 2020, representing Melbourne Province (1999–2006) and then the South Eastern Metropolitan R ...

in March 2020, Williams was additionally appointed as Minister for Aboriginal Affairs but relinquished her role as Minister for Youth. In June 2022, Williams was appointed as Minister for Mental Health and Minister for Treaty And First Peoples.

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Parliamentary voting record of Gabrielle Williams at Victorian Parliament Tracker
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