State Opposition Ministers

Most Ministers will have a ‘shadow’ – someone who is responsible for commenting on and analysing Ministerial decisions on behalf of the opposition party. To find out who they are, type ‘Victorian Shadow Cabinet’ into Google.

Again, you’d do similar research to if you were going to contact a local member – but be careful.

As anyone who watches the news on television or reads the paper would know, shadow ministers love to hear from people who think that they aren’t been well represented or supported by Government.

So, just as you should be wary about being negative and criticising other people when you’re working with the media, giving the opposition information to use against the government might not help you win friends and influence people next time you are looking for help.